School of Health and Sports Science PROGRAM

Exercise Science

A Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science prepares students to pursue careers in health, fitness, and wellness promotion.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

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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Exercise Science Major for All Tracks

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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

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“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 DeLong Dean, School of Health and Sports Science, Program Coordinator, Exercise Science, Associate Professor of Kinesiology 251.442.2302 ldelong@umobile.edu

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