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Exercise Science B.S. - 4 Year Degree Plan

2025-2026

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Lamar University's Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science provides a strong background in exercise and basic sciences, nutrition, psychology, principles of disease, exercise prescription, measurement and laboratory techniques. There are two concentrations offered to students: pre-professional and personal fitness. That way students can satisfy the prerequisites for additional professional training in medicine (physicians), physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant and law or to pursue graduate studies in exercise and basic sciences, to mention a few.

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NOTE: Degree plans may change over a four-year period. This may not be the most current list of course requirements for your program. It is always advised that you check Degree Audit in Banner Self-Serv or your advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements and to track your progress toward a degree.Visit the for information about course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis. 

FIRST     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ______ ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 ______
HIST 1301 U S History I 1763-1877 3 ______ HIST 1302 U S History II Since 1877 3 ______
KINT 1301 Introduction to Kinesiology 3 ______ HLTH 1370 Health and Wellness 3 ______
Creative Arts 3 ______ MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 ______
COMM 1315 Public Speaking I 3 ______ NUTR 1322 Introductory Nutrition 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
SECOND   YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
Language, Philosophy, Culture Core 3 ______ KINT 2371 Functional Anatomy/Physiology 3 ______
POLS 2301 Intro to American Government I 3 ______ PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 ______
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 ______ BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 ______
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods 3 ______ POLS 2302 Intro/American Government II 3 ______
KINT 2378 Applied Fitness Concepts 3 ______ Elective 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
THIRD     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
KINT 3315 Biomechanics 3 ______ KINT 3310 or KINT 4318 Wellness Strategies
or Neuromuscular Physiology
 3 ______
KINT 3342 or KINT 3322 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology 2
or Strength & Conditioning
 3 ______ KINT 4323 Practicum in Exercise Science 3 ______
KINT 3330 & KINT 3130 Exercise Physiology & Exercise Physiology Lab 4 ______ HLTH 3360 Epidemiology 3 ______
KINT 3318 Research Methods 3 ______ Emphasis Core 3 ______
Elective 3 ______ Emphasis Core 3 ______
  Hours 16 ______   Hours 15 ______
FOURTH     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
KINT 3380 Testing Procedures and Measurements 3 ______ KINT 4325 Electrocardiography 3 ______
KINT 3324 Metabolic Effects of Sport and Exercise 3 ______ KINT 4355 Fitness Special Populations 3 ______
KINT 4350 Exercise Prescription 3 ______ KINT 4630 ESFM Preceptorship 6 ______
Emphasis Course 3 ______ ______
Emphasis Course 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 12 ______