Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) Combination 3+2 Program with a Concentration in Physical Fitness & Wellness Management
Students accepted to a Combination 3 + 2 Program are typically able to complete their bachelor’s degree and master’s degree within 5 calendar years by completing nine hours of graduate coursework which applies to their undergraduate degree requirements. Only undergraduate students with proven academic ability will be considered for the program.
Admissions Requirements:
Students seeking to enroll in a Combination 3 + 2 Program must satisfy all of the following conditions:
1) Junior or Senior in class standing
2) Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
3) Maintain an overall undergraduate and graduate GPA of at least 3.0 to continue in the Combination 3 + 2 option
4) Approval from the department and Graduate School
To apply students may visit the Graduate School's website.
*Please note, enrollment in a Combination 3 + 2 undergraduate program does not equate to acceptance to the master's degree program. Students must submit an admissions application to begin the master's degree program.
Program Requirements:
CIP Code: 26.0908
Students in the Combination 3+2 Program must complete the listed B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science: Physical Fitness and Wellness Management requirements along with the requirements for the M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise and Wellness concentration. Nine credit hours of graduate-level course work are applicable to the undergraduate degree.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| ESS 212 | Care and Prevention of Athletic and Exercise Injuries | 3 |
| ESS 315 | Physical Fitness Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| ESS 320 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| ESS 320L | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| ESS 325 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ESS 325L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| ESS 562 | Adapted Physical Activity and Special Populations Programming | 3 |
| Current CPR certification required at time of graduation. Students within all ESS concentrations will take these common "core" courses. | ||
| Concentrations | ||
(each student in this accelerated dual degree program must complete the requirements for the Physical Fitness & Wellness Management concentration) | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
| Physical Fitness & Wellness Management | 30-32 | |
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| BIO 307 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 308 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| EMC 104 | Healthcare Basic Life Support | 1 |
| ESS 812 | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| ESS 869 | Org Behavior & Leadrshp in ESS | 3 |
| HEA 320 | Introduction to Behavior Change | 3 |
| HEA 305 | Chronic Disease & PublicHealth | 3 |
| or HEA 380 | Mental Health Promotion | |
| NFA 201 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 |
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 10-12 hours of free electives | 10-12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ESS 303 | Fitness Management & Marketing | 3 |
| ESS 407 | Strength and Conditioning Programming | 3 |
| ESS 430 | Fitness Program Risk Management & Administration | 3 |
| ESS 433 | Adult Physical Fitness Programs | 3 |
| ESS 435 | Group Leadership in Fitness & Sport | 3 |
| ESS 472 | Internship: Physical Fitness and Wellness Management 1 | 6 |
| ESS 717 | Bioenergetics of Performance and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| ESS 190 & ESS 390 | Wellness Experience:____ and Lifetime Activity Series:___ | 5 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Introduction to Swimming | ||
| Lifeguard Training | ||
| Water Safety Instructor | ||
| Total Hours | 30-32 | |
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Students must document fifty (50) hours of Fitness & Wellness Management related experiences prior to enrolling in ESS 472 Internship: Physical Fitness and Wellness Management.
M.S. Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise and Wellness Concentration Major Requirements
See M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise and Wellness concentration page.