Exercise Science
Major Requirements
Major: Exercise Science
Degree Type: B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
- *
Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
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General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science Requirements | ||
| BIOL 220 & 220L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 221 & 221L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 121 & 121L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 122 & 122L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CSCI 114 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| or TL 116 | Business Software Applications | |
| HNES 170 | Introduction to Exercise Science 1 | 2 |
| HNES 250 | Nutrition Science | 3 |
| HNES 365 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HNES 368 | Biomechanics of Exercise | 3 |
| HNES 370 | Exercise and Disease | 3 |
| HNES 374 | Methods in Resistance Training and Cardiovascular Conditioning | 3 |
| HNES 375 | Research Methods and Design in Exercise Science | 3 |
| HNES 380 | Exercise Behavior | 3 |
| HNES 465 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HNES 465L | Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| HNES 472 | Exercise Assessment and Prescription | 3 |
| HNES 476 | Exercise Testing Laboratory | 3 |
| HNES 470 | Professional Practices in Exercise Science (HNES 778) 2 | 3 |
| HNES 475 | Exercise Science Internship (HNES 794) 2 | 9 |
| HNES 491 | Seminar | 1 |
| HNES 496 | Field Experience | 1 |
| PHYS 211 & 211L | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 76 | |
- 1
Requires a grade of ‘B’ or better.
- 2
Students approved for the accelerated program take the graduate courses in place of the undergraduate courses.
Degree Requirements and Notes
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for graduation. No grades of 'D' or 'F' may be used to satisfy Exercise Science major courses.
- With the exception of field experiences, seminar, and internship, courses under the Exercise Science requirements may not be taken Pass/Fail.
Accelerated Undergraduate to Master's Degree Program
- Students may participate in an accelerated program in the following area:
- B.S. Exercise Science to M.A. Trg. Master of Athletic Training
- Program information and application process are found here.
- B.S. Exercise Science to M.A. Trg. Master of Athletic Training
- Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Students are required submit an application to the Graduate School and an Accelerated Degree Program Declaration form prior to any graduate work.