The aim of the Exercise Science program of study is to prepare well-rounded graduates that demonstrate expertise in exercise physiology and exercise testing and prescription for future careers in academia, sports, healthcare, and rehabilitation.During the first two years (freshman and sophomore), students take courses from the areas of English, mathematics, history and social, physical, and biological sciences. During the last two years (junior and senior), students take courses predominately in the area of exercise science (e.g. kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, etc.). During the last two years students are also involved in many laboratory-related classes (e.g. exercise prescription, instrumentation, and practicum I). Additionally, during a student’s last semester, he/she is required to complete a supervised internship (e.g. practicum II & III) at a site external, typically, to Southern Arkansas University (e.g. wellness clinic, sports program, exercise testing laboratory, or cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation program).Finally, upon graduation, we recommend that students pursue exercise science certification/registration from the American College of Sports Medicine. The recommended exams from the American College of Sports Medicine are the Health and Fitness Specialist exam or the Clinical Exercise Specialist exam.Major in Exercise Science (BS)120 hoursUniversity Requirement – 2 hoursGSTD 1002 Freshman SeminarGeneral Education – 35 hoursMajor Requirements – 83 hoursAT 3013 Therapeutic ExerciseAT 3023 Strength and ConditioningESCI 3003 Psychology of Motor Learning and DevelopmentESCI 3043 Nutrition and Human PerformanceESCI 4333 Instrumentation and Physiological AssessmentESCI 4363 Exercise Prescription and Fitness ProgramESCI 4652 Exercise Science Practicum IESCI 4676 Exercise Science Practicum IIESCI 4686 Exercise Science Practicum IIIHKR 1113 Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual ActivitiesHKR 1123 Methods of Teaching Team ActivitiesHKR 3803 LifeguardingHKR 4323 Organization and Administration in Health, Kinesiology, and RecreationHKR 4923 Measurement and Evaluation in Health, Kinesiology, and RecreationHS 1403 Personal and Community HealthHS 2043 Human Anatomy and PhysiologyHS 3243 Kinesiology and BiomechanicsHS 3413 First Aid and Safety/CPRHS 4013 Adapted KinesiologyHS 4023 Pharmacology in SportsHS 4243 Exercise PhysiologyREC 3653 Leadership in RecreationREC 3663 Leisure and Aging6 hours of electives selected from the following:BIOL 2003 Nutrition and DietECON 1003 The American Enterprise SystemHS 4433 Advanced Athletic Training TechniquesPHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/LabPHYS 2103/2101 College Physics II/LabPSYC 3223 Developmental Psychology3 hours selected from the following:CSCI 1102/1101 Introduction to Computing/LabEDUC 2023 K-12 Education TechnologyIS 1003 Introduction to ComputersMinor Requirements:Minor in Exercise Science – 17 hoursESCI 3003 Psychology of Motor Learning and DevelopmentESCI 4333 Instrumentation and Physiological AssessmentESCI 4652 Exercise Science Practicum IHS 2043 Human Anatomy and PhysiologyHS 3243 Kinesiology and BiomechanicsHS 4023 Pharmacology in SportsSince this is a highly specialized area, it is strongly suggested that the following courses be taken as foundational course work electives: BIOL 2003, HS 1403, HS 3413, HS 4243, and HS 4023.