Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences - Exercise Physiology
The B.S.H.S. in Exercise Physiology is the major of choice for students that desire to enter this broad field that includes careers in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, performance specialists, strength & conditioning coaches, exercise physiologists, corporate fitness, and many more. Majors will select one of three concentrations: Strength & Conditioning, Clinical Exercise Physiology or Personal Training and Fitness. Core coursework will cover core content in the areas of anatomy, nutrition, physiology, exercise testing, and exercise prescription. Concentration coursework will then elaborate on the key differences in the fields of strength & conditioning, the clinical side of exercise physiology, and personal training and fitness and all three concentrations require a capstone internship experience. The concentrations will include classroom and laboratory experience to prepare students for the key certifications in each field.
120 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
30 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic Core –40 hours
see Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Academic Core
Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including support courses) counting toward the Exercise Physiology major.
Health Science Foundation –24 hours
Exercise Physiology Major – 15 - 18 hours
12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
Exercise Physiology Majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations: Clinical Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, or Personal Training and Fitness.
Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration
Strength & Conditioning Concentration
Personal Training and Fitness Concentration
| EXSS 2350 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| EXSS 2352 | Personal Health and Fitness | 3 |
| EXSS 3330 | Concepts of Personal Training | 3 |
| EXSS 3335 | The Science of Weight Loss and Body Recomposition | 3 |
| EXSS 3360 | Sport Venue/Event Management | 3 |
| EXSS 4320 | Group Fitness Programming | 3 |
| EXSS 4350 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
Exercise Physiology (B.S.H.S.) Concentration in CEP Courses of Study by Term
Freshman Fall
Freshman Spring
Sophomore Fall
Sophomore Spring
Junior Fall
Junior Spring
Senior Fall
Senior Spring
Exercise Physiology (B.S.H.S.) Concentration in S&C Courses of Study by Term
Freshman Fall
Freshman Spring
Sophomore Fall
Sophomore Spring
Junior Fall
Junior Spring
Senior Fall
Senior Spring
Exercise Physiology (B.S.H.S.) Concentration in PT&F Courses of Study by Term
Freshman Fall
Freshman Spring
Sophomore Fall
Sophomore Spring
Junior Fall
| | US History or US Government | 3 |
| EXSS 3395 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXSS 3335 | The Science of Weight Loss and Body Recomposition | 3 |
| EXSS 4344 | Leadership in Health Science | 3 |
| | Recommended Elective | 3 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience | 0 |
Junior Spring
Senior Fall
| EXSS 4394 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EXSS 4350 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience | 0 |
Senior Spring