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[DRAFT] 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
[DRAFT] 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog

Exercise Science, B.S.

Location(s): On Campus


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Program Description

The Exercise Science program is a scientifically based program designed to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains. The Exercise Science program offers a diversified program that includes both introductory and advanced coursework, laboratory experiences and the opportunity for practical application of knowledge through community and research based experiences. The program can also be used as pre-professional preparation for post graduate study in exercise science or other health related disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical programs. The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for appropriate professional organization certifications. For information regarding program admission, please contact the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services Advising Center at http://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/advising.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

  1. Have the knowledge and skill to administer a general health and fitness assessment
  2. Have the knowledge and skill to develop an exercise prescription.
  3. Have the knowledge and skill to develop a strength and conditioning program.

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to the Exercise Science program is separate from Admissions  to Kennesaw State University. Students must meet the program requirements to pursue this degree program, outlined below.

To declare the Exercise Science major, students must meet the following requirements:

Enrollment Criteria

Admitted students must earn a minimum grade of “C” or better in each required course within the Exercise Science curriculum of which only two attempts per course will be allowed to earn the degree.

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)


   

Core IMPACTS Curriculum Specific to This Major


Major Requirements (38 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Major Electives (21 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses. Select 21 credit hours of coursework from the following prefixes: BIOL, CHEM, ES, HPE, PHYS, PSYC, SM, IHS.

At least 6 credit hours must be at the 3000-4000 level.

At least 1 credit hour must be an internship experience in ES 3398  or ES 4950 .

A maximum of 12 credit hours can be taken through a combination of ES 3398 , ES 4000 , and ES 4950 .

University Electives (1 Credit Hour)


In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Free Electives (1 Credit Hour)


Select 1 credit hour of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


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