Exercise Science (B.S.) - Therapeutic Science - 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
- 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
| 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 |
| MATH 121 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
- 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 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Kinesiology | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| ATTR 330 | Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| ATTR 331 | Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| ATTR 335 | Musculoskeletal Injury Assessment | 3 |
| ATTR 336 | Musculoskeletal Injury Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
| ATTR 406 | Corrective Exercises and Rehabilitation Theory | 3 |
| ATTR 425 | Allied Healthcare Evidence-based Research Analysis | 3 |
| EXSC 498 | Senior Capstone Project 1 | 4 |
| or EXSC 499 | Internship in Exercise Science | |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Science Elective 2 | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 41 | |
- 1
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 and faculty approval required
- 2
Choose from the following: BIOL 224 and BIOL 224L, BIOL 225 and BIOL 225L, CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L, CHEM 122 and CHEM 122L, CHEM 301 and CHEM 301L, CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L, PHYS 201 and PHYS 201L, or PHYS 202 and PHYS 202L.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Additional Requirements
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam1
- 1
Must be completed prior to EXSC 499; minimum score of 480
Graduation Requirements
- 127 Total hours
- 2.5 Overall grade point average
- 31.75 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 concentration taken through Liberty University
- 31.75 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 | |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective (MATH 121) 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| ATTR 205 | Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation | 2 |
| EXSC 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| Natural Science Elective (BIOL 213/BIOL 214) 1 | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective (PSYC 101) 1 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIOL 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| EXSC 310 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PHED 225 | Weight Training/Conditioning | 1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ATTR 330 | Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| ATTR 331 | Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| EXSC 321 | Practicum | 1 |
| Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Information Literacy Elective (HLTH 216) 1 | 3 | |
| EXSC 320 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSC 350 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 351 | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| HLTH 333 | Exercise and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATTR 335 | Musculoskeletal Injury Assessment | 3 |
| ATTR 336 | Musculoskeletal Injury Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
| EXSC 340 | 3 | |
| EXSC 410 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 411 | Applied Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 460 | Exercise Testing, Evaluation, and Prescription | 3 |
| Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ATTR 406 | Corrective Exercises and Rehabilitation Theory | 3 |
| ATTR 425 | Allied Healthcare Evidence-based Research Analysis | 3 |
| EXSC 433 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| EXSC 461 | Exercise Leadership | 3 |
| EXSC 485 or EXSC 486 |
Exercise Physiologist Workshop and Certification or |
1 |
| Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| EXSC 498 or EXSC 499 |
Senior Capstone Project or Internship in Exercise Science |
4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 128-131 | |
- 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 the following: BIOL 224, 225, 303, CHEM 121, 122, 301, 302, PHYS 201, 202