Spring 2024 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science — Exercise Science Major (120 hrs.)

The course work for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is designed to give you the knowledge and experiences you need to become an effective role model and leader of a wellness lifestyle. With a strong emphasis on health related subjects, you will gain knowledge of biology, anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, lifetime wellness, athletic training, nutrition, health problems and fitness assessments. Course work lays the foundation for the students capstone experience which is writing a major paper related to this field and doing an internship which gives the student valuable work experience.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 30 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

Or

ENG 143College Composition

3

 

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

SM 393Sport Psychology

3

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Mathematics and Science – 10 hrs.

MA 113College Algebra

3

BIO 154Human Body Systems

4

BIO 163Medical Terminology

3

Other – 2 hrs.

EXS 102Lifetime Wellness

2

Content Requirement - 55 hours

Required Courses - 43 hours

UE 101University Experience

1

EXS 113Intro to Exercise Science

3

EXS 203Risk and Sports

3

EXS 263Motor Learning

3

EXS 273Nutrition

3

EXS 283Fitness Evaluation Assessment

3

EXS 293Biomechanics

3

EXS 323Performance Nutrition

3

EXS 333Kinesiology

3

EXS 343Principles of Human Performance

3

EXS 353Exercise Physiology

3

EXS 363Capstone Experience in Health Sciences I

3

EXS 373/AHS 373Health Promotion & Problems

3

EXS 383/AHS 383Health Coaching

3

EXS 483Professional Development in Exercise Science

3

Exercise Science Electives - 12 hours

12 Exercise Science elective credits from the following: EXS 103, EXS 243, EXS 413, EXS 423, EXS 453EXS 483 in Coaching, EXS 493, EXS 474, AHS 113.

Electives - 35 hrs

Elective hours determined in conjunction with advisor and based on student career objectives.

Total Credit Hours: 120