S C H O O L O F H E A LT H & A P P L I E D H U M A N S C I E N C E SC O L L E G E O F H E A LT H A N D H U M A N S E RV I C E S

EXERCISE SCIENCE

HIGHLIGHTSThe Human Performance Laboratory provides an outstanding applied environment, containing state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation to foster student’s acquisition of functional knowledge.

STRONG FACULTYOur faculty are highly qualifi ed and committed to student success.

The Exercise Science Program is a competency-driven curriculum for students who are interested in applying the scientifi c principles of exercise, fi tness, health and wellness within the clinical, government, corporate, industrial, private, commercial and academic venues.

WHAT DO EXERCISE SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS DO?

Our mission is to prepare and educate students to become a well-rounded, hands-on generation of Exercise Science professionals.

• Metabolic Carts• BOD POD® GS• DEXA• Treadmills• Arm Ergometer• Cycling Ergometers• EKG Units• Skinfold Calipers• Hydrostatic

Weighing• Brower Timing• NeuroCom®

Balance• Anatomage• Optotrak® Motion

System• Force Plates• Eye Tracker• EMG Units

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EXERCISE SCIENCE

For more information about this � eld, the career options, professional opportunities and the UNCW program, visit uncw.edu/shahs

Questions? Contact Dr. Lisa Sprod, Program Coordinator, at 910.962.2583 or sprodl@uncw.edu.

Exercise science students must complete the exercise science core courses and then choose one of two concentrations: 1) Allied Health or 2) Exercise Science Physiology Certifi cation.

The Exercise Science Physiology Certifi cation concentration, when combined with nationally recognized certifi cation, leads to careers such as, but not limited to, personal training, strength and conditioning specialist, commercial and corporate employee fi tness director and exercise physiologist.

The Allied Health concentration provides a platform leading to careers such as, but not limited to, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy and clinical exercise physiology.

What are professional career opportunities with an Exercise Science degree?

Course # Exercise Physiologist Certifi cation Concentration Courses

EXS 311 Legal Issues in Exercise Science and Sport

EXS 312 Management in Exercise Science

EXS 313 Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science

PED 350 Motor Behavior

EXS 410 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning I

EXS 420 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II

EXSL 420 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II Laboratory

EXS 421 Exercise Prescription II

Course # Core Courses

EXS 210 Introduction to Exercise Science

EXS 216 OR

BIOL 240Human Anatomy & Physiology I

EXSL 216 OR

BIOL240Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory

EXS 217 OR

BIO 241Human Anatomy & Physiology II

EXSL 217 OR

BIO 241Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory

EXS 310 Research Methods in Exercise Science

EXS 320 Exercise Physiology

EXSL 320 Exercise Physiology Laboratory

EXS 321 Biomechanics

EXS 322 Sports Nutrition

EXS 411 Exercise Prescription I

EXSL 411 Exercise Prescription I Laboratory

EXS 412 Facilitating Behavior Change

EXS 497 Advanced Field Experience in Exercise Science

ANT 206 Cultural Anthropology

ATR 470 Medical Terminology for Health Professions

BIO 202 Principles of Biology: Biodiversity

BIO 335 Genetics

BIOL 335 Genetics Laboratory

BIO 425 Microbiology

BIOL 425 Microbiology Laboratory

BIO 465 Biochemistry

BIOL 465 Biochemistry Laboratory

CHM 102 General Chemistry II

CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I

CHML 211 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

PAR 215 Bioethics

PED 345 Childhood Obesity

PED 415 Adapted Physical Activity

PHY 101 Elementary College Physics I

PHY 102 Elementary College Physics II

SOC 215 Modern Social Problems

STT 210 Intro to Statistics with Applications in the Health Sciences OR

STT 215 Intro to Statistics

UNCW is an EEO/AA institution. UNCW does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to TitleIX@uncw.edu.

Select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:

EXS 311 Legal Issues in Exercise Science

EXS 313 Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science

EXS 410 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning I

EXS 420 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II

EXSL 420 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II Laboratory

EXS 421 Exercise Prescription II

EXS 491 Directed Individual Study OR

EXS 494 Exercise Science Study Abroad

This fl yer represents the 2020-21 Catalog requirements.

Allied-Health Concentration Courses

* EXS 491 or EXS 494 may only contribute 3 credits toward this requirement.

Course #

Course # Select a minimum of 16 credit hours from the following:

* May apply no more than 6 credits from PSY courses to the Allied Health Concentration requirements.

PSY 220 Child Psychology*

PSY 223 Life Span Human Development*

PSY 247 Abnormal Psychology*

PSY 324 Psychology of Aging*