Degree Maps

Use the search field below to search the degree maps by name, college, department, or degree type. Choose a catalog year and college to narrow the list.

Select View:

All Programs by College   |   All Programs by Alphabetical Listing

Degree Map

College of Health Professions

BS in Exercise Science (2026 - 2027)

1st year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours
ENGL 101: College English I 3 010 3 ENGL 102: College English II 3 010 3
GEN ED: Social & Behavioral Science, Subject 1 050 3 HPS 113: Introduction Exercise Science 3
MATH 111: College Algebra 3 030 3 GEN ED: Fine Arts/Humanities, Subject 1 060 3
COMM 111: Public Speaking 3 020 3 GEN ED: Institutionally Designated Course 070 3
First Year Seminar 1 070 3 Open Elective Course 2 3
Fall Total Hours 15 Spring Total Hours 15

Total hours for 1st year: 30

2nd year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours
GEN ED: Fine Arts/Humanities, Subject 1 060 3 HPS 313: Exercise and Sport Nutrition 3
MATH 123: College Trigonometry 3 PHYS 213: General College Physics I 5
BIOL 223: Human Anatomy and Physiology 040 5 ID 300: Human-Centric Design Thinking 050 3
Open Elective Course 2 3 Open Elective Course 2 3
Open Elective Course 2 3 Open Elective Course 2 1
Fall Total Hours 17 Spring Total Hours 15

Total hours for 2nd year: 32

3rd year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours
HPS 440: Concepts in the Prescription of Exercise 4 3 HPS 470: Experiential Fitness Practicum in Exercise Science 3
HPS 328: Kinesiology 3 CHEM 211: General Chemistry I 5
HPS 302: Administration in Exercise Science 3 HPS 461: Biomechanics of Human Movement 3
Open Elective Course 2 4 Open Elective Course 2 3
Open Elective Course 2 3 Open Elective Course 2 3
Fall Total Hours 16 Spring Total Hours 17

Total hours for 3rd year: 33

4th year
Fall Semester Fall Hours Spring Semester Spring Hours
HPS 490: Physiology of Exercise 3 HPS 495: Internship in Exercise Science 8
HPS 541: Seminar in Strength and Conditioning 3
HPS 762: Statistical Concepts in Human Performance Studies 5 3
Open Elective Course 2 3
Open Elective Course 2 5
Fall Total Hours 17 Spring Total Hours 8

Total hours for 4th year: 25

Hours needed to complete the degree: 120

  1. All incoming freshman are required to take one First-Year Seminar as part of their General Education program. Students who are exempt from First-Year Seminar requirements may take an additional open elective.
  2. Open electives are any course, in any subject that are at least numbered 100 or above and are not courses that have been previously completed.
  3. C- or better required
  4. C or better required
  5. CESP 704 and STAT 370 can substitute for HPS 762

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key

  • 010 English
  • 020 Communications
  • 030 Math/Statistics
  • 040 Natural and Physical Science
  • 050 Social and Behavioral Science
  • 060 Arts and Humanities
  • 070 Institutionally Designated