Exercise Science Major

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Exercise Science

Jessica M. Brown	Assistant Professor
Brian P. Edlbeck	Clinical Assistant Professor
Elaine Gonya	Lecturer
David B. MacIntyre	Chair of Department of Human Movement Sciences Clinical Associate Professor
Jason T. Roe	Senior Lecturer
Daniel Shackelford	Assistant Professor, Director of Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Timothy J. Suchomel	Associate Professor, Director of Master of Science in Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching; and Director of Carroll University Sport Performance Institute

The mission of the Exercise Science Program at Carroll University is to develop entry-level professionals who can perform a range of health/fitness assessments and prescribe evidence-based interventions across various populations and abilities. Students will possess strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills appropriate for multiple settings. The program will prepare students for professional certification exams (ACSM, NSCA) and postgraduate study in exercise science or other related disciplines.

The exercise science program emphasizes the area’s body of knowledge, research, and practice. Constant reinforcement of content through practical experiences occurs through observations, exposure to clients in academic courses, practicum experiences, and full-time internships. Graduates are qualified professionals who are liberally educated and possess the foundations for lifelong learning.

Individuals interested in health/fitness management are prepared to provide exercise and general wellness programs to apparently healthy individuals across the life span in safe and effective environments. Those interested in strength and conditioning are prepared to provide training programs to improve athletic performance across the life span. Students are also well prepared for advanced study in either graduate school or a clinical health field.

Learning Outcomes for Exercise Science

Upon completion of the exercise science program, the student:

1) Will be prepared for entry-level employment, relevant professional certifications or advanced degrees in health-related graduate programs.

2) Will be able to appropriately screen prospective clients and select, implement, and interpret health and fitness assessments across various populations and abilities.

3) Will be able to appropriately select, design, implement, and modify individualized health and fitness interventions for clients across various populations and abilities.

4) Will be able to educate, instruct, and motivate individuals in lifestyle modification in diverse settings across various populations and abilities.

5) Will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate effectively with professionals and peers.

6) Will be able to access, read and interpret scientific research and utilize the scientific inquiry process to collect and analyze appropriate data, interpret results and present conclusions in suitable oral, written, and technological formats.

Fees

Specific courses that require use of equipment and disposable supplies are assigned a course fee.

Core Courses

ESC 100 - Introduction to Exercise Science 2 Hour(s)
ESC 280 - Exercise Physiology 4 Hour(s)
ESC 280L - Exercise Physiology Lab 0 Hour(s)
ESC 300 - Nutrition and Health 4 Hour(s)
ESC 320 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 4 Hour(s)
ESC 320L - Exercise Testing & Prescription Lab 0 Hour(s)
ESC 322 - Kinesiology 4 Hour(s)
ESC 322L - Kinesiology Lab 0 Hour(s)
ESC 390 - Strength & Conditioning Theory Across the Lifespan 4 Hour(s)
ESC 390L - Strength and Conditioning Theory Across the Lifespan Lab 0 Hour(s)
ESC 420 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations 4 Hour(s)
ESC 460 - Exercise Science Capstone 4 Hour(s)
Note regarding ESC 460 : If a student in the Exercise Science major is entering a Carroll University graduate program their senior year, ESC460 is not required. However, if a student is not moving on to a graduate program at Carroll University in their senior year, ESC460 is required to fulfill the major.

Required Support Courses

ANP 130 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Hour(s)
ANP 130L - Intro to Human Anatomy and Phys I Lab 0 Hour(s)
ANP 140 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Hour(s)
ANP 140L - Intro to Human Anatomy and Phys II Lab 0 Hour(s)
CHE 101 - General Chemistry 4 Hour(s)
CHE 101L - General Chemistry Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
CHE 102 - Biological Chemistry 4 Hour(s)
CHE 102L - Biological Chemistry Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)

Bachelor of Science Requirements

The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:

CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
AND
CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
OR
MAT 140 - Calculus and Its Applications 4 Hour(s)
AND
CSC 110 - Problem Solving through Programming 4 Hour(s)
AND
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major