Exercise Science Major, B.S.
Introduction
Metropolitan State College of Denver’s Exercise Science Major, B.S. prepares pre-service Exercise Science specialists for established, nationally recognized certification examinations. Students study exercise science courses such as EXS 1020: Resistance Training; EXS 1640: Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs; EXS 4680: Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription; and EXS 4880: Internship in Exercise Science. The major also includes related science and sports medicine courses in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and sports medicine.
EXS 4880 is a 10-credit hour internship course designed to support students’ transition from classroom work to professional experience. To take the internship, students must have senior standing, complete all major courses, and earn a 2.75 GPA. Students also complete the major with a required minor, and the program provides a flexible sample course schedule that lets students choose General Studies courses as well as a minor and electives.
Modules
- EXS 1020: Resistance Training (3)
- EXS 1640: Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs (3)
- ESS 1623: Introductory Sports Medicine Concepts (3)
- ESS 4660: Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches, & Administrators (3)
- EXS 2680: Group Exercise Leadership (3)
- EXS 3841: Comparative Fitness Programs (3)
- EXS 4680: Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (4)
- EXS 4780: Community Fitness Testing & Program Planning (3)
- EXS 4790: Special Considerations for Exercise Assessment and Prescription (3)
- EXS 4880: Internship in Exercise Science (10)
- EXS 4650: Exercise Electrocardiography (3) OR EXS: Advanced Strength and Conditioning (only offered in Spring) (3)
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.