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EXERCISE SCIENCE

Deerfield, IL

WHY STUDY EXERCISE SCIENCE AT TIU?

Reading a textbook will only teach you so much…at some point you need hands-on experience with the material you’ve learned. With Trinity’s Exercise Science major, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an internship that will develop your skills and knowledge as you interact with professionals in your field. Through your internship, you’ll solidify your classroom learning as you gain practical experience using the course material you learned in the classroom. With the Exercise Science major you will also have the opportunity to focus on four emphases: Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy or Kinesiology.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN MY DEGREE?

Most Exercise Science majors complete their degree in 4 years.

DID YOU KNOW?

Trinity has 10 varsity sports teams, including football, soccer, basketball, and more. You’ll get to work alongside the teams as you complete your Health Sciences degree.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Exercise Science is the study of physiological and functional adaptations to movement. The Exercise Science Major is a science-oriented curriculum that will prepare you for graduate study in exercise science/kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy, and related health fields. The program has coursework in health sciences, anatomy, chemistry, physics, statistics, physiology, and psychology, culminating in a practical hands-on internship experience.

All Exercise Science majors complete a 46-hour of Exercise Science Core (required courses) in addition to choosing at least one area of emphasis: Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and/or Kinesiology. Eighteen hours of major requirements meet general education requirements.

COURSEWORK:

Requirements total 54 hours. This includes 24 hours of Exercise Science courses, 12 hours of Biology, 8 hours of Chemistry, 4 hours of Math, 3 hours of Bioethics, and 3 hours of Internship. Up to 15 of the required hours may be used to meet general education requirements. Interesting courses you could take:

Advanced Functional Anatomy
Medical Terminology
Physiology of Exercise

SEE REQUIRED COURSES

EXERCISE SCIENCE COURSES

EXERCISE SCIENCE COURSES
Course	Title	Credits
HS 161	Medical Terminology	1 hour
HS 162	Introduction to Interprofessional Exercise Science	1 hour
HS 165	Responding to Emergencies and Sport Safety Training	3 hours
HS 168	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury	3 hours
HS 201	Physiology of Exercise	3 hours
HS 202	Nutrition*	3 hours
HS 251	Kinesiology	3 hours
HS 454	Measurement, Research, Statistics and Technology	3 hours
HS 490	Seminar in Interprofessional Health Sciences	1 hour
Biology
BIO 111	General Biology*	4 hours
BIO 340	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4 hours
BIO 341	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4 hours
Math
MA 285X	Statistics*	4 hours
Bioethics
BE 474X OR BE 476X	Introduction to Bioethics OR Undergraduate Bioethics Institute	3 hours
Psychology
HPW 228X	Sport and Wellness Psychology	3 hours
Total Hours		46 hours
*Fulfills a general education requirement

PRE-ATHLETIC TRAINING EMPHASIS (24–28 hours)
The Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis is designed to combine a solid theoretical science foundation with practical training needed to give students a competitive edge for continuing on to the graduate program in Athletic Training at TIU.
Course	Title	Credits
Select one option:		4-8 hours
CH 103 OR CH 111 AND CH 112	Introduction to Chemistry OR General Chemistry I AND General Chemistry II
CH 203	Essentials of Organic Biochemistry	4 hours
PHY 111	General Physics I	4 hours
HY 112	General Physics II	4 hours
MA 121	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	4 hours
HS 351	Biomechanics	3 hours
HS 480 OR HS 5111	Professional Rotation in Health Sciences 1 OR Athletic Training Clinical I	1 hour
Highly Recommended Athletic Training courses
BIO 310	Microbiology	4 hours
HS 365	Motor Learning and Lifespan Development	3 hours
HS 370	Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation	3 hours
HS 380	Advanced Functional Anatomy	3 hours
Choose one:		3 hours
PSY 310	Abnormal Psychology
PSY 335	Child Development
PSY 337	Psychology of Adolescence
PSY 339	Adult Development
Total Hours		64–72 hours

PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EMPHASIS (24–28 hours)
The Pre-Occupational Therapy Emphasis is designed to combine a solid theoretical science foundation with the practical training needed to give students a competitive edge for acceptance to professional Occupational Therapy graduate programs.
Course	Title	Credits
Select one option:		4–8 hours
CH 103 OR CH 111 AND CH 112	Introduction to Chemistry OR General Chemistry I AND General Chemistry II
CH 203	Essentials of Organic Biochemistry	4 hours
PHY 111	General Physics I	4 hours
PHY 112	General Physics II	4 hours
MA 121	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	4 hours
HS 480	Professional Rotation in Health Sciences	1–6 hours
Choose one:		3 hours
PSY 335	Child Development
PSY 337	Psychology of Adolescence
PSY 339	Adult Development
Highly Recommended Pre-Occupational Therapy Courses
BIO 310	Microbiology
HS 365	Motor Learning and Lifespan Development
HS 370	Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation
PSY 310	Abnormal Psychology

PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY EMPHASIS (30 hours)
The Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis is designed to combine a solid theoretical science foundation with practical training needed to give students a competitive edge for acceptance to professional physical therapy programs.
Course	Title	Credits
CH 111	General Chemistry I 1	4 hours
CH 112	General Chemistry II	4 hours
CH 203	Essentials of Organic Biochemistry	4 hours
PHY 111	General Physics I	4 hours
PHY 112	General Physics II	4 hours
MA 121	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	4 hours
HS 480	Professional Rotation in Health Sciences	1–6 hours
BIO 410	Biology Seminar	1 hour
Choose one:		4 hours
BIO 310	Microbiology
BIO 320 AND BIO 321	Immunology AND Immunology Case Studies Laboratory
BIO 430	Developmental Biology
Highly Recommended Pre-Physical Therapy Courses
HS 370	Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation	3 hours
HS 365	Motor Learning and Lifespan Development	3 hours
HS 351	Biomechanics	3 hours
PSY 310	Abnormal Psychology	3 hours
PSY 335	Child Development	3 hours
PSY 337	Psychology of Adolescence	3 hours
PSY 339	Adult Development	3 hours

KINESIOLOGY EMPHASIS (24–28 hours)
The Kinesiology Emphasis is designed to prepare students with the tools necessary to become experts in the field of strength and conditioning, whether working with athletes, in a health club, or conducting research.
Course	Title	Credits
Select one option:		4–8 hours
CH 103 OR CH 111 AND CH 112	Introduction to Chemistry 1 OR General Chemistry I AND General Chemistry II
HPWA 104	Beginning Weight Training	1 hour
HPWA 204	Advanced Weight Training	1 hour
HPW 220	Practicum in Sport and Wellness Management	3 hours
HS 351	Biomechanics	3 hours
HS 446	Field Internship	9 hours
HS 455	Advanced Strength Training and Program Design	3 hours
Highly Recommended Kinesiology Courses
CH 203	Essentials of Organic Biochemistry	4 hours
HS 370	Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation	3 hours
HS 380	Advanced Functional Anatomy	3 hours
HS 402	Sport Nutrition	3 hours

CAREER OUTCOMES:
Personal Fitness / Performance Trainer	Group Exercise Prescription Specialist
Exercise Physiologist	Cardiac Technician
Home Health-Care Worker	Occupational Therapist
Post-Graduate Programs in areas such as Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology