Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation - Exercise Science Emphasis, B.S.

The Exercise Science curriculum has been designed to address student needs and current market demands. Through practical experiences in laboratory settings using state of the art equipment such as the Biodex S4, students are exposed to real life rehabilitation experiences as well as researching functional abilities and performance aspects of collegiate athletes. Additional classroom and lab experiences allow students to conduct 3-D motion analysis, measure muscle activity using wireless EMG technology, and analyze gait patterns using the GaitRite System, as well as conducting assessments to determine maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 Max), body composition, and anaerobic power.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

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EXSC students must take BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615, and REC students must take BIOL 1010

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EXSC students must take EXSC 3270 and REC students must take REC 385G

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EXSC students must take EXSC 4950 and REC students must take REC 4950

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, 40 credits must be upper-division.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
3. Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. No grades below C- in Discipline Core or Emphasis Courses.
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

Note: Students must obtain the departmental advisor's signature on an approved program plan prior to enrollment in their second semester of study.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
PSY 1010	General Psychology SS	3
EXSC 1097	Fitness for Life TE	2
MAT 1010	Intermediate Algebra	4
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005	Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC	3
General Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 2
BIOL 1010	General Biology BB	3
Fine Arts Dist.		3
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing CC	3
MATH 1050 or MATH 1055	College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL	4
General Elective		2
	Credit Hours	15
Second Year
Semester 3
BIOL 1610	College Biology I BB	4
CHEM 1110	Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences PP	4
PHIL 2050	Ethics and Values IH	3
Humanities Dist.		3
BIOL 1615	College Biology I Laboratory	1
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 4
ZOOL 2320	Human Anatomy	3
ZOOL 2325	Human Anatomy Laboratory	1
EXSC 3750	Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance	2
EXSC 270G	Foundations of Exercise Science GI	3
American Institutions Dist.		3
General Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Third Year
Semester 5
ZOOL 2420	Human Physiology	3
ZOOL 2425	Human Physiology Laboratory	1
EXSC 3270	Exercise Testing and Prescription	3
EXSC 2500	Sports Medicine	3
CHEM 1210	Principles of Chemistry I PP	4
CHEM 1215	Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory	1
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 6
Statistics Requirement		3
EXSC 3500	Kinesiology	3
EXSC 3700	Exercise Physiology	3
EXSC 3705	Exercise Physiology Laboratory	1
General Elective		3
EXSC 4950	Senior Seminar	2
	Credit Hours	15
Fourth Year
Semester 7
EXSC 3730	Biomechanics	3
EXSC 3550	Motor Learning and Control WE	3
EXSC 4300	Research Methods in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation WE	3
General Elective		3
EXSC Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 8
EXSC Elective		3
EXSC Elective		3
EXSC Elective		4
EXSC Elective		3
EXSC Elective		2
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	120

Program Learning Outcomes

1. To interact and communicate effectively by presenting information in oral, written, and technologyformats; collaborating with professionals and peers; expressing ideas clearly; and giving and receiving feedback.
2. To utilize knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate health behavior risk factors; develop, implement,and evaluate exercise and wellness programs, and emplay behavioral strategies to motivate individuals to adopt and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors.
3. To demonstrate behavior that preserves the integrity of a profession, prevents misrepresentation, and protects the consumer.
4. To continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities and to uphold a professional image through actions and appearance.
5. To demonstrate critical thinking by making decisions based on multiple perspectives and evidence-based practice.