Mar 28, 2024  
Mercy College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mercy College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science, Performance Track, B.S.


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Astrid Mel, Ph.D., EP-C, CISSN, CSCS, Program Director
914-674-7874
amel@mercy.edu

Bachelor of Science

General Liberal Arts and Sciences  
General Education Requirements* 60 credits
Major Concentration Performance Track  
Exercise Science 49 credits
Open Elective 11 credits
Total 120 credit

Students who choose the major concentration in exercise science must complete all the EXSC major core courses, along with the courses in their specialization track:

Additional Program Information


The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science offers a comprehensive curriculum grounded in scientific principles and their practical application to maintaining health through fitness and nutrition, training and performance, rehabilitation, and wellness. The Exercise Science program supports preparation for academic advancement into graduate health professions and other related areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology and athletic training. Students interested in entering the work force upon graduating with the B.S. degree in Exercise Science will also be prepared to apply for positions within the wellness and fitness industry.

All Exercise Science students take the same core curriculum and specialize in one area of concentration. Both tracks prepare students for certifications such as the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C), and the NSCA Certified and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exams.

The Exercise Science Major is both accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and endorsed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Performance Track – Focus on Fitness

This track prepares students for work in a variety of high demand fields, including but not limited to strength and conditioning, personal training, weight loss management, and performance coaching.

Students enrolling in natural science courses must earn at least a letter grade of C in all Prerequisite courses. Students must place at the ENGL 111  level to enroll in all natural science courses. Students in the exercise science major may not repeat a course more than once.

Program Dismissal Review

In cases which a student has been dismissed from the Exercise Science Program, the student may request a dismissal review when he/she believes that extenuating circumstances effected his/her academic performance in the program. The student must follow the SHNS Program Dismissal Review Policy detailed at the beginning of the School of Health and Natural Sciences  section.

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