The Exercise Science major is designed for students who are interested in
becoming a personal trainer, strength coach, aerobics instructor, or working in
the health and wellness area such as spas, health clubs, commercial fitness
centers, cruise lines or large motel/convention centers.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Program electives should enhance the student’s program of study. All
electives must be pre-approved by School of Education PE advisor. Courses with a
prefix of PE and those designated with an asterisk (*) must earn a grade of “C”
or better.
Electives- Program electives must be chosen from 200, 300 or
400 level courses.
PROGRAM OF STUDY (POS)
Freshman - Semester One (Fall)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| ENGL 103 |
Introduction to Writing |
3 |
| MATH 112 |
Modern Applications of Mathematics |
3 |
| BIOL 214* |
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise |
4 |
| PE 256 |
Introduction to PE, Sports Management and Exercise Science |
3 |
| PSYC 201 |
Intro to Psychology |
3 |
| PE 215 |
Weight Training |
1 |
|
Subtotal: |
17 |
Freshman - Semester Two (Spring)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| ENGL 203 |
World Literature |
3 |
| PE 330 |
Exercise and Fitness |
3 |
| ECON 201 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
| CS 150 |
Personal Productivity Using Technology |
3 |
| XX xxx |
Fine Arts Core |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Sophomore - Semester Three (Fall)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| HIST 150 |
Modern World History |
3 |
| PSYC 210 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
| CHEM 101 |
Introduction to Chemistry |
4 |
| COMM 201SI |
Introduction to General Speech |
3 |
| PE 355 |
Motor Behavior |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Sophomore - Semester Four (Spring)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PHIL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| PE 327 |
Nutrition and Substance Abuse |
3 |
| PE 391 |
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
(Prerequisite:
BIOL 214 or permission by instructor) |
3 |
| DANC 112* |
Aerobics |
1 |
| IS xxx |
International Studies |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
13 |
Junior - Semester Five (Fall)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PE 452 |
Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Sports,
& Exercise Science
(Prerequisite: PE 256 or permission by
instructor) |
3 |
| PE 470 |
Physiology of Exercise (Prerequisite:
PE 330 & BIOL
214 or permission by instructor) |
3 |
| PE 223 |
First Aid |
1 |
| PE 317 |
Sport Specific Training (Prerequisite:
PE 330 & BIOL
214 or permission by instructor) |
3 |
| MATH 205 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
| XX xxx |
Required Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Junior - Semester Six (Spring)
| Code |
Course
|
Credit
|
| PE 499 |
Adapted Physical Education, Sports, & Exercise Science
(Prerequisite: PE 256 & PE 330 or permission by instructor) |
3 |
| PE 321 |
Sport & Exercise Psychology (Prerequisite: PSYCH
201 |
3 |
| PE 350 |
Sport Sociology (Prerequisite: PE 256
or permission by
instructor) |
3 |
| PE 480 |
Kinesiology (Prerequisite: PE 470, BIOL 214,
PE 391 or
permission by instructor) |
3 |
| DANC 104* |
Body Stretching and Conditioning |
1 |
| XX xxx |
Required Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
16 |
Senior - Semester Seven (Fall)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PE 430 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Phsycial Education,Sports, &
Exercise Science (Prerequisite:
PE 330 or permission by
instructor) |
3 |
| MGT 308WISI |
Business Communication |
3 |
| HUM xxx |
Humanities |
3 |
|
PE 485 |
Biomechanics |
3 |
| XX xxx |
Required Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal: |
15 |
Senior - Semester Eight (Spring)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PE 490 |
Internship (Either one 12-credit internship or
two
6-credit internships) |
|
|
Subtotal: |
12 |
|
Total: |
120 |
* Courses must earn a grade of “C” or better.