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Home Program B.S. in Exercise Science | Caldwell University

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

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Are you considering leveraging your Exercise Science degree into a business opportunity? Learn more about how Caldwell’s five-year B.S./MBA program can elevate your earning potential after graduation.

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Caldwell University’s new Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is designed to expose you to the science, as well as the business, of exercise, fitness, and wellness. This major can lead to a career in personal training, research, or various health professions.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Kinesiology and Exercise Science “focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. The curriculum includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.”

As a graduate of Caldwell University’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program you will:

1. Have acquired a strong foundation in the biological and psychological aspects of exercise and be able to apply this knowledge when assessing fitness and prescribing exercise.

2. Have acquired a strong foundation in sport and fitness administration and be able to apply this knowledge in an exercise business setting.

3. Be prepared for entry level positions in careers and/or graduate programs in fields related to exercise science. 

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Exercise Science program at Caldwell will be prepared for career opportunities and graduate programs in areas such as fitness training, sports medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, athletic training, and more. 

Why Caldwell?

Science courses at Caldwell are taught in a small classroom setting where each student has the opportunity to interact closely with their professor. All labs are taught by professors (not graduate teaching assistants), so that you can continue inquisitions outside of the classroom under the guidance of your professors. All students in the Department of Natural Sciences are given the opportunity to work on their own independent research project under faculty mentorship, giving you the opportunity to investigate (and contribute to) a topic you are interested in and passionate about.

Courses

Requirements:

Introduction to Exercise Science

Course Code : ES 150

Credit : 3

    x

    ES 150

    Introduction to Exercise Science
    3
    Nutrition for Human Performance

    Course Code : ES 225

    Course Description :

    Explores concepts of nutrition as they apply to exercise and performance. Topics include bioenergetics, thermodynamics and the energy equation, ergogenic aids, supplements, and computerized diet analysis.

    Credit : 3

    Prerequisites :

    BI 204 or BI 207

      x

      ES 225

      Nutrition for Human Performance
      3
      Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy

      Course Code : ES 230

      Course Description :

      An in-depth exploration of the anatomy and physiology of the human neuromusculoskeletal system. The course will emphasize the relation between musculoskeletal structure and function with human movement in normal activity and athletic endeavors, including disease and injury states.

      Credit : 3

      Prerequisites :

      BI 204 or BI 208

        x

        ES 230

        Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy
        3

        AND

        Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab

        Course Code : ES 230L

        Course Description :

        Explores neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and physiology using models and preserved specimens and the dissection of select vertebrates. We will utilize microscopic slides, lab demonstration models, lab manual diagrams, and dissection specimens.

        Credit : 1

        Co requisites :

        ES230

          x

          ES 230L

          Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab
          1
          Biomechanics of Human Movement

          Course Code : ES 270

          Credit : 3

            x

            ES 270

            Biomechanics of Human Movement
            3
            Exercise Physiology

            Course Code : ES 280

            Credit : 3

              x

              ES 280

              Exercise Physiology
              3

              AND

              Exercise Physiology Lab

              Course Code : ES 280L

              Credit : 1

                x

                ES 280L

                Exercise Physiology Lab
                1
                Principles of Strength and Conditioning

                Course Code : ES XXX

                Credit : 3

                  x

                  ES XXX

                  Principles of Strength and Conditioning
                  3
                  Practicum in Fitness

                  Course Code : ES XXX

                  Credit : 4

                    x

                    ES XXX

                    Practicum in Fitness
                    4
                    Human Anatomy and Physiology I

                    Course Code : BI 203

                    Course Description :

                    This course is geared toward students who are pursuing careers in nursing and the allied health sciences. The study of anatomy and physiology provides the strong foundation needed to support students clinical experiences. The structure and function of the human body is introduced in systematic fashion from the cellular and molecular level to more complex interacting organ systems. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms and regulation of body processes that maintain life in the face of environmental change. This course covers levels of organization, support and movement, integration and coordination. Prerequisite for the nursing program.

                    Credit : 3

                    Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

                    Prerequisites :

                    MA 113 or higher

                      x

                      BI 203

                      Human Anatomy and Physiology I
                      3
                      Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I

                      Course Code : BI 203L

                      Course Description :

                      Laboratory exercises correlate with materials covered in lecture. Prerequisite for the nursing program.

                      Credit : 1

                      Prerequisites :

                      BI203

                        x

                        BI 203L

                        Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
                        1
                        Human Anatomy and Physiology II

                        Course Code : BI 204

                        Course Description :

                        A continuation of BI 203. This course covers transport, absorption and excretion and the human life cycle. Prerequisite for the nursing program.

                        Credit : 3

                        Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

                        Prerequisites :

                        BI203, BI203

                          x

                          BI 204

                          Human Anatomy and Physiology II
                          3
                          Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I

                          Course Code : BI 204L

                          Course Description :

                          Laboratory exercises correlate with materials covered in lecture. Prerequisite for the nursing program.

                          Credit : 1

                          Prerequisites :

                          BI204

                            x

                            BI 204L

                            Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
                            1
                            Introduction to Sport Management

                            Course Code : BU 251

                            Course Description :

                            This course introduces the student to the profession of sport management. Sport as a business is a significant part of the global entertainment industry and this survey course concentrates on various aspects of the field of sport management. Elements to be covered include the principles of sport business and entertainment management in professional, amateur, high school and collegiate settings. Students will be introduced to topics such as careers in the field, the evolution of the discipline and aspects of marketing, law, finance and economics which pertain to sport business. Event and facility operations as well as the ethical challenges in sport management will be reviewed.

                            Credit : 3

                              x

                              BU 251

                              Introduction to Sport Management
                              3
                              Foundations of Analysis I

                              Course Code : MA 130

                              Course Description :

                              Studies the real number system, algebraic expressions, exponents, radicals, solutions of equations and inequalities, rational and polynomial functions; emphasizes the use of algebraic techniques in the solution of problems from a variety of disciplines.

                              Credit : 3

                              Prerequisites :

                              MA 090 or placement test

                                x

                                MA 130

                                Foundations of Analysis I
                                3
                                Foundations Of Analysis II

                                Course Code : MA 131

                                Course Description :

                                Concentrates on the exponential logarithmic trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, their graphs, properties and relations; also included are polar coordinates and the conic sections. Recommended as preparation in trigonometry for the study of calculus.

                                Credit : 3

                                Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

                                Prerequisites :

                                MA 130

                                  x

                                  MA 131

                                  Foundations Of Analysis II
                                  3
                                  General Physics I

                                  Course Code : PY 201

                                  Course Description :

                                  Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton's Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.

                                  Credit : 3

                                  Prerequisites :

                                  MA131, MA221, MA220

                                    x

                                    PY 201

                                    General Physics I
                                    3

                                    AND

                                    General Physics I Laboratory

                                    Course Code : PY 201L

                                    Course Description :

                                    Tests the laws derived in PY 201 through experimentation.

                                    Credit : 1

                                    Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

                                    Co requisites :

                                    PY201

                                      x

                                      PY 201L

                                      General Physics I Laboratory
                                      1
                                      Psychology of Sport

                                      Course Code : PS 311

                                      Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses

                                      Course Description :

                                      This course centers on the psychology of sport participation and performance. The course will focus on the major theories and concepts within sport psychology as well as the practical application to sport and health industries.

                                      Credit : 3

                                        x

                                        PS 311

                                        Psychology of Sport
                                        3

                                        Take 29 credits of electives.

                                        Total Credits 120
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