Exercise Science Undergraduate Program
Faculty
Description
Exercise Science is an academic program for those seeking careers in the health and fitness industry. Trinity’s Exercise Science major is designed for undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences who want to address the needs of active individuals. The program focuses on how people move, respond to exercise, and lead quality lives as influenced by life experiences. Students pursue one of two concentrations when they major in Exercise Science: Health Fitness or Pre-Physical Therapy. Students seeking a career in the health care and fitness industries as well as those interested in pursuing graduate work in physical therapy declare a major in Exercise Science.
Major Requirements
Required Courses (63 credits) for Health and Fitness Track
BIOL 101
BIOL 121
BIOL 122
CHEM 113
EXSC 200
EXSC 301
EXSC 310
EXSC 315
EXSC 320
EXSC 321
HPNU 200
EXSC 340
EXSC 350
EXSC 430
EXSC 491
MATH 110
PHIL 251
PSYC 101
SOCY 100
Electives (15 credits)
Required Courses (86 credits): Pre-Physical Therapy Track
MATH 102
MATH 123
MATH 125
BIOL 101
BIOL 121
BIOL 122
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
EXSC 200
EXSC 301
EXSC 310
EXSC 315
EXSC 320
EXSC 321
HPNU 200
EXSC 340
EXSC 350
EXSC 430
EXSC 491
MATH 110
PHIL 251
PHYS 111
PHYS 112
PSYC 101
SOCY 100
Areas of Concentration
- Health and Fitness
Students in the Exercise Science Program's Health Fitness concentration learn to help people make life choices that promote wellness. Graduates will promote personal fitness, strength and conditioning, or work in health and wellness programs.
- Pre-Physical Therapy
Students in the Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy concentration take courses that prepare them to continue into graduate programs in physical therapy.
Additional Requirements
BLS/CPR certification for the Health Care Provider
Internship Placement sites may have additional health or safety requirements that students must meet prior to receiving access to the Internship site.
NOTE: No student will be allowed to participate in Internship experiences unless and until these other requirements have been satisfied.
Transportation: Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from Internship placement sites. Trinity’s free shuttle service connects the Main campus with the Brookland metro station.
Program Policies
Advanced Placement:
Credits earned through AP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the Exercise Science major.
CLEP Policy:
Credits earned through CLEP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the Exercise Science major.
Transfer Policy
Consult program faculty for information about transferring major courses to Trinity.
Grades in Major Courses
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major.
Pass/No Pass
The pass/no pass grading option is not accepted in courses to be applied for the major.
TELL Policy:
Students applying for credit in experiential learning should consult with the program faculty.