BS in Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation Specialist)

Units required for Major: 60
Total units required for BS: 120

Program Description

Exercise Science program mission is to study the scientific basis of how the human body functions across the lifespan in response to physical activity, exercise and sport. Exercise Science curriculum integrates knowledge from such science disciplines as biology, chemistry, and physiology so that students will gain a deep integrative understanding of human body functions at the mechanical, cellular, organ, and systems levels.

The major in Exercise Science qualifies an individual for career possibilities in cardiac rehabilitation, sports medicine, chiropractic, athletic training, geriatrics, health related fitness programming (fitness and corporate), and further scientific training in graduate school.

The Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Specialist concentration is designed for students who want to develop the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to work in a clinical rehabilitation setting. Students who complete this emphasis are prepared for careers in cardiac rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiology, electrophysiology, and clinical graduate programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other health related professional preparation programs.

Note: Students graduating with a BS in Exercise Science will not be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. Students who change major may be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.

Pre-Major Requirements

Freshman or transfer students interested in the BS in Exercise Science are admitted as Pre-Exercise Science Major students.

To change to a BS in Exercise Science, Pre-major students are required to complete the following grade and course requirements and submit a Declaration of Major/Concentration to the Kinesiology Department Office along with transcript copies.

1. An overall GPA of 2.0.
2. Completion of the Pre-Major required courses with a “C-“ or better. Only first and second attempts will be considered.

Minimum Grade Requirement

All courses counted for the Exercise Science major must be completed with a "C-" or better.

Program Requirements

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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.

Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation Specialist Concentration

In prior consultation with an exercise science advisor, a minimal of 13 units from the recommended list of courses below are required in addition to the core courses above:

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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.

General Education Requirements¹

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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.

Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.

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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.

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Department offers students a "select from the following option" within the Concentration: 

• If student chooses to take STAT 1, they will meet Area B4.

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Department offers students a "select from the following option" within the Concentration: 

• If student chooses to take NUFD 113, they will meet Area B5.

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Department offers students a "select from the following option" within the Concentration: 

• If student chooses to take NUFD 10, they will meet Area E.

Graduation Requirements¹

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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.

Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.

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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html

Note: Students with a declared major of BS in Exercise Science are exempt from the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.

 Career Options: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Exercise Physiologists, Physical Therapists, Occupation Therapists, Physician Assistants, Emergency Medical Technicians, Chiropractors, Sports Medicine Physicians, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, Health Education Specialists

The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Specialist), BS: 4-Year Roadmap

Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation Specialist), BS: 2-Year Roadmap

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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.

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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.

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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.