Exercise Science
Program Type: Major
Program Level: Undergraduate
Department: Education
The mission of the exercise science program at Mount Marty University is to develop competent and contributing entry-level professionals as well as provide a foundation for graduate-level coursework and programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and strength and conditioning. The knowledge, skills and abilities gained will enable students to create and implement strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training programs, as well as have the understanding of several standard health and fitness assessments such as body composition, maximal and submaximal cardiovascular and strength testing, among others. These skills will help facilitate others in achieving healthy, active lifestyles and enhance athletic and fitness performance.
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major
- Exercise Science
- Pre-Physical Therapy
Bachelor degree requirements: 128 credits
Major Course Requirements: 43 credits
- EXS 100 Introduction to Exercise Science
- EXS 225 Health and Wellness in Special Populations
- EXS 226 Strength and Functional Conditioning
- EXS 230 Human Anatomy & Physiology
- EXS 240 Motor Learning and Development
- EXS 254 Sports First Aid/Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
- EXS 310 Nutrition of Sport and Exercise
- EXS 353 Biomechanics
- EXS 450 Exercise Physiology
- EXS 485 Internship (minimum 3 credits)
- EXS 498 Research Design
Related Course Requirements:
- PED 200 Fundamentals of Coaching
- PED 217 First Aid & CPR
- PED 350 Principles of Health
- PSY 317 Sport Psychology
Exercise Science with Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration Requirements: 69 credits
- EXS 100 Introduction to Exercise Science
- EXS 225 Health and Wellness in Special Populations
- EXS 226 Strength and Functional Conditioning
- EXS 240 Motor Learning and Development
- EXS 254 Sports First Aid/Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
- EXS 310 Nutrition of Sport and Exercise
- EXS 353 Biomechanics
- EXS 450 Exercise Physiology
- EXS 485 Internship (minimum 3 credits)
- EXS 498 Research Design
Related Course Requirements:
- BIO 111 General Biology I
- BIO 112 General Biology II
- BIO 203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 204 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- CHM 111 General Chemistry I
- CHM 112 General Chemistry II
- MTH 219 Elementary Statistics
- PED 200 Fundamentals of Coaching
- PED 217 First Aid & CPR
- PED 350 Principles of Health
- PHY 221 Principles of Physics I
- PHY 222 Principles of Physics II
- PSY 165 Lifespan Development
- PSY 374 Abnormal Psychology
Dr. Kendra Becker
Instructor of Exercise Science
Daniel Flahie
Program Director, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Health
Each Exercise Science student is required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of internship experience relating to their future career goals. Some of these areas include but are not limited to: Strength and Conditioning, Athletic Training, and Physical Therapy.
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daniel flahie
program director, assistant professor of exercise science and health
email: daniel.flahie@mountmarty.edu
phone: 605-668-1336
kendra becker
instructor of exercise science
email: kendra.becker@mountmarty.edu
phone: 605-668-1363