Exercise Science - B.S.

This program is designed to prepare students for post-graduate academic pursuits in exercise science and specifically exercise physiology, cardiac/pulmonary/cancer rehabilitation, biomechanics, or fitness leadership. Students interested in continuing their education in physical or occupational therapy or becoming a physician's assistant would benefit from this exercise science program, as well. The final purpose of this program design is to prepare students for certifications by professional organizations relative to exercise science, specifically the Clinical Exercise Specialist and Health Fitness Specialist certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Transfer students and students new to the major: Students must complete at least 50% (half) of his/her major courses at IWU.

Major GPA requirements: 2.75 in the major and 2.5 cumulative.

Requirements

48

Required Courses

 

ATR-431

Evaluation and Recognition of Injuries and Conditions

2

ATR-440

Pharmacology

2

BIO-112

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

CHE-120

Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry

4

PHE-170

Introduction to Exercise Science

3

PHE-225

Psychology of Sport and Exercise

3

PHE-235

Professional Experience I (Lab Tech)

1

PHE-236

Professional Experience II

1

PHE-286

Kinesiology

4

PHE-352

Sport Law and Risk Management

3

PHE-370

Biomechanics

3

PHE-370L

Biomechanics Lab

1

PHE-374

Physiology of Exercise

3

PHE-374L

Physiology of Exercise Lab

1

PHE-379

Principles of Fitness Assessment

2

PHE-380

Principles of Exercise Prescription

2

PHE-413

Health Promotion and Wellness Management

3

PHE-415

Nutrition for Sport and Performance

4

PHE-485

Senior Seminar I

1

PHE-486

Senior Seminar II

1

Course descriptions are available through the Course Description Lookup.