Exercise Science, Emphasis in Human Performance, BS

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Common Core for BS - Credits: 35-36

No D’s will be accepted in the area of concentration and the supportive courses or in courses comprising majors and minors.

Biblical Literacy

Select two courses from the following:

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Composition and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Laboratory Science Course - Credits: 4-5

MATH 1033 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
or any MATH course above 1033

Supportive Core - Credits: 15

POLI 1223 - American National Government Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following:

BSAD 2003 - Business Communications Credits: 3
COMS 1093 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3

Select One Course from the Following

PSYC 1223 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOCI 1223 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Language and Culture Credits: 6

World Language Course (any language)† Credits: 3
World Language Course (same language) Credits: 3

World Language Course (2000 or above) Credits: 3
Cultural Engagement Course‡ Credits: 3

† Any modern, ancient, indigenous, or signed language may be applied; see OBU Academic Catalog for course offerings in World Languages and Biblical Languages.
‡ May be fulfilled by any ANTH course, ART 3193, ENGL 3743, ENGL 3753, MGMT 4853, MKTG 3663, REL 3423, or SOCI 3303; see OBU Academic Catalog for offerings.

Area of Concentration - Credits: 50-59

EXSC 1011 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 1
EXSC 1101 - First Aid/CPR Credits: 1
EXSC 1723 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3
EXSC 1733 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
EXSC 2201 - Design/Teach Fitness Activities Credits: 1
EXSC 2353 - Legal Issues in Exercise Science, Sport and Recreation Credits: 3
EXSC 2534 - Functional Human Anatomy Credits: 4
EXSC 2544 - Functional Human Physiology Credits: 4
EXSC 3103 - Motor Learning Credits: 3
EXSC 3233 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
EXSC 3403 - Sport and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 3
EXSC 3504 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 4
EXSC 3553 - Current Health Issues Credits: 3
EXSC 3804 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
EXSC 4089 - Internship in Human Performance Credits: 1 to 9
EXSC 4109 - Exercise Science Professional Certification Credits: 1 to 2
EXSC 4183 - Organization and Administration Credits: 3
EXSC 4804 - Exercise Physiology II Credits: 4
EXSC 4909 - Exercise Science, Sports & Recreation Capstone Credits: 0-1

Select 10 Credit Hours from the Following

BIOL 2354 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 2364 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
EXSC 2103 - Inclusive Physical Activities Credits: 3
EXSC 3053 - Advanced Athletic Injury Management Credits: 3
EXSC 4003 - Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training Credits: 3
EXSC 4013 - Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training Credits: 3
EXSC 4329 - Advanced Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 1 to 4
EXSC 4833 - Biomechanics Credits: 3
MATH 2003 - Basic Statistics Credits: 3
NURS 1153 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
SAR 2252 - Survey of Outdoor Recreation Credits: 2
SAR 3103 - Ethics in Sports Credits: 3
SAR 3223 - Psychology of Coaching Credits: 3
SAR 3243 - Leadership in Sports and Recreation Credits: 3
SAR 3913 - Advanced Coaching Pedagogy Credits: 3
SAR 4403 - Sport and Recreation Facility Design and Utilization Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 0-10

Courses selected on the basis of student interest in consultation with faculty advisor.