Exercise Science and Health (B.S.E.S.H.)
Exercise Science & Health majors must maintain a UI cumulative GPA of 2.30 or better in order to enroll in 300-level or higher Movement Science sequence coursework. In addition, Exercise Science & Health majors must have a UI cumulative GPA of 2.30 or greater to graduate. Acceptance into the Teacher Education program for the Physical Education Track requires a minimum GPA of 2.75.
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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Motor Behavior (3 cr) |
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Physiology of Exercise (3 cr) |
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Design & Analysis of Research in Movement Sciences (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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Internship Preparation and Professional Development (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) (4 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) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Health Promotion (3 cr) |
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Applied Sports Psychology (3 cr) |
One of the following (1 cr):
Skill and Analysis of Striking and Net/Wall Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Target and Invasion Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Recreation and Outdoor Activities (1 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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Internship Preparation and Professional Development (1 cr) |
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Practicum (2 cr) (Two at 1 credit each) |
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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) (3 cr)
One of the following (3 cr):
Developmental Psychology (3 cr) |
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Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) |
One of the following (1 cr):
Skill and Analysis of Striking and Net/Wall Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Target and Invasion Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Recreation and Outdoor Activities (1 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) |
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.
Physical Education Teacher Certification Track
Contexts of Education (2 cr) |
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Learning, Development, and Assessment (3 cr) |
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Internship Seminar (1 cr) |
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Phonics, Phonological Awareness, Fluency, and Assessment (1 cr) |
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Literacy Methods for Content Learning (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
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Elementary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Foundations and Assessment in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Secondary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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Inclusive Physical Education and Recreation (3 cr) |
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Internship in Physical Education Teaching (15 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) |
Five credits of the following (5 cr):
Water-Based Sports and Fitness Activities (1 cr) |
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Movement Fundamentals (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Striking and Net/Wall Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Target and Invasion Activities (1 cr) |
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Skill and Analysis of Recreation and Outdoor Activities (1 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
Additional Requirements for Health Certification:
School Health Education Methods and Administration (3 cr) |
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Critical Health Issues (3 cr) |
One of the following:
Intimate Relationships (3 cr) |
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Human Sexuality (3 cr) |