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Offered by Department of Health, Phys. Ed., Recreation & Leisure Studies:

Exercise Science Major

Exercise Science Comprehensive Option
Bachelor of Science

ED BS 2609

Minimum General Studies = 45
+ General Studies coursework required by major = 48
English Language minimum = 9
Humanities minimum = 9
Recommended:
PHIL 120GS, Introduction to Ethics - 3 hours
Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science minimum = 3
STAT 241GS, Elementary Statistics - 3 hours
Natural Sciences minimum = 9
Take 1 course:
PHYS 205GS, General Physics - 5 hours
Take ONE of the following options:
Take 1 course:
CHEM 145GS, Introductory Chemistry - 4 hours
OR take 2 courses:
CHEM 160GS, General Chemistry - 3 hours
CHEM 160LGS, General Chemistry Lab - 1 hour
Social and Behavioral Sciences minimum = 9
PSY 203GS, General Psychology - 3 hours
SOC 100GS, Introduction to Sociology - 3 hours
Personal Development minimum = 6
(Maximum of 3 hours in this section will count toward the 45 hours General Studies requirement.)
Take 2 courses:
PE 160GS, Healthful Living - 3 hours
FSID 110GS, Introduction to Nutrition - 3 hours
BS Science-related course requirements = 0
Major Option = 61-81
This minimum range depends on the selection of GS courses in the areas of specializations.
Minimum total hours required coursework = 109-129
Unrestricted electives in 125 hour program = 0-16
Minimum total hours required for BS in Exercise Science Comprehensive = 125-129
All UNK degrees require a minimum of 125 hours. Forty (40) of the hours required for all UNK degrees must be upper division hours, which are courses numbered 300 or above taken at a 4-year college or university.
 
A. Exercise Science Comprehensive Core Requirements (37 hours required)
Take all of the following:
PE 229, Wellness Interventions - 3 hours
PE 310, Introduction  to Human Physiology of Exercise - 3 hours
PE 360, Human Anatomy and Kinesiology - 4 hours
PE 461, Physiology of Exercise - 4 hours (Prereq: PE 310 or BIOL 215 or BIOL 226)
PE 467, Fitness Testing - 3 hours
PE 468, Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity - 3 hours
PE 469, Nutrition for Health and Sport - 3 hours
CSP 417, Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals - 3 hours
REC 251, Computer Applications in Tourism and Recreation - 3 hours
REC 477, Internship - 8 hours
 
B. Exercise Science Comprehensive Options (24-44 hours required)
Take ONE of the following options in Management or Athletic Training.
 
1. Management Option (28 hours required) 5017
Take all of the following:
PE 211, Advanced Sports (Life Guarding) - 1 hour
PE 220, Teaching Aerobic and Anaerobic Activities - 2 hours
PE 328, Water Safety Instructor - 3 hours (Prereq: life guarding or Red Cross Senior Life Guarding Certificate currently in force)
PE 262, Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - 1 hour
PE 264, Sports Injury - 2 hours
PE 422, Administration of Strength Programs - 2 hours
REC 300, Volunteer Practicum - 2 hours
REC 354, Programming in Sport, Recreation and Tourism - 3 hours
REC 422, Facilities in Recreation, Tourism and Sport - 3 hours
BMKT 300, Principles of Marketing - 3 hours
Take 1 course from:
BMGT 301, Principles of Management - 3 hours
PE 430, Organization and Administration in Recreation, Sport and Tourism - 3 hours
Take 1 course from:
SPCH 240, Public Speaking for Professions and Business - 3 hours
SPCH 299, Organizational Communication - 3 hours
 
2. Athletic Training Option (44 hours required) 5018
This Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) as of July 1, 2006.
 
Please see the Department for Entrance Requirements. Other information available at the program's Web page.
 
All students pursuing Athletic Training as a degree option must contact the program coordinator to acquire a copy of the Student Academic Program Manual. The manual includes Technical Standards for admission, student health issues, and program completion requirements specific to the Athletic Training Program.
 
Take all of the following:
PE 174, Athletic Training Practicum A-F - 6 hours
(Note: Upon acceptance into the program, this course should be taken every semester for 6 semesters)
PE 250,  Athletic Injury Assessment I: LE - 3 hours (Prereq: PE 174B, PE 264, PE 360, acceptance into the ATEP)
PE 251,  Athletic Injury Assessment II: UE - 3 hours
PE 264,  Foundation of Athletic Training - 4 hours
PE 264L,  Foundation of Athletic Training Lab - 0 hours
PE 265,   Advanced First Aid & Critical Care - 2 hours
PE 350,   Modalities in Athletic Training - 4 hours
PE 350L,   Modalities in Athletic Training Lab - 0 hours
PE 375,   Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training - 4 hours
PE 375L,   Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training Lab - 0 hours
PE 401, Psychology of Sport - 3 hours
PE 422, Administration of Strength Programs - 2 hours
PE 425, Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation - 3 hours
PE 430, Organization and Administration in Recreation, Sport and Tourism - 3 hours
PE 460, Gross Anatomy of Movement - 3 hours (Prereq: BIOL 225 or BIOL 226 or PE 360)
PE 498, Special Topics in Athletic Training - 2 hours
PE 499, Senior Seminar in Athletic Training - 1 hour
BIOL 325, Medical Terminology - 1 hour

5 Jul 2006

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