Exercise Science

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Graduates with a major in Exercise Science will have the skills and knowledge to become personal trainers or strength and conditioning coaches. As fitness professionals, graduates will be involved in developing and implementing individualized approaches to exercise leadership in healthy populations and/or for those individuals with medical clearance to exercise. Graduates of the program will be proficient in writing appropriate exercise recommendations, leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise, and motivating individuals to begin and to continue with their healthy behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to sit for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning and/ or Personal Trainer examination.

Type of degrees awarded: B.A., B.S.

Requirements for the major: 48 semester hours, including ATP 159, or 112 and 220; PXS 111, 217, 240, 285, 286, 290, 300, 306, 308, 312, 373; 400 or ATP 484, PXS 404, 405 and 492. Additional courses (optional) PXS 410, 411 and 485.

Requirements for the minor: 27 semester hours, including ATP 159, PXS 111, 217, 240, 285, 286, 290, 312, 404 and 492.

Writing Enrichment Courses: PXS 300 and PXS 400

Computer Intensive Courses: PXS 300, 312, and 400

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