Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. 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

Course List

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

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

Course List

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

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Course may fulfill select general education requirements

²

Minimum grade of "C" required

Course List

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	Sport Nutrition	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

Course List

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
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.

Course List

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