The Exercise Science Major explores the various sub-disciplines of Exercise Science in detail, including exercise physiology, exercise programming, motor behavior, exercise psychology, nutrition, research methodology, and more. Exercise Scientists rely on scientific knowledge in these areas to advance the understanding of how the body responds to physical activity to improve wellness, performance, and quality and life. To better prepare students for their lives after graduation, we offer two different concentrations: Allied Health Pre-Professional and Human Performance and Fitness.

Exercise Science Requirements (51-57 crs.)

BIO 238 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4
ESC 244 - Movement Science & Skill Analysis Credits: 3
ESC 150 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3
ESC 321 - Exercise Physiology I Credits: 4
ESC 333 - Biomechanics Credits: 4
ESC 340 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3
ESC 336 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3
ESC 350 - Nutrition for Sport & Fitness Credits: 3
ESC 352 - Psychology of Physical Activity Credits: 3
ESC 420 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
ESC 421 - Exercise Physiology II Credits: 4
ESC 375 - Exercise Testing and Programming Credits: 3
ESC 424 - Internship Credits: 6-12
Electives: Credits: 6-12 (Depending on Internship)

Internship Requirement:

Students must complete one supervised internship in order to graduate. Prior to scheduling the internship, all students are required to submit the following items: internship placement form, resume, internship student contract, PA criminal record check, child abuse history, tuberculosis test results, CPR / AED certification card, first aid certification card, and proof of liability insurance. CPR / AED and First Aid certifications are only accepted from the following organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council.

Free Elective Courses (16-23)

ESC Courses may be taken as free electives.

General Education Requirements

Foundations (15-16)

UNIV 101 - Shippensburg University First Year Seminar Credits: 3
ENG 114 - Academic Writing Credits: 3
OR
ENG 115 - Advanced Academic Writing Credits: 3
HCS 100 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
HIS 105 - Historical Foundations of Global Cultures Credits: 3
MAT 117 - Applied Statistics Credits: 3
OR
MAT 217 - Statistics I Credits: 4

Interconnections (9 crs.)

Diversity

Choose at least three credits:

PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3 Course required by major
ANT 105 - Great Discoveries in Archaeology Credits: 3
ANT 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ECO 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
FRN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the French-Speaking World Credits: 3
GEO 101 - World Geography Credits: 3
GER 150 - German Civilization and Culture Credits: 3
GER 204 - Contemporary German Culture Credits: 3
HIS 106 - Modern World History Credits: 3
HON 123 - Honors: Modern World History Credits: 3
HON 141 - Honors: World Geography Credits: 3
HON 160 - Honors: Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
HON 165 - Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HON 274 - Honors: Introduction to International Politics Credits: 3
PLS 141 - World Politics Credits: 3
SPN 153 - Latino Pop Culture Credits: 3
SPN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the Spanish-Speaking World Credits: 3
SPN 385 - Aspectos De La Civilización Hispana Credits: 3

Global Perspectives

Choose at least three credits:

ANT 105 - Great Discoveries in Archaeology Credits: 3
ANT 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ECO 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
FRN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the French-Speaking World Credits: 3
GEO 101 - World Geography Credits: 3
GER 150 - German Civilization and Culture Credits: 3
GER 204 - Contemporary German Culture Credits: 3
HIS 106 - Modern World History Credits: 3
INT 358 - Global Political Economy & Security Credits: 3
PLS 141 - World Politics Credits: 3
SPN 153 - Latino Pop Culture Credits: 3
SPN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the Spanish-Speaking World Credits: 3
SPN 385 - Aspectos De La Civilización Hispana Credits: 3

Foreign Language

Options:

ASL 101 - American Sign Language Credits: 3
ASL 102 - American Sign Language II Credits: 3
CHN 101 - Beginner’s Chinese Credits: 3
CHN 102 - Beginner’s Chinese II Credits: 3
CHN 103 - Intermediate Chinese Credits: 3
FRN 101 - Beginning French I Credits: 3
FRN 102 - Beginning French II Credits: 3
FRN 103 - Intermediate French Credits: 3
FRN 202 - Intermediate Conversation Through the Media Credits: 3
FRN 320 - French for the Professions Credits: 3
GER 101 - Beginning German I Credits: 3
GER 102 - Beginning German II Credits: 3
GER 103 - Intermediate German Credits: 3
GER 203 - Intermediate German Communication Credits: 3
GER 215 - German for the Professions Credits: 3
SPN 101 - Beginning Spanish I Credits: 3
SPN 102 - Beginning Spanish II Credits: 3
SPN 103 - Intermediate Spanish Credits: 3
SPN 202 - Intermediate Conversation Credits: 3
SPN 330 - Spanish for the Professions Credits: 3

Natural World and Technology (10 crs.)

BIO 237 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4
CHM 103 - A Cultural Approach Credits: 3
OR
CHM 105 - An Observational Approach Credits: 3
OR
CHM 121 - Chemical Bonding Credits: 3
&
CHM 125 - Laboratory IB-Stoichiometry and Reactions Credits: 1
PHY 110 - Physics for Society Credits: 3
OR
PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I - Lecture Credits: 3
&
PHY 123 - Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1

Citizenship and Responsibility (6 crs.)

Citizenship

Options:

ESS 108 - Introduction to Environmental Sustainability Credits: 3
HIS 201 - Early History of the United States Credits: 3
HON 279 - Honors: U.S. Government and Politics Credits: 3
PLS 100 - U.S. Government and Politics Credits: 3

Ethical Reasoning

Option:

PHL 105 - Ethical Theories and Problems Credits: 3

Critical Reasoning

Options:

ECO 113 - Principles of Economics Credits: 4
ENGR 110 - Modeling and Simulation Credits: 3
ESC 207 - Stress Management Credits: 3
FIN 101 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
GEO 140 - Human Geography Credits: 3
HCS 125 - Survey of Communication Studies Credits: 3
HON 130 - Honors: Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
HON 161 - Honors: Introduction to Sociology: Society and Diversity Credits: 3
MAT 225 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 102 - Critical Thinking Credits: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology: Society and Diversity Credits: 3

Creativity and Expression (6 crs.)

Literature

Choose at least three credits:

ENG 243 - The Art of the Film Credits: 3
ENG 248 - Introduction to Culturally Diverse Literature of the U.S. Credits: 3
ENG 250 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
FRN 330 - Masterpieces of French Literature Credits: 3
FRN 331 - Masterpieces of Francophone Literature Credits: 3
GER 151 - German Cinema Credits: 3
HON 101 - Honors: Introduction to the Theatre Credits: 3
HON 224 - Honors: The Art of the Film Credits: 3
HON 249 - Honors: Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPN 152 - Latino Literature Credits: 3
SPN 360 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature Credits: 3
SPN 361 - Masterpieces of Spanish-American Literature Credits: 3
THE 121 - Introduction to the Theatre Credits: 3

Arts

Options:

ART 101 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 231 - Art History I Credits: 3
ART 232 - Art History II Credits: 3
ART 233 - Art History III Credits: 3
ART 339 - History of American Art Credits: 3
HON 111 - Honors: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts Credits: 3
HON 135 - Honors: Art History III Credits: 3
HON 208 - Honors: Opera and Music Theatre Credits: 3
HON 210 - Honors: Introduction to Music Credits: 3
HON 261 - Honors: World Music Credits: 3
IAP 111 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts Credits: 3
MUS 121 - Introduction to Music Credits: 3
MUS 129 - American Popular Music Credits: 3
MUS 227 - Opera and Music Theatre Credits: 3
MUS 261 - World Music Credits: 3

Creative

Options:

ENG 224 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
MECH 100 - Engineering Graphics Credits: 3

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