Major in Exercise Science (BA/BS)
78-87 credits
Exercise Science Major in Kinesiology
Admission Requirements – Exercise Science Major
- The Exercise Science major requires the completion of the following introductory courses: EXSC 147, EXSC 190 (must earn a minimum of a B), EXSC 292 or ANAT 201, EXSC 293, BIO 111, CHEM 101 or CHEM 111, PSYS 100, and with a cumulative 2.75 GPA across these classes, all with a C or better, and none can be repeated more than once.
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required before advancing to completing core courses in the major.
- Students must satisfy the Exercise Science Code of Conduct and the Ball State University Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities.
- Students will request permission from EXSC advisors to enroll in the core courses in the Exercise Science major. A retention check regarding the above introductory course requirements will be completed at that time
Retention Standards (once admitted to EXSC major program)
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Once admitted into the Exercise Science major core, the students’ academic progress will be evaluated each semester. Students must maintain a C or higher in all Exercise Science major courses and can repeat courses only once to maintain GPA requirements. The student whom continues to demonstrate the appropriate overall GPA 2.75, and an Exercise Science major GPA 2.75, will continue to progress through the major. To be eligible for the internship and completion of the Exercise Science major, students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 and an Exercise Science major GPA of 2.75.
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If a student is found to be in violation of a Ball State University Exercise Science Code of Conduct, or if the student demonstrates academic dishonesty or professional misconduct, the situation will be reviewed by the Retention Committee and appropriate actions (warning, probation, dismissal from program) will be taken. Depending on the Committee’s decision, a student may be removed or prevented from enrolling in any further Exercise Science courses. Actions on behalf of the Retention Committee will be documented and discussed with the student.
Exercise science, 78-87 credits
Introductory Courses, 23-24 credits
| EXSC 147 | Resistance Training Leadership | 3 |
| EXSC 190 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSC 292 | Anatomy | 3 |
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| ANAT 201 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| EXSC 293 | Foundations of Physiology and Exercise | 3 |
| BIO 111 | Principles of Biology 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 101 | General, Organic, and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences | 5 |
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| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| PSYS 100 | Introduction to Psychological Science | 3 |
Exercise science major core, 22 credits
| EXSC 201 | Human Performance Concepts and Assessment | 3 |
| EXSC 202 | Fitness Assessment in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC 294 | Introduction to Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 300 | Exercise Science Professional Development | 1 |
| EXSC 301 | Fundamentals of Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| EXSC 304 | Motor Skill Acquisition and Control | 3 |
| EXSC 360 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EXSC 493 | Advanced Concepts in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
Internship requirements, 12 credits
Internship enrollment requires completion of all required courses, (maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 and an exercise Science major GPA of 3.0), the Career Ready program, 100 observation hours, approval of the Internship Coordinator, and an application submitted prior to the application deadline.
Electives, 21-30 credits
Choose one of the following elective concentrations.
Exercise Science: Basic and Applied Science concentration, 13 credits from
| EXSC 410 | Research Methods in Kinesiology and Health Sciences | 3 |
| EXSC 414 | Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 205 | Fundamentals of Human Physiology | 3 |
Exercise Science: Basic and Applied Science concentration, 8 credits from
| CHEM 230 | Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 3 |
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| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1: Fundamental Techniques | 1 |
| CHEM 231 | Organic Chemistry for Molecular-Based Sciences: Part 1 | 3 |
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| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1: Fundamental Techniques | 1 |
| CHEM 232 | Organic Chemistry for Molecular-Based Sciences: Part 2 | 3 |
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| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2: Synthesis and Characterization | 1 |
| CHEM 360 | Essentials of Biochemistry | 3 |
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| CHEM 361 | Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| EXSC 401 | Principles of the Electrocardiogram | 3 |
| NUTR 360 | Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Disease | 3 |
| PHYC 110 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PSYS 241 | Statistics | 3 |
Exercise Science: Health and Fitness concentration, 15 credits from
Exercise Science: Health and Fitness concentration, 6 credits from
| EXSC 401 | Principles of the Electrocardiogram | 3 |
| EXSC 410 | Research Methods in Kinesiology and Health Sciences | 3 |
| EXSC 414 | Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| EXSC 430 | Applied Strength and Conditioning Principles | 3 |
| NUTR 360 | Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Disease | 3 |
| NUTR 444 | Sports Nutrition and Weight Control | 3 |
| NUTR 448 | Nutrition and Weight Management | 3 |
Exercise Science: Pre-Physical Therapy concentration, 29-30 credits from
Students take ANAT 201, BIO 111, and CHEM 111 in the introductory courses and complete 29-30 credits from
Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration, 23-24 credits from
Students take ANAT 201 in the introductory courses and complete 23-24 credits from
| EDPS 270 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NUR 101 | Terminology for Health Care Professionals and Consumers | 2 |
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| CC 102 | Latin and Greek Based Bio-scientific Terminology | 3 |
| PHYC 110 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 215 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| PSYS 241 | Statistics | 3 |
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| SOC 382 | Applied Social Statistics | 3 |
| PSYS 318 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
Exercise Science: Athletic Training Concentration, 27-29 credits from
Students take ANAT 201, BIO 111, CHEM 101 or CHEM 111, PSYS 100 in the introductory courses and EXSC 293 and EXSC 294 in the major core and complete 27-29 credits from
| AQUA 260 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| EXSC 410 | Research Methods in Kinesiology and Health Sciences | 3 |
| EXSC 420 | Strength and Conditioning Principles | 3 |
| KINE 240 | Athletic Safety and Injury Prevention | 3 |
| NUR 101 | Terminology for Health Care Professionals and Consumers | 2 |
| PHYC 110 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 205 | Fundamentals of Human Physiology | 3 |
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| PHYS 215 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| PSYS 241 | Statistics | 3 |
| NUTR 340 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 78-87