Exercise Science, B.A.
Exercise science majors have access to laboratories with scientific and technological equipment to aid in learning. Experiential learning while assessing health and skill related physical fitness assists students for real world measurement and evaluation. Students have the opportunity to rate and rank movement while using the Functional Movement Screen.
This degree is a solid foundation for graduate studies in exercise physiology, nutrition, performance enhancement, higher education, and physical or occupational therapy. Possible careers include biomechanics, cardiac rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiologist, dietitian/ sport dietitian, health promotion/ wellness coach, occupational therapist, personal trainer, physical therapist, physician assistant, and strength and conditioning coach/director.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIOL 214 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Basic Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
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COMM and Foreign Language
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| OR | |
| Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| AND | |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
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| Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours: | 6 |
FA/THTR/ART/Music
| Elective(s) | 3 |
HIST
| History Elective | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
Major Courses
3 credit hours of KINE465 Internship in Kinesiology are required
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Note: It is recommended that students who major in Exercise Science as part of a pre-professional program such as pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy and preoccupational therapy also complete the courses listed below.
Recommended Electives for Pre-Professional Programs
Total Credit Hours: 120