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.