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Exercise Science - Fitness Professional Track, B.S. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2023-2024 First Year Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 14 credits Credits ENGL 1010: English Composition I Pathways Required Core 3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II Pathways Required Core 3 MATH 1011: Pre-calculus Pathways Required Core. (Depending on Math placement, some students may be required to take MATH 1012 in lieu of MATH 1011, or MATH 1006 prior to MATH 1011. See an advisor to confirm your math placement.) 3 World Cultures & Global Issues Pathways Flexible Core 3 CHEM 1200: General Chemistry I (Lecture) Major (Also fulfills Pathways Required Core. Depending on Math placement, some students may be required to take CHEM 1050 & CHEM 2050, in a two-term sequence, in lieu of CHEM 1100.) 3.5 US Experience in its Diversity Pathways Flexible Core 3 CHEM 1201: General Chemistry I (Lab) Major 1.5 Scientific World Pathways Flexible Core 3 HNSC 3000: Introduction to Kinesiology Major 3 General Elective General Elective 2 HNSC 3005: First Aid and Safety Major 2 Second Year Fall Classes - 16.5 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16.5 credits Credits Individual & Society Pathways Flexible Core 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 HNSC 2303: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Major 4.5 HNSC 2302: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Major (Also fulfills Pathways College Option) 4.5 HNSC 3300 or MATH 2501 or PSYC 3400 Major 3 HNSC 1200 or HNSC 2200 Major 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 Third Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 HNSC 3290: Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy Major 3 HNSC 4500: Sport and Exercise Psychology Major 3 HNSC 4200W: Physiology of Exercise Major 3 HNSC 4510: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Training Major 3 HNSC 4260: Biomechanics Major 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 Fourth Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 12 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 HNSC 4520: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Strength/ Resistance Training Major 3 HNSC 4400: Fitness Program Management Major 3 General Elective General Elective 3 HNSC 4402: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Major 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 Degree Details 36 Pathways Credits* 49 Major Credits 35 General Elective Credits Students may apply a minor towards their general elective credits. 120 Total Credits *The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Exercise Science (Fitness Professional) major includes three courses (CHEM 1200 AND HNSC 2302) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Exercise Science (Fitness Professional) only need to complete 36 additional Pathways credits. The Exercise Science Fitness Professional Track provides a strong background in exercise testing and exercise training. As such, graduates should be well prepared to enter the fields of fitness and wellness, strength and conditioning, and will also have completed most of the prerequisite courses for various Health Related Professions (e.g., Physical Therapy). Students must earn a C or higher in both KINS 3281 and KINS 3285 to continue to HNSC 3290, HNSC 4200W, HNSC 4260, HNSC 4400, HNSC 4402, HNSC 4500, HNSC 4510, HNSC 4520, HNSC 4760. *Please note "HNSC 4510: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Training," and "HNSC 4520: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Strength/ Resistance Training," are only offered once a year, in the fall semester. The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied. In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis. Contact Information Department of Health & Nutrition Sciences 433 West Quad Patricia Cai ppcai@brooklyn.cuny.edu Go back to the Degree Maps List
36 Pathways Credits*
49 Major Credits
35 General Elective Credits
Students may apply a minor towards their general elective credits.
120 Total Credits
*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Exercise Science (Fitness Professional) major includes three courses (CHEM 1200 AND HNSC 2302) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Exercise Science (Fitness Professional) only need to complete 36 additional Pathways credits.
The Exercise Science Fitness Professional Track provides a strong background in exercise testing and exercise training. As such, graduates should be well prepared to enter the fields of fitness and wellness, strength and conditioning, and will also have completed most of the prerequisite courses for various Health Related Professions (e.g., Physical Therapy).
Students must earn a C or higher in both KINS 3281 and KINS 3285 to continue to HNSC 3290, HNSC 4200W, HNSC 4260, HNSC 4400, HNSC 4402, HNSC 4500, HNSC 4510, HNSC 4520, HNSC 4760.
*Please note "HNSC 4510: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Training," and "HNSC 4520: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Strength/ Resistance Training," are only offered once a year, in the fall semester.
The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.
In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis.
Department of Health & Nutrition Sciences 433 West Quad Patricia Cai ppcai@brooklyn.cuny.edu
