Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in exercise science at High Point University prepares students for graduate study in the fields of physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, exercise physiology, biomechanics or wellness. Furthermore, students are prepared to work in commercial fitness, corporate wellness and strength and conditioning.

A Focused Curriculum

The exercise science major is concerned with the many aspects of human movement and its application to physical activity and movement skills. It explores a full continuum of processes and outcomes and is concerned with individuals ranging from young to old, healthy to diseased, and skilled to unskilled.

As an exercise science major, you will be challenged by our courses:

• Human Anatomy

• Strength and Conditioning

• Advanced Exercise Physiology

• Biomechanics

• Health Behavior Change

• Sociocultural Aspects of Obesity

• Exercise Physiology

• Human Physiology

• Epidemiology

• Exercise Testing and Programming

• Exercise and Aging

This program of study focuses on exercise and sport science that also encompasses other fields of science such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, health and nutrition. Majors are also prepared to take certifying examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Recent graduates of the program have gone on to further higher education in medicine, physical/occupational therapy, chiropractic, and traditional graduate programs in exercise science. Our graduates have been accepted at universities such as:

• Duke University

• The Medical University of South Carolina

• Ohio University

• East Carolina University

• St. Augustine University

• James Madison University

• Virginia Commonwealth University

• University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

• Seton Hall University

• Wake Forest University

• Virginia Tech

• London Metropolitan University

• The University of Georgia

• Western Carolina University

• Palmer College of Chiropractic

• University of Texas

• The University of Maryland

• Old Dominion University

• The University of Miami

• The University of Alabama-Birmingham

Requirements for the B.S. in Exercise Science (56 Credits)

The Department of Exercise Science offers the B.S. degree in Exercise Science. To graduate with this degree, students must complete the following:

Natural Science Core (24 credits)

• BIO 2070 Human Anatomy (4)
• BIO 2060 Human Physiology (4)
• CHM 1010/1011 Chemistry I (4)
• CHM 1020/1021 Chemistry II (4)
• PHY 1510/1511 Physics I (4)
• PHY 1520/1521 Physics II (4)

Exercise Science Core (16 credits)

• EXS 2100 (2250) Introduction to Health Science (4)
• EXS 2200 (3250) Exercise Physiology (4)
• EXS 2300 (3150) Biomechanics (4)
• EXS 3200 (3175) Exercise Testing and Prescription (4)

Exercise Science Electives (16 credits)

Choose at least FOUR courses from the following list:

• EXS 3100 Research Methods in Exercise Science (4)
• EXS 3700 Motor Control (4)
• EXS 3750 (3275) Strength and Conditioning (4)
• EXS 3800 Advanced Exercise Physiology (4)
• EXS 4111 Undergraduate Research Experience (variable credit)
• EXS 4200 Physiology of Aging (4)
• EXS 4400 (4150) Health Behavior Change (4)
• EXS 4444 Independent Study (variable credit)
• EXS 4810-4815 Practicum (4)
• EXS 4600 Sociocultural Aspects of Obesity (4)
• EXS 4650 Physical Activity Epidemiology (4)
• EXS 4800 Energy Metabolism (4)
• EXS 4850 Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology (4)
• EXS 4999 Senior Seminar (4)