Exercise Science B.S.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements:
Select one course from the following: 4 sh
Required courses: 46 sh
Select eight semester hours from the following: 8 sh
| ESS 120 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 2 sh |
| ESS 121 | THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO EXERCISE | 2 sh |
| ESS 215 | THEORY AND PRACTICE OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING | 4 sh |
| ESS 440 | EXERCISE AND THE CELL | 4 sh |
| ESS 443 | EXERCISE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY | 4 sh |
| ESS 482 | INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 2-4 sh |
| ESS 491 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-4 sh |
| ESS 499 | RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 1-4 sh |
| PEH 324 | NUTRITION | 4 sh |
All other ESS courses also count toward electives.
Total Credit Hours: 58
Program Outcomes
Generate, design, and implement scientific inquiries within multiple sub-disciplines of exercise science
Develop cultural competency in working with and/or applying exercise science knowledge to diverse populations
Communicate scientific findings to diverse audiences
Demonstrate foundational content theoretical knowledge and application in exercise science
Translate disciplinary knowledge in content, theory and application in two or more sub-disciplines of exercise science
Articulate and integrate knowledge, characteristics, and skills from academic experiences