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Nutrition Exercise and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science prepares student to enter career areas where exercise is an integral part of general health and human performance. Such areas include corporate health-wellness, private health-fitness clubs, diverse non-profit fitness-wellness agencies such as YMCA’s, and athletic performance including strength and conditioning.

All pre-admission courses must be completed with a C or better prior to gaining full admission to the major:

Please Note: Completing these courses does not guarantee admission to Central Washington University or the degree program.

CourseTitleCredits
 
Pre-Admission Courses:11 Credits
EMS 245First Aid3
EXSC 254Foundations of Fitness3
EXSC 350Anatomical Kinesiology4
EXSC 350LAnatomical Kinesiology Lab1
 
Required Courses:72-74 Credits
IT 101Computer Applications3
NUTR 101Basic Nutrition5
COM 345Bus. Prof. Speak4
EXSC 318Aerobic Fitness3
EXSC 348Prev. Treat. Injuries4
EXSC 351Sc. Found. Health and Fit.4
EXSC 351LSc. Found. Health and Fit. Lab1
HED 324Non-Infectious Diseases4
EXSC 360Sci. Prin. Strength Train.4
EXSC 446Sport Nut. Weight Control3
EXSC 450Physiology of Exercise4
EXSC 450LPhysiology of Exercise Lab1
EXSC 455Fit. Ass. Ex. Prescription4
EXSC 455LFit. Ass. Ex. Prescription Lab1
EXSC 456Ex. Prog. Special Pop.4
EXSC 457Ex. Adherence Strat.3
EXSC 464Manag. Fitness Fac. & Prog.4
EXSC 461Current Issues2
EXSC 495A-CPracticums (select one)2
EXSC 495DPracticum (Fitness Lab)2
EXSC 490Internship10-12
  
Total to Complete Major83-85 Credits