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Apr 21, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Exercise Science, B.S.
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The mission of the Texas Wesleyan University Exercise Science degree program is to develop quality exercise science professionals who are capable of providing the highest standard of service to the general population. Our goal is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable as exercise specialists and wellness educators. The Exercise Science Program provides curriculum content that integrates theory, research, and clinical practice to prepare students to function professionally as exercise specialists in health/fitness clubs, corporate health promotion programs, and clinical rehabilitation settings. This program is also designed to provide prerequisite knowledge for continued education in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Medicine.
Graduation and Progress Requirements
The Exercise Science student must maintain a minimum of a 2.50 GPA within their Exercise Science (EXS and ATR) specific coursework and complete each course with no less than a “C” to continue to progress through the program and be granted a degree.
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General Education Curriculum Course Requirements
General Education Curriculum (36 Hours)
The General Education Core (GEC) is divided into two categories: Foundational Courses (18-19 Hours) and Pillar Courses (17-18 Hours minimum). - Foundational courses are meant to be 1000-level courses that provide the student with college-level skills in communication, wellness, and analytical and quantitative reasoning.
- Students must complete at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics.
- Pillar courses are meant to provide a student with flexibility to explore different interests prior to the beginning the major program.
Foundational Courses (18- 19 Hours)
English Composition (6 Hours)
Mathematics (3 Hours)
Choose one (1) of the following courses:Note:
- MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
- MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education.
- MAT 1304 is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.
Pillar Courses (17 - 18 Hours)
In addition to the Foundational Courses, the student completes at least two courses in each pillar. Since each course applies to two pillars, it is possible for the student to begin to focus on aquiring skills and content that prepare them for their major. It will also be possible for a student to use the remaining GEC courses to explore areas of interest that lie outside their major pathway. This provides the student with opportunities to consider a minor or second major. A student must complete a minimum of 36 hours between foundational courses and pillar courses. Pillar One: Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Pillar Two: Technology and Problem Solving
Pillar Three: Ethical Leadership
Pillar Four: Democratic Citizenship and Wellness in a Diverse Society
Choose 4 credits from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics courses Biology
Electives
At Least 12 Elective Credits Need to Be Chosen From the Following List: Note:
EXS 4310 may be taken with instructor approval. CHE 1415 , CHE 1415L , CHE 11015, CHE 1416 , CHE 1416L , CHE 1016 , PHY 1401 , PHY 1401L , BIO 1410 and BIO 1420 will not count towards electives if used as a required related course. Electives for exercise science majors should be chosen in consultation with the student’s major advisor and selected with the student’s future career plans in mind. Electives will be required if the student has not met a minimum of 120 hours in the program. |
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