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Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Exercise Science, B.S.

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The BS in Exercise Science degree is a scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and the application to exercise, physical activity, and therapeutic rehabilitation. Students will be taught to create and execute science-based exercise programs that are safe and effective for a variety of individuals. Students will learn to promote wellness for individuals of different ages, sexes, and fitness levels/abilities.

Students will be prepared to work in health promotion, fitness facilities, colleges and universities, clinical rehabilitation facilities, and in sport and athletic conditioning programs.  This degree is also designed to help students prepare for graduate studies in athletic training, medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other health care related specialties.

Dependent upon the exercise science electives students select, at the end of this program students may be eligible for the following certifications; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength & Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), and American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification.

Program Admission Requirements

There are no separate admission criteria for the BS in Exercise Science major. All students that are admitted into XU are welcome to start the major.

Program Progression and Retention Requirements

Academic Progression

  • Several Exercise Science courses have required pre-requisites. Students must pass each required pre-requisite with a grade of C or better to be permitted to register for the Exercise Science course. A grade of C- or less will not meet the requirement. This may impact progression in the major and possibly a student’s date of graduation.
  • Students must earn minimum grade of “C” in all Core Exercise Science courses. Students may repeat a course one time to improve their grade and meet graduation requirements. If a student does not meet the minimum grade requirement the second time a course is taken, they will not be permitted to retake the course, and will be dismissed from the major.

Academic Probation

  • Any student whose cumulative average falls below 2.75 is placed on academic probation.Academic probation will be imposed by the program director at the end of any term. While on probation a student may be restricted to a reduced course load, and/or receive other stipulations intended to improve the student’s academic success. Academic probation is removed when the student’s cumulative average rises to 2.75 or above.

Academic Suspension

Students on academic probation who fail to restore their cumulative grade point average to 2.75 within two semesters will be suspended from the program. In addition, freshmen and probationary students who receive more than one failing grade within a single term will be suspended. Suspension will be enforced unless in the judgment of the program director there are extenuating circumstances. One fall or spring term must elapse before a suspended student may reapply.

Academic Reactivation

A suspended student who wishes to return is required to contact the program director in writing. Reactivation and the conditions for such will be determined by program director.

Academic Dismissal

A student who has been readmitted after a period of suspension and who fails to meet the terms of the readmission as stipulated by the program director will be dismissed from the program and is not eligible to return.

Program Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of all Exercise Science and XU Core Requirements
  • Completion of a minimum of 120 credits
  • A minimum grade of “C” in all Core Exercise Science courses
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all EXSC courses
  • A minimum grade of “C” in all Exercise Science Elective courses
  • A minimum grade of “C” in all required Science courses
  • Anatomy and Physiology must be completed at a four-year regionally accredited university 

Requirements for the Exercise Science Major

Core Curriculum Requirements

See Undergraduate Core Curriculum  

Exercise Science Curriculum

Credit Hour Total: 56-57 cred hours.

  • Exercise Science Major Requirements - 26 credit hours
  • Exercise Science Electives - 9 credit hours
  • Math Requirements - 3 credit hours
  • Science Requirements - 15-16 credit hours
  • Social Science Requirements - 3 credit hours

Major Requirements

Exercise Science Electives - 9 hours from the following options:

Mathematics Requirements:

Science Requirements:

Social Science Requirement:

TOTAL Minimum Hours Required for Degree: 120 Semester Hours

B.S. Exercise Science

4 Year Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

  • BIOL 140 - Human A&P I for Allied Health
  • BIOL 141 - Human A&P I Lab Allied Health
  • ENGL 101 - English Composition
  • EXSC 100 - Intro to Exercise Science
  • Second Language I
  • CORE 101
  • THEO 111 - Theological Foundations or CORE 100 - First Year Seminar

Spring Semester

  • BIOL 142 - Hum A&P II for Allied Health
  • BIOL 143 - Hum A&P II Lab Allied Health
  • EXSC 200 - Kinesiology
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Second Language II
  • CORE 102
  • THEO 111 - Theological Foundations or CORE 100 - First Year Seminar

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • CHEM 150 - Physiological Chemistry
  • CHEM 151 - Physiological Chemistry Lab
  • MATH 116 - Elementary Statistics or MATH 156 - General Statistics
  • PSYC 101 - General Psychology
  • EXSC 300 - Exercise Physiology
  • Theological Perspectives Elective

Spring Semester

  • PHIL 100 - Ethics as Intro to Philosophy
  • EXSC 320 - Fitness Training Principles
  • EXSC 325 - Resistance Training
  • EXSC 360 - Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
  • ENGL/CLAS/SPAN 205 - Lit & Moral Imag
  • Core/General Electives (3)

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • PHYS 140 - Technical Physics
  • PHYS 141 - Technical Physics Lab
  • EXSC 380 - Fitness Assessment and Design
  • EXSC - Fitness Assess and Design Lab
  • Ethics/Religion & Society Elective
  • Humanities Elective
  • Core/General Electives

Spring Semester

  • Exercise Science Elective
  • Exercise Science Elective
  • PHIL 200 - Philosophical Perspectives
  • Creative Perspectives
  • Core/General Electives

 

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • Exercise Science Elective
  • Core/General Electives

Spring Semester

  • EXSC 460 - Exercise Science Practicum
  • Core/General Electives

B.S. Exercise Science + M.S. Athletic Training 3+2 Option

Program Requirements

Students are required to meet all Admission, Progression, Retention and Graduation requirements of the Exercise Science, B.S.  and Athletic Training, M.S.  .

Curriculum Requirements

151 credit hours:

  • Undergraduate Core Curriculum  
  • B.S. Exercise Science Requirements - 97 credit hours
  • Dual B.S. Exercise Science / M.S. Athletic Training Requirements - 23 credit hours
  • M.S. Athletic Training Requirements - 31 credit hours

Course Sequence

First Year

Fall Semester
  • EXSC 100 - Intro to Exercise Science
  • BIOL 140 - Human A&P I for Allied Health
  • BIOL 141 - Human A&P I Lab Allied Health
  • ENGL 101 - English Composition or ENGL 115 - Rhetoric
  • THEO 111 - Theological Foundations or CORE 100 - First Year Seminar
  • Second Language I
  • CORE 101
Spring Semester
  • EXSC 200 - Kinesiology
  • BIOL 142 - Hum A&P II for Allied Health
  • BIOL 143 - Hum A&P II Lab Allied Health
  • THEO 111 - Theological Foundations or CORE 100 - First Year Seminar
  • Second Language II
  • Historical Perspectives
  • CORE 102

Second Year

Fall Semester
  • CHEM 150 - Physiological Chemistry
  • CHEM 151 - Physiological Chemistry Lab
  • MATH 116 - Elementary Statistics or MATH 156 - General Statistics
  • PSYC 101 - General Psychology
  • EXSC 300 - Exercise Physiology
  • Theological Perspectives Elective
Spring Semester
  • PHIL 100 - Ethics as Intro to Philosophy
  • EXSC 320 - Fitness Training Principles
  • EXSC 325 - Resistance Training
  • EXSC 360 - Nutrition for Sport & Exercise
  • Exercise Science Elective
  • ENGL/CLAS/SPAN 205 - Lit & Moral Imag

Third Year

Fall Semester
  • PHYS 140 - Technical Physics
  • PHYS 141 - Technical Physics Lab
  • EXSC 380 - Fitness Assessment & Design
  • EXSC 381 - Fitness Assess & Design Lab
  • Exercise Science Elective
  • Ethics/Religion & Society Elective
  • Humanities Elective
Spring Semester
  • Exercise Science Elective
  • EXSC 460 - Exercise Science Practicum
  • PHIL 200 - Philosophical Perspective
  • Creative Perspectives Elective
  • Core / General Electives

 

Summer Semester
  • ATTR 500 - Care & Prevention
  • ATTR 501 - Athletic Training Skills
  • ATTR 510 - Anatomical Kinesiology

Fourth Year

Fall Semester
  • ATTR 521 - Lower Extremity Injuries
  • ATTR 531 - Therapeutic Interventions 1
  • ATTR 540 - Evidence Based Practice
  • ATTR 561 - Clinical Experience I
Spring Semester
  • ATTR 522 - Upper Extremity Injuries
  • ATTR 523 - Head, Spine & Thorax Injuries
  • ATTR 532 - Therapeutic Interventions II
  • ATTR 541 - Research I
  • ATTR 550 - IP Collaboration
  • ATTR 562 - Clinical Experience 2

Fifth Year

Fall Semester
  • ATTR 600 - Medical Issues in AT
  • ATTR 610 - Administrative Concepts
  • ATTR 633 - Therapeutic Interventions III
  • ATTR 642 - Research II
  • ATTR 663 - Clinical Experience 3
Spring Semester
  • ATTR 650 - Contemporary Issues in AT
  • ATTR 664 - Clinical Experience 4

Note:

  • Students will need to incorporate the 5 flags into their core courses.

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