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.
The requirements for admission to this degree track are:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 2.75
Transfer Students:
- Transfer students must complete at least 12 credits at NJCU in addition to above requirements prior to declaring a major in Exercise Science
- 31 credits in FES Residency requirements
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 12 credits.) | ||
| 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 | 9-12 | |
| BIOL 130 | Principles Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 224 | The Human Body | 3 |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture 1 | 3 |
| or CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory | |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture 1 | 3 |
| or CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | |
| MATH 140 | Statistics I | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Basic Concepts of Physics | 3 |
Students interested in pre-professional/graduate school options are encouraged to select Electives such as Chemistry, Physics, 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.).
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Required for Physical Therapy
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4-6 |
| MATH 112 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| INTD 101 | Orientation to College | 1 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4-6 |
| FES 207 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HLTH 203 | Cultural Aspects of Health | 3 |
| FES 314 | Life Span Motor Development | 3 |
| BIOL 236 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Elective or GE Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 237 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| FES 407 | Responding to Emergencies | 3 |
| FES 315 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| General Education Tier II Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FES 205 | Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| FES 320 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| FES 326 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| General Education Tier III Course | 3 | |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FES 325 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| FES 344 | Psychosocial Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| FES 410 | Motor Control and Learning | 4 |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FES XXX | Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science | 3 |
| FES 422 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| FES 4XX | Biomechanics & Lab | 3 |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FES 450 | Internship in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Elective (FES or Special) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-124 | |
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).