Exercise Science B.S.

Chair: Professor Madzima 


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

ESS3133Exercise Psychology

4 sh

ESS3134Sport Psychology

4 sh

Required courses: 46 sh

ESS1110Introduction to Exercise Science

4 sh

ESS2160Neuromotor Control

4 sh

ESS2981Practicum in Exercise Science

2 sh

ESS2140Research Methods

4 sh

ESS3110Biomechanics

4 sh

ESS3123Nutrition and Bioenergetics

4 sh

ESS3120Physiology of Exercise

4 sh

ESS4875Exercise Testing and Prescription

4 sh

ESS4970Senior Seminar

4 sh

CHM1110General Chemistry I with Lab

4 sh

BIO2312Human Anatomy

3 sh

BIO2313Human Anatomy Lab

1 sh

BIO2412Human Physiology

3 sh

BIO2413Human Physiology Lab

1 sh

Select eight semester hours from the following: 8 sh

ESS1200Medical Terminology

2 sh

ESS1210Therapeutic Approaches to Exercise

2 sh

ESS2215Theory and Practice of Strength Training and Conditioning

4 sh

ESS4220Exercise and the Cell

4 sh

ESS4260Exercise Psychophysiology

4 sh

ESS4985Internship in Exercise Science

2-4 sh

ESS4991Independent Study

1-4 sh

ESS4999Research in Exercise Science

1-4 sh

All ESS courses not included in requirements count toward electives.

Total Credit Hours: 58

Program Outcomes

Articulate and integrate knowledge, characteristics, and skills from academic experiences

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

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

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