B.S. Exercise Science (extended major)

We offer the B.S. in exercise science with two emphases: clinical exercise physiology and graduate and professional preparation.

To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:

• At least 35 units of liberal studies requirements.  Be aware that you may not use courses with an EXS prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.  Contact your department for information about liberal studies courses that are specific to this major.

• at least 86 units of major requirements

• elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units

Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)

Please note that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.

Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).

Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.

Major Requirements

As an exercise science major, you complete at least 86 units of common courses and emphasis requirements.  You must attain grades of C or better in CHM 151, 151L, 152, and 152L; BIO 201; PHY 111; MAT 125; and ENG 105.

Common Courses

You must complete the following 72-75 units:

• EXS 190, 334, 336, 337, 460, and 460L (14 units)

• BIO 444C or EXS 414C (3-4 units)

• HS 200 or EXS 150 (3 units)

• NTS 256 (3 units)

• BIO 181:181L, 182, 201, and 202 (16 units)

• CHM 151, 151L, 152, and 152L (9 units)

• CHM 230 or 235 (3-4 units)

• CHM 360 or 461 (3 units)

• MAT 125 (4 units)

• STA 270 or PSY 230 (3-4 units)

• PHY 111, 111L, 112, and 112L

or PHY 161, 161L, 262 and 262L (8 units)

• ENG 302W or 305W, which meet NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)

Emphasis Requirements

You must complete the following 14-18 units, depending on which emphasis you choose.

Clinical Exercise Physiology Emphasis

You take 15 units of emphasis requirements, for a total of 87-90 units in your major:

• EXS 408C (12 units)

(Please note that this internship requires outside placement and necessitates making arrangements at least six months before the internship begins.)

• EXS 465C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)

Graduate and Professional Preparation Emphasis

You take 11-14 units of emphasis requirements, for a total of at least 86 units in your major:

• EXS 360 or 575 (3 units)

• EXS 408C, 414C*, 465C, 485C, or 497C, which meet NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)

• 5-8 additional units of EXS coursework chosen from the following list: (Note: Please be aware that these courses may have prerequisites)

AT 200, BIO 205, 320, 331, 332, 340, 343, 344, 350, or 424; CHM 320/L or 440; EXS 485, 497, 408, 414C (when not used as a capstone); MAT 136; ME 340, NTS 370, PSY 227, 240, 250, 350, or 415; SOC 318; STA 371 or 472

*Note: If EXS 414C is taken instead of BIO 444C, then EXS 414C may not be used to satisfy the capstone requirement.

General Electives  

Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.  

You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)

Click here for more information about  Exercise Science undergraduate courses, and Exercise Science faculty.