Exercise Science (B.S.)
Administered by the Department of Exercise Science
Effective Spring 2022
As per PRP3604: All students earning a first baccalaureate degree will take at least 30 of their last 45 credits at Bloomsburg University, no more credits are required than the 30 credits. All first baccalaureate students will take at least 50% of credits required for the Major from a PASSHE university. Bloomsburg University may require up to a maximum of 50% of the Major credits. Program exceptions to the policy are to be approved by the Office of the Chancellor.
In addition to general education requirements totaling 60 semester hours, a minimum of 60 semester hours are required for a major in exercise science.
Required Courses
BIOLOGY.173 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOLOGY.174 Anatomy and Physiology II
EXERSCI.161 Intro to Exercise Science
EXERSCI.255 Functional Anatomy
EXERSCI.294 Resistance Training Techniques
EXERSCI.295 Tests and Assessments in Exercise Science
EXERSCI.306 Psychology of Sport
EXERSCI.351 Biomechanics
EXERSCI.360 Sport Nutrition
EXERSCI.378 Exercise Physiology I
EXERSCI.380 Research Methods in Exercise Science
EXERSCI.414 Exercise Prescription and Programming for Special Populations
EXERSCI.477 Exercise Prescription/Program
EXERSCI.478 Exercise Physiology II
EXERSCI.498 Internship in Exercise Science (6-12 credits)
Internship Requirements
Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA to starting internship. Students cannot register for internship without the following:
1.CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
2. Liability Insurance
3. PA Child Abuse History Clearance
4. Criminal Record Check
5. Affiliation Agreement/Job Description on Letterhead
6. 509 Form
Students must complete all Exercise Science major requirements (60 credits) with a grade of C or better in order to be eligible for graduation.
Elective Courses (9 Cr); Select any three electives (TWO must be 300-level or above)
EXERSCI.280 Current Issues in Health Promotion
EXERSCI.282 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
EXERSCI.283 Group Fitness Instructor
EXERSCI.284 Aquatic Exercise Programming
EXERSCI.285 Exercise and Mental Health
EXERSCI.287 Introduction to Coaching
EXERSCI.304 Principles of Resistance Training
EXERSCI.344 Clinical Assessment in Rehabilitation Sciences
EXERSCI.345 Therapeutic Interventions in Rehabilitation Science
EXERSCI.397 Exercise and Aging
*EXERSCI.411 ECG, Exercise Testing and Cardiac Rehabilitation
*EXERSCI.413 Current Issues in Sport and Exercise
*EXERSCI.453 Clinical Exercise Physiology
EXERSCI.454 Exercise Physiologist Preparation
EXERSCI.455 Strength and Conditioning Coach Preparation
*Dual listed Course for both Undergraduate and Graduate