Exercise Science Major

Exercise Science Major Degrees and Certificates

THE EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR - FITNESS & WELLNESS TRACK (BS)

Students may use the followin

Exercise Science Major

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science: Matthew Peterson

The Exercise Science Program offers an academic major with two tracks, each with a challenging curriculum. Both, the Health and Wellness Track and the Health Professions track lead to a Bachelor of Science degree. The Exercise Science Program also coordinates the Activity/Wellness courses that are a part of the general education requirements for all undergraduates. The Exercise Science curriculum promotes critical thinking, encourages the development of leadership skills, and prepares students for careers in and continued study of the application of the principles of human movement, exercise, and healthy living.

The mission of the Exercise Science Program at Lyon College is to discover and promote knowledge of human movement and performance to improve the health and quality of life of individuals at all stages of life and society as a whole.

The Exercise Science major is open to all qualified Lyon College students following the prescribed admission pathway:

1. Students who are in their first year at Lyon (either freshmen or transfers) who express an interest in majoring in Exercise Science must meet with the Exercise Science faculty to evaluate their preparedness for the program, and to plan a course of study that will support their entry. At a minimum, EXS 201 should be completed with a C or better the freshman year.

2. Students in their second pre-baccalaureate year may declare the Exercise Science major provided that they have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and that they have completed EXS 201, EXS 205, and BIO 110 with a C or better. If the GPA threshold is not met, the student can work with the Exercise Science faculty to develop a remediation plan that provides an opportunity for the student to meet all of the admissions requirements.

g courses to satisfy Core requirements: BIO 110, CHM 105, CHM 110, PSY 10

1, and RPH 205

NOTE: To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sci

ence degree from Lyon College, students must successfully complete a mi

nimum of 120 semester credit hours comprised of our required Core curric

ulum (44-48 hours), the requirements of at least one major (credit hours

vary per major), and a selection of our Liberal Arts electives. They must

also earn at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all work take

n at Lyon College and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average in their major

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE - FITNESS & WELLNESS TRACK Item # Title Credits

, minor, and concentration.

Program: Exercise Science Major

EXS 201 Health and Wellness 3

EXS 205 Nutrition Concepts for Exercise Science 3

EXS 207 First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries 3

EXS 302 Kinesiology 3

EXS 309 Motor Learning 3

EXS 325 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3

EXS 375 Exercise Physiology 4

EXS 450 Senior Seminar in Exercise Science 3

BIO 110 Principles of Biology I 4

BIO 260 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4

BIO 262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4

CHM 105 or CHM 110 4

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

PSY 235 or BUS 323 3

PSY 290 Human Development 3

RPH 205 Introduction to Ethics 3

Sub-Total Credits 53

CHOOSE TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES (5-6 CREDITS): Item # Title Credits

CORE CURRICULUM Item # Title Credits

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Item # Title Credits

Item # Title Credits

PSY 334 or PSY 339 3

OLP 150 Outdoor Leadership 3

Sub-Total Credits 5-6

Core Curriculum Requirements 44 - 48

Sub-Total Credits 44-48

Total credits: 102-107

CHM 105 or CHM 110

CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry 4

CHM 110 General Chemistry I 4

PSY 235 or BUS 323

PSY 235 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3

BUS 323 Statistical Applications to Business Decision Making 3

BIO 310 and BIO 311

PSY 334 or PSY 339

Item # Title Credits

PSY 334 Learning and Behavior Analysis 3

PSY 339 Learning and Cognition 3

Core Curriculum Requirements

Developmental requirements (up to 6 credits):

Taken in the first semester, if placed into it:

• ENG 001 College English

Taken in the first year, if placed into it:

• MTH 001 Intermediate Algebra

Proficiency requirements (15 credits):

Taken in the first two years, if not placed out of it:

• MTH 101 College Algebra or • MTH 103 College Algebra w/Lab or • MTH 105 Mathematics for Liberal Arts

Taken in the first year (depending on placement):

• ENG 101 English Composition I (taken immediately if placed into it or immediately following completion of ENG 001 with a grade of 'C' or better)

• ENG 102 English Composition II (taken immediately following successful completion of ENG 101 with a grade of 'C' or better)

Recommended but not required in the first year:

• First-year of a foreign language

Common Core requirements (13-14 credits):

Taken in the first year (or within one year of completing any pre-requisite coursework):

• COR 100 Year One • COR 101 Year One OH ONE

Taken anytime in the first TWO years:

• ENG 105 World Literature • POL 105 The American Experience

Taken anytime prior to graduation:

• HIS 110 World Civilization • HIS 112 World Civilization II

Distribution requirements:

One fine arts course (3 credits)

Select from the following:

• ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts • ART 201, 202 World Art I and II • MUS 105 Language of Music • MUS 110 Music Theory • THE 101 Introduction to Theatre

One social science course (3 credits)

Select from the following:

• ANT 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology • ECO 101 Principles of Economics I • PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

One mathematics course (3-4 credits)

Select from the following:

• MTH 105 Mathematics for Liberal Arts • MTH 110 Elementary Functions • MTH 115 Discrete Mathematics or MTH 290 Foundations of Modern Mathematics • ECO 208 Quantitive Methods in Business, Economics, and Decision Science • MTH 210 Calculus I • BUS 323 Statistical Applications to Business Decision Making • PSY 235 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

One lab science course (4 credits)

Select from the following:

• BIO 100, 100L Biology in Context • BIO 110, 110L Principles of Biology I • CHM 105, 105L Introduction to Chemistry • CHM 110, 110L General Chemistry I • PHY 210, 211 General Physics • PHY 240, 241 Fundamentals of Physics

• SCI 100, 100L Physical Science for Liberal Arts

One religion/philosophy course (3 credits)

Select from the following:

• RPH 110 Old Testament • RPH 120 New Testament • RPH 130 Introduction to Christian Theology • RPH 140 Introduction to World Philosophies • RPH 150 World Religions • RPH 205 Introduction to Ethics

Two physical education courses (0-2 credits)

Select from the following:

• PED courses with designations from 101 to 130 • OLP courses with designations from 120 to 130

NOTE: Only one activity (specified PED/OLP) course can be taken per semester. Additionally, only seven activity credits can be counted toward the graduation requirement.

THE EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR - HEALTH PROFESSIONS TRACK

Students may use the followi

ng courses to satisfy Core requirements: BIO 110, CHM 105, CHM 110, PHY 2

10, PSY 101, and RPH 205

NOTE: To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bache

lor of Science degree from Lyon College, students must successfully com

plete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours comprised of our required Co

re curriculum (44-48 hours), the requirements of at least one major (cre

dit hours vary per major), and a selection of our Liberal Arts electives.

They must also earn at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all

work taken at Lyon College and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average in th

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR - HEALTH PROFESSIONS TRACK Item # Title Credits

eir major, minor, and concentration.

Program: Exercise Science Major

EXS 201 Health and Wellness 3

EXS 205 Nutrition Concepts for Exercise Science 3

EXS 207 First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries 3

EXS 302 Kinesiology 3

EXS 309 Motor Learning 3

EXS 325 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3

EXS 375 Exercise Physiology 4

EXS 450 Senior Seminar in Exercise Science 3

BIO 110 Principles of Biology I 4

BIO 260 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4

BIO 262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4

CHM 105 or CHM 110 4

CHOOSE TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING (5-6 CREDITS): Item # Title Credits

CORE CURRICULUM Item # Title Credits

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Item # Title Credits

PHY 210 General Physics I 3

PHY 211 General Physics I Laboratory 1

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

PSY 235 or BUS 323 3

RPH 205 Introduction to Ethics 3

Sub-Total Credits 54

OLP 150 Outdoor Leadership 3

Sub-Total Credits 5-6

Core Curriculum Requirements 44 - 48

Sub-Total Credits 44-48

Total credits: 103-108

CHM 105 or CHM 110

CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry 4

CHM 110 General Chemistry I 4

PSY 235 or BUS 323

Item # Title Credits

PSY 235 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3

BUS 323 Statistical Applications to Business Decision Making 3

BIO 310 and BIO 311

PSY 290 or PSY 335

Core Curriculum Requirements

Developmental requirements (up to 6 credits):

Taken in the first semester, if placed into it:

• ENG 001 College English

Taken in the first year, if placed into it:

• MTH 001 Intermediate Algebra

Proficiency requirements (15 credits):

Taken in the first two years, if not placed out of it:

• MTH 101 College Algebra or • MTH 103 College Algebra w/Lab or • MTH 105 Mathematics for Liberal Arts

Taken in the first year (depending on placement):

• ENG 101 English Composition I (taken immediately if placed into it or immediately following completion of ENG 001 with a grade of 'C' or better)

• ENG 102 English Composition II (taken immediately following successful completion of ENG 101 with a grade of 'C' or better)

Recommended but not required in the first year:

• First-year of a foreign language

Common Core requirements (13-14 credits):

Taken in the first year (or within one year of completing any pre-requisite coursework):

• COR 100 Year One • COR 101 Year One OH ONE

Taken anytime in the first TWO years:

• ENG 105 World Literature

• POL 105 The American Experience

Taken anytime prior to graduation:

• HIS 110 World Civilization • HIS 112 World Civilization II

Distribution requirements:

One fine arts course (3 credits)

Select from the following:

• ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts • ART 201, 202 World Art I and II • MUS 105 Language of Music • MUS 110 Music Theory • THE 101 Introduction to Theatre

One social science course (3 credits)

Select from the following:

• ANT 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology • ECO 101 Principles of Economics I • PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

One mathematics course (3-4 credits)

Select from the following:

• MTH 105 Mathematics for Liberal Arts • MTH 110 Elementary Functions • MTH 115 Discrete Mathematics or MTH 290 Foundations of Modern Mathematics • ECO 208 Quantitive Methods in Business, Economics, and Decision Science • MTH 210 Calculus I • BUS 323 Statistical Applications to Business Decision Making • PSY 235 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

One lab science course (4 credits)

Select from the following:

• BIO 100, 100L Biology in Context • BIO 110, 110L Principles of Biology I • CHM 105, 105L Introduction to Chemistry

• CHM 110, 110L General Chemistry I • PHY 210, 211 General Physics • PHY 240, 241 Fundamentals of Physics • SCI 100, 100L Physical Science for Liberal Arts

One religion/philosophy course (3 credits)

Select from the following:

• RPH 110 Old Testament • RPH 120 New Testament • RPH 130 Introduction to Christian Theology • RPH 140 Introduction to World Philosophies • RPH 150 World Religions • RPH 205 Introduction to Ethics

Two physical education courses (0-2 credits)

Select from the following:

• PED courses with designations from 101 to 130 • OLP courses with designations from 120 to 130

NOTE: Only one activity (specified PED/OLP) course can be taken per semester. Additionally, only seven activity credits can be counted toward the graduation requirement.

THE EXERCISE SCIENCE MINOR

Students may use BIO 110,

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE Item # Title Credits

and PSY 101 to satisfy Core requirements. Program: Exercise Science Majo

EXS 201 Health and Wellness 3

EXS 205 Nutrition Concepts for Exercise Science 3

EXS 302 Kinesiology 3

BIO 110 Principles of Biology I 4

BIO 260 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4

BIO 262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

r PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

Sub-Total Credits 27

Total credits: 27

Exercise Science Elective

Exercise Science Major (EXS) Classes EXS 201: Health and Wellness

Provides the necessary information, opportunities, and strategies needed

EXS 205: Nutrition Concepts for Exercise Science

to obtain lifetime wellness. Credits:3

An introductory course in contemporary nut

rition issues that focuses on the fundamentals of nutrition that affect huma

n function and well-being, covering basic physiology, nutrients and dietar

EXS 207: First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries

y standards and analysis.

Credits:3

Presents instruction and orientation in prevent

EXS 302: Kinesiology

ion and care of common athletic injuries. Credits:3

Study of the muscular-skeletal

system of the human body and the mechanics of human motion and its application

EXS 309: Motor Learning

to physical activities. Credits:3

Provides knowledge of various factors that may af

EXS 325: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

fect learning and performance of human movement activities. Credits:3

Introducti

on to the appropriate selection and application of exercise testing, and the

use of testing results to construct an activity or exercise plan designed to a

EXS 375: Exercise Physiology

ddress health issues.

Credits:3 Prerequisites: EXS 201 BIO 110 BIO 260 BIO 262Or

This course addresses the study of how the body (

permission of instructor.

on the cellular, tissue, organ system levels) responds in function and struc

ture to 1) acute exercise stress, and 2) chronic physical activity. Aspects o

f chemistry, biology, and physics are integrated to explain biological even

ts and their sites of occurrence in the human body as they affect exercise and t

raining. Includes energy systems, neuromuscular concepts as applied to spo

EXS 382: Special Topic

rts, and functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory system.

Credits:4 Prere

Special T

EXS 450: Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

quisites: EXS 201 BIO 260 CHM 105

opic in Exercise Science Credits:3

Capstone course for Exercise Science that integ

rates theory, research, and practical experience in the field with career ex

ploration and preparation. Preparation for external certification exams

(ACSM and/or NSCA) is included.

Credits:3 Prerequisites: EXS 201 EXS 205 EXS 302

EXS 325 BIO 260Or senior status as a declared Exercise Science major or minor.