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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Clinical Concentration, Fall 2024 and Beyond

Suggested Degree Pathway for Exercise Science, Clinical Concentration, 4-year Degree

For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
BIOL.1110Principles of Biology I3
BIOL.1170LPrinciples of Biology I Lab 1
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I1
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar  1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total17
BIOL.1120Principles of Biology II3
BIOL.1180LPrinciples of Biology II Lab1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
EXER.2020Introduction to Exercise Science (DCA)3
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II1
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (MATH)3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I13
HSCI.2530Physiological Chemistry I Lab11
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods (IL), (QL)3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
PHYS.1030General Physics I (STEM)3
PHYS.1030LGeneral Physics I Lab1

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.1011Medical Terminology for Health Professionals1
HSCI.2520Physiological Chemistry II13
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry II Lab11
PHYS.1040General Physics II3
PHYS.1040LGeneral Physics II Lab1
PSYC.2720Abnormal Psychology (SS)3
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health (SS)3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total17
HSCI.3500Human Biochemistry3
EXER.3050Exercise Physiology (WOC), (CTPS)3
EXER.3070Exercise Physiology Lab1
EXER.3150Anatomical Kinesiology3
EXER.3170Anatomical Kinesiology Lab1
NUTR.3070Sports Nutrition3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
EXER.3560Pharmacology3
EXER.4060Foundations of Strength and Conditioning3
EXER.4080Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Lab1
EXER.4220Exercise Testing and Prescription3
EXER.4280Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab1
PSYC.3550Sport and Exercise Psychology3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total13
EXER.4120Clinical Practicum I and II (SRE), (AIL)4
EXER.4240Motor Control and Learning3
EXER.4250Clinical Exercise Physiology3
xxxx.xxxxLifespan Elective23

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

OR

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
EXER.4240Motor Control and Learning3
EXER.4250Clinical Exercise Physiology3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total13
EXER.4120Clinical Practicum I and II (SRE), (AIL)4
xxx.xxxxLifespan Elective23
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Total Minimum Credits = 120

1HSCI.2510 / HSCI.2530 AND HSCI.2520 / HSCI.2540 can be substituted with CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L AND CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L

2Lifespan Electives:

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.