Exercise Science (B.S.) - Fitness Specialist - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BIOL 213 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 214 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| BIOL 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| HLTH 216 | Personal Health 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements
- 2
Minimum grade of "C" required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| ATTR 205 | Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation | 2 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| EXSC 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| EXSC 310 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXSC 320 | Research and Statistics in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC 321 | Practicum | 1 |
| EXSC 333 | Ergogenic Aids in Sport | 3 |
| EXSC 350 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 351 | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 410 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 411 | Applied Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 433 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| EXSC 460 | Exercise Testing, Evaluation, and Prescription | 3 |
| EXSC 461 | Exercise Leadership | 3 |
| EXSC 485 | Exercise Physiologist Workshop and Certification | 1 |
| PHED 225 | Weight Training/Conditioning | 1 |
| STRG 340 | Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| Total Hours | 38 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| EXSC 302 | Exercise and Sports Injuries | 2 |
| EXSC 311 | Analysis of Human Movement | 3 |
| EXSC 315 | Group Exercise Instruction | 2 |
| or EXSC 345 | Applied Strength Training and Conditioning | |
| EXSC 499 | Internship in Exercise Science | 4 |
| PHED 101 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| Physical Education Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
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Choose from PHED 216-240.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 11-21 credit hours of Free Electives | 11-21 | |
| Total Hours | 11-21 | |
Additional Requirements
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam1
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Must be completed prior to EXSC 499 Internship in Exercise Science (4-6 c.h.); minimum score of 480
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.5 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 50% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ATTR 205 | Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation | 2 |
| EXSC 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| Natural Science Elective (BIOL 213/BIOL 214) 1 | 4 | |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| PHED 101 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Information Literacy Elective (HLTH 216) 1 | 3 | |
| BIOL 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 310 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PHED Elective 3 | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EXSC 302 | Exercise and Sports Injuries | 2 |
| EXSC 315 or EXSC 345 |
Group Exercise Instruction or |
2 |
| EXSC 321 | Practicum | 1 |
| HLTH 333 | Exercise and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| PHED 225 | Weight Training/Conditioning | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| EXSC 320 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSC 350 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 351 | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EXSC 311 | Analysis of Human Movement | 3 |
| EXSC 340 | 3 | |
| EXSC 410 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 411 | Applied Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| EXSC 433 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| EXSC 460 | Exercise Testing, Evaluation, and Prescription | 3 |
| EXSC 461 | Exercise Leadership | 3 |
| EXSC 485 or EXSC 486 |
Exercise Physiologist Workshop and Certification or |
1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| EXSC 499 | Internship in Exercise Science | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 121-124 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information
- 3
Choose from PHED 216-240