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Exercise Science [EXSC]

State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY

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Program
Award
Exercise Science [EXSC]
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Kinesiology Department offers the major in exercise science, which is a course of study that prepares students to rigorously apply the scientific method to examine human movement. Exercise science is concerned with physical activity and its effect on the human body.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196149
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196149_16978d4a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

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    A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 33-36 credit hours

    10 items
    1. COM 210
      Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Select either:
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CPN 100
      As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) and”
    4. CPN 101
      Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.) and
    5. CPN 103
      Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. GEMA: Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning): 3 credit hours Select one: EXS 201 Statistics in Exercise Science COM 230 Statistical Methods ECO 221 Economic Statistics MAT 201 Statistical Methods PSY 201 Statistical Methods
      Not resolved to a course
    7. GESS: Social Sciences: 3 credit hours
      Not resolved to a course
    8. PSY 101
      Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. GEDI: Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
      Not resolved to a course
    10. EXS 290
      Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    B. Required Courses: 31-32 credit hours

    Choose 1 of the following · Select one: · 15 items
    1. BIO 301
      Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    2. BIO 302
      Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CHE 227
      General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    4. CHE 277
      General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. CHE 228
      General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    6. CHE 278
      General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Select one:
      Not resolved to a course
    8. MAT 121
      Calculus A (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    9. MAT 135
      Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. Select either:
      Not resolved to a course
    11. PHY 105
      Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    12. PHY 106
      Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.) and
    13. PHY 202
      Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. BIO 110
      Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: BIO 111 - Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.) and
    15. BIO 113
      Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    C. Exercise Science Theory Required Courses: 27 credit hours

    10 items
    1. EXS 100
      Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. EXS 111
      Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. EXS 250
      Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. EXS 290
      Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. EXS 310
      Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. EXS 346
      Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    7. EXS 367
      Exercise Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. EXS 380
      Motor Control and Motor Learning (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. EXS 387
      Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. EXS 397
      Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    D. Exercise Science Electives: 12 credit hours

    18 items
    1. EXS 225
      Digital Video for Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. EXS 315
      Anatomical Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. EXS 320
      Patient Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. EXS 325
      Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. EXS 344
      Medical Terminology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. EXS 356
      Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. EXS 415
      Emergency Management (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. EXS 430
      Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. EXS 432
      Exercise Prescription (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. EXS 435
      Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. EXS 438
      Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. EXS 449
      Advanced Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. EXS 465
      Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. EXS 477
      Practicum in Kinesiology (3 or 6 credit hours)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. EXS 487
      Advanced Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. EXS 489
      Exercise Science Research Methods (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. EXS 490
      Independent Research in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. EXS 525
      Seminar in Exercise Science (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    E. Free Electives: 12-17 credit hours

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      F. Optional EXS Concentrations

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        I. Pre-Physical Therapy: 19-21 credit hours

        8 items
        1. BIO 110
          Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BIO 111
          Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. BIO 113
          Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. EXS 300
          Clinical Pathways (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. EXS 320
          Patient Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. EXS 344
          Medical Terminology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. EXS 370
          Internship in Exercise Science (1-3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. PSY 333
          Developmental Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PSY 421 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

        II. Pre-Occupational Therapy: 18-20 credit hours

        8 items
        1. BIO 111
          Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BIO 113
          Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. EXS 300
          Clinical Pathways (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. EXS 320
          Patient Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. EXS 344
          Medical Terminology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. EXS 370
          Internship in Exercise Science (1-3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. PSY 333
          Developmental Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. PSY 421
          Abnormal Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        III. Pre-Athletic Training: 18-20 credit hours

        9 items
        1. BIO 111
          Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BIO 113
          Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. EXS 101
          Introduction to Athletic Training (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. EXS 300
          Clinical Pathways (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. EXS 320
          Patient Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. EXS 344
          Medical Terminology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. EXS 100
          Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. EXS 370
          Internship in Exercise Science (1-3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        9. EXS 415
          Emergency Management (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Example of the Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science over Four Years

        0 items

          First Year Fall

          8 items
          1. COR 101
            The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. CPN 100
            As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or”
          3. CPN 102
            Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          4. CHE 227
            General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          5. CHE 277
            General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          6. EXS 100
            Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          7. EXS 111
            Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          8. GE course (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          First Year Spring

          9 items
          1. CPN 101
            Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
            Not resolved to a course
          2. CPN 103
            Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. CHE 228
            General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          4. CHE 278
            General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          5. MAT 121
            Calculus A (3 cr. hr.) or
            Not resolved to a course
          6. MAT 135
            Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          7. PSY 101
            Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          8. BIO 111
            Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.) and
            Not resolved to a course
          9. BIO 113
            Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          Second Year Fall

          4 items
          1. COM 210
            Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. BIO 301
            Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. EXS 290
            Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          4. GE course (3 cr. hr.) Free elective (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          Second Year Spring

          4 items
          1. EXS 250
            Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. BIO 302
            Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. EXS 380
            Motor Control and Motor Learning (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          4. GE course (3 cr. hr.) Free Elective (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          Third Year Fall

          6 items
          1. EXS 310
            Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. EXS 346
            Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.) or
            Not resolved to a course
          3. EXS 367
            Exercise Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          4. PHY 105
            Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          5. EXS 397
            Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          6. Free elective (1 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          Third Year Spring

          3 items
          1. EXS 201
            Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. PHY 106
            Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. GE course (3 cr. hr.) EXS elective (3 cr. hr.) Elective (1 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          Fourth Year Fall

          2 items
          1. EXS 387
            Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. GE course (3 cr. hr.) Upper level elective (3 cr. hr.) Upper level elective (3 cr. hr.) EXS elective (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          Fourth Year Spring

          0 items
            Source. State University of New York at Cortland, catalog 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog — https://catalog.cortland.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=51&poid=8926&returnto=7255. Captured page pages/0188.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.