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 a one semester general chemistry lecture/laboratory and a one semester general biology lecture/laboratory course. Students apply for admission to the major through the College of Arts and Sciences website.
Prerequisite Courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requisite Courses | ||
| BIO 201 | General Biology: Organismal and Population | 3 |
| or BIO 202 | General Biology: Cellular and Molecular | |
| BIO 205 | General Biology: Organismal and Population Laboratory | 1 |
| or BIO 206 | General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory | |
| CHM 203 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CHM 205 | General Chemistry II | |
| CHM 204 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHM 206 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | |
B.S., Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions requirements (41-42 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| EXS 125 | First Aid | 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 391 | Career Preparation and Professionalism | 3 |
| EXS 401 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| EXS 407 | Basic Statistics and Research Design | 3 |
| EXS 450 | Nutrition Health&Sports Perfor | 3 |
| EXS 489 | Laboratory Methods and Procedures | 4 |
| EXS 334 | Biomechanics | 3-4 |
| or EXS 534 | Neuromechanics of Human Movement | |
| EXS 492 | Exercise Science Internship | 2 |
| or EXS 497 | Directed Independent Research | |
| Elective - choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Lower Body Evaluation | ||
| Essentials of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Applied Immunology | ||
| Total Credits | 41-42 | |
Faculty
Professors: Joan Eckerson, G. Patrick Lambert
Associate Professors: Eric Bredahl, Dimitrios Katsavelis
Assistant Professors: Leland A. Barker, Kelley G. Hammond, Mitchel A. Magrini
Instructors: Mary C. Conway, Geri Moore, Jennifer C. Yee