Exercise Science, B.S. – Self-Designed with PTA Pathway

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 Experience2 credits
ENG 101College Composition I*3 credits
MAT 101Basic Statistics*3 credits
PSY 100General Psychology*3 credits
HEA 102Medical Terminology1 credit
First Year Fall Semester Total: 12 Credits

First Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 112General Biology I*4 credits
PSY 205Lifespan Development3 credits
HPR 101Lifelong Wellness3 credits
PCJ 215Business Communication*3 credits
EXS 225Strength Training and Conditioning Techniques3 credits
First Year Spring Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 261Human Anatomy & Physiology I*4 credits
ENG 121College Composition II*3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Fall Semester Total: 13 Credits

Second Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 262Human Anatomy & Physiology II*4 credits
EXS 274Structural Kinesiology3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Spring Semester Total: 13 Credits

Second Year Summer Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PTA 100Introduction to Physical Therapy2 credits
PTA 102Clinical Conditions in Physical Therapy3 credits
PTA 104Data Collection in Physical Therapy4 credits
PTA 106Physical Therapy Procedures and Interventions I4 credits
Second Year Summer Semester Total: 13 Credits

Third Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PTA 202Therapeutic Modalities for the PTA3 credits
PTA 204Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy4 credits
PTA 206Physical Therapy Procedures and Interventions II4 credits
PTA 208Neurological Interventions in Physical Therapy4 credits
PTA 210Clinical Education Seminar1 credit
PTA 212Clinical Education Experience I2 credits
Third Year Fall Semester Total: 18 Credits

Third Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PTA 215Professional Development Seminar2 credits
PTA 220Clinical Education Experience II6 credits
PTA 225Clinical Education Experience III6 credits
*Complete PTA Degree*
Third Year Spring Semester Total: 14 Credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 381Biomechanics3 credits
EXS 487Organization and Administration in Health Care3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Fourth Year Fall Semester Total: 12 Credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
EXS 382Physiology of Exercise2 credits
EXS 425Science and Strength of Conditioning3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Fourth Year Spring Semester Total: 12 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