Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science at Concordia University Chicago requires 42 credit hours within the major, which, combined with general education and elective courses, contributes to the 120-credit total for graduation. The program’s required courses provide a strong foundation in fitness, wellness, and human physiology, including PES-1010 Fitness and Wellness, PES-1119 Weight Training and Cardiovascular Activities, PES-3200 Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science, and PES-3400 Applied Anatomy and Physiology or BIO-2111 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab. Students also study PES-3660 Kinesiology, PES-4101 General Nutrition, PES-4200 Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription, PES-4420 Physiology of Exercise, and PES-4625 or PES-4635, which focus on teaching individual, dual, or team sports activities. Measurement, evaluation, and applied practice are emphasized in PES-4740 Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance and a practicum or research experience through PES-4980 and PES-4990. Management or marketing knowledge is incorporated through courses such as MGT-2100 or MKT-2200. Elective options, totaling five hours, allow students to explore areas such as injury prevention, biomechanics, exercise nutrition, coaching, or physical activities for children with special needs. Altogether, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and applied experience necessary to pursue careers in health, fitness, and exercise science while preparing them for further study or professional certifications.