Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences

Exercise Science Major

Exercise Science Fitness and Wellness Comprehensive
Bachelor of Science

Please see the Department for Entrance Requirements. Other information available at the program's Web page.

  1. Exercise Science Comprehensive Requirements (62 hours required)
    • Take 1 hour from:
      • PE 110GS, Basic Sports (Spinning, Zumba, Crossfit, Pilates, Yoga, Step Aerobics, PIYO) - 0.5 to 1 hour
    • Take all of the following:
      • PE 229, Wellness Interventions - 3 hours
      • PE 265, Emergency Medical Response - 2 hours
      • PE 305, Fitness Leadership - 3 hours
      • PE 310, Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise - 3 hours
      • PE 360, Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics - 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
      • 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 6 hours from:
      • PE 469, Sports Nutrition - 3 hours
      • PE 473, Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition - 3 hours
    • Take 1 course from:
      • PE 475, Research Methods in Exercise Science - 3 hours
      • REC 485, Research in Tourism, Recreation and Sport - 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 301, Introduction to Organizational Communication - 3 hours
      • SPCH 340, Professional Communication - 3 hours

7 May 2014

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