2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science

The exercise science major requires the completion of 53 credits, six of which will be completed at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  The exercise science major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.

Exercise Science Major Requirements

Core Courses

BIOL 105Health and Nutrition

4

BIOL 110General Biology I

4

BIOL 150Medical Terminology

2

BIOL 245Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BUSN 101Business Management

3

CHEM 111General Chemistry I

4

EXSC 101Introduction to Exercise Science

3

EXSC 250Exercise Prescription and Adherence

3

EXSC 311Biomechanics

3

EXSC 315Exercise Psychology

3

EXSC 405Practicum

3

KIN 416Exercising Assessment and Programming

3

KIN 426Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

3

PHED 301Physiology of Exercise

3

PHED 335Athletic Training and CPR

3

PHED 356Adapted Physical Education

3

PHED 410Seminar in Sport and Kinesiology

2

EXSC 405 must be completed for three credits.

Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

Exercise Science majors who are planning to attend graduate school for physical therapy or athletic training should consider taking the following courses.  Each graduate school program has slightly different course prerequisites, so each student should inquire with the graduate school of their choice to determine which courses should be completed at the baccalaureate level.
BIOL 112General Biology II

4

BIOL 246Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

CHEM 112General Chemistry II

4

MATH 115Calculus I

4

MATH 116Calculus II

4

PHYS 200University Physics I

4

PHYS 210University Physics II

4

PSYC 202/SCWK 202Statistics for the Social Sciences

3

In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree.  Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog.  Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits.  Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.

The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.