2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Exercise Science PTA Pathway Program Sequence, Spring Subterm A Start

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Recommended Sequence for the Exercise Science PTA Pathway Program

The sequence that appears below was developed based upon the availability of specific courses each semester and the successful completion of course prerequisites.

First Year

Spring Semester

MATH 120 - College Algebra (3 semester hours)

Subterm A

EXSC 310 - Fundamentals of Exercise Science (3 semester hours)

Subterm B

EXSC 360 - Exercise Physiology (3 semester hours)

Total semester hours: 9

Summer Semester

BIOL 101 - General Biology (4 semester hours)

Subterm A

EXSC 375 - Exercise Nutrition (2 semester hours)

Subterm B

EXSC 315 - Health and Fitness Assessment (4 semester hours)

Total semester hours: 10

Second Year

Fall Semester

CHEM 150 - General Chemistry I (4 semester hours)

Subterm A

MATH 280 - Introductory Statistics (3 semester hours)

Subterm B

EXSC 340 - Exercise Prescription and Implementation I (3 semester hours)

Total semester hours: 10

Spring Semester

CHEM 160 - General Chemistry II (4 semester hours)

Subterm A

EXPL 200 - Steppingstone (1 semester hour)
EXSC 399 - Professional Practice in Exercise Science (2 semester hours)

Subterm B

EXSC 440 - Exercise Prescription and Implementation II (4 semester hours)

Total semester hours: 11

Summer Semester

Subterm A

EXSC 298 - Project I (3 semester hours)
EXSC 330 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviors Across the Lifespan I (3 semester hours)

Subterm B

EXPL 300 - Keystone (1 semester hour)
EXSC 460 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviors across the Lifespan II (2 semester hours)

Total semester hours: 9

Third Year

Fall Semester

PHYS 120 - General Physics I (4 semester hours)

Subterm A

EXSC 320 - Facility and Program Management (2 semester hours)

Subterm B

EXSC 498 - Project II (3 semester hours)

Total semester hours: 9

Spring Semester

Subterm A

EXSC 410 - Certifications in Exercise Science (2 semester hours)
EXSC 475 - Biomechanics (4 semester hours)

Subterm B

EXPL 400 - Capstone (1 semester hour)
EXSC 490 - Comprehensive Review (2 semester hours)

Total semester hours: 9