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Exercise
Science . . .
The Exercise Science option has a strong biological and physical science
basis. The student will study analysis of movement, exercise physiology,
prescription of exercise, prevention and care of injuries, and motor
behavior. Related elective courses provide specific options depending
on the students' interest. This course of study instills a solid undergraduate
foundation for students interested in careers in health and wellness
promotion, rehabilitation, preventive medicine, or graduate study.
1. Required Courses: University Core Curriculum
EN 101
and EN 300 |
English Composition & Jr. Level Composition |
6 Hours |
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Literature and Fine Arts (Combination) |
9 Hours |
| HIS 101-102 |
History of Western Civilization |
6 Hours |
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Mathematics & Computer Science |
6 Hours |
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Natural Sciences |
8 Hours |
| BSB 120 and 121 |
Physiology and Anatomy |
8 Hours |
| PSY 101 |
Human Behavior
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3 Hours |
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Critical Thinking Skills |
3 Hours |
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Social Institutions |
3 Hours |
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Intercultural Studies |
0-3 Hours |
| COM 101 |
Oral Communication |
3 Hours |
| UN 101/301 |
Freshman Seminar |
0-1 Hour |
| HK/HKC |
Physical Activity |
2 Hours |
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TOTAL |
57 HOURS |
2. Courses
in Exercise Science Major
| HK 205 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Ed. |
3 Hours |
| HK 260 |
History and Principles of Physical Education |
3 Hours |
| HK 316 |
Practicum in Adult Fitness and Exercise Prescription |
3 Hours |
| HK 361 |
Physiology of Exercise and Lab |
4 Hours |
| HK 390 |
Anatomical Kinesiology |
3 Hours |
| HK 408 |
Biomechanics |
3 Hours |
| HK 416, 417, or 418
| Internships |
6 Hours |
| HK 460 |
Exercise Programming for Special Populations |
3 Hours |
| HK 461 |
Advanced Physiology of Ex. w/lab |
4 Hours |
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TOTAL |
32 HOURS |
3.
Additional Related
Requirements
| BSB 120/121 |
Physiology and Anatomy |
8 Hours |
| FN 325 |
Nutrition |
3 Hours |
| PSC 111 |
General Chemistry w/lab
(Core Requirement) |
4 |
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TOTAL |
15 HOURS |
4. Suggested
Electives
| BU 211 Principles of Accounting (3)
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PSC 212 Organic Chemistry (8) |
| PS 107 Physics (6) |
NU 223 Pharmacology (3) |
| NU 303 Aging Process (3) |
MA 113 Statistics (3) |
| TOTAL |
20 HOURS |
TOTAL OVERALL HOURS=124
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