Exercise Science, B.S. – Health & Fitness


At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.
Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.
If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.
First Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UNV 101 | University Experience* | 2 credits |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I* | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology* | 3 credits |
| EXS 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| GEC | Science (choose course from 3d/3e) | 3-4 credits |
First Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 201 | Probability & Statistics I | 3 credits |
| EXS 225 | Strength Training Techniques & Conditioning | 3 credits |
| BIO 112 | General Biology I* | 4 credits |
| ENG 121 | College Composition II* | 3 credits |
| GEC | General Education Course* | 3 credits |
Second Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHE 265 | Motor Learning | 3 credits |
| EXS 340 | Prevention & Emergent Care in Sport | 3 credits |
| BIO 261 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab* | 4 credits |
| HEA 102 | Medical Terminology (elective option) | 1 credit |
| GEC | General Education Course (SWK 202 strongly recommended – 4c/5d) | 3 credits |
Second Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 262 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab* | 4 credits |
| PHE 102 | Developmental & Gymnastics Activities | 2 credits |
| EXS 246 | Introduction to Assessment | 3 credits |
| EXS 274 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Third Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 210 | Group Exercise Instruction | 3 credits |
| EXS 381 | Biomechanics | 3 credits |
| PHE 166 PHE 174 | Aquatic Activities -or- Water Safety Instructor | 2 credits |
| GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
| GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Third Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 343 | Corrective Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXS 382 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 credits |
| BIO 300 | Human Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXS 425 | Science of Strength & Conditioning | 3 credits |
| PSY 310 | Sports & Exercise Psychology | 3 credits |
Third Year Summer Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 388 | Practicum in Exercise Science | 3 credits |
Fourth Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 375 | Physiological Assessment & Exercise Prescription | 3 credits |
| EXS 487 | Organization & Administration in Health Care | 3 credits |
| GEC | General Education Course (SWK 305 strongly recommended – 5a) | 3 credits |
| GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Fourth Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 496 | Field Work Experience | 9 credits |
| EXS 405 | Exercise Science Capstone | 1 credit |
| GEC | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 120 credits
* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements