Students who wish to declare a major in exercise science
must:- Have completed a minimum of one semester at
Rutgers University with a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.0
OR
Have transferred in to Rutgers University with a minimum of 15 credits
2.
Attend a department declaration meeting
Department declaration meetings are held during the fall and spring semesters,
prior to the preregistration period for the following semester. Information
about registering for a declaration meeting will be posted on the department
website. Students who meet requirement 1 should check the department website
regularly once the semester starts for information about the declaration
meetings.Students in the School of Arts and Sciences will use the
MyMajor system to submit the major declaration request. The declaration request
will be approved after the student attends the department declaration meeting.
To graduate with a degree in exercise science, students must
have at least a 2.0 grade-point average from the required courses.
The following courses are required for the exercise science
major:
01:119:115-116, 117 General Biology I,II and Lab (4,4,2)
01:146:356 Systems Physiology (3)
01:160:161-162 General Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1)
01:377:140 Foundations of Kinesiology and Health (1.5)
01:377:213 Functional Human Anatomy (4)
01:377:275 Basic Statistics for Exercise Science (3)
01:377:493 Internship in Exercise Science (3 or 6)
01:640:135 Calculus I (4)
01:750:193-194 Physics for the Sciences (4,4)
01:830:101 General Psychology (3)
Cluster Requirement -- Must take two of the following seven
courses:
01:377:301 Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3)
01:377:303 Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3)
01:377:310 Motor Learning (3)
01:377:324 Movement Experiences for Individuals with
Disabilities (3)
01:377:350 Biomechanics (3)
01:377:455 Exercise Psychology (3)
01:377:456 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (3)
