Suggested Degree Pathway for Exercise Science - Exercise and Fitness Management Concentration

For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total14
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab1
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health (SS)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total17
HSCI.1011Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals1
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)  3
EXER.2020Introduction to Exercise Science (DCA)3
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (MATH), (QL)3
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total16
PUBH.2050Social Determinants of Health3
HSCI.1900Chemistry of Health and Environment3
HSCI.1900LChemistry of Health and Environment Lab1
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods (IL)3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total15
POMS.2010Introduction to Business Analytics3
PSYC.2720Abnormal Psychology (SS)3
xxxx.xxxxLifespan Elective13
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total16
ACCT.2010Accounting/Financial3
EXER.3050Exercise Physiology (WOC)3
EXER.3070Exercise Physiology Lab1
MGMT.3010Organizational Behavior3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles3
PUBH.3210Healthcare Systems3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total14
EXER.4060Foundations of Strength and Conditioning3
EXER.4080Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Lab1
EXER.4220Exercise Testing and Prescription (CTPS)3
EXER.4280Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab1
PSYC.3550Sport and Exercise Psychology3
xxxx.xxxxBusiness Elective23

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total15
ENTR.3000Principles of Innovation3
NUTR.3720Body Diversity and Health3
PSYC.3450Health Psychology3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total13
EXER.4120Clinical Practicum I and II (SRE), (AIL)34
EXER.4300Exercise is Medicine3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Total Minimum Credits = 120

1Lifespan Electives:

2Business Electives:

3EXER.4120 can be taken in the fall semester of senior year if needed.

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 CoreCurriculum 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.