Exercise Science, B.S. – Health & Fitness

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.

Academic Department: Exercise Science

First Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
UNV 101University Experience*2 credits
ENG 101College Composition I*3 credits
PSY 100Introduction to Psychology*3 credits
EXS 101Introduction to Exercise Science3 credits
GECScience (choose course from 3d/3e)3-4 credits
First Year Fall Semester Total: 14-15 Credits

First Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
MAT 101Basic Statistics3 credits
EXS 225Strength Training Techniques & Conditioning3 credits
BIO 112General Biology I*4 credits
ENG 121College Composition II*3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course*3 credits
First Year Spring Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PHE 265Motor Learning3 credits
EXS 340Prevention & Emergent Care in Sport3 credits
BIO 261Human Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab*4 credits
HEA 102Medical Terminology (elective option)1 credit
GECGeneral Education Course (SWK 202 strongly recommended – 4c/5d)3 credits
Second Year Fall Semester Total: 14 Credits

Second Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 262Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab*4 credits
PHE 102Developmental & Gymnastics Activities2 credits
EXS 246Introduction to Assessment3 credits
EXS 274Structural Kinesiology3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Third Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 210Group Exercise Instruction3 credits
EXS 381Biomechanics3 credits
PHE 166

PHE 174		Aquatic Activities
-or-
Water Safety Instructor		2 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Third Year Fall Semester Total: 14 Credits

Third Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 343Corrective Exercise3 credits
EXS 382Physiology of Exercise3 credits
BIO 300Human Nutrition3 credits
EXS 425Science of Strength & Conditioning3 credits
PSY 310Sports & Exercise Psychology3 credits
Third Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Third Year Summer Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 388Practicum in Exercise Science3 credits
Third Year Summer Semester Total: 3 Credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 375Physiological Assessment & Exercise Prescription3 credits
EXS 487Organization & Administration in Health Care3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course (SWK 305 strongly recommended – 5a)3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Fourth Year Fall Semester Total: 12 Credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 496Field Work Experience9 credits
EXS 405Exercise Science Capstone1 credit
GECGeneral Education Elective3 credits
Fourth Year Spring Semester Total: 13 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