Additional Degree Requirements Include:
Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
Elective courses as needed to complete the 126 credit hour total
Notes
* Students can only use one Biochemistry course towards their electives.
** This course can be used to satisfy the prerequisite requirement OR an elective, NOT both
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
Learning Outcomes
The Exercise Science program prepares graduates to assess, plan, and implement fitness programs that include exercises designed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
Skills gained in this program include prioritizing and meeting deadlines; analyzing, interpreting, and translating scientific information; critical thinking; teaching and coaching; communicating, persuading, and influencing; coordinating and planning; and problem-solving.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of essential principles and vocabulary of exercise science.
- Apply scientific knowledge to improve human health, fitness and performance.
- Demonstrate entry-level skills as an exercise science practitioner.
- Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to evidence-based practice and prudent decision-making skills.
- Display competence in oral, written and digital communication skills.
- Demonstrate effective team work and interpersonal skills in working with clients, supervisors and professional colleagues.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to a variety of scenarios relevant to practice as an exercise science professional.
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