Exercise & Sport Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Physical Fitness & Wellness Management (B.S.)
Admission Progression Criteria
A student majoring in Exercise and Sport Science must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all major and supporting courses.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 26.0908
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| 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 180 | Lifetime Wellness | 3 |
| 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 | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
| Physical Fitness & Wellness Management | 30-32 | |
Pre-Athletic Training | ||
Pre-Physical Therapy | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| All Concentrations: | ||
| BIO 307 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 308 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| NFA 201 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 |
| Physical Fitness & Wellness Management | 7 | |
Pre-Athletic Training | ||
Pre-Physical Therapy | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Physical Fitness & Wellness Management | 15-17 | |
Pre-Athletic Training 1 | ||
Pre-Physical Therapy 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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3 hours of free electives must be at or above the 300 level
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 517 | Bioenergetics of Performance and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| ESS 190 & ESS 390 | Wellness Experience:____ and Lifetime Activity Series:___ | 5 |
| ESS 241 | Introduction to Swimming | 1-3 |
| or ESS 313 | Lifeguard Training | |
| or ESS 340 | Water Safety Instructor | |
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| EMC 104 | Healthcare Basic Life Support | 1 |
| HEA 305 | Chronic Disease & PublicHealth | 3 |
| or HEA 380 | Mental Health Promotion | |
| HEA 320 | Introduction to Behavior Change | 3 |
| Current first aid & CPR certification at time of graduation | ||
| Total Hours | 37-39 | |
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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.