BS Major in Exercise Science
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Component | ||
| Area I (Written Composition) | 6 | |
| Area II (Humanities and Fine Arts) | 12 | |
| Area III (Natural Sciences and Mathematics) | 11 | |
| Area IV (History, Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 12 | |
| Area V | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| HPE 221 | Introduction to Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| HPE 225 | Nutrition and Human Performance | 3 |
| HPE 233 | First Aid | 3 |
| BI 241 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BI 242 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CIS 125 | Business Applications of Microcomputer Software | 3 |
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| HPE 000 | Senior Portfolio | 0 |
| HPE 235 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HPE 352 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HPE 353W | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPE 360 | Introduction to Fitness Testing | 3 |
| HPE 401 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| or SRM 444 | Recreation for Special Populations | |
| HPE 402 | Exercise Prescription and Fitness Appraisal in the Healthy Individual | 3 |
| HPE 403 | Essentials of Prescribing Resistance Training | 3 |
| HPE 405 | Exercise Leadership | 3 |
| HPE 430 | Behavioral Modification Interventions | 3 |
| HPE 443 | Management of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics | 3 |
| HPE 451 | Applied Statistics in Health and Exercise Science | 3 |
| HPE 466W | Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport and Leisure Activities | 3 |
| HPE 498 | Internship | 6 |
| 300/400 Psychology/Sociology (Advisor Approved) | 3 | |
| Major Concentrations | 16-19 | |
| Select one from the following concentrations: | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following emphases: | 18 | |
Applied Exercise Physiology – Traditional | ||
Select six courses from the following: | ||
| Applied Nutrition for the Lifespan | ||
| Chronic Disease and Health Promotion | ||
| Consumer Health | ||
| Health Promotion | ||
| Health and Aging | ||
| Principles of Nutrition Science & Metabolism | ||
| Application of Nutritional Concepts | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Research Methods: Introduction to Concepts and Analyses | ||
Applied Exercise Physiology – Strength Training | ||
| Applied Strength Coaching Practicum I | ||
| Applied Strength Coaching Practicum II | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
Pick one of the following sequences: | ||
| Theory and Practice in Coaching Sports and Psychology of Coaching | ||
| Personal Selling and Entrepreneurship | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HPE 410 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| HPE 420 | Health and Aging | 3 |
| HPE 494 | Exercise Prescription for Moderate Risk and Known Disease Individuals | 3 |
| HPE 496 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and ECG Interpretation | 3 |
| HPE 496L | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and ECG Interpretation Laboratory | 1 |
| Select one from the following courses: | 3 | |
| Athletic Training and Conditioning | ||
| Consumer Health | ||
| Public Health | ||
| Drugs in Society | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Research Methods: Introduction to Concepts and Analyses | ||
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Preprofessional Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CH 111 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 111L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CH 112 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 112L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| PH 241 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PH 242 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Select one from the following courses: | 3 | |
| Motor Learning | ||
| Research Methods: Introduction to Concepts and Analyses | ||
| Exercise Prescription for Moderate Risk and Known Disease Individuals | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |