Requirements
Course Requirements
Students are required to maintain minimum standards for the university and for the major throughout the program. For students to progress through the curriculum, they must earn a grade of C- or higher in each course in the major and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all college coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science.
Students are also required to follow the proper course sequence and meet all prerequisites prior to completing the succeeding courses in the curriculum. The curriculum is designed to be completed in four academic years, however, students with limited schedules should anticipate additional time to complete the major.
| Applied Exercise Science Major Requirements | 68-72 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science Foundation | 29-33 units | |
| AES 102 | Foundations of Athletic Training and Applied Exercise Science | 2 |
| AES 290 | Human Movement Science | 3 |
| AES 242 | Fundamental Principles of Fitness | 2 |
| AT 160 | Acute Care of Injury and Illness (F, S) | 2 |
| AT 220 | Risk Management for the Physically Active (F) | 3 |
| PE 1XX | Any Fitness for Life Course+/^ | 1 |
| PE 240 | Health Education (F, S)+/^ | 2 |
| PSYC 290 | Human Growth and Development* | 3 |
| PSYC 110 | General Psychology* | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BIOL 101 | Fundamentals of Biology* | 4 |
| BIOL 151 | General Biology I* | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BIOL 115 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| - or - | ||
| BIOL 250 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 251 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Applied Exercise Science Core | 39 units | |
| Student must apply to the program and get approval from the program director prior to beginning any course in the Applied Exercise Science Core. | ||
| AES 360 | Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Science | 2 |
| AES 363 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| AES 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| AES 472 | Principles of Strength, Conditioning, and Human Performance | 3 |
| AES 473 | Fitness and Exercise Prescription (F) | 3 |
| AES 478 | Senior Preparation in Applied Exercise Science | 2 |
| AES 492 | Practicum in Strength, Conditioning, and Human Performance | 2 |
| AES 493 | Practicum in Fitness and Exercise Prescription | 2 |
| AT 355 | Medical Conditions and Disabilities (S) | 2 |
| AT 469 | Health Care Administration (S) | 3 |
| AT 490 | Research Methods (F) | 4 |
| PE 366 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (F, S) | 3 |
| PSYC 330 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYC 385 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 485 | Stress and Coping | 3 |
*Meets a General Studies core
(or elective) requirement. |
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Certifications
Students seeking certification in the exercise science profession are subject to each association’s guidelines and standards to be eligible for each certification. Students are also responsible for all the associated fees and cost for the desired certification.
Additional Information
Applied Exercise Science (AES) students are required to maintain CPR certification throughout the major after the completion of the initial course training. Students are also responsible for the transportation costs associated with practicum courses in the AES major and are subject to other policies and procedures related to the AES major as determined by the program director and the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
