EXSCI-BS - Exercise Science

Goal 1: Communication

Upon completion of the major program of study in Exercise Science, students will be able to: interpret, develop, produce and disseminate disciplinary research; understand and create discipline specific written work; deliver professional oral presentations; interact professionally and educate clients, patients, peers, colleagues and medical/athletic personne; apply a team approach to client and patient care

Goal 2: Foundational Behaviors

Upon completion of the major program of study in Exercise Science, students will be able to: adhere to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association and National Academy of Sports Medicine code of ethics; identify ethical issues; deliver client/patient-centered services and care; model professional conduct and behavior; advance knowledge through the use of evidence-based practice; practice cultural competence

Goal 3: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Upon completion of the major program of study in Exercise Science, students will be prepared as competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains; demonstrate knowledge in core exercise science content areas as defined by the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (COAES); demonstrate skills in core exercise science content areas as defined by the COAES; demonstrate abilities in core exercise science content areas as defined by the COAES

Goal 4: Professional Decision Making/Critical Thinking

Upon completion of the major program of study in Exercise Science, students will be able to: incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision making; create implement and modify discipline specific programs to address special patient population and individual needs