Because of the diversity of career options within the field of Exercise Science it is important to identify a career path that works for you. It is highly recommended that before you register for courses within the Exercise Science program you speak with one of the faculty members to help better guide your individual program of study.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Exercise Science majors must complete the following courses:
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
|---|
| PE 215 |
Weight Training |
1 |
| PE 223 |
First Aid |
1 |
| PE 256 |
Introduction to Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Science |
3 |
| PE 317 |
Sport Specific Training |
3 |
| PE 321 |
Sport & Exercise Psychology |
3 |
| PE 327 |
Nutrition and Substance Abuse in Exercise Science |
3 |
| PE 330 |
Exercise & Fitness |
3 |
| PE 350 |
Sport Sociology |
3 |
| PE 355 |
Motor Behavior |
3 |
| PE 391 |
Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
| PE 430 |
Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Science |
3 |
| PE 452 |
Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Science |
3 |
| PE 470 |
Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| PE 485 |
Biomechanics |
3 |
| PE 490 |
Internship in Exercise Science |
12 |
| PE 499 |
Adapted Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Science |
3 |
| |
Subtotal: |
53 |
AND the additional required courses:
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
|---|
| BIOL 214* or |
Human Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise Science |
4 |
| BIOL 215* (r) |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
(4) |
| CHEM 101 or |
Introductory College Chemistry |
4 |
| CHEM 103 (r) |
General Chemistry I |
(4) |
| |
(both courses satisfy the Core Lab Science requirement) |
|
| COMM 201SI |
Introduction to General Speech Communication |
3 |
| DANC 104 |
Body Conditioning and Stretch |
1 |
| DANC 112 |
Aerobics |
1 |
| MATH 112 or |
Modern Applications of Math |
3 |
| MATH 112 (r) |
Calculus I |
(4) |
| |
(both courses satisfy the Core Mathematics requirement) |
|
| MATH 205 or |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
| MATH 206 (r) |
Statistical Methods in Science |
(4) |
| MGT 308WS |
Business Communications |
3 |
| PSYC 201 |
Introductory Psychology |
3 |
| |
(satisfies the Core Social Science requirement) |
|
| PSYC 210 |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
| XX xxx |
Twelve (12) credit hours of required electives. Consult SES faculty to determine |
12 |
| |
appropriate elective courses to enhance student's degree. |
|
| |
Subtotal: |
40 |
| |
|
(42) |
| |
Total: |
93 |
| |
|
(95) |
EXERCISE MAJOR Important Notes:
- Courses with a prefix of PE and those designated with an asterisk (*) must earn a grade of “C” or better.
- Program electives should enhance the student’s program of study.
- All required electives must be pre-approved by a Department of Sport and Exercise Science academic advisor.
- The letter (r) indicates a recommended course only and should not be mistaken for a required course.
PROGRAM OF STUDY (POS)
Due to the large number of required major courses and semester specific major courses, the following Program of Study is recommended for Exercise Science majors to stay on track and thus meet the correct prerequisite courses needed to complete the degree and graduate in a timely manner.
Freshman - Semester One (Fall)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
PE 256 |
Introduction to Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Science |
3 |
ENGL 103 |
Introduction to Writing |
3 |
MATH 112 or
MATH 140 (r) |
Modern Applications of Mathematics (Prerequisite: MATH 104 or instructor consent)
Calculus I (Prerequisite: MATH 110 or instructor consent) |
3
(4) |
CS 150 |
Personal Productivity Using Technology |
3 |
CHEM 101 or
CHEM 103 (r) |
Introductory College Chemistry
General Chemistry I |
4
(4) |
|
Subtotal: |
16
(17) |
Freshman - Semester Two (Spring)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
HIST 150 |
Modern World History |
3 |
ENGL 203 |
World Literature |
3 |
PSYC 201 |
Introductory Psychology |
3 |
COMM 201SI |
Introduction to General Speech Communication |
3 |
XX xxx or
CHEM 104 (r) |
Required Elective
General Chemistry II (Prerequisite: CHEM 103) |
4
(4) |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Sophomore - Semester Three (Fall)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
PE 321 |
Sport & Exercise Psychology (Prerequisite: PSYC 201) |
3 |
PE 330 |
Exercise & Fitness (Prerequisite: PE 256) |
3 |
PHIL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
ECON 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
BIOL 214* or
BIOL 215* (r) |
Human Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Co-requisite: CHEM 101) |
4
(4) |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Sophomore - Semester Four (Spring)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
PE 350 |
Sport Sociology (Prerequisite: PE 256) |
3 |
PE 327 |
Nutrition / Substance Abuse in Ex Science (Prerequisites: BIOL 214 & CHEM 101) |
3 |
XX xxx |
Fine Arts requirement |
3 |
PSYC 210 |
Human Growth & Development (Prerequisite: PSYC 201 or sophomore status) |
3 |
XX xxx or
BIOL 216* (r) |
Required Elective
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Prerequisite: BIOL 215) |
4
(4) |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Junior - Semester Five (Fall)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
PE 317 |
Sport Specific Training (Prerequisites: PE 330 & BIOL 214) |
3 |
PE 355 |
Motor Behavior (Prerequisite: BIOL 214) |
3 |
PE 452 |
Organization & Administration in Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Science |
3 |
MATH 205 or
MATH 206 (r) |
Elementary Statistics (Prerequisite: MATH 104 or instructor consent)
Statistical Methods in Science (Prerequisite: MATH 140 or instructor consent) |
3
(4) |
XX xxx or
BIOL 221 (r) |
Required Elective
Nutrition (Prerequisite: CHEM 101) |
4
(3) |
|
Subtotal: |
16
(17) |
Junior - Semester Six (Spring)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
PE 223 |
First Aid |
1 |
PE 391 |
Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries(Prerequisite: BIOL 214; Co-requisite: PE 223) |
3 |
PE 430 |
Measurement & Evaluation in PE, Sports & Ex Science (Prerequisite: MATH 205) |
3 |
IS xxx |
International Studies requirement (Prerequisites: ENGL 103 & HIST 150) |
3 |
HUM xxx |
Humanities requirement (Prerequisites: ENGL 103 & 203) |
3 |
MGT 308WS |
Business Communication (Prerequisites: ENGL 103, CS 150 & sophomore status) |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Senior - Semester Seven (Fall)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
PE 215 |
Weight Training |
1 |
| DANC 104 |
Body Conditioning and Stretch |
1 |
| DANC 112 |
Aerobics |
1 |
PE 499 |
Adapted PE, Sports & Exercise Science (Prerequisites: PE 330 & PE 355) |
3 |
PE 490 |
Internship (must submit application) |
6 |
|
Subtotal: |
12 |
Senior - Semester Eight (Spring)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
PE 470 |
Physiology of Exercise (Prerequisites: BIOL 214 & PE 330) |
3 |
PE 485 |
Biomechanics (Prerequisites: PE 480) |
3 |
PE 490 |
Internship (must submit application) |
6 |
|
Subtotal: |
12 |
|
Program Total: |
120
(122) |
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“*” Courses must earn a grade of “C” or better.
“r” indicates a recommended course.
PE courses in red indicate recommended semester schedule |
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