Exercise Science, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science is for those individuals with a passion for exercise and sports. This major will provide classroom, laboratory, and practical hands on experiences for students who are interested in applying scientific principles and research to various aspects of health and human performance. Students who complete the Exercise Science requirements will be prepared for future careers in a variety of areas dependent upon which concentration is pursued.

The Human Performance concentration prepares students who desire to enter careers in performance enhancement/management, group fitness instruction, health club management, or health consulting. Students can get national certification as a personal trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) and sit for the exam right here at MVNU or study towards certification as a strength and conditioning coach.

The Pre-Professional concentration will prepare students who are interested in pursuing a graduate program for careers in athletic training, exercise physiology, sports medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other allied health fields. Students who desire to enter graduate school must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and no lower than a C in any of the Pre-Professional concentration courses.

Students entering the job market with the undergraduate degree in Exercise Science (without further graduate study) will be prepared for entry-level employment with corporate and community fitness programs, fitness clubs, and similar fitness-related industries.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Formulate a paradigm of the human body through the integration of scientific understanding and a biblical, Christian worldview.
  • Demonstrate the basic care, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries and rehabilitation.
  • Analyze concepts of sport psychology, personal health, and community health as they relate to complete health and wellness.
  • Apply knowledge of the physiological and biomechanical elements of the body that create leverage and movement.
  • Investigate issues in exercise science, physiology of exercise, and fitness assessment.

Exercise Science (Human Performance Concentration), B.S.

Required Courses

Take all of the following major core courses:

BIO-2001Medical Terminology

1

HSC-1013GNutrition and Wellness

3

PED-1002GPrinciples of Health & Fitness

2

PED-1022First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

2

PED-2023Athletic Training

3

PED-2039Athletic Training Practicum

1-2

aPED-3003Sports Psychology

3

PED-3093National Council on Strength and Fitness Personal Training Course

3

PED-4003Kinesiology

3

PED-4013Physiology of Exercise

3

aPED-4073Advanced Exercise Studies

3

PED-5029Physical Education Internship

1-6

PED-2039: Offered for variable credit; a minimum of 1 credit must be earned.


PED-5029: Offered for variable credit; a minimum of 2 credits must be earned.

Take all of the following concentration courses:

PED-2003Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

3

PED-2049Sports Management Practicum

1-2

PED-3033GPersonal Health

3

PED-3043Community Health

3

aSPM-4013Facility and Event Management

3

PED-2049: Offered for variable credit; a minimum of 1 credit must be earned.

Choose one of the following:
BIO-1014GPrinciples of Biology with Laboratory

4

BIO-1054GGeneral Zoology with Laboratory

4

Total 46-52 Hours

A minor is encouraged but not required.

Exercise Science (Pre-Professional Concentration), B.S.

Required Courses

Take all of the following major core courses:

BIO-2001Medical Terminology

1

HSC-1013GNutrition and Wellness

3

PED-1002GPrinciples of Health & Fitness

2

PED-1022First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

2

PED-2023Athletic Training

3

PED-2039Athletic Training Practicum

1-2

aPED-3003Sports Psychology

3

PED-3093National Council on Strength and Fitness Personal Training Course

3

PED-4003Kinesiology

3

PED-4013Physiology of Exercise

3

aPED-4073Advanced Exercise Studies

3

PED-5029Physical Education Internship

1-6

PED-2039: offered for variable credit; a minimum of 1 credit must be earned.

PED-5029: offered for variable credit; a minimum of 2 credits must be earned.

Take all of the following concentration courses:

BIO-1054GGeneral Zoology with Laboratory

4

BIO-2034Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory

4

BIO-2044Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory

4

CHE-1034GGeneral Chemistry I with Laboratory

4

MAT-2063GIntroduction to Statistics

3

PED-3033GPersonal Health

3

PHY-2014GGeneral Physics I with Laboratory

4

PSY-1013GGeneral Psychology

3

Total 58-63 Hours

A minor is encouraged but not required.

Note: For those desiring to be admitted to graduate school a cumulative 3.0 GPA is required.