Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Exercise Science offers intensive training in physiology, biochemistry, bioenergetics, biomechanics, and kinesiology.
About this Program
The Bachelor's in Exercise Science at Ole Miss prepares students for a broad range of health and fitness related professions through a curriculum that focuses on exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and the psychology of exercise behavior.
Exercise science majors learn the most contemporary issues and trends in the application of exercise for weight management, cardiopulmonary health, maintenance of functional movement throughout the lifespan, and the application of exercise science to athletic performance.
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Program Information
Program Type
Major
Minor
Area of Study
Health and Social Services
School
Duration
4 year program
Degree
B.S.E.S. in Exercise Science
Program Location
Emphases
Human Performance;
Sports Medicine and Rehab;
Integrative
Required Credit Hours
124
Degree Requirements
Students in this major must take either
Math 121: College Algebra and Math 123: Trigonometry (6 hours) or Math 125: basic Mathematics for Science and Eng. (3 hours) or Math 261: Unified Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3 hours) to fulfill the core curriculum requirement of "Math 121: College Algebra or more advanced."
E.S. majors must take Bisc 206:Human Anatomy and Physiology I (a minimum grade of C- is required) and Chem 103: Survey of Chemistry I or Chem 105: General Chemistry I and the Chem 115 lab to satisfy the core curriculum science requirement.
The B.S.E.S. degree requires an additional 30 hours in the following related subjects:
- Writ 250: Advanced Composition
- History (6 hours)
- Either Bisc 102: Inquiry into Life: Human Biology or Bisc 103: Inquiry into Life Laboratory I and Bisc 160: Biological Sciences or Bisc 161: Biological Sciences I
- Bisc 207: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Either Phys 211: Physics for Science and Engineering I or 221: Lab Physics for Science and Engineering I and Phys 213: General Physics and 223: Laboratory Physics I
- Spch 102: Fundamentals on Public Speaking OR Spch 105: Business and Professional Speech
- PH 191: Personal and Community Health AND
- PH 203: First Aid and CPR
The B.S.E.S. degree requires 43 semester hours of professional courses, including 34 hours of E.S. core courses.
Core courses include:
- ES 100: Introduction to Exercise Science
- ES 338: Motor Learning and Control
- ES 346: Kinesiology
- ES 347: Kinesiology Lab
- ES 348: Physiology of Exercise
- ES 349: Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
- ES 350: Research Methods in HESRM
- ES 351: Measurement and Statistics in Exercise Sci
- ES 391: Trends and Topics in Exercise Science
- ES 440: Behavioral Aspects of Exercise
- ES 446: Biomechanics of Human Movement
- ES 456: Exercise Testing and Prescription
- ES 457: Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab
- ES 473: Practicum
- ES 493: Internship
Students must also complete 9 hours of professional electives, which can include:
- ES 402:Foundation of Health and Human Performance
- ES 394: Therapeutic Exercise and Fitness
- NHM 311: Nutrition
- PH 303: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- ES 490: Independent Study
- ES 471: Management of Health, Fitness and Sport Programs
- GB 370: Entrepreneurship and Management
- SRA 471: Administration of Recreation Administration Programs
- ES 344: Aging in the 21st Century
- ES 396: Allied Health Terminology
- PH 312: Behavioral Aspects of Weight Management
Interested i
The BS in Exercise Science offers three emphasis areas for students to choose from. Check out the degree sheet for each below.
The 4+1 in Exercise Science is designed to save you money and time while earning credit toward a graduate degree. The 4+1 GradSHARK Launch PAAD program offers our outstanding, advanced undergraduates the opportunity to begin earning credit towards a graduate degree while they complete the final requirements for their undergraduate degree.
Students can earn 12 credit hours towards their graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies.
Courses that qualify for graduate hours include:
- ES 515: Stress and the Brain
- ES 511: Applied Statistics
- ES 542: Sports Psychology
- ES 620: Selected Topics in Exercise Science
*500-level courses only count towards the graduate degree when reserved for graduate credit (graduate level work must be completed to earn graduate credit)
To qualify, students must:
- Be an exercise Science major
- Have a 3.0 minimum GPA
- Have 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Students must be accepted into the Launch PAAD and complete the requisite GradSHARK Launch PAAD Course Form for the Graduate School.
For more information about participation in the GradSHARK Launch PAAD, guidelines, financial aid and available areas of study, please see the GradSHARK Launch PAAD homepage.
The biomechanics minor is designed for individuals with backgrounds in engineering, kinesiology, human movement sciences, health, medicine, and other health to kinesiology related areas, who are seeking an advanced understanding of biomechanics. The biomechanics minor covers musculoskeletal anatomy, functional kinesiology, injury evaluation and treatment, biomechanics instrumentation, and sports and occupational biomechanics, therapeutic interventions, and medical device development.
The minor consists of the following courses:
What does Exercise Science look like in the job market?
Median income for Fitness Program Directors in 2022.
Median income for a Message Therapist in 2022.
Jobs for Athletic Coaches in 2022.
Jobs for Physical Therapists in 2022.
What can you do with an exercise science degree?
- Athletic Trainer
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Instructor
- Kinesiotherapist
- Athlete
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Health and Wellness Director
- Corporate Wellness Specialist
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