Interdisciplinary Studies - Exercise Science Bachelor of Science degree
Department of Biology
Office: 221 Science Center
(716) 673-3282
Patricia Smith Astry, Department Chairperson
Todd Backes, Program Coordinator
Email: biology@fredonia.edu
Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/department/biology/
As people become increasingly health conscious, and as an aging population seeks increased quality and quantity of life, there is an increased demand for health and fitness professionals trained to serve their needs. With personal health and fitness occupying much of our nation's attention, a major in exercise science provides an excellent way to enter an industry whose goal is the promotion of a healthier nation through therapeutic, exercise and wellness programs.
Exercise Science students study the physiological, neuromuscular, biomechanical and psychological effects of exercise stress on the human body, and learn how to promote healthy living through exercise and other behaviors. Graduates of our program ultimately play a key role in helping people live healthier lives.
Upon graduation, our students are well positioned to pursue advanced study in health related areas, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and sports medicine, and in graduate programs in athletic training and exercise physiology. They are also prepared for career opportunities in health education, cardiac rehabilitation, advanced personal training, health and fitness instruction, weight management consulting, and strength and conditioning.
Our Exercise Science program requires courses in exercise science, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, and psychology. The senior capstone requires students to complete a senior level experience in research, internship or specialized coursework, providing significant experience in problem solving, written and oral communication.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science
Core program (42-48 credit hours)
| BIOL 131 | Introductory Ecology and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL 132 | Introductory Ecology and Evolution Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 133 | Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 134 | Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 220 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 246 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| EXSC 250 | Introduction to Applied Human Physiology | 1 |
| EXSC 300 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| EXSC 302 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| EXSC 350 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSC 425 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 491 | Senior Capstone - Research | 0-6 |
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| EXSC 492 | Senior Capstone - Internship | 0-6 |
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| EXSC 493 | Senior Capstone - Course | 0-6 |
Nine additional credit hours of 300-400 level electives as per advisement.
Required supporting course work (25 credit hours)
Requirements for Transfer Credit
The Exercise Science program requires students to complete 45 credit hours of biology and exercise science core courses and elective courses chosen under advisement. Students are expected to complete at least half of these courses at Fredonia. Additional credit hours transferred may be used as general electives toward graduation. As a rule, the department will not accept as equivalent for upper level courses, credit earned at two-year colleges.