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.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Admission Courses: | 11 Credits | |
| EMS 245 | First Aid | 3 |
| EXSC 254 | Foundations of Fitness | 3 |
| EXSC 350 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 4 |
| EXSC 350L | Anatomical Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| Required Courses: | 72-74 Credits | |
| IT 101 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| NUTR 101 | Basic Nutrition | 5 |
| COM 345 | Bus. Prof. Speak | 4 |
| EXSC 318 | Aerobic Fitness | 3 |
| EXSC 348 | Prev. Treat. Injuries | 4 |
| EXSC 351 | Sc. Found. Health and Fit. | 4 |
| EXSC 351L | Sc. Found. Health and Fit. Lab | 1 |
| HED 324 | Non-Infectious Diseases | 4 |
| EXSC 360 | Sci. Prin. Strength Train. | 4 |
| EXSC 446 | Sport Nut. Weight Control | 3 |
| EXSC 450 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| EXSC 450L | Physiology of Exercise Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 455 | Fit. Ass. Ex. Prescription | 4 |
| EXSC 455L | Fit. Ass. Ex. Prescription Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 456 | Ex. Prog. Special Pop. | 4 |
| EXSC 457 | Ex. Adherence Strat. | 3 |
| EXSC 464 | Manag. Fitness Fac. & Prog. | 4 |
| EXSC 461 | Current Issues | 2 |
| EXSC 495A-C | Practicums (select one) | 2 |
| EXSC 495D | Practicum (Fitness Lab) | 2 |
| EXSC 490 | Internship | 10-12 |
| Total to Complete Major | 83-85 Credits | |
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