Exercise Science

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Offered on the Crete Campus

Associate Professor Meyer
Assistant Professor of Practice Seier

A student majoring in exercise science chooses one emphasis from the following: fitness management, strength and conditioning, pre-athletic training, pre-occupational therapy, or pre-physical therapy.

An exercise science major prepares the student for such professional experiences as managing fitness settings, personal fitness training, athletic training, and post-graduate professional study. The strength and conditioning emphasis will have the practical experience and coursework to facilitate success with the certifying examination of the National Strength and Coaching Association. The exercise scientist completes many of the requirements for acceptance into post-graduate, pre-professional allied health settings.

Requirements for the Exercise Science Major:

Complete 1 or 2

Option 1: Fitness Management

Complete the following courses:

Complete the following cognate courses:

Four-Year Plan

Advising Guide - Health and Human Performance, Fitness Management

Option 2

Complete the following courses:

Complete the following cognate courses:

Complete one of the following emphases:

Pre-Athletic Training emphasis:

Minor requirement:

Students are required to acquire one minor. Although not required, a second major would satisfy the minor requirement for this degree.

Pre-Occupational Therapy emphasis:

Minor requirement:

Students are required to acquire one minor. Although not required, a second major would satisfy the minor requirement for this degree.

Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis:

Minor requirement:

Students are required to acquire one minor. Although not required, a second major would satisfy the minor requirement for this degree.

Strength & Conditioning emphasis:

Minor requirement:

Students are required to acquire one minor. Although not required, a second major would satisfy the minor requirement for this degree.

Certification for teaching in Physical Education (K-12)

Students who are seeking certification for teaching in Physical Education (K-12) complete the following courses in addition to the Physical Education core.

Complete the following courses:

Complete the following cognate courses:

One additional teaching major.

All requirements listed under the catalog section Secondary Education.

Secondary Education

Four-Year Plan

Advising Guide - Health and Human Performance, Teaching

Advising Guide - Health and Human Performance and Elementary Education

Advising Guide - Health and Human Performance and Special Education

Certification for teaching Physical Education and Health Education

Students who are seeking certification for teaching in Physical Education (K-12) and Health must complete the following courses in addition to the physical education core.