Exercise Science (BS) - Pre-Professional Concentration

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements (45 hours)
Select General Education Requirements
Major Requirements
Exercise Science Major Core (51 hours)
A. Complete the following:
BMD 251Human Anatomy & Physiology I4
BMD 252Human Anatomy & Physiology II4
HS 170First Aid1
KIN 100Concepts of Health and Fitness3
KIN 263Intro to Nutrition3
KIN 278Sport, Performance, & Exercise Psychology3
KIN 363Sports Nutrition - W3
KIN 370Basic Motor Learning3
KIN 380Kinesiology3
KIN 474Sport and Fitness Conditioning3
KIN 475Org-Admin Hlth and PE-W3
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 480Therapeutic Exercise3
or HS 475 Public Health
KIN 486Advanced Exercise Physiology3
ST 210Stat Reason and Application3
Elective 100-499BLY, BMD, CH, EMS, HS, KIN, MA, OT, PE, PSY, RTH, SM4
Pre-Professional Concentration (24 hours)
A. Complete the following:
CH 131
& 131L		General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab		4
B. Choose from the following:3-4
CH 132
& 132L
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Lab
Elective 200-499
BMD, EMS, HS, KIN, PSY, RTH, SM
C. Choose from the following:4-5
PH 114
& 114L
Physics with Algebra-Trig I
and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab
BLY 213
Microbiology
BMD 210
Microbiology in Healthcare
D. Choose from the following:4-5
PH 115
& 115L
Physics with Algebra -Trig II
and Alg-Trig Based Physics II Lab
CH 201
& 201L
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Lab
Elective 200-499
HS, KIN, RTH, SM
E. Choose from the following:3-7
KIN 495
Internship
Electives 300-499
HS, KIN, OT, PSY, RTH, SM
Minor Requirements
A minor is not required for this degree program0
Total Hours120

General Education Requirements

Area I – Written Composition
A. Complete the following:
EH 101English Composition I3
B. Complete the following:
EH 102English Composition II3
Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts
A. Complete the following:
CA 110Public Speaking3
B. Select one of the following: 13
EH 215
Brit Lit before 1785
EH 216
Brit Lit after 1785
EH 225
Am Lit before 1865
EH 226
Am Lit after 1865
EH 235
World Lit before 1650
EH 236
World Lit after 1650
C. Select one of the following:3
ARH 100
Survey of Art
ARH 103
Art History I
ARH 123
Art History II
ARS 101
Art Appreciation
DRA 110
Introduction to Theatre
MUL 101
Introduction to Music
D. Select three hours of the following:3
AFR 101
Intro to African Amer Studies
ARH 100
Survey of Art
ARH 103
Art History I
ARH 123
Art History II
ARH 203
Survey of Non-Western Art
ARS 101
Art Appreciation
CLA 110
Intro Anc Greek Roman Culture
DRA 110
Introduction to Theatre
EH 215
Brit Lit before 1785
EH 216
Brit Lit after 1785
EH 225
Am Lit before 1865
EH 226
Am Lit after 1865
EH 235
World Lit before 1650
EH 236
World Lit after 1650
LG 101
Introductory Latin I
LG 102
Introductory Latin II
LG 111
Introductory French I
LG 112
Introductory French II
LG 121
Introductory Chinese I
LG 122
Introductory Chinese II
LG 132
Introductory Spanish II
LG 131
Introductory Spanish I
LG 141
Intro Classical Greek I
LG 142
Intro Classical Greek II
LG 151
Introductory German I
LG 152
Introductory German II
LG 153
Accelerated Intro German
LG 171
Introductory Russian I
LG 172
Introductory Russian II
LG 173
Accelerated Intro Russian
LG 201
Intermediate Latin I
LG 202
Intermediate Latin II
LG 211
Intermediate French I
LG 212
Intermediate French II
LG 213
Accelerated Inter French - H
LG 221
Intermediate Chinese I
LG 222
Intermediate Chinese II
LG 231
Intermediate Spanish I
LG 232
Intermediate Spanish II
LG 234
Inter Spanish Accel -H
LG 241
Interm Classical Greek I
LG 242
Interm Classical Greek II
LG 251
Intermediate German I
LG 252
Intermediate German II
LG 271
Intermediate Russian I
LG 272
Intermediate Russian II
LG 273
Intensive Second Year Russian
LGS 101
Introductory Japanese I
LGS 102
Introductory Japanese II
LGS 106
Introductory Arabic I
LGS 107
Introductory Arabic II
LGS 110
Intro American Sign Language I
LGS 111
Intro American Sign Lang II
LGS 171
Introductory Korean I
LGS 172
Introductory Korean II
LGS 201
Intermediate Japanese I
LGS 202
Intermediate Japanese II
LGS 206
Intermediate Arabic I
LGS 207
Intermediate Arabic II
LGS 210
Intermediate ASL I
LGS 211
Intermediate ASL II
MUL 101
Introduction to Music
PHL 110
Introduction to Philosophy
PHL 120
Critical Thinking
PHL 121
Introduction to Logic
PHL 131
Introduction to Ethics
PHL 231
Social Ethics
PHL 240
Western Philosophy: Classical
REL 100
Intro to the Study of Religion
REL 200
Old Testament/Hebrew Bible
REL 201
Survey of the New Testament
Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics
A. Select 3-4 hours from the following:3-4
MA 110
Finite Mathematics
MA 112
Precalculus Algebra
MA 113
Precalculus Trigonometry
MA 115
Precal Algebra-Trigonometry (see footnote table below) 2
MA 120
Calculus and Its Applications
MA 125
Calculus I
MA 126
Calculus II
MA 227
Calculus III
MA 237
Linear Algebra I
MA 238
Differential Equations I
B. Complete the following:8
BLY 121
& 121L
General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab
BLY 122
& 122L
General Biology II
and General Biology II Laboratory
Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences 1
A. Select one of the following:3
HY 101
HY of Western Civilization I
HY 102
HY of Western Civilization II
HY 121
World Civilization I
HY 122
World Civilization II
HY 135
US History to 1877
HY 136
US History since 1877
B. Select three of the following:9
AN 100
Intro to Cultural Anthropology
AN 101
Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro
CA 100
Intro to Communication
CA 101
Intro to Media
CJ 105
Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECO 215
Prin of Microeconomics
ECO 216
Prin of Macroeconomics
GEO 114
People, Places, Environment
GEO 115
World Regional Geography
HY 101
HY of Western Civilization I
HY 102
HY of Western Civilization II
HY 121
World Civilization I
HY 122
World Civilization II
HY 135
US History to 1877
HY 136
US History since 1877
IS 100
Global Issues
IST 201
Seasons of Life
NAS 101
Intro Native American Studies
PSC 130
Intro to US Government
PSY 120
Introduction to Psychology (see footnote table below) 2
PSY 250
Life Span Development (see footnote table below) 2
SY 109
Introductory Sociology
SY 112
Social Problems
Area V
A. Complete the following:
PE 102Weight Training1
B. Complete the following:
PE 101 - PE 1573
Total Hours45-46

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)

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Recommended Course

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 Average Required for Graduation: 2.20 Major GPA, 2.20 USA GPA

Graduation Plan

(120 Total 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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
BLY 121
& 121L		 General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab (Area III, B) 1		 4
CA 110 Public Speaking 3
EH 101 English Composition I (Area I, A) 3
HistoryArea IV, A 1 3
KIN 100 Concepts of Health and Fitness 3
 Hours16
Spring
BLY 122
& 122L		 General Biology II
and General Biology II Laboratory (Area III, B) 1		 4
EH 102 English Composition II (Area I, B) 1 3
MA 115 Precal Algebra-Trigonometry (Area III, A; adds an additional credit hour) 1, 2 4
PE 102 Weight Training 1
PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology (Area IV, B) 1, 2 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
HS 170 First Aid 1
PH 114
& 114L		 Physics with Algebra-Trig I
and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab		 5
PSY 250 Life Span Development (Area IV, B) 1, 2 3
Humanities & Fine ArtsArea II, B 1 3
 Hours16
Spring
BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
KIN 263 Intro to Nutrition 3
PH 115
& 115L		 Physics with Algebra -Trig II
and Alg-Trig Based Physics II Lab		 5
Humanities & Fine ArtsArea II, D 1 3
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
CH 131
& 131L		 General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab		 4
KIN 370 Basic Motor Learning 3
KIN 476
& 476L		 Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Lab		 4
History, Social & Behavioral SciencesArea IV, B 1 3
PE 101 - PE 157PE Activity Course 1
 Hours15
Spring
CH 132
& 132L		 General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Lab		 4
KIN 278 Sport, Performance, & Exercise Psychology 3
KIN 380 Kinesiology 3
Humanities & Fine ArtsArea II, C 1 3
PE 101 - PE 157PE Activity Course 1
 Hours14
Fourth Year
Fall
KIN 474 Sport and Fitness Conditioning 3
KIN 475
or SM 472
 Org-Admin Hlth and PE-W (Exercise Science Major Core, C)
or Legal Issues in Sports/Rec - W
 3
KIN 480
or HS 475
 Therapeutic Exercise
or Public Health
 3
KIN 486 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
ST 210 Stat Reason and Application 3
PE 101 - PE 157PE Activity Course 1
 Hours16
Spring
KIN 363 Sports Nutrition - W 3
KIN 479
& 479L		 Fit Assess-Exercise Prescript
and Fit Assess-Exc Prescript Lab		 4
Elective 100-499BLY, BMD, CH, EMS, HS, KIN, MA, OT, PSY, RTH, SM 3
Elective 300-499HS, KIN, PSY, RTH, SM 3
PE 101 - PE 157PE Activity Course 1
 Hours14
 Total Hours121
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See General Education Requirements

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Recommended Course

Notes:

  • (W) Writing-Intensive Course