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.
- An overall GPA of 2.0.
- 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
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Core Courses (17 Units) | ||
| BIO 10 | Basic Biological Concepts 1 | 3 |
| BIO 22 | Introductory Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I 1,2 | 5 |
| or CHEM 6A | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| or CHEM 6B | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | |
| Required Upper Division Core Courses (43 Units) | ||
| BIO 131 | Systemic Physiology | 4 |
| KINS 151 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 151A | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINS 152 | Physiology Of Exercise | 3 |
| KINS 152A | Fundamentals of Exercise Programs | 3 |
| KINS 152S | Energy Production & Sports Performance | 3 |
| KINS 144 | Analysis of Weight Training & Muscular Fitness | 2 |
| KINS 153 | Cardiovascular Testing and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| KINS 156 | Care Of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KINS 158 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation Specialist Concentration | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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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:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 13 units from the following: | 13 | |
| Microbiology for Allied Health Students | ||
| Genetics: From Mendel to Molecules | ||
| Advanced Human Anatomy | ||
| Neuroanatomy | ||
| Histology | ||
| Neurophysiology | ||
| Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology | ||
| Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course | ||
| General Biochemistry | ||
| Nutrition And Wellness | ||
| Nutrition And Metabolism 1 | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | ||
| Biomechanics II | ||
| Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Electrocardiography | ||
| Principles and Techniques in a Clinical Setting | ||
| Pharmacology | ||
| General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound 1 | ||
| General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics | ||
| Psychological Aspects of Aging | ||
or PSYC 168 | Abnormal Psychology | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | ||
| Total Units | 13 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (13-19 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science 2 | 5 | |
| B2 - Life Forms 2 | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) 2 | 5 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 3 | 0 - 3 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 4 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (12 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (0-3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course 5 | 0 - 3 | |
| Total Units | 46-55 | |
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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
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (6 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 0 | |
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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.