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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Clinical Option - 2021

Suggested Degree Pathway for Exercise Science - Clinical Option - 4 Year Degree

For students who entered fall 2021 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.1110Principles of Biology I3
BIOL.1170LPrinciples of Biology I Laboratory1
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I (SCL)1
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100		College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total17
BIOL.1120Principles of Biology II3
BIOL.1180LPrinciples of Biology II Laboratory1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
EXER.2020Introduction to Exercise Science3
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II (SCL)1
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (MATH)3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total14
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
PHYS.1030General Physics I (STEM)3
PHYS.1030LGeneral Physics I Lab1
xxxx.xxxxChemistry Elective with Lab14

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total14
PHYS.1040General Physics II3
PHYS.1040LGeneral Physics II Lab1
PSYC.2720Abnormal Psychology3
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health3
xxxx.xxxxChemistry Elective with Lab14

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total17
HSCI.3500Human Biochemistry3
EXER.3050Exercise Physiology3
EXER.3070Exercise Physiology Laboratory1
EXER.3150Kinesiology3
EXER.3170Kinesiology Lab1
PSYC.2600Child and Adolescent Development3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total14
EXER.3560Pharmacology3
EXER.4060Foundations of Strength and Conditioning3
EXER.4080Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Laboratory1
EXER.4220Exercise Prescription and Programming3
EXER.4280Exercise Prescription & Programming Laboratory1
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total16
EXER.4120Clinical Practicum I and II4
EXER.4240Motor Control and Learning3
EXER.4250Clinical Exercise Physiology3
HSCI.3060 /
PSYC.3600		Introduction to Gerontology /
Adult Development and Aging		3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total15
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

OR

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total15
EXER.4240Motor Control and Learning3
EXER.4250Clinical Exercise Physiology3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum Persp. (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total16
EXER.4120Clinical Practicum I and II (SRE), (AIL)4
HSCI.3060 /
PSYC.3600		Introduction to Gerontology /
 Adult Development and Aging		3
xxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3

Total Minimum Credits = 122.

1Chemistry Electives with Lab:

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements. 

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Last Updated: 12/21/2022