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Exercise Science (BS)

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Exercise Sciences Bachelors BS

Major Academic Plan

Title

Spiritually Strengthening

Learning Outcome

Through faith-based learning, students will (1) recognize and appreciate the connection between the health of the human body and spirit, (2) grasp the import of caring for the human body in God's plan of happiness, (3) strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ, and (4) develop a lasting commitment to cultivate physical health that is often required to serve others throughout mortality.

Title

Exercise Science Fundamentals

Learning Outcome

Students will apply their knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to solve problems related to the body's responses and adaptations to physical activity and exercise, empowering them to promote lifelong health and service.

Title

Inspiring Learning

Learning Outcome

As disciples of Christ, students will bless the lives of others, including individuals in the broader community, by sharing the knowledge they gained from faith-based classroom instruction and mentoring experiences.

Title

Exercise is Medicine

Learning Outcome

Students will use exercise science to improve quality of life, including proposing strategies that will improve quality of life, rehabilitate injury, enhance performance, and reduce utilize principles of exercise in the reduction and prevalence of lifestyle related diseases.

Title

Career and Professional Preparation

Learning Outcome

Students will express an understanding of requirements necessary to gain admittance to a graduate or professional program or for exercise science related employment (See program description). Students will also desire to pursue lifelong learning leading them to successful employment in their chosen careers.

Program Requirements

Requirement 1 — Complete 11.5 hours

Complete These Major Required Courses:

course - Intro to Exercise Sciences 1.0

course - Kinesiology & Biomechanics 3.0

course - Adv Musskl Hum Anat (incl lab) 4.0

course - Exercise Physiology 3.0

course - Exercise Physiology Lab 0.5

Requirement 2 — Complete 2 hours

Complete at Least 2.0 Experiential Learning:

course - Exercise Science Internship 1.0v

course - HWSG Internship 1.0v

course - Undergrad Research & Study 0.5v

Requirement 3 —Complete 12 hours

Complete at Least 12 Major Elective Credits:

course - Science of Wellness 3.0

course - Basic Athletic Training 3.0

course - Basic Athletic Training Lab 0.5

course - Res. Meth. & Evid. Based Prac. 3.0

course - Exercise Is Medicine 3.0

course - Chronic Disease Prevention 3.0

course - Ortho Impairments & Ther Exer 3.0

course - Clinical Biomechanics 3.0

course - Intro to ECG 2.0

course - Exercise Prescription 3.0

course - Functional Neuroanatomy 3.0

course - Motor Control 3.0

course - Pathophysiology for AT 3.0

course - Lower Extremities 3.0

course - Upper Extremities 3.0

course - Rehabilitation 3.0

Requirement 4 —Complete 10 Courses

Complete the Following Non-Major Required Courses (28.0 credits)

course - Science of Biology 3.0

course - Human Anatomy (with lab) 4.0

course - Gen College Chem 1+Lab Integr 4.0

course - General College Chemistry 2 3.0

course - Gen Coll Chem Lab 1.0

course - Molecular Biology 3.0

course - Essentials of Human Nutrition 3.0

course - General Physics 1 3.0

course - General Physics Lab 1 1.0

course - Intro to Stat Data Analysis 3.0

Requirement 5 —Complete 1 of 2 Options

Complete 1 Physiology Option (4.0 Credits)

Option 5.1 —Complete 1 Course

course - Human Physiology 4.0

Option 5.2 —Complete 2 Courses

course - Advanced Physiology 3.0

course - Adv Physiology Lab 1.0

Requirement 6 —Complete 3 hours

Complete at Least 3 Non-Major Elective Credits:

Note: SOME OF THESE ELECTIVES HAVE REQUIRED PREREQUISITES.

course - Dissection Tech Human Anatomy 1.0

course - Tissue Biology (with lab) 3.0

course - Cell Biology 3.0

course - Adv Physiology Lab 1.0

course - Pathophysiology 4.0

course - Human Embryology 3.0

course - Physiology of Drug Mechanisms 3.0

course - Endocrinology 3.0

course - Intro Bio-organic Chemistry 4.0

course - Organic Chemistry 1 3.0

course - Organic Chemistry 1 - Majors 3.0

course - Organic Chemistry 2 3.0

course - Organic Chemistry 2 - Majors 3.0

course - Organic Chem Lab-Nonmajors 1.0v

course - Biochemistry 3.0

course - Adv First Aid & Safety 3.0

course - Health Behavior Change 3.0

course - Calculus 1 4.0

course - Introduction to Calculus 4.0

course - General Microbiology 3.0

course - Gen Micro Lab 1.0

course - Molecular & Cellular Bio Lab 1.0

course - Nutrient Metabolism 3.0

course - Society Nutr Chronic Disease 3.0

course - Nutr Implications of Disease 4.0

course - Nutr & Metab Sports Exercise 3.0

course - General Physics 2 3.0

course - General Physics Lab 2 1.0

course - Psychological Science 3.0

course - Human Dev: Life Span 3.0

course - Psychopathology 3.0

course - Genetics 3.0

course - Introductory Sociology 3.0

course - Current Social Problems 3.0

course - Intro to Health Professions 1.0

course - Job Search Strategies 2.0

Note to Students Desiring to Pursue Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree: In order to prepare for acceptance into the MAT graduate degree program, you must take the following courses during your BS Exercise Science major: EXSC 320, 321, 387, 501, 516, 517, 518, 601, and PSYCH 111. Contact Life Sciences Advisement (2060 LSB) for additional information (lsa.byu.edu; 801-422-3042; lifesciences@byu.edu). See MAT website for details. Some elective courses may be offered only in Spring term.

Note to Premed Students: Professional schools and graduate programs may require additional courses not required for this major. Contact the programs to which you may apply to determine specific courses that meet their entrance requirements. Students considering professional or graduate degrees should take at least two semesters of mathematical courses. The following required or elective courses are strongly recommended for students considering professional or graduate degrees in the exercise sciences: MMBio 241; CELL 360, 362, 363; Chem 351, 352, 353, 481; Math 119; Stat 121. For more information contact the Preprofessional Advisement Center, 3328 WSC, (801) 422-3044. Contact potential schools of choice for a complete list of entrance requirements.