Exercise Science, B.S.
The primary objective of the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree program is to develop professionals with a strong exercise science foundation who are able to enter directly into the job market or one of many exercise science-related graduate degree programs. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science is intended to prepare its graduates with the ability to apply knowledge of health and exercise interventions in a variety of settings and situations. It will enable students to acquire the skills necessary to gain employment in a variety of exercise science-related professional fields and prepare students for advanced professional training in the areas of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Athletic Training.
Minimum GPA Requirements: Students Must Maintain a CGPA of 2.75
- Students interested in pre-professional/graduate school options such as Doctor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training are encouraged to select Electives such as Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and an advanced Math and statistics to meet program entry requirements.
- Students interested in career/applied pathways are encouraged to build their practical skill set, while also focusing other elective choices on building additional competencies (business, health promotion, etc.).
- Students who complete the Special Electives for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Track are not required to complete FES Electives.
Minimum GPA Requirements: Students must maintain a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 2.75
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites (These courses are required before entering the major and may also meet university general education requirements) | 17 | |
| MATH 112 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| BIOL 236 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 237 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| HLTH 203 | Cultural Aspects of Health | 3 |
| PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Required Courses | 43 | |
| FES 205 | Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| FES 207 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| FES 314 | Life Span Motor Development | 3 |
| FES 315 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| FES 320 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| FES 325 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| FES 326 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| FES 344 | Psychosocial Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| FES 407 | Responding to Emergencies | 3 |
| FES 410 | Motor Control and Learning | 4 |
| FES 422 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| FES 414 | Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science | 3 |
| FES 415 | Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| FES 450 | Internship in Exercise Science | 3 |
| FES Electives, (Choose a minimum of four courses) | 12 | |
| FES 104 | Spinning (R) | 2 |
| FES 111 | Yoga I | 2 |
| FES 113 | Yoga II | 2 |
| FES 116 | Swimming Level 1 | 2 |
| FES 117 | Swimming Level 2 | 2 |
| FES 118 | Scuba Open Water Dive Course | 3 |
| FES 121 | Pilates Flexibility Methods | 3 |
| FES 123 | Step Aerobics I | 3 |
| FES 124 | Cardio-Training I | 3 |
| FES 180 | Karate-Tae Kwon Do | 3 |
| FES 188 | Basic Fencing | 3 |
| FES 190 | Weight Training Methods | 3 |
| FES 202 | Foundations of Physical Fitness | 3 |
| FES 310 | Sport in American Society | 3 |
| Special Electives, (Choose a minimum of 3 courses | 9 | |
| BIOL 130 | Principles Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 131 | Principles Biology II 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 100 | Preparation for General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory 1 | 2 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory 1 | 2 |
| MATH 140 | Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 175 | Enhanced Precalculus | 4 |
| PHYS 100 | Preparation for Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 140 | Principles of Physics I - Lecture 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1140 | Principles of Physics I - Laboratory and recitation 1 | 1 |
| PHYS 141 | Principles of Physics II - Lecture 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1141 | Principles of Physics II - Laboratory and Recitation 1 | 1 |
| PSYC 150 | Developmental: Birth Through Adolescence 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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Required for Physical Therapy
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Students on the Doctor of Physical Therapy Track are required to complete BIOL 130, BIOL 131, CHEM 105 and 1105, CHEM 106 and 1106, PHYS 140 and 1140, PHYS 141 and 1141, PSYC 150 and MATH 140. Also, students on the Masters in Athletic Training Track are required to complete MATH 140, CHEM 100 and PHYS 100.
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BIOL Prerequisites 130 and 131 are waived for majors in Exercise Science but must be completed by students on the DPT track.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FES 207 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HLTH 203 | Cultural Aspects of Health | 3 |
| BIOL 236 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| FES 205 | Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 237 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| FES 320 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FES 314 | Life Span Motor Development | 3 |
| FES 326 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| FES 407 | Responding to Emergencies | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FES 325 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| FES 315 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FES 422 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| FES 414 | Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science | 3 |
| FES 344 | Psychosocial Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FES 410 | Motor Control and Learning | 4 |
| FES 415 | Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| FES 450 | Internship in Exercise Science (Elective (FES or Special)) | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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FES Elective refers to Departmental Electives. Examples can be found here. Students on the Doctor of Physical Therapy track are not required to complete FES Electives.
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Special Electives refer to courses offered in any college and program. Students on the Doctor of Physical Therapy Track are required to complete BIOL 130, BIOL 131, CHEM 105 and 1105, CHEM 106 and 1106, PHYS 140 and 1140, PHYS 141 and 1141, PSYC 150 and MATH 140. Also, students on the Masters in Athletic Training Track are required to complete MATH 140, CHEM 100 and PHYS 100.
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BIOL Prerequisites 130 and 131 are waived for majors in Exercise Science but must be completed by students on the DPT track.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Exercise Science BS program, students will be able to:
- Understand the factual and theoretical bases of kinesiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics of human movement.
- Develop knowledge of special physiology concerns for any population.
- Assess personal health, attitude, and behaviors.
- Develop ability to think critically about human movement.
- Assess quantitative and qualitative movement for healthy and chronically ill individuals.
- Evaluate research related to controversial issues in various disciplines within exercise science.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).