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

Exercise Science Major

Exercise Science Fitness and Wellness Comprehensive Option
Bachelor of Science

  1. Exercise Science Comprehensive Requirements (61-62 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • PE 211, Advanced Sports (Life Guarding) - 1 hour
      • PE 220, Teaching Aerobic and Anaerobic Activities - 2 hours
      • PE 229, Wellness Interventions - 3 hours
      • PE 310, Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise - 3 hours
      • PE 328, Water Safety Instructor - 3 hours
      • PE 360, Human Anatomy and Kinesiology - 4 hours
      • PE 422, Administration of Strength Programs - 2 hours
      • PE 461, Physiology of Exercise - 4 hours
      • 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
      • MKT 300, Principles of Marketing - 3 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
      • REC 477, Internship - 8 hours
    • Take 1 course from:
      • PE 475, Research Methods in Exercise Science - 3 hours
      • REC 251, Computer Applications in Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Leisure Studies - 3 hours
    • Take 1 course from:
      • MGT 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
    • Take ONE of the following options:
      • Take 2 courses:
        • PE 262, Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - 1 hour
        • PE 264, Foundation of Athletic Training - 2 hours
      • OR take 1 course:
        • PE 265, Advanced First Aid & Critical Care - 2 hours

5 May 2010

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