• Undergraduate Program
    Bachelor of Science in Health, Exercise Science Track

    The Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences offers an Exercise Science concentration. This concentration culminates in a Bachelor of Science in Health (B.S.H.) degree.

     

    Of major concern to society is the health and well-being of its citizens. Exercise Scientists are health care professionals that utilize knowledge of the human body’s adaptive responses to exercise to address an individual’s health, fitness, or performance goals.

     

    Exercise Science students who wish to continue their academic studies will benefit from a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for admission into graduate programs in Exercise Physiology or other Health Care professions. Exercise Science curriculum provides a strong foundation for students interested in the advanced degree of Physical Therapy.  Other graduate programs that are of interest to Exercise Science students are: Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Medicine, Physicians Assistant, Sports Psychology, and Pharmacy.

     

    Exercise Science students who seek employment after receiving the undergraduate degree are successful in 4 distinct areas of employment:

    1. Clinical Exercise Physiology: health care based positions that incorporate exercise testing, prescription, and supervision for a wide spectrum of patients such as cardiac rehabilitation, elderly care, and weight management.
    2. Fitness/Recreation: personal training, fitness instruction, corporate wellness, wellness coach, and recreation.
    3. Human Performance: strength coach, performance coach, and athletic exercise testing.
    4. Other Related fields: medical supply reps (pacemakers, artificial joints, medical instruments) and pharmaceutical representatives

     

    Program of Study

     

  • Major: Health Science
    Concentration: Exercise Science
    Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health
    Prerequisites (27 credits)
    Minimum grades of B in MAC1105, CHM2045c, BSC2085c and BSC2086c are required for admission. Remaining prerequisites must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. For additional admission requirements, visit www.unf.edu/brooks.
    BSC2085C 4 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    BSCX085/X085L, PETX322/X322L, and APKX100C are acceptable substitutes for BSC2085c.
    BSC2086C 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    BSCX086/X086L, PETX323/X323L, and APKX105/X105L are acceptable substitutes for BSC2086c.
    MAC1105 3 G(M) College Algebra
    MACX105, MACX140, MACX147 and MACX311 are acceptable substitutes for MAC1105. P (passing) grade from Credit by exam (AP, CLEP) is acceptable for the minimum B grade requirement. Please see your advisor to reflect the approval on degree evaluation.
    CHEMISTRY General Chemistry I with Lab
    CHMX045/X045L and CHMX030 are acceptable substitutes for General Chemistry I with lab requirement.
    STA2023 3 G(M) Elem Statistics-Business
    STAX023, STAX030 and MACX147 are acceptable substitutes for STA2023.
    PSY2012 3 Introduction to Psychology
    HUN2201 3 Basic Prin Human Nutrition
    HUNX201, HUNX577 and HSCX100 are acceptable substitutes for HUN2201.
    SPC2608 3 Fundamentals of Speech
    SPCX600 and AEEX030c are acceptable substitutes for SPC2608.
    Major Requirements (51 credits)
    All General Education, Foreign Language, Prerequisite , Major, and Elective requirements must be completed prior to internship. Any exceptions must have Program Director's approval. A minimum 2.0 UNF GPA is required prior to internship. Refer to course descriptions for prerequisite requirements.
    • The Exercise Science Course Offering Guide is available in the Advising Office and online at www.unf.edu/brooks.
    HSC4612 3 Exercise Physio For Health Sci
    Recommended prerequisites: BSC2085c & BSC2086c
    HSC4615L 3 Lab Meth Ex Phys Hlth Sci
    Co-requisite: HSC4612
    PET3768C 3 Exercise Instruction
    HSC3555 3 Human Diseases
    Prerequisites: BSC2085c & BSC2086c
    HUN4414 3 Nutrition Phys Act and Health
    PET4550 3 Physical Fitness Assessment
    Prerequisite: HSC4612
    PET3325 3 Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology
    Prerequisites: BSC2085c & BSC2086c
    PET3312C 3 Biomechanics
    Prerequisites: BSC2085c & BSC2086c
    PET3080 3 Physical Activity Epidemiology
    PET4625 3 Research Sports Med
    PET4627 3 Human Injury Prevention
    APK4120C 3 Clinical Exercise Physiology
    Prerequisites: HSC4612, HSC4615L, & PET3080
    PEP4135 3 Princ Strength/Conditioning
    Prerequisites: HSC4612 & PET3312c
    APK3115C 3 Practical Skills in S and C
    Prerequisites: HSC4612, PET3312c, PET3325, PET3768c
    Co-requisite: PEP4135
    PET4943 3 Pre Internship Ex Sci
    • Must be completed in the semester immediately preceeding PET4942 - Internship.
    PET4942 6 Internship in Exercise Science
    • Must be completed in the last academic semester of enrollment.
    Free Electives (9 credits)
    Major Electives must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
    • If you are considering a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), consider taking prerequisites required for the DPT program (http://www.unf.edu/brooks/athletic-physical/pt.html).
    • Hours previously used to meet any program requirements can not be applied to this Elective area. Students must have a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate.
    ELECTIVES Select 9 hrs (1000-4000) Level