BSAS in Exercise Science

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BSAS in Exercise Science. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (Gen Ed elective) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 General Education Arts and Humanities Course 3
CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3 ENGL 2618 American Literature and Diversity (SPA) 3
HIST 2605 Turning Points in U.S. History 1 (SS) 3 PSYC 1560 General Psychology (SS) 3
Total hours completed: 28 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
MATH 2623 Survey of Math 3 BIOL 1552/L Anatomy & Physiology II 3
BIOL 1551/L Anatomy & Physiology I 4 MATH 2623 Survey of Mathematics 3
CSIS 1514 Business Computer Systems 3 PHYS 1501/L Fundamentals I 5
FNUT 1551 Normal Nutrition (SPA) 3 HPES 1560 Resistance Training 1
HPES 1595 Introduction & Concepts of PE & EX Science 2 HPES 2625 Pedagogical Aspects of Exercise Science 3
HPES 1559 Aerobic Conditioning Activities 2 HPES 15XX Physical Activity Elective 1
Total 17 Total 16
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
HPES 2605 Sports First Aid & Injury Prevention 3 HPES 3720/L Kinesiology & Applied Anatomy 4
HPES 3700 Exercise Testing & Prescription 1 4 HPES 3730 Exercise Testing & Prescription II 4
HPES 3705 Research Design & Statistics in Exercise Science 3 Electives 9
HPES 3710/L Physiology of Exercise 5    
General Education Arts and Humanities Course 3    
Total 18 Total 17
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
HPES 3760 Strength Training & Conditioning 3 HPES 4880 Internship 8
HPES 4805 Exercise Program Administration 4 Electives 4
HPES 4810 Exercise Testing & Prescription III 5    
Electives 3    
Total 15 Total 12