http://www.creighton.edu/ccas/exercisescience/
Chair: Joan Eckerson
Department Office: Criss Health Sciences Complex, Room 463
Exercise Science is the study of the human body’s metabolic and physiological response and adaptation to acute and chronic exercise. The coursework encompasses several disciplines including human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, and nutrition that provide a framework for the development of exercise and nutrition-based intervention programs for disease prevention, enhanced human performance, and therapeutic rehabilitation. The Exercise Science & Pre-Health Professions major prepares students for admission into several health-related professional programs including physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, physician assistant, dentistry, accelerated nursing, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. The curriculum also prepares students to become nationally certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association for employment as Certified Exercise Physiologists, Certified Personal Trainers, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists.
Specific Requirements for Admission to Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions
Enrollment is based upon the following requirements: A minimum of 30 credits in Creighton University coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; a grade of “C” or better in one semester of CHM 203 General Chemistry I/CHM 204 General Chemistry I Laboratory or CHM 205 General Chemistry II/CHM 206 General Chemistry II Laboratory and one semester of BIO 202 General Biology: Cellular and Molecular/BIO 206 General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory or BIO 201 General Biology: Organismal and Population/BIO 205 General Biology: Organismal and Population Laboratory. Students apply for admission to the major through the College of Arts and Sciences website.
B.S., Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions requirements (41-42 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 125 | First Aid | 2 |
| EXS 142 | Weight Training and Program Design | 1 |
| EXS 144 | Aerobic Conditioning and Group Fitness | 2 |
| EXS 240 | Foundations of Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| EXS 320 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| EXS 331 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| EXS 335 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| EXS 350 | Nutrition for Health and Sports Performance | 3 |
| EXS 391 | Career Preparation and Professionalism | 3 |
| EXS 401 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| EXS 407 | Basic Statistics and Research Design | 3 |
| EXS 489 | Laboratory Methods and Procedures | 4 |
| EXS 492 | Exercise Science Internship | 2 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Biomechanics | ||
| Neuromechanics of Human Movement | ||
| Total Credits | 41-42 | |
Faculty
Professors: Joan Eckerson, G. Patrick Lambert
Associate Professors: Eric Bredahl, Dimitrios Katsavelis, Jacob A. Siedlik
Assistant Professors: Leland A. Barker, Kelley G. Hammond, Mitchel A. Magrini
Instructors: Mary C. Conway, Geri Moore, Jennifer C. Yee