Students learn how to create and execute exercise programs that are both safe and effective for a variety of individuals while promoting wellness within individuals of different fitness levels and abilities.
The job outlook in the field of exercise science is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Some characteristics of professionals in the field of exercise science include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, decision-making and compassion. The desire to help people live healthier lives is the key.
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Core Courses
Core Courses
Major Courses
Core Courses
Effective English
Literature
Christian Studies
Speech or Philosophy
History
Laboratory Science
Mathematics
General Education Electives
Major Courses
KIN 211 History and Principles of Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sport
KIN 212 Personal and Community Hygiene
KIN 213 Drugs and Society
KIN 252 Emergency Response Management & Acute Care/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
KIN 301 Kinesiology and Correctives
KIN 332 Sports Psychology
KIN 351 Physiology of Exercise
KIN 403 Organization and Administration of Kinesiology Programs
KIN 405 Internship and Seminar
KIN 407 Motor Development
KIN 421 Research in Kinesiology (MA 211)
Advisor-approved upper-level electives (3 hours)
Exercise Science Component Requirements
KIN 261 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
KIN 269 Functional Anatomy/Physiology
KIN 310 Developing Strength and Conditioning Programs
KIN 320 Sports Nutrition
KIN 350 Health and Wellness
KIN 409 Sport Skills Instruction and Training for Performance
KIN 410 Exercise Testing and Prescription (KIN 351)
KIN 411 Chronic Disease and Disability
KIN activity (2 hours)
Advisor-approved upper-level electives (6 hours)
Additional Interdisciplinary Courses
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (hours in University core)
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (hours in University core)
BIO 214 Introduction to Nutrition (hours in University core)
MA 211 Elementary Statistics (hours in University core)
UM 101 University of Mobile 101 (1 hour)
Electives (6 hrs)
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities
Program Benefits
Coursework and information to take exercise-related certification exams
Hands-on internship in chosen career path
Health and Sports Science lab with exercise testing
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Health and Wellness Instructor
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
“Exercise Science has the potential to be a fast-growing profession with the Exercise is Medicine global health initiative. Those who study exercise science learn how to help change people’s lives for the better through physical activity, nutrition, improving performance, wellness and preventing chronic diseases. It is a profession where students get to pursue their love of helping people to be a better, healthier version of themselves.”
Dr. Lori DeLongDean, School of Health and Sports Science, Program Coordinator, Exercise Science, Associate Professor of Kinesiology251.442.2302ldelong@umobile.edu
