Suggested Degree Pathway for Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning Concentration
For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| BIOL.1110 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL.1170L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Introduction to Psychological Science (SS) | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| BIOL.1120 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL.1180L | Principles of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| EXER.2020 | Introduction to Exercise Science (DCA) | 3 |
| HSCI.1020 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1040 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| MATH.2830 | Introduction to Statistics (MATH) | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I1 | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry I Lab1 | 1 |
| HSCI.3400 | IPE Research Methods (IL), (QL) | 3 |
| NUTR.2060 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PHYS.1030 | General Physics I (STEM) | 3 |
| PHYS.1030L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| HSCI.1011 | Medical Terminology for Health Professionals | 1 |
| HSCI.2520 | Physiological Chemistry II1 | 3 |
| HSCI.2540 | Physiological Chemistry II Lab1 | 1 |
| PHYS.1040 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS.1040L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PSYC.2720 | Abnormal Psychology (SS) | 3 |
| PUBH.1021 | Introduction to Public Health (SS) | 3 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| HSCI.3500 | Human Biochemistry | 3 |
| EXER.3050 | Exercise Physiology (WOC), (CTPS) | 3 |
| EXER.3070 | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EXER.3150 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXER.3170 | Anatomical Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| NUTR.3570 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| EXER.3560 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| EXER.4060 | Foundations of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXER.4080 | Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| EXER.4220 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EXER.4280 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab | 1 |
| PSYC.3550 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | |
| EXER.4120 | Clinical Practicum I and II (SRE), (AIL) | 4 |
| EXER.4240 | Motor Control and Learning | 3 |
| EXER.4250 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | |
| EXER.4120 | Clinical Practicum I and II (SRE), (AIL) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Lifespan Elective2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 121
1HSCI.2510 / HSCI.2530 AND HSCI.2520 / HSCI.2540 can be substituted with CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L AND CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L
2Lifespan Electives:
- HSCI.2200 Health and Disease Across the Lifespan
- HSCI.3060 Introduction to Gerontology
- PSYC.2600 Child and Adolescent Development
- PSYC.3600 Adult Development and Aging
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.