Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

The Exercise Science and Rehabilitation BS utilizes shared faculty and courses within the Teacher Education & Kinesiology Department, as well as the limited number of new courses. The Exercise Science and Rehabilitation BS degree contrasts with the current Corporate Fitness and Wellness Management BS degree in that it has additional science courses, therapeutic exercise courses, and graded exercise testing courses. The program requirements are listed below.

  • A minimum of a 2.5 GPA within the Exercise Science and Rehabilitation major with no support or required Exercise Science and Rehabilitation course grades below a “C” required for graduation.

Bachelor of Science with a major in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation 

Exercise Science and Rehabilitation BS Program Requirements
General Education 38-40
Required Support Courses
May be used to satisfy General Education Requirements
KIN 120Strength Training1
KIN 126Group Exercise1
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II4
MATH 103College Algebra4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
PSY 111Introduction to Psychology3
Required ESR Courses
ATR 207Prevention and Care of Injuries2
ESR 206Medical Conditions3
ESR 226Methods of Teaching Group Exercise2
ESR 227Strength and Conditioning Programming Principles and Methods2
ESR 303Therapeutic Exercise I3
ESR 304Therapeutic Exercise3
ESR 308Biomechanics2
ESR 305Therapeutic Exercise III3
ESR 306Health Risk Appraisal2
ESR 316Graded Exercise Testing and Prescription2
ESR 323Basic EKG for Exercise Science2
ESR 342Exercise Programming for Older Adults2
ESR 414Pathomechanics2
KIN 225Fitness Leadership2
KIN 301Psychomotor Development2
KIN 325Personal Training Methods2
KIN 334Nutrition for Physical Performance2
KIN 407Psychology of Physical Education and Athletes2
KIN 431Kinesiology3
KIN 433Physiology of Exercise3
KIN 441Evaluation of Psychomotor Performance3
KIN 497Practicum in Corporate Fitness1-18
HMS 215Principles of Pharmacology3
HMS 208Medical Terminology2
Electives as required to meet 120 credits
Students seeking professional certification must follow internship requirements for that certification.
Students must complete one of the options.
Total Hours114-133
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Major Option A: Professional Certification Route
ESR 317Graded Exercise Testing Lab1
ESR 425Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Capstone1
ESR 498Internship1-20
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Major Option B: Pre-Athletic Training
ESR 317Graded Exercise Testing Lab1
ESR 425Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Capstone1
ESR 498Internship1-20
CHEM 121General Chemistry I5
CHEM 122General Chemistry II5
BIOL 150General Biology I4
PSY 255Child and Adolescent Psychology3
Elect from (4-5 cr):
PHYS 211College Physics I4
or PHYS 251 University Physics I
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Major Option C: Pre-Physical Therapy
CHEM 121General Chemistry I5
CHEM 122General Chemistry II5
BIOL 150General Biology I4
BIOL 151General Biology II4
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II4
MATH 103College Algebra4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
PHYS 211College Physics I4
PHYS 212College Physics II4
PSY 255Child and Adolescent Psychology3
PSY 270Abnormal Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Major Option D: Pre-Occupational Therapy
CHEM 1154
or CHEM 121 General Chemistry I
BIOL 150General Biology I4
or BIOL 151 General Biology II
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II4
MATH 103College Algebra4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
PSY 111Introduction to Psychology3
PSY 255Child and Adolescent Psychology3
PSY 270Abnormal Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Gen Ed Humanities requirements 6 credits in at least 2 areas.
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Major Option E: Pre-Physician Assistant
CHEM 121General Chemistry I5
CHEM 122General Chemistry II5
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II4
MATH 103College Algebra4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
PSY 255Child and Adolescent Psychology3
or PSY 270 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 270Abnormal Psychology3
BIOL 215Genetics4
BIOL 302General Microbiology4
Elect 6 credits from:
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I5
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II5
CHEM 480LBiochemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 481Biochemistry I3
CHEM 482Biochemistry II3
BIOL 150General Biology I4
BIOL 151General Biology II4
BIOL 480Molecular Biology4
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Major Option F: Pre-Chiropractic
CHEM 121General Chemistry I5
CHEM 122General Chemistry II5
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I5
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II5
BIOL 150General Biology I4
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II4
MATH 103College Algebra4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
PHYS 211College Physics I4
PHYS 212College Physics II4
HUM 251Humanities3
HUM 252Humanities3
HUM 253Humanities3
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Major Option G: Pre-Med
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
MATH 103College Algebra4
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
CHEM 121General Chemistry I5
CHEM 122General Chemistry II5
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I5
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II5
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II4
BIOL 150General Biology I4
BIOL 151General Biology II4
PHYS 211College Physics I4
PHYS 212College Physics II4
PSY 111Introduction to Psychology3
Electives Recommended coursework Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell biology

This concentration will provide a background for exercise professionals to assist individuals at varying stages throughout the lifespan to become or stay active. In addition, this concentration will provide education in the recognition of proper and improper movement patterns, as well as how to perform and instruct appropriate therapeutic exercises.  BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I or BIOL 115 Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology is a required support course for this concentration, both of these courses are science general education options

Exercise Rehabilitation Concentration

ESR 308Biomechanics2
ESR 414Pathomechanics2
KIN 431Kinesiology3
Choose 6 credits from below:
ESR 303Therapeutic Exercise I3
ESR 304Therapeutic Exercise3
ESR 305Therapeutic Exercise III3
KIN 441Evaluation of Psychomotor Performance3
Total Hours19

Program Description:  BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I or BIOL 115 Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology is a required support course for this concentration, both of these courses are science general education options.

Exercise Science Concentration

KIN 431Kinesiology3
KIN 433Physiology of Exercise3
ESR 306Health Risk Appraisal2
ESR 323Basic EKG for Exercise Science2
ESR 316Graded Exercise Testing and Prescription2
ESR 317Graded Exercise Testing Lab1
Total Hours13

The courses required for the Strength and Conditioning Concentration would provide students with the knowledge to become strength and conditioning coaches for individuals or teams. BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I or BIOL 115 Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology is a required support course for this concentration, both of these courses are science general education options.

Strength and Conditioning Concentration

KIN 120Strength Training1
ESR 227Strength and Conditioning Programming Principles and Methods2
ESR 308Biomechanics2
KIN 334Nutrition for Physical Performance2
KIN 431Kinesiology3
KIN 433Physiology of Exercise3
Total Hours13

Sports Medicine Concentration

ATR 207Prevention & Care of Injuries2
KIN 210First Aid & CPR1
KIN 431Kinesiology3
Select two of the following:6
Upper/Low Extremity Evaluation
Medical Conditions
Therapeutic Exercise
Biomechanics
Total Hours12