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Exercise Science Department
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900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301
(503) 370-6420
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Exercise Science Major
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Degree Requirements
The following tables outline the requirements for a successful completion of a major in Exercise Science. Currently, there is no minor in Exercise Science. However, students are more than welcome to take classes emphasizing aspects of Exercise Science, such as coaching and fitness management. It is best to do so after consulting with an advisor.
CORE COURSES
all 9 classes, 8.5 credits required
Course Title
CR
BIOL 246 Human Anatomy 1.0
BIOL 260 Human Physiology 1.0
EXSCI 135 Concepts and Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science and Sport 0.5
EXSCI 340 Care and Prevention of Injuries 1.0
EXSCI 347 Biomechanics 1.0
EXSCI 356 Research Design in Exercise Science 1.0
EXSCI 360 Physiology of Exercise 1.0
EXSCI 496 Senior Seminar in Exercise Science 1.0
MATH 138 Statistics 1.0


ELECTIVES
any 2.5 of 5.0 credits required
Course Title
CR
EXSCI 221 Epidemiology 0.5
EXSCI 241 Methods of Teaching Activities and Sports 0.5
EXSCI 248 Exercise Science for Special Populations 0.5
EXSCI 251 Sport Leadership and Management 0.5
EXSCI 330 The Science of Nutrition 1.0
EXSCI 357 Motor Learning and Control 0.5
EXSCI 394 Pre-Professional Internship 0.5
EXSCI 440 Neuroscience in Human Movement 0.5
EXSCI 445 Advanced Injury Management 0.5


NATURAL SCIENCE
any 1.0 of 3.0 credits required
Course Title
CR
BIOL 110 Principles of Biology 1.0
CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry I 1.0
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics I 1.0


SOCIAL SCIENCE
any 2.0 credits required
 
Course Title
CR
ANTH344 Medical Anthropology 1.0
HIST 240 History of Western Medicine 1.0
HIST 323 History of Science, Technology & Medicine 1.0
HIST 392 Biology and Society 1.0
IDS 222 Fundamentals of Neuroscience 1.0
PSYC 210 Introduction to Psychology 1.0
PSYCH any 300 level course 1.0
SOC 119 Medical Sociology 1.0
SOC 132 Sports and Society 1.0
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