If you have a passion for helping people heal from injury or achieve new heights in their athletic ability, the BS in Exercise Science at Indiana Wesleyan University should be in your future. With this comprehensive exercise science major, you can benefit from course topics focused on exercise, nutrition, and spiritual health. At our Christian university, you can learn how to integrate biblical principles into your career in this exciting and rewarding field. Upon completion, you can move into a graduate-level program in a specialized area.
There are several benefits to pursuing your BS in Exercise Science at IWU. This accredited degree program is taught by faculty with experience working as practitioners in this dynamic field. We also provide a full system of student services, including tutoring and tech support, to help you succeed in your education. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.
The courses in this Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science are designed to help students gain the foundation skills and specialized knowledge to pursue careers in a wide variety of roles. The student experience goes beyond traditional classroom learning and offers hands-on experiences in IWU's Human Performance Lab, which is equipped with a metabolic cart, ECG system, Biopac EMG System, Bod Pod, Monark bikes, Kistler force plate, and other pieces of equipment. This approach helps ensure that our graduates have experience with current laboratory measurement techniques.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
IWU surpasses the national averages in a number of important educational benchmarks, including, but not limited to: higher than average graduation and career outcome rates. Plus, compared to the national average, IWU students receive their education with lower than average student debt!
Coursework for this Bachelor of Science in exercise science major covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
BIO-112,BIO-112L,CHE-120,CHE-120L,CHE-125,CHE-125L,EXS-170,EXS-264,EXS-286,PHE-352,PHE-365,EXS-370,EXS-370L,EXS-374,EXS-374L,EXS-379,EXS-380,EXS-383,PHE-413,EXS-415,EXS-431,EXS-440,EXS-483,EXS-485,EXS-486,EXS-487
Prerequisites for admission to the Exercise Science Program:
First-time freshmen: