Exercise Science, B.S. – Self-Designed
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
Course | Title | Credits |
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UNV 101 | University Experience* | 2 credits |
PHE 265 | Motor Learning | 3 credits |
HEA 102 | Medical Terminology (Elective Option) | 1 credit |
EXS 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
First Year Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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BIO 112 | General Biology I* | 4 credits |
EXS 225 | Strength Training Techniques & Conditioning | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Second Year Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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BIO 261 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab* | 4 credits |
EXS 340 | Prevention & Emergent Care in Sport | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Second Year Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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BIO 262 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab | 4 credits |
EXS 246 | Introduction to Assessment | 3 credits |
EXS 274 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Third Year Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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EXS 381 | Biomechanics | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Third Year Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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EXS 343 | Corrective Exercise | 3 credits |
EXS 382 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 credits |
EXS 425 | Science of Strength & Conditioning | 3 credits |
PSY 310 | Sports Psychology (Elective Option) | 3 credits |
BIO 300 | Human Nutrition* (Elective Option) | 3 credits |
Fourth Year Fall Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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EXS 388 | Practicum in Exercise Science | 3 credits |
EXS 487 | Organization & Administration in Health Care | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
Fourth Year Spring Semester
Course | Title | Credits |
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EXS 405 | Exercise Science Capstone | 1 credits |
EXS 496 | Field Work in Exercise Science | 9 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 credits |
GEC | General Education Course | 3 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