Department of Kinesiology
BS in Exercise Science: 120 hours
College of Health & Human Services
www.kinesiology.uncc.edu
Academic Plan of Study
Program Summary:
Declaring the Pre-Kinesiology Major: Minimum GPA of 2.5 required; change of major form accepted year-round; advising
session required prior to declaration. Must complete Pre-Kinesiology required curriculum prior to applying to Upper Division
Exercise Science (BS) major.
Admissions to Upper Division Exercise Science (BS) major: Minimum Prerequisite GPA of 2.5, Completion of 36 hours of
course work; successful completion (grade of C or better) of all Pre-Kinesiology required courses.
Advising (Exercise Science major):Consult the Exercise Science Program Coordinator
Advising (pre-major): Required upon declaration of the pre-major and before application to the Upper Division major;
recommended more frequently as needed by the CHHS Advising Center.
Advising (General Education): Consult the Exercise Science Program Coordinator or CHHS Advising Center
Minimum Grades/GPA: minimum grades of C in Pre-Kinesiology prerequisite courses and Exercise Science major courses.
Major GPA of 2.0 required for graduation.
Teacher Licensure: No.
Night Classes Available: No.
Weekend Classes Available: No
Contact Person: Roy Fielding, Exercise Science Program Coordinator, Belk Gym 209, 704-687-0860
Program Requirements:
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program at UNC Charlotte is a career that encompasses all of the components involved
in the total well-being of an individual, exploring the social, biological, and environmental aspects of optimal health. The Exercise
Science curriculum covers a wide spectrum of these issues. The Exercise Science major is nationally accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
This degree program offers preparation for employment as Exercise Science practitioners in business and industry, health agencies,
hospitals, fitness centers or any other settings which provides health enhancement programs for clients. The courses in this major
prepare the student to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) certification.
The Pre-Kinesiology and Upper Division Exercise Science majors are relatively structured but contain some flexibility during the PreKinesiology major (years 1 & 2). The Upper Division Exercise Science major (years 3 & 4) is very structured and requires students to
complete a precise curriculum in the order in which it is scheduled by the Kinesiology Department. Exercise Science majors having
more than three grades of D or below in required upper level courses cannot remain in the Exercise Science major and must change
their major. All Exercise Science Majors must complete 3 approved activity course and EXER 2101 before taking EXER 4490.The
culminating activity as you complete your Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science is a 340 hour internship experience.
Minimum criteria for Admission to the Upper Division Exercise Science major:
Admission decisions to the Upper Division Exercise Science Major are made by the Exercise Science Admission Committee on the
third Wednesday of March, July, and November of each Academic Year. It is best to apply in the fall for entry into the upper level for
the spring semester.
Students who have completed all of the Pre-Kinesiology prerequisites may apply for the upper division of the Exercise Science
program. Applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements.
1. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better in all college course work.
2. Completion of 36 hours of course work.
3. Successful completion (grade of C or better) of all the following prerequisite courses:
KNES 2150 Introduction to Kinesiology
KNES 2294 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
CHEM 1200 Fundaments of Chemistry
CHEM 1251 Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 1251L Principles of Chemistry Lab
STAT 1222 Introduction to Statistics
BIOL 1110 Principles of Biology
BIOL 2273 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 2273L Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
4. Completion of an online “Statement of Understanding for Entering Exercise Science Majors”.
5. A student transferring to UNC Charlotte with credit for BIOL 2273 and BIOL 2273L is not required to take BIOL 1110.
6. A student transferring to UNC Charlotte with credit for CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L is not required to take CHEM 1200
Summary of Credit Hours
Pre-Kinesiology
Prerequisites
Upper Division
Exercise Science
Major
General Education
20 hours
Foreign Language
Electives
0 hours
7 - 13
63-69 hours
24 hours
Required courses in the pre-major will satisfy General Education requirements for
Development of Fundamental Skills of Inquiry and Inquiry in the Sciences.
Required courses also fulfill the General Education Communication Skills requirements
(Writing in the Discipline and Oral Communication).
This includes the “Themes of Liberal Education for Private and Public Life” (Liberal
Studies)
Foreign Language proficiency is not required for this major.
As needed to complete 120 hours total; depending upon total hours earned in the Exercise
Science Major.
Suggested Plan of Study:
Pre-Kinesiology
CHEM 1200
MATH 1100
STAT 1222
Freshman
CHEM 1251 & lab (Spring)
BIOL 1110 (Spring)
KNES 2150(Spring)
Sophomore
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
BIOL 2273 & lab (Fall)
KNES 2294(Fall)
Exercise Science
BIOL 2274 & lab (Spring)
KNES 2290 (Spring)
KNES 2101(Spring)
KNES 2294(Spring)
KNES 2298(Spring)
KNES 3100(Fall)
KNES 3260(Fall)
KNES 3280(Fall)
KNES 3281(W)(Fall)
KNES 3285 (Spring)
KNES 3286(Spring)
KNES 3287(W,O)(Spring)
General Education
LBST XXXX
Note: LBST courses can be completed in any numerical
order.
Social Science Requirement
ENGL 1101 & 1102 (or 1103)
Electives
LBST 2214
LBST XXXX
LBST XXXX
General Education
Electives
KNES 3281 is a Writing Intensive Course
0-6 hours of
electives
KNES 3287 is a Writing and Oral Intensive Course
KNES 4121(Fall)
KNES 4286(Fall)
KNES 4293(Fall)
KNES 4490(Fall)
KNES 4660(Spring)
KNES 4132(Spring)
0-7 hours of
electives
ADVISING RESOURCES:
Department of Kinesiology website (http://kinesiology.uncc.edu)
www.gened.uncc.edu is the definitive source for General Education requirements for ALL students.
www.advising.uncc.edu is the central university source of information on advising.
http://www.provost.uncc.edu/Catalogs/ is the official Undergraduate Catalog.
College of Health & Human Services Advising Center website. (http://health.uncc.edu/advising-center)
University Advising Center website. (www.advisingcenter.uncc.edu)
Rev. April 2012