EXSCI-BS - Exercise Science
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In order to be admitted initially into the Exercise Science Major, students need to have completed the following coursework with grades of C or better: two years of high school math (preferably algebra and geometry) and one year of lab science (preferably biology). Students may substitute a year of college algebra and biology with grades of C or better in place of the high school coursework.
Each Exercise Science student is charged a program fee for each semester. The program fee is used to provide instructional supplies, discipline specific technology, guest speaker honoraria, educational opportunities outside of the classroom and miscellaneous materials/supplies needed to maximize student learning.
In addition to this fee and other college fees, students enrolled in the Exercise Science Program may incur additional expenses. These expenses include, but are not limited to:
Certification Exam cost - Students enrolled in the Exercise Science Program are required to sit for one of the following National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) certification exams during their tenure at Lasell as part of their degree requirements. Costs vary depending on the exam selected. Proof of the attempt must be provided to the Program Director along with the outcome of the exam.
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C) +*
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Training (ACSM CPT)
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA CPT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES)+
NOTE: All of the above exams require candidates to hold a current CPR and AED certification.
*The program receives a special discounted rate on the ACSM EP-C and NSCA CSCS exams. Please see the Program Director for the voucher code.
+ The ACSM EP-C, NSCA CSCS, and NASM CES require completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university. Students are eligible to sit for the exam in the last term of their degree program.
CPR Certification - Students obtain their Adult CPR/AED Certification before they begin their internships. Students are expected to renew their certification after the 2-year expiration in order to participate in internships as well as to remain eligible for certification exams. Several local options are available. Please see the Program Chair for options.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) student membership (highly recommended, not required) -$10/year
Transportation costs associated with off-campus internships.
Medical examination, TB (PPD) skin test, background check costs, and other like tests if required by the internship site.
Students must complete a combination of WRT101 and WRT102, or ENG101 and ENG102. Students must earn a C or better to receive credit.
Academic standards for the Exercise Science program include grades of "C" or better in all EXSC, BIO, and AT courses.
In order to qualify for Field Experience, students must obtain and maintain certificates in First Aid/ CPR. Some clinical sites may require a CORI check of students.
Program Course Retake Policy
Students in the program are limited to only one retake of two required AT, BIO, or EXSC courses during their enrollment in the program. Students will progress through the program on a case by case basis after meeting with the program director to review their transcript if more than one retake of a required course is needed.
Retention Policy
The exercise science program coursework, with associated prerequisites, need to be completed in sequence to successfully fulfill the guidelines for progression through the academic program. In order to advance into each semester of the Exercise Science program, you must receive a grade of "C" or better in all AT, BIO, and EXSC courses. Failure to do so will necessitate the repetition of this course and consultation with the Program Director to determine a student's academic eligibility within the program.
Students must complete at least 14 credits of unrestricted electives. These are courses that do not complete any degree requirements (including Ethics Experience, Foundation Competencies, Knowledge Perspectives, Multidisciplinary, or Major Requirements).