Exercise Science Major

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The Exercise Science major, located within the Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department, is designed for students to help meet the dynamic need of health specialists specifically in fitness assessment, exercise prescription and program leadership. The major will equip students with skills and competencies for careers in exercise physiology, personal training, strength and conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, lifestyle management, corporate wellness, private health clubs, YMCAs, YWCAs, elderly fitness and exercise programming for special populations.

Major Requirements (37 semester hours):

ESS 101 - Emergency Care 1 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 102 - Foundations in Exercise Science 2 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 211 - History of Sport and Fitness 2 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 212 - Group Fitness Leadership 2 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 306 - Nutrition 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 307 - Nutrition II 2 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 311 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 4 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 312 - Exercise for Special Populations 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 313 - Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 391 - Professional Practice in Exercise Science 1 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 491 - Capstone in Exercise Science 2 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 389 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 477 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics of Exercise 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 487 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hour(s)
At least 3 Credits in
ESS 350 - Practicum 1-6 Credit Hour(s) Or
ESS 370 - Internship 0-15 Credit Hour(s)

Allied Courses (16 semester hours):

MTH 119 - Statistics I 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 213 - Anatomy for Orthopedic Assessment 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 150 - Medical Terminology 2 Credit Hour(s)

One sequence from:

BIO 121 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s) and
BIO 122 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s) or
BIO 363 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s) and
BIO 364 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s)

Recommended Electives:

ESS 240 - Community Health 2 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 317 - Early Movement Experiences 2 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 212 - Sport Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)

Master of Athletic Training Admission Pathways

Junior 3+2 year Pathway:

Eligible applicants must currently be enrolled at Heidelberg with successful completion of at least 109 undergraduate credit hours; the Master of Athletic Training program prerequisite courses; admission requirements and successful completion of course requirements with a major in Health Science or Exercise Science before being admitted to the program. Accepted 3+2 year applicants will begin the Master of Athletic Training Program in late-July, prior to the semester start. A Bachelor of Science degree is intended to be awarded at the end of year one in the Master of Athletic Training program. Students with prior college coursework are also eligible for this pathway.

Professional Program Pathway:

Eligible applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree in any major, at any regionally accredited institution; the Master of Athletic Training program prerequisite courses; and meet the minimum admission requirements.

Athletic Training concentration (25 hours)

ATR 500
ATR 513
ATR 545
ATR 552
ATR 568
ATR 569
ATR 570
ATR 571
ATR 580
ATR 681