Exercise Science Curriculum
The Exercise Science program is a scientifically based program designed to prepare
competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge),
psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains. The Exercise Science
program offers a diversified program that includes both introductory and advanced
coursework, laboratory experiences and the opportunity for practical application of
knowledge through community and research-based experiences. The program can also be
used as pre-professional preparation for postgraduate study in exercise science or
other health-related disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy
and medical programs. The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students
for appropriate professional certifications through the American College of Sports
Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Associate and International Society for
Sports Nutrition. For information regarding program admission, please contact the
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services Advising Center at wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/advising.
Academic Program Map
The academic program map offers a suggested four-year schedule for the programs based
on requirements in the current catalog. The map provides a sample schedule each term,
including milestones, keeping you on track for progressing towards graduation. Questions
regarding the academic program please refer to wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/advising.
General Education Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) (42 Credit Hours)
undergraduate catalogGeneral Education Core Curriculum Requirements Specific to this Major
Students must take a two-semseter laboratory sequence for Area D2. Students can choose from CHEM 1151/L & 1152/L, CHEM 1211/L & 1212/L, PHYS 1111/L & PHYS 1112/L, or BIOL 1107/L & 1108/L. See the individual degree program requirement section for majors with these requirements.
Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)
- BIOL 2221:Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 2221L:Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory
- BIOL 2222:Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 2222L:Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory
- ES 2100:Physical Activity in Health and Disease
- ES 2200:Safety Training for the Fitness Professional
- ES 2300:Medical Terminology
- ES 2500:Principles of Nutrition
Major Requirements
Exercise Science Core (35 Credit Hours)
- ES 3600:Health Fitness Management
- ES 3700:Strength and Conditioning
- ES 3750:Strength and Conditioning Laboratory
- ES 3800:Biomechanics
- ES 3900:Physiology of Exercise
- ES 4200:Nutrition and Performance
- ES 4300:Physiology of Exercise and Aging
- ES 4500:Physiology of Exercise II
- ES 4550:Exercise Science Laboratory Techniques
- ES 4600:Exercise Prescription
- ES 4650:Exercise Testing
- ES 4700:Clinical Exercise Physiology
- One Carry-Over Hour from Area D2 Credits / Units: 1