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Exercise Science [EXSC] (Major)

The Kinesiology Department offers the major in exercise science, which is a course of study that prepares students to rigorously apply the scientific method of discovery, analysis and research to a wide range of areas associated with human movement. Exercise science is concerned with how and why the human body responds to physical activity.

There are two primary areas of inquiry where exercise scientists focus their attention:

health-related aspects of physical activity, and
sports performance.

In regard to health-related aspects of physical activity, exercise scientists have studied how exercise benefits health. The study of sports performance by exercise scientists involves diverse areas, which can include the growth and development of athletes, nutritional needs of athletes, and movement analysis.

A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 36-37 credit hours

CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
and
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
Additionally, all other General Education courses as required - 24 credit hours

B. Math and Science Requirements: 28-29 credit hours

MAT 121 - Calculus A (3 cr. hr.) or
MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)

EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
Students may also select any equivalent statistics course: COM 230, ECO 221, MAT 201, or PSY 201.
BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.) and
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)

CHE 221 - General Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.) and
CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)

PHY 105 - Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.) and
PHY 106 - Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
or
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.) and
PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)

C. Exercise Science Theory Requirements: 27 credit hours

EXS 100 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 111 - Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 250 - Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 287 - Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 297 - Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 310 - Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 346 - Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
or
EXS 367 - Exercise Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 387 - Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)

D. Exercise Science Electives: 12 credit hours

Students must take at least four courses from the following:

EXS 225 - Digital Video for Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 435 - Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 357 - Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 438 - Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 444 - Laboratory Assistant in Exercise Science (1-3 cr. hr.)
EXS 449 - Advanced Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 465 - Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 477 - Practicum in Kinesiology (3 or 6 credit hours)
EXS 487 - Advanced Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 489 - Exercise Science Research Methods (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 490 - Independent Research in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)

E. Physical Education (PED) Activity Courses: Three credit hours

Select three one-credit physical education activity courses.

F. Free Electives: 17-18 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science over Four Years

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 17-18

CHE 221 - General Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)

CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)

EXS 100 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 111 - Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)

MAT 121 - Calculus A (3 cr. hr.) or
MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16-17

GE course
CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)

CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

GE course
BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 250 - Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 297 - Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)

PHY 105 - Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.) or
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
Students may also select any equivalent statistics course: COM 230, ECO 221, MAT 201, or PSY 201.
EXS 287 - Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 387 - Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)

PHY 106 - Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.) or
PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

Exercise Science elective course
Two GE courses
EXS 310 - Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Exercise Science elective course
Free elective course
Two GE courses
Physical Education activity elective

EXS 346 - Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.) or
EXS 367 - Exercise Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 14

GE course
Exercise Science elective course
Two Free elective courses
Two Physical Education activity electives (2 credit total)

Spring Total credit hours: 14-15

GE course
Exercise Science elective course
Two-three credit free elective courses

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