Exercise Science - B.S.
Kent, USA
DURATION
4 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Exercise Science - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science comprises four concentrations:
- The Exercise Physiology concentration prepares students for graduate school in exercise physiology or health care professions.
- The Exercise Specialist concentration enables students to prepare for work in the clinical setting, ranging from a career in wellness to cardiac rehabilitation.
- The Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine concentration prepares students for subsequent graduate school in these areas. The pre-podiatric medicine track is designed to be a combined program with Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine. Successful completion of this program, however does not guarantee acceptance into the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Please see the Podiatric Medicine doctoral program in the catalog for more information about the application process and acceptance criteria.
- The Strength and Conditioning concentration is designed to assist those that wish to pursue a career in the field of strength and conditioning. This may include working with all levels of athletes in a strength and conditioning facility.
The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains. Individual course content, objectives, and assessments are structured to achieve this larger goal.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Exercise Physiology Concentration
Semester One
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Modeling Algebra (KMCR) or Algebra for Calculus (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Psychology (DIVD) (KSS)
Kent Core Requirement
General Elective
Semester Three
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB) or Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB)
- Seminar in Exercise Physiology
- General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Science of Human Nutrition (KBS)
- Human Growth and Development for Health Professionals or Lifespan Motor Development
Semester Four
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II (KBS) (KLAB) or Human Anatomy and
- Physiology II (Kbs) (Klab)
- Statistics for the Exercise Scientist
- Introduction to Gerontology (DIVD) (KSS)
- Psychological Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
- Responding to Emergencies
- Strength and Conditioning or Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- Biomechanics or Biomechanics
- Basic Organic Chemistry I or Organic Chemistry I
General Electives
Semester Six
- Physiology of Exercise (WIC)
- Exercise Testing or Electrocardiography for the Exercise Physiologist
General Electives
Semester Seven
- Intermediate Nutrition Science
- Facility Management or United States Health Care System
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Individual Investigation in Exercise Science (ELR)
- Exercise Leadership or Professional Certificate Preparation
General Electives
Exercise Specialist Concentration
Semester One
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Modeling Algebra (KMCR) or Algebra for Calculus (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Psychology (DIVD) (KSS)
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry II Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB) or Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB)
- Human Growth and Development for Health Professionals or Lifespan Motor Development
- Psychological Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Semester Four
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II (KBS) (KLAB) or Human Anatomy and Physiology II (KBS) (KLAB)
- Statistics for the Exercise Scientist
- Introduction to Gerontology (DIVD) (KSS)
- Science of Human Nutrition (KBS)
Semester Five
- Responding to Emergencies
- Strength and Conditioning or Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- Biomechanics or Biomechanics
General Electives
Semester Six
- Exercise Programming
- Exercise Leadership for the Older Adult
- Electrocardiography for the Exercise Physiologist
- Seminar in Exercise Physiology or United States Health Care System or Facility Management
Semester Seven
- Exercise Testing
- Pathology and Pharmacology for Allied Health Care Providers or Exercise Implementation: an Exercise Intervention Program
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Exercise Leadership or Professional Certificate Preparation
- Physiology of Exercise (WIC)
- Internship in Physical Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation (ELR)
General Electives
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine Concentration
Semester One
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Algebra for Calculus (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Semester Two
- Biological Diversity (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry Ii (KBS)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Trigonometry (KMCR)
- Psychological Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB) or Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB)
- Medical Terminology
- General Psychology (DIVD) (KSS)
Chemistry Elective
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB) or Human Anatomy and Physiology I (KBS) (KLAB)
- Strength and Conditioning or Advanced Strength and Conditioning Introduction to Gerontology (DIVD) (KSS)
General Electives (may be used to fulfill Organic Chemistry series)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
- Biomechanics or Biomechanics
- Statistics for the Exercise Scientist
- Seminar in Exercise Physiology
- Science of Human Nutrition (KBS)
- General College Physics I (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory I (KBS) (KLAB)
Semester Six
- Exercise Programming or Research in Exercise Science (ELR)
- Physiology of Exercise (WIC)
- Intermediate Nutrition Science
- General College Physics II (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory II (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Seven
- Uman Growth and Development for Health Professionals or Lifespan Motor Development
- Facility Management or United States Health Care System
- Abnormal Psychology
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Eight
- Internship in Physical Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation (ELR)
- Exercise Testing or Electrocardiography for the Exercise Physiologist
General Electives
Program Outcome
Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences
National Strength and Conditioning Education Recognition Program
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Explain the physiology of human movement.
- Outline the anatomy and physiology of exercise.
- Identify the pathophysiology of chronic diseases and risk factors.
- Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to assess, motivate and prescribe exercise for healthy individuals and those with chronic diseases.
- Demonstrate understanding of scientific and theoretical concepts of physiology critical to acting as an Exercise Scientist [Knowledge].
- Demonstrate practical skills including the ability to conduct a comprehensive fitness assessment [Assessment Skills].
- Pass a National Certification (either the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) or the National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS))[Foundational Knowledge of the Field].
Program Tuition Fee
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