Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Option: Pre-Therapy and Allied Health
This option prepares individuals for admission to schools of Physical, Occupational, Corrective Therapy, or other fields which emphasize rehabilitation. For more information about this program, contact our Advising office.
I. Baccalaureate Core Requirements
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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 = 31
III. Pre-Therapy and Allied Health Option
- EXSS 132 Introduction to the Allied Health Professions
- EXSS 313 Lifespan Motor Development
- EXSS 343 Allied Health Practicum
- EXSS 380 Therapeutic Modalities
- EXSS 381 Critical Issues in Exercise & Sport Science (WIC)
- EXSS 385 Therapeutic Exercise
- EXSS 414 Physical Activity & Aging
Total = 21
IV. Supporting Courses
- PHAR 210 Terminology of the Health Sciences
- ST 201 Principles of Statistics
Total = 5
Additionally, the Pre-Therapy & Allied Health option requires completion of one of the following Professional Tracks.
V. Professional Track:
Complete one of the following:
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant and Medicine
- Occupational Therapy
- Nursing
Physical Therapy
VI. Science and Social Science Courses
- BI 211, 212, 213 Principles of Biology
- CH 121, 122, 123 General Chemistry OR
- CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry
- COMM 111, 114, or 218 (Choose One)
- MTH 112 Elementary Functions
- PH 201, 202, 203 General Physics
- PSY 201 General Psychology
- PSY 202 General Psychology
- Choose two of the following psychological courses
- PSY 330 Brain and Behavior
- PSY 350 Human Lifespan Development
- PSY 381 Abnormal Psychology
- SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology
- Z 331, 332, 333 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Z 341, 342, 343 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Total = 79
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR THIS OPTION = 166-169. Additional elective hours to complete a total of 180 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.
VII. Strongly Suggested Electives
- BB 350 Biochemistry - Elementary
- BI 311 Genetics
- CH 331, 332 Organic Chemistry
- CH 337 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- H 312 AIDS and STD's in Modern Society
- MB 230 Introductory Microbiology
VIII. Additional Suggested Electives
- H 256 History, Theory & Practice of Health Promotion & Educ.
- H 320 Introduction to Human Disease
- H 421 Mental Health
- MB 302, 303 General Microbiology
- NFM 312 Nutrition Issues in Health
- PHL 444 Biomedical Ethics
- PSY 380 Human Adjustment
- PSY 432 Physiological Psychology
- PSY 442 Perception
- SOC 205 Institutions and Social Change
- SOC 340 Deviant Behavior and Social Control
It is strongly suggested that courses in sections VII and VIII also be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F.
Physician Assistant and Medicine
VI. Science and Social Science Courses
- BI 211, 212, 213 Principles of Biology
- BI 314 Cell and Molecular Biology
- CH 121, 122, 123 General Chemistry OR
- CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry
- CH 331, 332, 337 Organic Chemistry
- COMM 111, 114, or COMM 218 (Choose One)
- MB 302, 303 Microbiology
- MTH 112 Elementary Functions
- PH 201, 202, 203 General Physics
- PSY 201, 202 General Psychology
- Z 331, 332, 333 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Z 341, 342, 343 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Total = 91
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR THIS OPTION = 175-178. Additional elective hours to complete a total of 180 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.
VII. Strongly Suggested Electives
- BB 350 Elementary Biochemistry OR BB 450 General Biochemistry
- BI 311 Genetics
- BB 451 Biochemistry Lab
- H 312 AIDS and STD's in Modern Society
- PHL 444 Biomedical Ethics
- PSY 330 Brain and Behavior
- PSY 350 Human Lifespan Development
- PSY 381 Abnormal Psychology
VIII. Additional Suggested Electives
- H 256 History, Theory and Practice of Health Promotion & Educ.
- H 320 Introduction to Human Disease
- H 421 Mental Health
- NFM 312 Nutrition Issues in Health
- PSY 380 Human Adjustment
- PSY 432 Physiological Psychology
- PSY 442 Perception
- SOC 205 Institutions and Social Change
- SOC 340 Deviant Behavior and Social Control
It is strongly suggested that courses in sections VII and VIII also be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F.
Occupational Therapy
VI. Science and Social Science Courses
- BI 101 General Biology OR Principles of Biology
- CH 121, 122, 123 General Chemistry
- COMM 111, 114, or COMM 218 (Choose One)
- MTH 112 Elementary Functions
- PH 201, 202 General Physics
- PSY 201, 202 General Psychology
- PSY 330 Brain and Behavior
- PSY 350 Human Lifespan Development
- PSY 381 Abnormal Psychology
- Z 331, 332, 333 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Z 341, 342, 343 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
- Applied Art Classes
- Cross-Cultural Studies/Diversity Class
- Humanities Classes
Total = 69
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR THIS OPTION = 162-165. Additional elective hours to complete a total of 180 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.
VII. Strongly Suggested Electives
- BI 103 General Biology
- H 312 AIDS and STD's in Modern Society
- PAC Physical Activity Course (PAC)
- PHL 444 Biomedical Ethics
- PSY 380 Human Adjustment
- PSY 432 Physiological Psychology
- PSY 442 Perception
- SOC 205 Institutions and Social Change
- SOC 340 Deviant Behavior and Social Control
VIII. Additional Suggested Electives
- H 256 History, Theory & Practice of Health Promotion & Educ.
- H 320 Introduction to Human Disease
- H 421 Mental Health
- MB 302, 303 General Microbiology
- NFM 312 Nutrition Issues in Health
It is strongly suggested that courses in sections VII and VIII also be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F.
Nursing
VI. Science and Social Science Courses
- CH 121, 122, 123 General Chemistry
- PH 201 General Physics
- Z 331, 332, 333 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Z 341, 342, 343 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
- MB 230 Introductory Microbiology
- MTH 112 Elementary Functions
- NFM 240 Human Nutrition
- NFM 241 Human Nutrition Lab
- PSY 201, 202 General Psychology
- PSY 350 Human Lifespan Development
- H 225 Social and Individual Health Determinants
- H 312 AIDS & STD's in Modern Society
- H 320 Introduction to Human Disease
- PHL 205 Ethics
- PHL 444 Biomedical Ethics
- SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology
- COMM 218 Public Speaking
Total = 80
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR THIS OPTION = 159-162. Additional elective hours to complete a total of 180 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.
VII. Strongly Suggested Electives
- H 210 Introduction to Health Services
- H 250 Intro to Health Care Organization and Administration
- NFM 312 Nutrition Issues in Health
- ANTH 483 Medical Anthropology
- PHL 380 Body, Medicine and Culture
- MB 390 The World According to Microbes
It is strongly suggested that courses in sections VII also be taken in the normal grading basis, A/F.
