Major in Exercise Science
The major in Exercise Science is intended to examine the relationship between exercise and human performance and the role of physical activity in the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Exercise Science consists of several overlapping disciplines, including biomechanics, exercise physiology and biochemistry, growth and development, exercise nutrition, measurement and evaluation, and exercise psychology. The program of study is designed to provide an effective blend of classroom instruction and practical experience. The program is intended to prepare qualified individuals for careers in clinical, corporate, commercial, and/or community exercise/wellness settings as well as to prepare students for graduate study in related fields.
The requirements for the Exercise Science major include a minimum of 39 units of KNES courses and 26-27 units of courses outside of KNES for a total of 65-66 units. A minimum of 21 units of Kinesiology courses (KNES), out of the 39 KNES units required for the Exercise Science major, must be completed at Towson University.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Required Exercise Science Courses | ||
| KNES 265 | FUNDAMENTALS IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| KNES 297 | FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| KNES 313 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3 |
| KNES 361 | EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| or KNES 355 | PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT | |
| KNES 364 | CLINICAL EXERCISE ASSESSMENT AND PRESCRIPTION | 3 |
| KNES 367 | QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| KNES 469 | ADVANCED WRITING FOR RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY | ||
| BIOMECHANICS | ||
| CONCEPTS OF MOTOR LEARNING | ||
| Electives, Select from the following: 1 | 15 | |
| FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY | ||
| RESISTANCE TRAINING: TECHNIQUES AND PRINCIPLES | ||
| BIOMECHANICS | ||
| CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES | ||
| SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING | ||
| TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FITNESS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE | ||
| CONCEPTS OF MOTOR LEARNING | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT INJURY | ||
| EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT | ||
| CLINICAL COMPETENCIES AND FIELDWORK IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | ||
| FIELD EXPERIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE 2 | ||
| ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY 2 | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE SCIENCE 2 | ||
| EXERCISE PRESCRIPTIONS AND PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS | ||
| ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: PROGRAM DESIGN | ||
| CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY, DISEASE PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION | ||
| ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| MOTOR DEVELOPMENT: INFANTS TO ADULTS | ||
| PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING | ||
| SELECTED TOPICS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | ||
| Additional Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 191 & 191L | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS [LECTURE] and INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS [LAB] | 4 |
| BIOL 221 & 221L | HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I [LECTURE] and HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I [LAB] | 4 |
| BIOL 222 & 222L | HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II [LECTURE] and HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II [LAB] | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| ALLIED HEALTH CHEMISTRY I LECTURE and ALLIED HEALTH CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | ||
| HLTH 101 | WELLNESS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY | 3 |
| PHYS 202 | GENERAL PHYSICS FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES | 4-5 |
| or PHYS 211 | GENERAL PHYSICS I; NON CALCULUS-BASED | |
| PSYC 101 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Total Units | 65-66 | |
Suggested Four-Year Plan
Based on course availability and student needs and preferences, the selected sequences will probably vary from those presented below. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| BIOL 191 & 191L (Core 7) | 4 | BIOL 221 & 221L | 4 |
| PSYC 101 (Core 6) | 3 | HLTH 101 (Core 11) | 3 |
| Core 1 (or Core 2) | 3 | KNES 297 | 3 |
| Core 4 | 3 | MATH 115 (Suggested Core 3) | 3 |
| Core 5 | 3 | Core 2 (or Core 1) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| BIOL 222 & 222L | 4 | Select one of the following: | 4 |
| KNES 265 | 3 | ||
| Core 12 | 3 | ||
| Core 13 | 3 | KNES 355 or 361 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Core 14 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| EXSC Elective | 3 | Select one of the following: | 3 |
| KNES 313 | 3 | ||
| PHYS 202 or 211 (Core 8) | 5 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| EXSC Elective | 3 | ||
| Core 10 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| EXSC Elective | 3 | EXSC Elective | 3 |
| KNES 364 | 3 | EXSC Elective | 3 |
| KNES 367 | 3 | KNES 469 (Core 9) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Units 120 | |||
- Demonstrate extensive content knowledge from across the discipline of Exercise Science, including exercise psychology, biomechanics and exercise physiology (Information Literacy Competency).
- Demonstrate skill in using technology necessary for conducting fitness assessments, interpreting fitness data, and developing appropriate exercise prescriptions (Technological Competency).
- Demonstrate skill in leading individual and group exercise programs.
- Demonstrate skill in educating and/or counseling patients/clients regarding physical activity and lifestyle changes.
- Demonstrate discipline-specific competencies in critical thinking/problem solving.