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Exercise Science Area – Bachelor of Science
Program Competencies
Students will demonstrate:
- Knowledge and understanding of the biological and applied sciences, which lay the foundation for this area of study.
- Knowledge of and ability to measure and assess physical wellness.
- Ability to design, support and evaluate individuals in fulfilling programs designed to promote improved wellness.
- Ability to develop, teach and assess exercise skills and activities.
- Ability to develop, promote, administer and evaluate a variety of wellness programs.
- Knowledge of wellness programs for all populations.
Assessment Procedures
Portfolios
ACSM HFI Exam
Employment Data
Internship Data
Program Requirements
General Education
| PHED 499D | Senior Capstone in Exercise Science | 3 |
| | General Education courses | variable |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education courses and requirements for the University.
Area Requirements
Exercise Science Area
| HLTH 151 | Wellness: Theory to Action | 3 |
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| HLTH 203 | Safety and First Aid | 3 |
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| HLTH 206 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| | or | |
| NUTR 201 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
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| HLTH 310 | Health and Wellness Promotion | 3 |
| HPE 160 | Foundations of Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| PHED 205 | Lifetime Fitness (A Scientific Approach) | 3 |
| PHED 220 | Athletic Training I | 3 |
| PHED 301 | Evaluation in Exercise Science | 3 |
| PHED 306 | Functional Anatomy/Biomechanics | 3 |
| PHED 315 | Motor Development and Motor Learning | 3 |
| PHED 326 | Exercise Program Leadership | 3 |
| PHED 332 | Principles of Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
| PHED 423 | Exercise Management: Special Populations | 3 |
| PHED 424 | Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| PHED 432 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PHED 441 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 4 |
| PHED 450 | Planning and Managing Exercise Programs | 3 |
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| CHEM 101 | Survey of Chemistry | 4 |
| | or | |
| CHEM 111 | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
Choose two courses (six hours) from the following:
| PHED 453A | Corporate Practicum | 3 |
| PHED 453B | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Internship | 3 |
| PHED 453C | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 68 |
General Electives
| | General electives | variable |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 120