Exercise Science and Health (B.S.E.S.H.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the Department of Movement Sciences core, and the following.
Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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Human Physiology (4 cr) |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2 cr) |
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Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Athletic Injuries (3 cr) |
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Psychosocial Determinants of Health (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Exercise Science & Health (1 cr) |
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Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (3 cr) |
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Physiology of Exercise (3 cr) |
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Design & Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr) |
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Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 cr) |
One of the following tracks:
Fitness, Health, and Human Performance Track
First Aid: Emergency Response (or current Emergency Response or First Aid/CPR certification) (2 cr) |
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Critical Health Issues (3 cr) |
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Health Promotion (3 cr) |
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Internship Practicum (1 cr) |
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Practicum (2 cr) |
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Internship in Exercise Science & Health (summer preferred) (9 cr) |
PE activity/skill classes (see advisor for selection) (5 cr)
One of the following (3 cr):
Persuasive Writing (3 cr) |
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Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Business Writing (3 cr) |
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Technical Writing (3 cr) |
Pre-Physical Therapy Track
Principles of Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II and Lab (5 cr) |
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Critical Health Issues (3 cr) |
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Practicum (2 cr) |
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Internship in Exercise Science & Health (summer preferred) (9 cr) |
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Phys 111, Phys 111L |
General Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 112, Phys 112L |
General Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
PE activity/skill classes (see advisor for selection) (4 cr)
One of the following (3 cr):
Developmental Psychology (3 cr) |
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Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) |
Pre-Athletic Training Track*
Clinical Anatomy I (3 cr) |
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Care and Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses (3 cr) |
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Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries and Illnesses I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Rehabilitation (3 cr) |
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Therapeutic Modalities (2 cr) |
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Ethics and Administration in Athletic Trainers (3 cr) |
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Research Methods & Statistics I (3 cr) |
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Clinical Education I (2 cr) |
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Clinical Experience I (4 cr) |
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Prevention and Health Promotion in Athletic Training (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (or current Emergency Response or First Aid/CPR certification) (2 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience I - Observation (1 cr) |
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Practicum (1 cr) |
Electives (14 cr):
Principles of Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Nutrition Related to Fitness and Sport (2 cr) |
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Eating Disorders (2 cr) |
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Critical Health Issues (3 cr) |
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Health Promotion (3 cr) |
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Motor Behavior (3 cr) |
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Phys 111, Phys 111L |
General Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
*Note: Students in the Pre-Athletic Training Track who are admitted into the MSAT program after their junior year may transfer up to 30 credits from their first two terms of graduate level course work in the Master of Science in Athletic Training towards their Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science with an Athletic Training Track. For more information on the MSAT see the Graduate Degree Programs section for this department.