BS Exercise and Sport Science, Option in Applied Exercise and Sport Science| NES | CHHS

Major in Exercise and Sport Science - Bachelor of Science
Option: Applied Exercise and Sport Science

This option allows the student to work with an advisor in designing and individualized curriculum program related to specific professional goals, such as sport leadership, sport management, or scientific research in human performance. For more information about this program, contact our Advising office.

I. Baccalaureate Core Requirements

Total = 48

II. Core Curriculum

EXSS 312 Sociocultural Dimensions of Physical Activity
EXSS 322 Anatomical Kinesiology
EXSS 323 Biomechanics of Sports and Exercise
EXSS 324 Exercise Physiology
EXSS 325 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
EXSS 370 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
EXSS 371 Measurement in Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 411 Movement Skill Learning and Control
EXSS 444 Adapted Physical Activity
Total = 32

III. Applied Option

EXSS 131 Intro to Exercise & Sport Science (recommended*) *
EXSS 271 Principles of Computing in EXSS (recommended) #
EXSS 307 Seminar/Pre-Internship
EXSS 333 EXSS Practicum
EXSS 410 Internship
Select one Writing Intensive Course from the following:
- EXSS 381 Analysis of Critical Issues in EXSS (WIC)
- EXSS 415 Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction
- EXSS 450 Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Select one professional activity from the following:
- EXSS 194 Pro Act/Basic Rhythms
- EXSS 394 Pro Act/Resistance Training
- EXSS 395 Pro Act/Group Exercise
- EXSS 396 Pro Act/Aquatics

Select a minimum of 21 credits from Exercise and Sport Science. These courses are selected based on the goals of the student, planned and agreed upon by head advisor, faculty major professor and student.

Total = 41-42

IV. Supporting Courses

Select a minimum of 21 credits of supporting courses
Total = 21

V. Science and Social Science

CH 121, 122, 123 General Chemistry
OR CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry
MTH 112 Elementary Functions
PH 201 General Physics
PSY 201 General Psychology
Z 331, 332, 333 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Z 341, 342 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Total = 23

Courses listed in sections II, III, IV and V must be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F.

TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR THIS OPTION = 165-166. Additional elective hours to complete a total of180 credits is required for a degree.

Courses listed in sections II, III, IV and V must be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F.

* Careful advising is recommended to assure that the classes chosen will meet both the Science/Social Science and the BacCore requirements.

#Students passing CS 101, BA 131 or 171, or other college level computer applications class may have requirement waived by head academic advisor's office.
Advanced computer students may challenge the requirements of EXSS 271 by meeting with the class instructor and successfully passing a challenge exam.


	Limit results to this site.		Health and Human Sciences » Nutrition and Exercise Sciences » Undergraduate Programs » Applied Exercise and Sport Science. Major in Exercise and Sport Science - Bachelor of Science Option: Applied Exercise and Sport Science This option allows the student to work with an advisor in designing and individualized curriculum program related to specific professional goals, such as sport leadership, sport management, or scientific research in human performance. For more information about this program, contact our Advising office. I. Baccalaureate Core Requirements Total = 48 II. Core Curriculum EXSS 312 Sociocultural Dimensions of Physical Activity EXSS 322 Anatomical Kinesiology EXSS 323 Biomechanics of Sports and Exercise EXSS 324 Exercise Physiology EXSS 325 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription EXSS 370 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity EXSS 371 Measurement in Exercise and Sport Science EXSS 411 Movement Skill Learning and Control EXSS 444 Adapted Physical Activity Total = 32 III. Applied Option EXSS 131 Intro to Exercise & Sport Science (recommended) EXSS 271 Principles of Computing in EXSS (recommended) # EXSS 307 Seminar/Pre-Internship EXSS 333 EXSS Practicum EXSS 410 Internship Select one Writing Intensive Course from the following: EXSS 381 Analysis of Critical Issues in EXSS (WIC) EXSS 415 Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction EXSS 450 Orthopedic Physical Assessment Select one professional activity from the following: EXSS 194 Pro Act/Basic Rhythms EXSS 394 Pro Act/Resistance Training EXSS 395 Pro Act/Group Exercise EXSS 396 Pro Act/Aquatics Select a minimum of 21 credits from Exercise and Sport Science. These courses are selected based on the goals of the student, planned and agreed upon by head advisor, faculty major professor and student. Total = 41-42 IV. Supporting Courses Select a minimum of 21 credits of supporting courses Total = 21 V. Science and Social Science CH 121, 122, 123 General Chemistry OR CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry MTH 112 Elementary Functions PH 201 General Physics PSY 201 General Psychology Z 331, 332, 333 Human Anatomy and Physiology Z 341, 342 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Total = 23 *Courses listed in sections II, III, IV and V must be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F.* TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR THIS OPTION = 165-166. Additional elective hours to complete a total of180 credits is required for a degree. Courses listed in sections II, III, IV and V must be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F. * Careful advising is recommended to assure that the classes chosen will meet both the Science/Social Science and the BacCore requirements. #Students passing CS 101, BA 131 or 171, or other college level computer applications class may have requirement waived by head academic advisor's office. Advanced computer students may challenge the requirements of EXSS 271 by meeting with the class instructor and successfully passing a challenge exam.

Major in Exercise and Sport Science - Bachelor of Science Option: Applied Exercise and Sport Science