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B.S. in EXERCISE SCIENCE with a concentation in EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

The purpose of the exercise physiology concentration is to prepare physical fitness specialists for employment in cardiac rehabilitation, corporate fitness, and health and fitness centers. Students are also able to develop consulting services as personal fitness trainers. In order to fulfill the requirements of the exercise physiology concentration, students must complete the required coursework and a clinical internship experience. Internships provide the student with relevant experiences in fitness testing, exercise prescription, stress testing, EKG interpretation, nutrition analysis, stress management techniques, exercise leadership, and computer-based analyses. Upon completion of the curricular requirements, students are eligible to take certification exams given by the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and other organizations that certify personal fitness trainers.

GE Pre-requisites
12 GE crs
CREDITS

BIO 118

Anatomy and Physiology I
4
BIO 119
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
CHEM 031/131
College Chemistry
4

 

Exercise Science Core Requirements
22 crs
CREDITS
PEAC 150
Introduction to the Profession of Movement Sciences
1
PEAC 254
History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity
3
PEAC 330
Biomechanics
3
PEAC 350
Physiology of Exercise
3
PEAC 353
Psychology of Motor Learning
3

Select one sequence from the following:

Must take 2 courses from the sequence
CREDITS

MATH 130

Elementary Statistics AND
3
PEAC 230
Tests and Measurements , OR
3
CSH 250
  Integrated Research Methods/Statistics I, AND
3
CSH 350
Integrated Research Methods/Statistics II
3

Select one of the following courses:

CREDITS

PEGE 330

 

Psychology of Sport, OR

3
PEAC 450
  Psycho-Social Dimensions of Sport
3

 

Concentration Requirements
30 crs
CREDITS
EXSC 210

Survey of Athletic Injuries

3
EXSC 310
Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
3
EXSC 320
Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription
3
EXSC 330
Exercise Programs for Special Populations
3
EXSC 380
Health Promotion and Fitness Management
3
EXSC 390
  Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Leadership
3
EXSC 480
  Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science (Seminar)
3
EXSC 482
  Advanced Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
3
EXSC 490
  Internship in Exercise Physiology
3
EXSC 462
Exercise Programs for Older Adults
3