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Major in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences - Bachelor of Science Option: Exercise and Sport Science

 

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. Exercise Science Option

  • EXSS 131 Intro to Exercise & Sport Science (recommended*) *
  • EXSS 265 Emergency Management of Sport Trauma
  • EXSS 271 Principles of Computing in EXSS (recommended)
  • EXSS 307 Seminar/Pre-Internship
  • EXSS 333 EXSS Practicum
  • EXSS 410 Internship
  • EXSS 414 Fitness and Aging
  • EXSS 434 Applied Muscle Physiology
  • EXSS 436 Cardiovascular Dynamics
  • EXSS 474 Exercise Physiology Lab Methods

    Total = 31-40

Select a minimum of 9 credits from approved courses to build a supporting area for career direction.

  • HDFS 360 Critical Thinking In Human Development & Family Studies (Research)
  • HDFS 361 Applied Research Methods (Research)
  • Chem 331 or 332 Organic Chemistry
  • Chem 337 Organic Chemistry
  • EXSS 334 or 335 EXSS Practicum
  • EXSS 340 Organization of Sports Programs
  • EXSS 395 Pro Act/Group Exercise

IV. Supporting Courses

  • COMM 111, 114 or 218 Public Speakers, Argument & Critical Dis. Interpersonal Comm.
  • ST 201 Principles of Statistics
  • PHAR 210 Medical Terminology - Health Sciences
  • H 386 First Aid: Responding to Emergencies
  • NFM 225 Human Nutrition

    Total = 15

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

TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR THIS OPTION = 157-166. 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.


 
 
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