Exercise Science Program

EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR

Major Goals:

1. Prepare students for entry level placement in careers of fitness, wellness, sports performance, medical fields, and/or continuing graduate studies in interrelated fields of Physical Therapy, Accelerated Nursing, Athletic Training, Cardiac Rehab, Exercise Physiology. 

2. Establish foundational knowledge in anatomical terminology and physiological processes in the human body as related to fitness and wellness.

3. Translate knowledge of assessment, design, and implementation of exercise programs into a practical skill set.

4. Increase the capacity to modify physical fitness and wellness plans based off of the individual, including special populations (e.g. cardiac, peripartum, adolescents)

5. Encourage use of motivational strategies and behavioral techniques both for professional self-improvement and that of future clients

Major Learning Objectives:

Upon Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Students will be able to:

 1. Assess, Design, and Implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for participants who are apparently healthy and those with controlled disease.

 2. Evaluate health behaviors and risk factors, identifying necessary modifications or emergent scenarios.

 3. Analyze the role that multiple body systems, lifestyle, and genetics play in development of a holistic approach to health and fitness.

 4. Design appropriate exercise prescriptions with consideration of the participant's goals, medical history and current fitness levels for both healthy populations and those with controlled disease.

 5. Demonstrate skill in motivational techniques to encourage positive lifestyle behaviors for health promotion.

 6. Recognize various roles, industries, and global impact that Exercise Science professionals can influence in regard to health promotion.

Progression and Grade Policy – Exercise Science Major

Exercise Science majors must complete all Exercise Science (EXSC) designated courses, including prerequisites, at Curry College unless approved through the Program Course Transfer Policy.

Minimum Grades and Progression

• The minimum passing grade for all required pre-requisite and EXSC-designated courses is C-.

• A grade below C- on the first attempt requires the course to be repeated.

Course Repeats

• Students may repeat up to 8 credits of EXSC or required prerequisite coursework.

• Failure to earn a C- on a second attempt results in dismissal from the Exercise Science major.

Progression Restrictions

• Failure to meet grade requirements in 1000-level EXSC courses prevents enrollment in 2000-level EXSC courses which can delay progression and/or graduation.

• Students who fail required EXSC or prerequisite courses may experience delayed progression if those courses are prerequisites for advanced coursework.

Withdrawals and Dismissal
 Students may be dismissed from the major for:

• Failing to earn a C- and withdrawing from the repeated course;

• Withdrawing from an EXSC course and subsequently failing the repeat;

• Withdrawing from the same EXSC course twice.

Course repeats are permitted on a space-available basis, with priority given according to program policy.

Clinical Internships

• All clinical internship courses require a passing grade.

• Students who do not pass must repeat the internship at an assigned site during the following summer.

• Failure of Clinical Internship II may delay graduation.

• A second failure requires faculty review and may result in dismissal or alternative outcomes.

Notification

Students who fail to meet progression standards will receive a formal progression letter via email outlining required course repeats. Students are responsible for enrolling in required repeat coursework by designated deadlines.

Requirements for Exercise Science Major:

EXERCISE SCIENCE MINOR

The Minor in Exercise Science introduces students to the professional field of exercise science. Students in the minor will emerge with a foundational understanding in human movement mechanics as well as introductory application to exercise and nutrition programming. This minor is ideal for students looking to expand their knowledge in the role that multiple body systems, lifestyle, and genetics play in developing a holistic approach to health and fitness.

Minor Learning Objectives:

1. Assess, Design, and Implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for participants who are apparently healthy and those with controlled disease.

2. Evaluate health behaviors and risk factors, identifying necessary modifications or emergent scenarios.

3. Analyze the role that multiple body systems, lifestyle, and genetics play in development of a holistic approach to health and fitness.

4. Design appropriate exercise prescriptions with consideration of the participant's goals, medical history and current fitness levels for both healthy populations and those with controlled disease.

5. Demonstrate skill in motivational techniques to encourage positive lifestyle behaviors for health promotion.

6. Recognize various roles, industries, and global impact that Exercise Science professionals can

influence in regard to health promotion.

Minor Grade Policy:

Progression and Grade Policy – Exercise Science Minor

Students pursuing the Exercise Science Minor must complete all required EXSC courses and approved elective coursework required for the minor.

Minimum Grades and Progression

·         The minimum passing grade for all required EXSC courses and electives within the minor is C-.    A grade below C- on the first attempt requires the course to be repeated.

Course Repeats

·         Students may repeat up to 8 credits of EXSC coursework required for the minor.

·         Failure to earn a C- or higher on the second attempt will result in the course not counting toward completion of the Exercise Science Minor.

Progression Restrictions

·         Failure to meet grade requirements in 1000-level EXSC courses prevents enrollment in higher-level EXSC coursework and may delay progression through the minor.

·         Students who fail required EXSC courses may experience delayed progression if those courses serve as prerequisites for advanced coursework.

Minor Completion

·         Students who do not meet the minimum grade requirements for all required courses in the Exercise Science Minor will not be awarded the Exercise Science Minor upon graduation.

Requirements for Exercise Science Minor: