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Dec 10, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Exercise Science, B.S.
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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.
This program is a part of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services .
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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies
Admission Requirements
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.
In order to declare the Exercise Science major, students must meet the following requirements:
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Must have met Kennesaw State University admission requirements.
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Admitted students must earn a 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.
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Information regarding the application process can be obtained from the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services Advising Center.
Graduation Requirements
Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .
Program Course Requirements
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Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses. Major Requirements (38 Credit Hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses. Exercise Science Core (35 Credit Hours)
Capstone Experience (3 Credit Hours)
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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