Typical Four-year Outline: Exercise Science BS

The typical four-year outline for Michigan Tech's exercise science bachelor's degree provides a semester-by-semester guide to core courses, labs, and requirements.

The uAchieve Interactive Degree Audit is the official method for tracking the completion of your specific degree requirements. Please be aware that there are multiple ways for students to progress through this major. This is just one sample and adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. Students should work with their advisor to develop their individual plan. A full list of undergraduate course descriptions is available.

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Year One

Fall Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
KIP1000: Intro to Kinesiology   1
BL1400: Principles of Biology   3
BL1410: Principles of Biology Lab   1
CH1150: University Chemistry I   3
CH1151: University Chemistry I Lab   1
MA1135: Calculus for Life Sciences   4
Foundations of the Human World   3
Total   16
Spring Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
KIP1500: Foundations of Kinesiology STEM   3
CH1160: University Chemistry 2   3
CH1161: University Chem 2 Lab   1
PSY2000: Introduction to Psychology   3
Free Elective   3
Composition/Read Write Engage   3
Activity for Well-being and Success   1
Total   17

Year Two

Fall Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
BL2010: A and P I Lecture   3
BL2011: A and P I Lab   1
KIP2000: Professionalism in Kinesiology   2
KIP2700: Essential Biochemistry   3
Free Elective   3
Communication Intensive   3
Activity for Well-being and Success    1
Total   16
Spring Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
BL2020: A and P II Lecture   3
BL2021: A and P II Lab   1
BL2940: Human Nutrition   3
KIP2100: Introduction to Athletic Training   3
Free Elective    3
Arts & Culture    3
Total   16

Year Three

Fall Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
KIP3100: Exercise Assessment & Prescription   3
PH1110: College Physics I    3
PH1111: College Physics 1 Lab   1
Free Elective   6
Intercultural Competency (upper level)   3
Activity for Well-being and Success   1
Total   16
Spring Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
KIP4100: Exercise Physiology   3
KIP4110: Exercise Physiology Lab   1
MA3715: Biostatistics   3
KIP3000: Sports Psychology   3
KIP3150: Functional Anatomy   3
Essential Ed Experience (upper level)    3
Total   16

Year Four

Fall Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
KIP4200: Biomechanics   3
KIP4210: Biomechanics Lab   1
KIP4120: Molecular Exercise Physiology   3
KIP4300: Motor Learning & Control [OR KIP3600]   3
Free Elective    3
Total   13
Spring Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
KIP4000: Sports Nutrition   2
BL3970: Current Health Issues SHAPE   3
KIP3600: Motor Development [OR KIP4300]   3
KIP4900: Kinesiology Internship   3
Free Elective   3
Free Elective   3
Total   17

Grand Total = 125 Credits

Essential Education Requirements (24 total credits)

Required courses are:

  • Essential Ed Seminar (UN 1013 or UN 2013, 1 credit),
  • Composition (UN 1015-3 credits),
  • a Natural and Physical Science course (3 credits),
  • a Communication Intensive course (3 credits),
  • an Arts and Culture course (3 credits),
  • an Intercultural Competency course (3 credits),
  • an Essential Education Experience course (3 credits),
  • and 3 credits of Activities for Well-being and Success.

For specific courses, reference Essential Education on the Registrar's website.

Additional Notes

  • Prerequisite (pre-req) course must be successfully completed PRIOR to taking the subsequent course.
    • Concurrent Prerequisites (concurrent noted by ©) may be taken at the same time, although it is not necessary if the prerequisite course is completed first.
      • Required Corequisite (co-req) courses that MUST be taken together in the same semester.
      • Class Standing: So (Sophomore Standing earned 30 credits) Jr (Junior Standing earned 60 credits), Sr (Senior Standing earned 90 credits)
      • Semester Offered: Noted under electives with F (Fall), Sp (Spring), Su (Summer) or On Demand (no anticipated offering but may show in the schedule, consult COB advisor)
  • Math: Students are placed into an initial math course based on ACT/SAT math score, the online ALEKS assessment, or a math placement exam score for credit (AP, IB, CLEP).
  • Transfer, Advanced Placement, or study abroad courses are not included in credit hours used for GPA calculations. Transfer credit is awarded for Michigan Tech equivalent coursework only if a grade of ‘C’ or better (2.00/4.00) or equivalent is earned at a transfer institution. Study abroad credit will be awarded based on passing a course according to equivalent international standards. Advanced Placement credit is awarded according to published AP Exam score standards (also IB and CLEP).

This degree plan is not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes.

For 2025-2026. Revised fall 2025.