Exercise Science (B.S.) - Fitness Specialist - Resident

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

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Total Hours40-43
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

2

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

Major Foundational Courses
BIOL 213Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,23
BIOL 214Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,21
BIOL 215Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,23
BIOL 216Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,21
HLTH 216Personal Health 13
Total Hours11
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

2

Minimum grade of "C" required

Major Core
ATTR 205Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation2
CRST 290History of Life3
EXSC 101Introduction to Exercise Science1
EXSC 310Physiology of Exercise3
EXSC 320Research and Statistics in Exercise Science3
EXSC 321Practicum1
EXSC 333Ergogenic Aids in Sport3
EXSC 350Biomechanics3
EXSC 351Biomechanics Lab1
EXSC 410Applied Exercise Physiology3
EXSC 411Applied Exercise Physiology Lab1
EXSC 433Exercise Prescription for Special Populations3
EXSC 460Exercise Testing, Evaluation, and Prescription3
EXSC 461Exercise Leadership3
EXSC 485Exercise Physiologist Workshop and Certification1
PHED 225Weight Training/Conditioning1
STRG 340Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning3
Total Hours38
Cognate
EXSC 302Exercise and Sports Injuries2
EXSC 311Analysis of Human Movement3
EXSC 315Group Exercise Instruction2
or EXSC 345 Applied Strength Training and Conditioning
EXSC 499Internship in Exercise Science4
PHED 101Physical Fitness1
Physical Education Elective 11
Total Hours13
1

Choose from PHED 216-240.

Free Electives
Choose 11-21 credit hours of Free Electives11-21
Total Hours11-21

Additional Requirements

  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam1
1

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
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
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
 Hours13
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
 Hours15-18
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
 Hours16
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours16
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
 Hours16
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
 Total Hours121-124
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

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