Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science (BS) / Pre-Chiropractic (Palmer) (3+3)
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Professional Competence: To utilize knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate health behavior and risk factors; develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based exercise and wellness programs, and employ behavioral strategies to motivate individuals to adopt and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors. UO 3,4,5
- Professional Interaction and Communication: To interact and communicate effectively by presenting information in oral and written formats, collaborating with professionals and peers, expressing ideas clearly, and giving and receiving feedback. UO 1
- Professional Behavior and Involvement: To model professional behaviors (including preparedness, engagement, and appearance), and demonstrate professional involvement across the major. UO 5,7,9
- Ethical Reasoning: To make well-informed and unbiased decisions to enhance the well-being of others. UO 8, 10
- Critical Thinking: To demonstrate clear and accurate reasoning to make decisions and solve problems. UO 2
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT – EXERCISE SCIENCE
1st Major: Exercise Science
- Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher
- Major GPA (includes Major Requirements and College Wide Requirements): 2.00 or higher
2nd Major: Exercise Science 3+3 Pre-Chiropractic (Palmer)
- Overall GPA: 2.75 minimum for consideration in standard admission process
- Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher for acceptance
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 44 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 45 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 15 | |
| Additional Pre-Chiropractic (Palmer) 3+3 Exercise Science Requirement | 4 | |
| Electives | 23 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate. However, because this is a pre-professional program, credits taken during the 1st year of the graduate program are applied toward the undergraduate credit hours to meet the 120 credits required for your undergraduate degree.
ROCK STUDIES 2 REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Physical Science Inquiry | ||
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
- If you choose to pursue Exercise Science 3+3 Pre-Chiropractic (Palmer) and are not accepted, then EXER 450: Internship is required to complete a first major of Exercise Science. Please refer to the Exercise Science Curriculum Guide.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Basic Courses | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following courses | ||
| EXER 100 | Introduction to Exercise Science: Careers and Content 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 101 | Applied Anatomy/Lab 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 201 | Exercise Physiology with Lab 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 202 | Biomechanics with Lab 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 300 | Research Methods in Exercise Science 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 301 | Aerobic Exercise Leadership 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 302 | Exercise Leadership: Resistance Training 1,2 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Required Upper Level Courses (24 credits if accepted to Palmer Doctor of Chiropractic Program) | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following courses | ||
| EXER 400 | Wellness Coaching and Program Management 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 401 | Fitness Assessment 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 402 | Exercise Prescription 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 403 | Advanced Exercise Physiology 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 410 | Clinical Exercise Physiology 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 411 | Exercise Science: Special Populations and Conditions 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 412 | Exercise Science: Senior Synthesis 1,2 | 3 |
| EXER 424 | Nutrition and Exercise 1,2 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- 1
Course counts toward Major GPA
- 2
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATH COLLEGE-WIDE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Must earn a “C” or better in the following courses | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab 1 | 4 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
Course counts toward Major GPA
ADDITIONAL PRE-CHIROPRACTIC (PaLMER) 3+3 eXERCISE SCIENCE COURSES
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Must earn a "C" or better in the following course: | ||
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-CHIROPRACTIC (Palmer) 3+3 EXERCISE SCIENCE:
If any of these requirements are not met, the 3+3 designation will be removed from the student's record:
- A minimum of 2.75 overall GPA must be maintained by student for standard admission at the discretion of Palmer College of Chiropractic.
- A 3.0 or higher overall GPA must be maintained by the student for acceptance to Palmer's Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program.
- The student can only be enrolled in the Pre-Chiropractic Program (Palmer) 3+3 Exercise Science program for a maximum of three (3) years, full-time continuous enrollment (fall/spring).
Provision:
Should a student enrolled in the Exercise Science 3+3 Pre-Chiropractic (Palmer) designation be unsuccessful in completing the 1st three semesters (summer or fall or spring terms) of the Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program, and want to complete the original undergraduate degree, it is solely up to the discretion of the undergraduate program Department Chair to determine which, if any, graduate level Chiropractic courses will count toward the completion of their undergraduate degree. In addition, students must complete any unfulfilled requirements of their undergraduate major. Students may still be able to apply to Palmer College of Chiropractic with an earned Bachelor's degree.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
EXERCISE SCIENCE - BS (6149)
PRE-CHIROPRACTIC PALMER 3+3 (6ECH)
This program is effective as of Fall 2024
UCC 10.29.2024
Revised 09.19.2025