Exercise Science, B.S.

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The B.S. major in Exercise Science prepares students for careers in adult fitness, worksite health promotion/corporate fitness, personal training, clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and other related fields. Preparation is also provided in fitness management, program management, sports skills development and enhancement, strength and conditionings, and related topics. The degree program also provides an excellent academic background for graduate study or for application to physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, medical school, sports medicine, public health, and other health science professional programs.

The B.S. Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Degree Requirements

Areas A-E: Core Curriculum Recommendations

Students must complete 42 semester hours in Areas A-E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum. MATH 1111 is a prerequisite for B.S. Exercise Science majors. The Department of Kinesiology and Health recommends that students take MATH 1111 in Area A2. If a student chooses MATH 1101 or lower in Area A2, they must still complete MATH 1111 prior to taking KH 3600 in Area G. The department recommends taking CHEM 1151K/1152K or PHYS 1111K/1112K as the 2 course sequence in Area D (the 1 extra credit hour will count in Area G). MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 are prerequisites for PHYS1111K/1112K. The department recommends taking PSYC 1101 for Area E.

Semester hours are shown in parentheses after an entry.

Area F. Courses Appropriate for a Major (18 Hours)

KH 2220K and KH 2230K may be attempted only once. A WF counts as an attempt. Transfer students who transfer these course(s) into Georgia State University, may use the grades in the last attempted transferred course or they may attempt them (once) at Georgia State University.

A grade of “C” or higher is required for KH 2130 and KH 2520 .

Students can petition to use BIOL 2110K and BIOL 2120K in place of KH 2220K and KH 2230K ; however, a student must still receive a “C” or higher in each course.

Required (18 Hours)

KH 2130 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Health 3 Credit Hours
KH 2220K - Anatomy and Lab in Kinesiology and Health 4 Credit Hours
KH 2230K - Physiology and Lab in Kinesiology and Health 4 Credit Hours
KH 2520 - Principles of Physical Activity and Fitness 3 Credit Hours

Choose One Course (4 Hours)

The course cannot be used in Area D.

BIOL 1103K - Introductory Biology I 4 Hours
BIOL 1104K - Introductory Biology II 4 Hours
BIOL 2107 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 2108 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1151K - Survey of Chemistry I 4 Hours
CHEM 1152K - Survey of Chemistry II 4 Hours
CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Hours
CHEM 1212 - Principles Of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I 4 Hours
PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II 4 Hours
PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I 4 Hours
PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II 4 Hours

Area G. Major Courses (54 Hours)

A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses in Area G.

To enroll in the upper-level courses listed below, students must be declared B.S. Exercise Science students. Students must complete the prerequisites for these courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

KH 3500 - Integrative Aspects of Human Movement in Health and Performance 3 Credit Hours
KH 3550 - Statistics and Evaluation in Exercise Science 3 Credit Hours
KH 3600 - Biomechanics 3 Credit Hours
KH 3650 - Physiology of Exercise-CTW 4 Credit Hours
KH 4280 - Psychology of Physical Activity 3 Credit Hours
KH 4290 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology 3 Credit Hours
KH 4300 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Plasticity 3 Credit Hours
KH 4350 - Fitness Program Management-CTW 3 Credit Hours
KH 4360 - Clinical Exercise Physiology 4 Credit Hours
KH 4600 - Advanced Biomechanics for Exercise Science 3 Credit Hours
KH 4630 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 4 Credit Hours

Electives (18 Hours)

Select six or more: A minimum of 9 credits must be KH electives.

BIOL 2240 - Introduction to Human Physiology 3 Hours and
BIOL 2250 - Human Physiology Laboratory 1 Hours
BIOL 2300 - Microbiology and Public Health 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2310 - Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CNHP 2010 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare 3 Hours
GERO 4200 - Health and the Older Adult 3 Credit Hours (same as SNHP 4200)
GERO 4610 - Psychology of Aging 3 Credit Hours (same as PSYC 4610 )
KH 3680 - International Experience in Sport and Exercise Science 3 Credit Hours
KH 3760 - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Health 3 Credit Hours
KH 3820 - Research Methods in Kinesiology 3 Credit Hours
KH 4380 - Obesity and Related Complications 3 Credit Hours
KH 4400 - Environmental Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hours
KH 4430 - Advanced Concepts in Strength Training and Performance 4 Credit Hours
KH 4440 - Exercise Biochemistry 3 Credit Hours
KH 4620 - Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hours
KH 4640 - Principles and Practice of Program Design 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1111 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 3450 - Health Psychology 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 2100 - Principles of Nutrition 3 Hours
NUTR 3100 - Nutrition and Health 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 3500 - Macronutrient Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
NUTR 4960 - Nutrition and Physical Fitness 3 Credit Hours
RT 3005 - Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 4230 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 Credit Hours
Other courses may be selected with consent of adviser.

Area H. Practicum (6 Semester Hours)

Students must successfully complete all courses in Area G to be authorized to enroll in Area H courses. Students cannot enroll in other courses while completing Area H requirements without the consent of the program advisor. A grade of “S” is required in all courses in Area H. This experience is established with the assistance of the Program advisor and the Internship Coordinator.

Required (1 Hours)

KH 4750 - Practicum in Exercise Science 1 Credit Hours (Students are required to complete an Exit Exam. This exam is given in KH 4750 - Practicum in Exercise Science and must be passed in order to successfully complete KH 4750 and graduate. Students are also required to take a national certification exam from a list of department-approved certification exams and report their results in order to successfully complete KH 4750 - Practicum in Exercise Science .)

Select One (5 Hours)

KH 4760 - Internship in Exercise Science 5 Credit Hours
KH 4800 - Research Fellowship in Exercise Science 1 to 5 Credit Hours (Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 5 credit hours that may extend beyond one semester but no more than three semesters.)