Exercise Science, B.S. – Self-Designed

Finish in Four

At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.

Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.

If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.

First Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
UNV 101University Experience*2 credits
PHE 265Motor Learning3 credits
HEA 102Medical Terminology (Elective Option)1 credit
EXS 101Introduction to Exercise Science3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
First Year Fall Semester Total: 12 Credits

First Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 112General Biology I*4 credits
EXS 225Strength Training Techniques & Conditioning3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
First Year Spring Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 261Human Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab*4 credits
EXS 340Prevention & Emergent Care in Sport3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Fall Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 262Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab4 credits
EXS 246Introduction to Assessment3 credits
EXS 274Structural Kinesiology3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Spring Semester Total: 13 Credits

Third Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 381Biomechanics3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Third Year Fall Semester Total: 15 Credits

Third Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 343Corrective Exercise3 credits
EXS 382Physiology of Exercise3 credits
EXS 425Science of Strength & Conditioning3 credits
PSY 310Sports Psychology (Elective Option)3 credits
BIO 300Human Nutrition* (Elective Option)3 credits
Third Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 388Practicum in Exercise Science3 credits
EXS 487Organization & Administration in Health Care3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Fourth Year Fall Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 405Exercise Science Capstone1 credits
EXS 496Field Work in Exercise Science9 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Fourth Year Spring Semester Total: 16 Credits

Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 120 credits

* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements

** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component

*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations