Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science.
Sara J. Kovacs , Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Interim Program Director
Temple University
Department of Kinesiology
1800 North Broad Street
245 Pearson Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-8790
sara.kovacs@temple.edu
About the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science focuses on the science and practice of health, fitness, and sports performance, and prepares students for a range of professional certifications and physical fitness careers. The Exercise and Sport Science program focuses on physical fitness and training related to two areas: (1) Health (involving populations that are either healthy or have pre-existing medical conditions), and (2) Performance (involving populations whose primary goals are athletic, competitive or related to sports performance).
Our students pursue a wide range of career paths in university, corporate, commercial, community and clinical settings. Primary career opportunities include exercise physiology, group exercise instruction, strength and conditioning / sport performance, and personal training. This program can also be a foundation for graduate programs. It offers an innovative curriculum that incorporates hands-on learning opportunities, and the program graduates are eligible to take several different professional examinations, including:
- The American College of Sports Medicine certification, for those who want to become exercise physiologists, group exercise instructors or personal trainers.
- The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification, for those who want to become personal trainers or strength and conditioning specialists.
Hands-on learning opportunities in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science include laboratory experiences focused on learning to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy, clinical, and/or athletic populations. Course labs are instructed in our state-of-the-art Exercise and Sport Science lab facilities. Additionally, students complete a minimum of two internship experiences. The internship experiences are designed to provide a practical education for the developing Exercise and Sport Science student. Under the supervision of a Temple University faculty member and a trained professional in the field, students have a personal and professional opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in health and/or performance related fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, data analytics, wellness and/or therapeutic exercise programming.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are KINS 3296 and KINS 4396.
College Requirement
All College of Public Health undergraduates must successfully complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play.
Clearance Requirements
Please note the Exercise and Sport Science program requires students to complete clinical/field education experiences at facilities both on and off the University campus. Many of these placements may require that you have personal health insurance. Additionally, these placements may require criminal background checks, Act 33/34 clearances, health clearances and immunizations and perhaps a drug screen. The results of these requirements may limit and potentially eliminate placement options for the student which can, in turn, result in an inability to meet graduation requirements.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math and Science Requirements | ||
| CHEM 1031 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1033 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| BIOL 1011 | General Biology I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| Exercise and Sport Science Core | ||
| KINS 1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| KINS 1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| KINS 2203 | Physiology of Physical Activity | 4 |
| KINS 2204 | Motor Behavior | 3 |
| KINS 2205 | Exercise Assessment and Programming (ACSM - Certification Prep) | 4 |
| KINS 2362 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| KINS 2424 | Functional Anatomy for Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 3202 | Biomechanics of Physical Activity | 4 |
| KINS 3296 | The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity (WI) | 3 |
| KINS 3368 | Principles of Health Fitness Program Management | 3 |
| KINS 4311 | Advanced Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KINS 4314 | Principles of Personal Fitness (NSCA - Certification Prep) | 4 |
| KINS 4385 | Internship in Exercise and Sport Science | 6 |
| KINS 4396 | Research and Writing in Exercise and Sport Science (WI) | 3 |
| KINS 4242 | Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 18 | |
| Olympic and Powerlifting | ||
| Basic Electrocardiography | ||
| Directed Readings and Study in Kinesiology | ||
| Special Topics in Kinesiology | ||
| Clinical Cardiovascular Pulmonary Exercise Physiology | ||
| Clinical Exercise Physiology | ||
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Applied Performance Nutrition | ||
| Movement Injuries: Prevention and Care | ||
| Emergency Medical Care for Health Professionals | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 88 | |
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2020-2021 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| KINS 1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy [GQ] | 4 | |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| BIOL 1011 | General Biology I | 4 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINS 1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| KINS 2424 | Functional Anatomy for Kinesiology | 3 |
| HRPR 1001 | Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| KINS 2362 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| KINS 2203 | Physiology of Physical Activity | 4 |
| CHEM 1031 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1033 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINS 2204 | Motor Behavior | 3 |
| KINS 2205 | Exercise Assessment and Programming | 4 |
| KINS 4242 | Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior | 3 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| KINS 3202 | Biomechanics of Physical Activity | 4 |
| KINS 4311 | Advanced Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KINS 4314 | Principles of Personal Fitness | 4 |
| Elective in ESS | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINS 3296 | The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity [WI] | 3 |
| KINS 4385 | Internship in Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective in ESS | 3 | |
| KINS 3368 | Principles of Health Fitness Program Management | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| KINS 4396 | Research and Writing in Exercise and Sport Science [WI] | 3 |
| Elective in ESS | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 12-13 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINS 4385 | Internship in Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| Elective in ESS | 3 | |
| Elective in ESS | 3 | |
| Elective in ESS | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 120-121 | |