Exercise Science – the science of human movement. Exercise science is a very diverse field of study that encompasses many areas of inquiry. The Health and Fitness concentration curriculum facilitates the opportunity for employment as fitness/wellness director, exercise physiologist, coach, health specialist, clinical or research assistant or management positions. To increase the success of students in the job market, the program prepares students for taking a variety of certifications, such as Advanced Personal Trainer, Health and Fitness Instructor, Weight Management Consultant, or Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Additionally, the Health and Fitness concentration program provides senior students with internship opportunities in a setting that matches their interests and career aspirations. These internship sites include but are not limited to health and wellness facilities, corporate and commercial fitness clubs, college athletic teams, or hospital and rehabilitation settings.
Another career option for Exercise Science students is to attend professional graduate schools in allied health fields. The students who intend to pursue graduate schools need to work with their advisors or program director closely for the selection of the elective courses to ensure that they will meet the admission requirements of the specific graduate programs.
For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in health and fitness, call 877.523.2537 or email admissions@becker.edu
Health and Fitness Concentration Curriculum
Prerequisites
This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program. Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisites are met.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Transitions: Change as a Norm | CORE1001 | 3 |
| Statistics | MATH2200 | 3 |
| Stress Management | EXSC1500 | 3 |
| Introduction to Health Science | HTSC1000 | 3 |
| Composition and the Agile Mindset | COREENGL | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC1001 | 3 |
| Health and Fitness Skills | EXSC1205 | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | Elective | 3 |
Credits Total: 30
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I | BIOL2503 | 4 |
| Writing about Literature | ENGL1003 | 3 |
| Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan | HTSC2100 | 3 |
| Nutrition | EXSC2300 | 3 |
| Humanities/ Fine Arts Elective | Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL2504 | 4 |
| Emergency Responder | EXSC2202 | 3 |
| Lifespan |
EXSC2500 | 3 |
| Community Health and Wellness | EXSC2300 | 3 |
| Open Elective | Elective | 3 |
Credits Total: 32
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Kinesiology | EXSC3150 | 3 |
| Sports Psychology | PSYC3700 | 3 |
| Sports Nutrition | EXSC3000 | 3 |
| Open Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/ Fine Arts Elective | Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology | EXSC3300 | 4 |
| Teaching Exercise and Sports Skills | EXSC2900 | 3 |
| Advanced Personal Trainer Certification | EXSC3550 | 4 |
| Positive Psychology | PSYC3603 | 3 |
Credits Total: 29
Senior Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science Capstone | EXSC4850 | 3 |
Credits Total: 31