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Program checklist · BS

Exercise Science Major, BS

Winston-Salem State University · Winston-Salem, NC

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0908
Credits (computed from items)
90-93
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199999
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199999_ec0faafe
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Major Program Outcomes

6 items
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of human functional anatomy including the skeleton, cardiorespiratiory system, skeletal muscle, and sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Demonstrate a knoweldge of basic exercise physiology including:
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Demonstrate the ability to identify risk factors and the pathophysiology of the major chronic diseases which may require consultation with medial or allied health professionals prior to participation in physical activity through demonstration of the use of health history, informed consent and medical clearance.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Demonstrate an ability to design exercise programs that take into account client goals, dose, development and maintenance.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge of the basic principles of nutrition, weight control, energy balance and body composition to develop a weight loss progam.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge of basic statistical and research design to propose and test a research hypothesis.
    Not resolved to a course

Exercise Physiology 4-year plan

0 items

    General Major Requirements (18 credits)

    8 items
    1. BIO 1313
      3
    2. BIO 1113
      1
    3. * BIO 2311 - Anatomy and Physiology I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. BIO 2111
      1
    5. * BIO 2312 - Anatomy and Physiology II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. BIO 2112
      1
    7. EXS 1302
      3
    8. EXS 1328
      3

    Foundation Courses (14 credits)

    6 items
    1. EXS 3321
      3
    2. EXS 3121
      1
    3. EXS 3311
      Functional Anatomy
      As published: “Functional Anatomy Credits:”
    4. EXS 3111
      1
    5. EXS 3324
      3
    6. EXS 3325
      3

    Breadth Courses (16 credits)

    6 items
    1. EXS 4301
      3
    2. EXS 4101
      1
    3. EXS 4305
      3
    4. EXS 4319
      3
    5. EXS 4320
      3
    6. EXS 4334
      3

    Depth Courses (18 - 27 credits)

    12 items
    1. EXS 3322
      3
    2. EXS 4302
      3
    3. EXS 3315
      3
    4. Select 3 electives from below
      Not resolved to a course
    5. EXS 3310
      3
    6. EXS 4314
      3
    7. EXS 4317
      3
    8. EXS 4321
      3
    9. EXS 4322
      3
    10. EXS 4325
      3
    11. EXS 4330
      3
    12. EXS 4612
      9-12

    Exercise Science Honors Curriculum

    6 items
    1. Successful completion of EXS 4317 - Applied Research
      Not resolved to a course
    2. A GPA of 3.25 within the major
      Not resolved to a course
    3. A cumulative GPA of 3.25
      Not resolved to a course
    4. No grade lower than a B in any EXS courses (possible one exception with a strong recommendation by a faculty member)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Identification of a faculty mentor and a potential research project
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Recommendation by the Exercise Science Honors screening committee, who will evaluate each applicant on academic merit and professional goals.
      Not resolved to a course

    Required Courses

    2 items
    1. EXS 4330
      3
    2. EXS 4325
      3

    Pre-Physical Therapy

    0 items
      Source. Winston-Salem State University, catalog 2026 — https://catalog.wssu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=48&poid=3495. Captured page pages/0089.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.