Exercise Science Degree
 

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