Exercise Science Degree
Total Hours for Major (minimum) 71 Semester Hrs
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 46 Semester Hrs
Required courses:
BIO 120/120L Principles of Biology II 4hrs
BIO 210/210L Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4hrs
BIO 220/220L Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4hrs
EXSC 110 Introduction to Exercise Science 3hrs
EXSC 200 Fitness Activities 2hrs
EXSC 310 Exercise Physiology 3hrs
EXSC 311 Fitness Appraisal 3hrs
EXSC 312 Sports Nutrition and Wellness Issues 3hrs
EXSC 313 Principles of Training & Conditioning 3hrs
EXSC 320 Biomechanics in Exercise and Sport 3hrs
HLT 202 * First Aid and CPR 2hrs
* NOTE: Requirement waived with documentation of current certifications in first aid and adult CPR.
PSY 101 General Psychology 3hrs
Select one course: 3hrs
COM 110 Introduction to Communications
ORG 205 Business Communications
Select one course: 3hrs
ORG 305 Business Ethics
PHI or REL 262 Introduction to Ethics
WLEE 402 Ethics of Wilderness Leadership, Experiential Education, and Exercise Leadership
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (not required in Teacher Licensure Emphasis) 3-4Hrs
Select:
CHE 101/101L General Chemistry I 4hrs
CHE 103/103L Principles of Chemistry I 4hrs
EXSC/ORG 150 Principles of Sport and Event Management 3hrs
IT 210 Advanced Computing Applications 3hrs
ORG 302 Principles of Marketing 3hrs
ORG 330 Entrepreneurship 3hrs
PHYS 103/103L General Physics I 4hrs
PSY 250 Basic Counseling Skills 3hrs
PSY 365 Personal & Group Environments 3hrs
PSY 355 Sports Psychology 3hrs
SCI 105/105L Physical Science 4hrs
WLEE 101 Introduction to Outdoor Education 3hrs
WLEE 330 Camp Counseling 3hrs
REQUIRED EMPHASIS 22-36 Semester Hrs
Select one emphasis: Allied Medical Fields, Fitness Leadership, or Teacher Licensure in Physical Education
Allied Medical Fields Emphasis 25 Semester Hrs
Select:
EXSC 211A Special Topics (1-3) 3hrs
and/or
EXSC 289/389/489 Independent Studies (1-3)
Select one course: 3hrs
ORG 304 The Legal Environment of Business
WLEE 305 Legal Aspects of Wilderness, Experiential Education, and Exercise Leadership
Required courses:
EXSC 215A Directed Observation Practicum 1
EXSC 315A Leadership Practicum 3hrs
EXSC 410A Preparation for Senior Internship 1
EXSC 415A Senior Internship 1 4hrs
Fitness Leadership Emphasis 25 Semester Hrs
Select one course: hrs
ORG 304 The Legal Environment of Business
WLEE 305 Legal Aspects of Wilderness, Experiential Education, and Exercise Leadership
Required courses:
EXSC 215F Directed Observation Practicum 1hr
EXSC 315F Leadership Practicum 3hrs
EXSC 340 Teaching/Coaching Methods 3hrs
EXSC 410F Preparation for Senior Internship 1hr
EXSC 415F Senior Internship 1 4hrs |