Exercise Science

This combined bachelor/master degree program provides high-achieving students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time than would be required if the two degrees were done independently. Participants can graduate with an M.S. in Exercise Science in approximately one calendar year after completing a B.S. in Exercise Science. Students in the program complete 12 graduate level credits at the undergraduate tuition rates. Students who have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2 and have earned a 3.0 or above GPA in each of the 12-credits of graduate courses will be reclassified as a graduate student through the Graduate School.

Requirements for the Combined B.S./M.S. in Exercise Science (EXS) Degree Program

If a student has a minimum overall GPA of 3.2, has at least junior standing, and has completed half of the department credits required for the major the student may apply to the B.S./M.S. in EXS program through the graduate school. Qualified applicants will be given a delayed admission to the EXS program. (Full, formal admission will not take place until the student successfully completes his or her undergraduate degree).

A student accepted into the combined B.S./M.S. in EXS program continues his or her undergraduate degree with the substitution of 4 graduate courses.

If a combined B.S./M.S. program student has successfully graduated with a B.S. degree and an overall GPA of 3.0, he or she is fully admitted to the M.S. in EXS program.

*See graduate catalog for additional requirements for the combined B.S./M.S. program.

Students seeking the Combined B.S./M.S. in EXS program must complete a minimum of 123 credits to earn the B.S. and an additional 20 graduate credits to earn the M.S. See requirements below:

1. General Education Requirements

In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their General Education courses. 

Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundation, Exploration, Integration, Writing, U.S. Diversity and Capstone. For details, refer to the General Education section of the catalog.

2. Complete the foundational courses

• course Biology I (4)

• course Human Anatomy (4)

• course Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)

  or course Physiology Laboratory (1)

• course Human Physiology (4)

• course General Chemistry I (4)* and course General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

• course Exercise (Strength Training) and Health Enhancement (2)

  or course Cardiovascular Fitness Training (2)

• course Introduction to Exercise Science (2)

• course Nutrition for Exercise, Sport and Health (3)

  or course Human Nutrition and Health (3) and course Sports Nutrition (3) 

• course Safety and First Aid in Exercise Settings (2)

• course Exercise Physiology (3)

• course Biomechanics (3)

• course Motor Control (3)

• course Assessment and Interventions Laboratory (3)

• course Integrated Laboratory in Exercise Science (3)*

• course Practicum in Exercise Science (3)

  or course Directed Research (3)

• course Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors (3)* and course Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors Lab (1)*

• course Precalculus (4)

  or course Calculus I (4)

  or course College Algebra (4) and course Trigonometry (3)

• course General Physics I (4)*

  or course Introductory Physics I (4)

• course General Physics Lab I (1)

• course Introduction to Psychology (4)

• course Research Design in Psychology (4)

• course Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning (4)*

3. Complete electives in exercise science (to total 4 credits; course or course are required, but may be repeated once for credit with permission)

• course Exercise (Strength Training) and Health Enhancement (2)

• course Cardiovascular Fitness Training (2)

• course Exercise (Judo) and Health Enhancement (2)

• course Group Exercise Instruction I (2)

• course Group Exercise Instruction II (2)

• course Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)

• course Clinical Assessments (3)

• course Material Characteristics (2)

• course Patient & Practice Management (1)

• course Fit, Function and Modifications (3)

• course Neuropathic Disorders (1)

• course Introduction to Personal Training (2)

• course Advanced Personal Training (2)

• course Physical Activity and Aging (2)

• course Children and Exercise (2)

• course Human Performance Enhancement (2)

• course Obesity and Physical Activity (2)

• course Healthy Lifestyle Choices (2)

• course Spinal Orthotics (2)

• course Upper Extremity Orthotics (2)

• course Lower Extremity Orthotics (3)

• course Upper Extremity Prosthetics (2)

• course Lower Extremity Prosthetics (3)

• course Health and Disease (2)

• course Clinical Biomechanics (2)

• course Basic Athletic Training (2)

• course Exercise Electrocardiography (2)

• course Yoga Therapy (3)

• course Corporate and Worksite Wellness Programs (2)

• course Exercise Endocrinology (2)

• course Physical Activity Epidemiology (2)

• course Muscle Physiology (2)

• course Special Topics (1 TO 4)

• course Independent Study (1 TO 4)

• course Apprentice College Teaching (1 TO 3)

4. Graduate courses

• course Advanced Exercise Physiology (4)

• course Advanced Biomechanics (3)

• course Diagnostic Testing and Exercise Prescription (3)

• course Nutrition, Weight Management and Exercise (2)

Note

All university and departmental requirements for each of the B.S. and M.S. degrees must be satisfied to receive both degrees.  The full number of credit hours required for the B.S and M.S. degrees must be completed; this includes the 12-credits of graduate courses completed as an undergraduate and approved to count towards the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.