Exercise Science, B.S.
Major Code: 1226The Exercise Science degree (previously named Human Performance and Health Promotion) will prepare students for fitness positions in wellness facilities, as well as in general fitness facilities and gyms. Towards this end, the curriculum will include a strong foundation in math and science, along with basic fitness-related classes in general fitness and wellness, sport psychology, motor learning, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, exercise appraisal and programming, biomechanics and fitness program administration. Specialized classes will include introduction to exercise field work, emergency response procedures, cardiopulmonary assessment, exercise physiology for special populations, and kinesiology.
The baccalaureate program culminates in two internships designed to provide the student with significant hands-on training and experience in the field of Exercise Science. The first internship involves direct participation in the daily operations of the college-run wellness center. The students will be responsible for all aspects of the operation including administration, management, and exercise programming. The Capstone Internship involves a practical off-campus learning experience immersing students in the day-to-day operations of approved agencies. Sites for internships will include corporate fitness centers, wellness clinics, and community-based health clubs.
The Exercise Science degree will prepare students for preventative and rehabilitative fitness positions in cardiac rehabilitation and wellness facilities, cardiology offices, hospitals and nursing homes, as well as in general fitness facilities and gyms.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Lead, supervise, and effectively guide and motivate individuals in an exercise program.
- Administer fitness assessments, develop and implement prescriptions based on those assessments
- Conduct experiments and collect data related to exercise science, and then interpret how this data relates to physiological adaptations.
- Describe how disease negatively affects health and quality of life and how exercise can mitigate effects
- Apply principles discussed within the Exercise Science curriculum in a practical, professional environment
- Describe the influence of psychological principles in sport, exercise, and other performance related contexts
- Present and organize information in a manner that is consistent with the principles of scientific writing
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 120 credits is required for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPHP 100 | Intro to Wellness & Fitness | 4 |
| HPHP 101 | Fieldwork in HPHP (45 hours) | 1 |
| HPHP 200 | Exercise Physiology I | 4 |
| HPHP 201 | Exercise Physiology II | 4 |
| HPHP 300 | Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| HPHP 301 | Kinesiology & Applied Anatomy | 4 |
| HPHP 304 | Community Service in Sport Sci | 1 |
| HPHP 305 | Fitness Assess and Ex Rx | 4 |
| HPHP 400 | App Strength Cond Principles | 3 |
| HPHP 401 | Cardiopulmonary Assess for Ex | 3 |
| HPHP 402 | Wellness Center Internship | 3 |
| HPHP 403 | Ex Phys Special Populations | 3 |
| HPHP 404 | Fitness Leadership and Admin | 3 |
| HPHP 405 | HPHP Internship | 6 |
| NUTR 110 | Nutrition I | 3 |
| NUTR 250 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| MAST 100 | CPR for Healthcare Providers | 1 |
| PHYS 107 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| BIOL 120 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 150 | Human Anatomy + Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 151 | Human Anatomy + Physiology II | 4 |
| COMP 101 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| COMP 310 | Advance Tech Communication | 3 |
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| MATH 141 | Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 151 | General Calculus A | 3 |
| SOCI 250 | Social Gerontology | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Introduction To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 311 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 384 | Group Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 386 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SUNY General Education as Advised: Arts, US History & Civic Engagement, World History & Global Awareness, or World Languages | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice as Advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Electives as Advised (General Education or LAS Credits) | 5 | |
| Electives as Advised | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| HPHP 100 | Intro to Wellness & Fitness | 4 |
| BIOL 120 | General Biology I | 4 |
| NUTR 110 | Nutrition I | 3 |
| COMP 101 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| GNED 100 | First Year Experience | 2 |
| MATH 151 | General Calculus A | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| HPHP 101 | Fieldwork in HPHP | 1 |
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| PHYS 107 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| General Education as Advised | 3 | |
| Elective as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 150 | Human Anatomy + Physiology I | 4 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HPHP 200 | Exercise Physiology I | 4 |
| SUNY General Education Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice as Advised | 3 | |
| Elective as Advised | 2 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 141 | Statistics | 3 |
| BIOL 151 | Human Anatomy + Physiology II | 4 |
| HPHP 201 | Exercise Physiology II | 4 |
| SOCI 250 | Social Gerontology | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Introduction To Philosophy | 3 |
| MAST 100 | CPR for Healthcare Providers | 1 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| HPHP 301 | Kinesiology & Applied Anatomy | 4 |
| HPHP 300 | Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL 311 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 384 | Group Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| HPHP 305 | Fitness Assess and Ex Rx | 4 |
| HPHP 304 | Community Service in Sport Sci | 1 |
| COMP 310 | Advance Tech Communication | 3 |
| NUTR 250 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| General Education as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| HPHP 400 | App Strength Cond Principles | 3 |
| HPHP 401 | Cardiopulmonary Assess for Ex | 3 |
| HPHP 402 | Wellness Center Internship | 3 |
| HPHP 403 | Ex Phys Special Populations | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HPHP 404 | Fitness Leadership and Admin | 3 |
| HPHP 405 | HPHP Internship | 6 |
| PSYC 386 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| General Education Elective as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |