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The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Program
The Exercise Science program offers: the B.S. in Exercise Science and the 3+2 Program with the M.S. in Athletic Training. The B.S. in Exercise Science is a generalist degree that provides flexibility in coursework to prepare students for their desired profession or career in exercise science, or related field, upon graduation.
Sample Degree Plans - Exercise Science
An Academic Map is a plan designed by academic departments to assist students in mapping a program of study to meet all degree requirements for graduation from UCA.| B.S. Exercise Science | 3+2 AT Program |
|---|---|
| 2025-2026 Exercise Science SDP | 2025-2026 AT 3+2 SDP |
| 2024-2025 Exercise Science SDP | |
| *Pre AT concentration is discontinued with the 25-26 Undergraduate Bulletin. |
Major in Exercise Science Core
Every student declared as an Exercise Science major is required to take the following:
Exercise Science Requirements (47 hours)
| EXSS 1125 Conditioning Activities |
| EXSS 1135 Beginning Weight Training |
| EXSS 1310 Introduction to Exercise Science OR EXSS 1350 Introduction to Athletic Training |
| EXSS 2320 Fitness Assessments in Exercise Science |
| EXSS 2340 Motor Development and Learning |
| EXSS 2381 Anatomical Kinesiology |
| EXSS 3303 Exercise Physiology |
| EXSS 3331 Care and Prevention of Exercise and Sports Injuries |
| EXSS 3348 Exercise Prescription for General Populations [UD UCA Core: R] |
| EXSS 3350 Obesity Prevention and Management |
| EXSS 3352 Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations |
| EXSS 3382 Biomechanics [UD UCA Core: I] |
| EXSS 4V99 Internship in Exercise Science* |
| EXSS 4320 Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance [UD UCA Core: Z] |
| EXSS 4351 Sport and Fitness Administration [UD UCA Core: C] |
| EXSS 4395 Sport in American Society [UD UCA Core: G] |
| Service-Learning/Experiential Learning Requirement |
| EXSS 3355 Exercise Science Clinical Experience I OR |
| EXSS 4355 Exercise Science Clinical Experience II |
| Statistics Requirement (3 hours) |
| MATH 2311 Elementary Statistics, OR |
| PSYC 2330 Psychological Statistics, OR |
| SOC 2321 Social Statistics |
| Related Requirement (8 hours) |
| BIOL 3406 Structure and Function of the Human Body I (may be substituted with BIOL 1410 if completed prior to declaring the major or due to course transfer) |
| BIOL 3407 Structure and Function of the Human Body II (may be substituted with BIOL 2410 if completed BIOL 1410) |
General Electives/Pre-Professional Prerequisites/Minor (24 hours)
Students must complete an additional 24 hours to earn the BS in Exercise Science. Students may fulfill these hours with prerequisite courses needed for graduate degree programs, a minor such as nutrition, business, and psychology, or any other course to round out their desired career upon graduation with guidance from Academic Advising.
3 + 2 Athletic Training Program:
Students pursuing the 3 + 2 MSAT program will apply for the master’s program the fall semester of their junior year. Students who are accepted into the MSAT program in their junior year will be required to take 21 hours (18 hours toward EXSS electives and 3 hours substituted for internship) in the MSAT graduate program. Students will receive their Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science in the fall semester senior year and have 21 hours credit toward their Master of Science in Athletic Training.
3+2 Athletic Training Requirements
| ATTR 5300 Foundations in Athletic Training |
| ATTR 5325 Emergency Care in Athletic Training |
| ATTR 5310 Human Gross Anatomy |
| ATTR 5351 Orthopedic Assessment I |
| ATTR 5354 Orthopedic Assessment II |
| ATTR 5335 Therapeutic Interventions I |
| ATTR 5301 Athletic Training Clinical Experiences I* |
| *ATTR 5301 Athletic Training Clinical Experience I substitutes for EXSS 4V99 Internship in Exercise Science |
*For admission information regarding the Clinical Exercise Science concentration, please refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin.