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.

1. 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
2. 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
          • 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 (Prereq: sophomore standing)
        • 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