Exercise Science, B.S.

Program Learning Goals in Exercise Science

Students will demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.

2. Knowledge of history, philosophy, mission, personal and professional identity.

3. Knowledge of lifespan development, developmental disabilities, and developmental regression.

4. Knowledge of movement skills, motor skills, fitness skills, and sports skills development and learning.

5. Knowledge of health, lifestyle wellness, lifestyle disabilities, and working with diverse populations.

6. Knowledge of organization, leadership, and planning for a variety of situations.

7. Knowledge of research and the appropriate use of research in papers and projects, and for problem-solving and critical thinking.

8. Knowledge in applied settings.

9. Knowledge related to moral and ethical behavior for a movement professional.

Requirements for Acceptance and Continuation as an Exercise Science major:

Assessment of Academic Progress Includes:

1. Application Process

   • An evaluation of academic course work.

   • The fulfillment of the following academic requirements:

     • 2.0 or higher major GPA

     • 2.0 or higher overall GPA

2. Acceptance Decisions

   • Accept:  Candidate may continue to take course work within the major course of study.

   • Conditional Acceptance:  Candidate may continue to take course work within the major course of study, but certain restrictions have been placed on continuation in the program. Conditional acceptance may remain in effect for no longer than one (1) academic year.

   • Defer:  Student is not accepted into the major at this point.

3. Continuation in the Major

   • Student evaluations will be conducted each semester for continuation in the program.

4. Practicum

   • Candidates must identify one or more practicum experiences that align with their professional and/or graduate school goals. The total practicum requirement is 36 hours.

   • These hours are completed by enrollment in ESC 3197.

   • Please consult the Practicum Handbook, and the Canvas PDP site, for specific details and required formats.

5. Capstone Experience: Internship

   • Candidates must identify a specific 150-hour internship experience that aligns with intended professional and/or graduate school goals by enrollment in ESC 4997.

   • Prior to the beginning of the internship, candidates are responsible for the following:

     • Completion of the 36-hour practicum requirement.

     • Meeting with the ES Experiential Learning Coordinator for approval of the specific internship experience.

     • Obtaining approval from the proposed internship site supervisor for completion of all internship requirements.

     • Registration of ESC 4997 in the semester that the internship is completed (summer, fall, or spring).

     • Completion and submission of all required formal documentation to the John Carroll Experiential Learning Coordinator for final approval of the internship experience.

   • Approval of the internship experience by the ES Experiential Learning Coordinator must be obtained in writing, prior to beginning the internship experience.

   • Please consult the Internship Handbook, and the Canvas PDP site, for specific details and required forms. 

   • If a candidate is not approved for an internship, additional content-area course work will be substituted.

6. Exit Assessment:    Each senior will complete an online Program Evaluation Survey in the Capstone course ESC 4997.

Major Requirements

A total of 57-69 credit hours, including the following Exercise Science core and selected concentration requirements.

Exercise Science Core (37 Credits)

Exercise Science Concentrations

In addition to the Exercise Science Core classes above, students choose 1 Concentration Area from below (20-32 credits):

Fitness and Wellness Concentration (24 credits)

*Only for students admitted to the program.

Strength and Conditioning & Sport Science Concentration (24-25 credits)

Students are responsible for taking the corequisite lecture and the laboratory courses.

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (32 credits)

Students are responsible for taking the corequisite lecture and the laboratory courses.

Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration (20 credits)

Students are responsible for taking the corequisite lecture and the laboratory courses.

Pre-Allied Health Concentration (22-24 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 57-69