Exercise Science (BS) - Health And Fitness Concentration
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (45 hours) | ||
| Select General Education Requirements | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Exercise Science Major Core (51 hours) | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| HS 170 | First Aid | 1 |
| KIN 100 | Concepts of Health and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN 263 | Intro to Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 278 | Sport, Performance, & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 363 | Sports Nutrition - W | 3 |
| KIN 370 | Basic Motor Learning | 3 |
| KIN 380 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 474 | Sport and Fitness Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 475 | Org-Admin Hlth and PE-W | 3 |
| or SM 472 | Legal Issues in Sports/Rec - W | |
| KIN 476 & 476L | Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Lab | 4 |
| KIN 479 & 479L | Fit Assess-Exercise Prescript and Fit Assess-Exc Prescript Lab | 4 |
| KIN 480 | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| or HS 475 | Public Health | |
| KIN 486 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ST 210 | Stat Reason and Application | 3 |
| Elective 100-499 | BLY, BMD, CH, EMS, HS, KIN, MA, OT, PE, PSY, RTH, SM | 4 |
| Health And Fitness Concentration (24 hours) | ||
| A. Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Personal Health | ||
| Orientation to Kinesiology | ||
| Intro to Athletic Training | ||
| Exercise Management for Chronic Diseases & Disabilities | ||
| Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription | ||
| Apps in Sports Conditioning | ||
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| KIN 495 | Internship | 9 |
| Electives 200-499 | BMD, CH, EMS, HS, KIN, OT, PSY, RTH, SM | 3 |
| Minor Requirements | ||
| A minor is not required for this degree program | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 75 | |
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I – Written Composition | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| C. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| D. Select three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Intro Anc Greek Roman Culture | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Introductory Latin I | ||
| Introductory Latin II | ||
| Introductory French I | ||
| Introductory French II | ||
| Introductory Chinese I | ||
| Introductory Chinese II | ||
| Introductory Spanish I | ||
| Introductory Spanish II | ||
| Intro Classical Greek I | ||
| Intro Classical Greek II | ||
| Introductory German I | ||
| Introductory German II | ||
| Accelerated Intro German | ||
| Introductory Russian I | ||
| Introductory Russian II | ||
| Accelerated Intro Russian | ||
| Intermediate Latin I | ||
| Intermediate Latin II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Accelerated Inter French - H | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Inter Spanish Accel -H | ||
| Interm Classical Greek I | ||
| Interm Classical Greek II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Intensive Second Year Russian | ||
| Introductory Japanese I | ||
| Introductory Japanese II | ||
| Introductory Arabic I | ||
| Introductory Arabic II | ||
| Intro American Sign Language I | ||
| Intro American Sign Lang II | ||
| Introductory Korean I | ||
| Introductory Korean II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Social Ethics | ||
| Western Philosophy: Classical | ||
| Intro to the Study of Religion | ||
| Old Testament/Hebrew Bible | ||
| Survey of the New Testament | ||
| Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| A. Select 3-4 hours from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Precal Algebra-Trigonometry | ||
| Calculus and Its Applications | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra I | ||
| Differential Equations I | ||
| B. Select 8 hours from the following: | 8 | |
| General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | ||
| General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences 1 | ||
| A. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| B. Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area V | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| PE 102 | Weight Training | 1 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| PE 101 - PE 157 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45-46 | |
Footnote
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Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II - EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or history (Area IV - HY 101 & HY 102 or HY 121 & HY 122 or HY 135 & HY 136).
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student's major or minor
Additional Information
Minimum Grade Point Averages Required for Graduation: 2.20 Major GPA, 2.20 USA GPA
Graduation Plan
(120 Hours)
The Graduation Plan is an example of course progression. Individual student plans may vary. Students should consult with an academic advisor to create a personalized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Math | Area III, A 1 | 3 |
| Science | Area III, B 1 | 3 |
| Science Lab | Area III, B 1 | 1 |
| KIN 100 | Concepts of Health and Fitness | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HS 262 |
Personal Health or Orientation to Kinesiology or Intro to Athletic Training |
3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Area II, C 1 | 3 |
| Science | Area III, B 1 | 3 |
| Science Lab | Area III, B 1 | 1 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | Area IV, B 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| HS 170 | First Aid | 1 |
| PE 102 | Weight Training | 1 |
| Elective 100-499 | BLY, BMD, CH, EMS, HS, KIN, MA, OT, PE, PSY, RTH, SM | 3 |
| History | Area IV, A 1 | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Area II, B 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| KIN 263 | Intro to Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology (Area IV, B) 1, 2 | 3 |
| PE 101-PE 157 | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Area II, D 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| KIN 370 | Basic Motor Learning | 3 |
| KIN 380 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| ST 210 | Stat Reason and Application | 3 |
| History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | Area IV, B 1 | 3 |
| Elective 200-499 | BMD, CH, EMS, HS, KIN, OT, PSY, RTH, SM | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 278 | Sport, Performance, & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 474 | Sport and Fitness Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 475 | Org-Admin Hlth and PE-W | 3 |
| KIN 476 & 476L |
Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Lab |
4 |
| KIN 480 or HS 475 |
Therapeutic Exercise or Public Health |
3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| KIN 201 |
Orientation to Kinesiology or Personal Health or Intro to Athletic Training or Exercise Management for Chronic Diseases & Disabilities or Apps in Sports Conditioning |
3 |
| KIN 363 | Sports Nutrition - W | 3 |
| KIN 479 & 479L |
Fit Assess-Exercise Prescript and Fit Assess-Exc Prescript Lab |
4 |
| KIN 495 | Internship | 3 |
| PE 101-PE 157 | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 484 |
Apps in Sports Conditioning or Personal Health or Orientation to Kinesiology or Intro to Athletic Training or Exercise Management for Chronic Diseases & Disabilities or Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription |
3 |
| KIN 486 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 495 | Internship | 6 |
| PE 101-PE 157 | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| PE 101-PE 157 | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Recommended Course
Notes:
- (W) Writing-Intensive Course
Many courses in the Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Department (HS, KIN, PE, SM) are also offered in the Maymester and Summer Semesters.