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Exercise Science

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The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for careers in public, private, hospital, and corporate wellness programs, industrial and cardiac rehabilitation programs as well as fitness and conditioning programs.

Students will also be well-prepared for graduate study in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, athletic training, and physical and occupational therapy.

Program Goals

The goals of the Lander University Exercise Science Major prepare students to be able to:

  1. Identify and discuss major factors in the evolution of the field of exercise science from its early historical roots to its present position in exercise related careers;
  2. Describe and apply bioscience (anatomical, physiological/biochemical, and biomechanical) concepts and changes occurring in the human organism to physical activity, conditioning, and health-related fitness across the lifespan;
  3. Describe and utilize a variety of methods, techniques, and procedures to assess the health related components of fitness and subsequently develop appropriate exercise prescriptions that address physical activity, conditioning, and health-related fitness in diverse populations;
  4. Understand the scientific method of conducting research and possess the ability to utilize discipline-based research in order to analyze the validity of health-related consumer information; and
  5. Exhibit professional dispositions in the exercise-related community conducive to promoting healthy lifestyles.

Entrance Requirements

A student may declare a major in Exercise Science (Level I/pre-professional) upon enrollment in the university. However, Exercise Science majors will not be allowed to enroll in 300- and 400-level (professional) exercise science courses until they have been formally accepted into Level II (professional) of the Exercise Science Program. The application for Level II Acceptance can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Bruna Lynch at blynch@lander.edu.

The B.S. in Exercise Science is a program in the Department of Exercise Science and Human Performance at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Exercise Science and Human Performance is housed in Lander University’s College of Nursing, Human Performance and Health Sciences. For more information on the college, click here.

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 CREDIT
HOURS
A. Core Skills

 
  ENGL 101 Writing and Inquiry I 3
  ENGL 102 Writing and Inquiry II 3
  MATH 121 Mathematical Applications
OR MATH 141 Single Variable Calculus I		 3-4

B. Humanities and Fine Arts
(6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)

 6
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives
(6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)		 6
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning
  MATH 211 Statistical Methods I 3
    Approved Lab Science2 4
E. Founding Documents of the United States
  HIST 111R3 United States History to 1877
OR
HIST 112R3 United States History since 1877
OR
POLS 101R3 American National Government		 3
F. World Cultures 3
G. LINK 101 1
Total General Education Requirements 35

1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2Students following the Pre-Athletic Training (AT), Occupational Therapy (OT) or Physical Therapy (PT) concentration should take PSYC 101, MATH 121, BIOL 111, and BIOL 202. Students not following the Pre-AT/OT/PT concentration may take any general education course that satisfies each of the general education requirements for the University and may take either EXSC 210 or BIOL 202 for the core requirement.
3 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

 

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
EXSC 180 Medical Terminology
OR BIOM 151 Medical Terminology
OR NURS 111 Medical Terminology		 1
EXSC 202 Personal Health and Health Promotion 3
EXSC 300 Theories of Coaching
OR EXSC 424 Sports Psychology		 3
EXSC 308 Organization & Administration of Exercise-Related Professions 3
EXSC 310 Kinesiology and Exercise Biomechanics 4
EXSC 311 Physiology of Exercise 4
EXSC 326 Nutrition for Health and Performance 3
EXSC 330 Physiological Adaptations to Aging 3
EXSC 341 Research Techniques 3
EXSC 362 Exercise Testing & Prescription for Healthy Populations 4
EXSC 402 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3
PETE 144 Beginning Weight Training 1

 

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
EXSC 175 Wellness for Life 2
EXSC 210 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement
OR BIOL 202 Human Anatomy		 4
EXSC 219 Historical and Philosophical Principles of Physical Education & Exercise Science 3
EXSC 283 Introduction to Exercise Science 1
EXSC 490 Internship I 3
EXSC 491 Internship II 3
EXSC 499 Professional Concerns Seminar 1
PETE 100-level Sports/Fitness 1
PETE 100-level Sports/Fitness 1
Total Major Program Requirements 54
Additional Electives 31
TOTAL FOR B.S. DEGREE 120

 

  • Students following the PT/OT concentration should take PSYC 101, MATH 121, BIOL 111, and BIOL 202. Students not following the PT/OT concentration may take any general education course that satisfies each of the general education requirements for the University and may take either EXSC 210 or BIOL 202 for the core requirement.
  • EXSC 210 or BIOL 202 is a prerequisite for admission into Level II of the Exercise Science program, along with a minimum cumulative Lander GPA of 2.75.
  • Students following the PT/OT concentration should speak with an advisor regarding the specific electives required to meet Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy prerequisites.
  • Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
  • See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
  • For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.