The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science prepares students to enter career areas where the sciences of biomechanics, physiology, anatomy and nutrition guide healthy human across the spectrum of functional abilities. Potential employment encompasses corporate health-wellness programs, private health-fitness clubs, diverse non-profit fitness-wellness community centers, institutional fitness-wellness programs, private and government athlete identification and development programs, institution athletic programs, and professional organizations that encompass individual and/or team components. Admission to this program is selective and students must have completed the following courses (C or better): EXSC 254, CHEM 111-112 (including labs), PHYS 121 (preferred) or 111 and 111L or PHYS 181 and 181L, and BIOL 201 in order to gain full admission. Most pre-admission courses are also components of the General Education program. For optimal sequencing of classes in junior and senior years, all pre-admission courses should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Academic advising from program faculty during the sophomore year will facilitate timely graduation.

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.

Four-year Plan for the Exercise Science Major

The following table gives a brief illustration of a typical four-year plan for successful completion of the Exercise Science Major.  Satisfying the requirements of General Education and graduation requirements specific to you are directed by the General Academic Advising Office and/or the Degree Checkout Office.  The Exercise Science Program has no purview over matters outside of the major.  The following table is merely a guideline.  For a detailed four year plan please click (Here).
 

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