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Exercise Science

Bachelor of Science (Undergraduate)
Program Coordinator: Jeffery Rupp, Ph.D
Faculty:  Rebecca Ellis, Ph.D.,  Jerry Brandon, Ph.D.,  Walter Thompson, Ph.D.,  Jerry Wu, Ph.D.,      Mark D. Geil, Ph.D., Christopher Ingalls, Ph.D.,

Major in Exercise Science
The B.S. major in Exercise Science prepares students for careers in corporate fitness, adult fitness, personal training, cardiac rehabilitation, and related fields. Also, preparation is provided in fitness management, program management, sports skills, and related topics.

Program Admission
There are no admission requirements specific to the Bachelor of Science program. However, students are required to meet all University and College admission requirements.

Program of Study 2007-2008
Areas A-E: Core Curriculum Recommendations
Students must complete 42 semester hours in Areas A-E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum. MATH 1111 is a prerequisite for B.S. Exercise Science majors. The Department of Kinesiology and Health recommends that students take MATH 1111 in Area A.

Area F. Courses Appropriate for a Major (18)

Required (18):
BUSA 2106 The Environment of Business (3)
EPY 2050 Human Growth and Development (3)
IT 2010 Computer Skills for the Information Age (3)
KH 2130 Introduction to the Allied Fields of Health, Physical Education, and Fitness (3)
KH 2220 Musculoskeletal Function and Human Performance I (3)
KH 2230 Musculoskeletal Function and Human Performance II (3)

“C” or higher grade required for the remainder of the program.

Area G. Major Courses (54)
A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses in Area G.

Required (48):
KH 3000 Personal Health and Wellness (3)
KH 3020 Performance and Analysis Area II: Training and Fitness (2)
KH 3390 Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care (3)
KH 3500 Athletic Training and Conditioning (3)
KH 3550 Exercise Science (3)
KH 3600 Biomechanics (3)
KH 3610 Motor Learning and Development (4)
KH 3650 Physiology of Exercise (3)
KH 4280 Psychology of Physical Activity (3)
KH 4290 Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3)
KH 4300 Neuromuscular Physiology and Plasticity (3)
KH 4350 Fitness Program Management (3)
KH 4360 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
KH 4600 Advanced Biomechanics for Exercise Science (3)
KH 4630 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
NUTR 4960 Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3)

Electives (6):
Select two or more:
BIOL 2240-2250 Human Physiology (3) and Human Physiology Laboratory (1)
KH 3030 Performance and Analysis Area III: Team Sports (2)
KH 3040 Performance and Analysis Area IV: Lifetime Sports (2)
KH 3360 Disability, Sport, and Physical Activity (3)
PSYC 3450 Health Psychology (3)
NUTR 3100 Nutrition and Health (3)
NUTR 3200 Introduction to Clinical Nutrition (2)
NUTR 3500 Nutrition and Metabolism (3)
RCLS 4350 Group Dynamics (3)
RT 3005 Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology (CPR) (3)
SOCI 1101 Introductory Sociology (3)
SOCI 4230 Sociology of Health and Illness (3)
(Other courses may be selected with consent of adviser.)

Area H. Practicum (6 semester hours)
A grade of “S” is required in all courses in Area H. This experience is established with the assistance of the program advisor.

Required (6):
KH 4750 Practicum in Exercise Science (1)
KH 4760 Internship in Exercise Science (5)

Area I. Minor
Students majoring in Exercise Science do not have the option to take a minor.

Total Program: minimum of 120 semester hours