Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences
Tom Swensen, Associate Professor and Chair
To prepare students to address society's growing concerns about wellness, fitness, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences (ESS) offers three exercise science majors: athletic training, clinical exercise science, and exercise science.
With careful planning, a qualified student may complete a master of science degree with a fifth year of study in the department. Questions about the five-year M.S. degree plan of study should be directed to the graduate chair, department chair, or adviser.
Athletic Training, B.S.
Clinical Exercise Science, B.S.
Exercise Science, B.S.
Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration
Exercise Science, Medical Sciences Emphasis
Exercise Science Minor
Sport and Exercise Psychology Minor
B.S. in Athletic Training
An athletic trainer is responsible for the prevention, care, and management of athletic injuries. The degree program in athletic training (AT) addresses the national need for better care of athletes and the physically active. Certified athletic trainers work under the direction of physicians in many settings, including high schools, colleges, professional sports programs, hospitals, fitness centers, industry, and sports medicine clinics.
The AT major is designed to prepare the student for the Board of Certification (BOC) national certification examination. Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) standards and guidelines impose specific restrictions on the number of majors Ithaca College can enroll in the AT degree program. AT students applying for retention must sign an agreement that they will meet the program's technical standards. Clarification regarding these standards can be obtained from the program director.
Special Academic Status Policy for AT
Retention requirements -- sophomore review
At the end of the sophomore year, the student must apply to be formally reviewed for retention in or admission to the athletic training major. Retention or admission is based on the following criteria:
- cumulative adjusted GPA of at least 2.75;
- minimum adjusted GPA of 3.00 in athletic training courses EXSS 20000, EXSS 24600, EXSS 24700, EXSS 25000, EXSS 25100, and EXSS 25600, with no grade lower than C- in these courses;
- completion of basic and applied science courses EXSS 12000, EXSS 12100, EXSS 12400, EXSS 22000, and EXSS 22100 with no grade lower than C-;
- completion of 60 hours in a clinical setting supervised by Ithaca College; and
- completion of required athletic training competencies and proficiencies.
Retention or admission is competitive, based on an applicant's level of achievement according to the stated criteria. Students should be aware that following a successful sophomore review, a minimum of 800 hours of clinical experience over a minimum of four additional semesters is required to complete the AT major. Because the clinical experience hours often coincide with athletic practice time, pursuit of the AT major may make participation in intercollegiate athletics at Ithaca College after the sophomore year more difficult and may require the completion of clinical experience hours outside the traditional academic calendar.
Junior and senior retention requirements
Retention in the AT program is based on the following criteria:
- cumulative adjusted GPA of at least 2.75;
- adjusted GPA of at least 3.00 in all athletic training coursework (EXSS 20000, EXSS 24600, EXSS 24700, EXSS 25000, EXSS 25100, EXSS 25600, EXSS 30000, EXSS 30100, EXSS 34000, EXSS 34200, EXSS 35000, EXSS 35100, EXSS 36000, EXSS 36100, EXSS 36500, EXSS 40000, EXSS 40100, EXSS 43000, and EXSS 45500), with no grade lower than C-;
- minimum grade of C- in all remaining courses required by CAATE accreditation guidelines (HLTH 20200, EXSS 32100, EXSS 37500, and a psychology elective); and
- satisfactory progress toward completion of a minimum of 800 supervised clinical hours in accordance with College specifications.
A student failing to meet the minimum standards in any given semester will be given one semester to attain them. Failure to meet standards for two consecutive semesters will result in dismissal from the AT major.
Requirements for the Major in Athletic Training -- B.S.
General requirements
Computer science
| COMP 11000 | Computers and Information Technologies | 3 |
Statistics
Select 3-4 credits from the following (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses before enrolling in these courses, depending on their scores on the math placement exam):
|
MATH 15500 |
Basic Statistical Reasoning or |
3 |
|
MATH 14400 |
Business Statistics or |
4 |
|
MATH 14500 |
Statistics for the Health, Life, and Social Sciences or |
3 |
|
PSYC 20700 |
Statistics in Psychology |
4 |
Natural sciences
|
BIOL 11900 |
Fundamentals of Biology or |
|
|
BIOL 12100 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
Humanities
|
PHIL 21200 |
Introduction to Ethics or |
|
|
PHIL 23000 |
Bioethics |
3 |
|
Humanities electives from a department other than philosophy |
6 |
|
|
Total |
9 |
Communication skills
|
SPCM 11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
|
SPCM 11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
|
WRTG 10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
|
WRTG 11100 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
|
WRTG xxxxx |
Writing elective |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Social sciences
|
PSYC xxxxx |
Psychology elective (excluding methods and |
3 |
|
Social sciences elective from a department other than psychology |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
Basic and applied sciences
|
EXSS 12000 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
EXSS 12100 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
EXSS 16200 |
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science |
2 |
|
EXSS 20200 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 22000 |
Kinesiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 22100 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement or |
|
|
EXSS 42000 |
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement |
3-4 |
|
EXSS 24600 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
EXSS 32000 |
Neuromuscular Control |
3 |
|
EXSS 32100 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 |
|
Total |
30-31 |
Additional courses
|
PHED xxxxx or |
Aquatics electives and |
0.5-1 |
|
PALS xxxxx |
Lifetime sport/leisure activity elective and |
1.5 |
|
PHED 10000 |
Dance Exercise I |
|
|
PHED 10800 |
Jazz Dance I |
|
|
PHED 11300 |
Tap Dance I |
|
|
PHED 12100 |
Funk Dance I |
|
|
PHED 20100 |
Dance Exercise II |
|
|
PHED 20900 |
Jazz Dance II |
|
|
PHED 21400 |
Tap Dance II |
|
|
PHED 22000 |
Funk Dance II |
|
|
Total |
2 |
|
|
Total, general requirements |
66-68 |
Specific requirements
|
EXSS 12400 |
Emergency Care for the Health Professional |
1 |
|
EXSS 20000 |
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I |
1 |
|
HLTH 20200 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
|
EXSS 24700 |
Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses |
3 |
|
EXSS 25000 |
Athletic Training Techniques I |
1 |
|
EXSS 25100 |
Athletic Training Techniques II |
1 |
|
EXSS 25600 |
Athletic Injury Assessment |
3 |
|
EXSS 30000 |
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II |
1 |
|
EXSS 30100 |
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III |
1 |
|
EXSS 34000 |
Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training |
3 |
|
EXSS 34200 |
Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training |
3 |
|
EXSS 35000 |
Athletic Training Techniques III |
1 |
|
EXSS 35100 |
Athletic Training Techniques IV |
1 |
|
EXSS 36000 |
Medical Science I |
3 |
|
EXSS 36100 |
Medical Science II |
2 |
|
EXSS 36500 |
Internship in Athletic Training I |
4 |
|
EXSS 37500 |
Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
3 |
|
EXSS 40000 |
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV |
1 |
|
EXSS 40100 |
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V |
1 |
|
EXSS 43000 |
Seminar in Athletic Training |
3 |
|
EXSS 45500 |
Internship in Athletic Training II |
4 |
|
Total, specific requirements |
44 |
Free electives
|
Total |
8-10 |
Summary
|
General requirements |
66-68 |
|
Specific requirements |
44 |
|
Free electives |
8-10 |
|
Total, B.S. in athletic training |
120 |
B.S. in Clinical Exercise Science
The major in clinical exercise science (CES) provides the student with the knowledge and skills to assess physical function and prescribe exercise for athletes, healthy individuals, and diseased individuals. This program allows students to become highly qualified in the assessment of exercise capacity and in the prescription and leadership of exercise. In a variety of settings (e.g., clinical, private, corporate, hospital), a CES-trained exercise professional will use exercise as a modality to help prevent disease or rehabilitate individuals with chronic lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, diabetes, and hypertension. CES majors may also choose to work with athletes to improve performance through enhanced conditioning of strength, speed, agility, balance, and other aspects of sport fitness. Students will also be prepared to help those with functional deficits that persist following rehabilitation from injury or surgery.
CES majors can choose to bring a specific focus to their study, allowing a professional specialty to evolve that emphasizes strength and conditioning of athletes, corporate wellness, cardiac rehabilitation, youth fitness, fitness management, geriatric wellness, and personal training. Such an emphasis is structured by thoughtful use of elective coursework and experiential learning (i.e., fieldwork and internship). Careers our graduates assume include working in clinical technology (e.g., pacemaker or MRI tech), strength coaching professional athletes, and managing wellness programs for Fortune 500 companies. The CES degree is flexible enough to allow the student to grow in a variety of related professional directions.
Special Academic Status Policy for Clinical Exercise Science Majors
Students in the clinical exercise science major are required to
- maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50;
- maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all basic and applied sciences and all specific requirements; and
- complete each of the required courses and restricted elective courses in the exercise and sport sciences department with a grade of at least C-. Failure to complete each of these courses with at least a C- mandates repeating the course. The Ithaca College policy on repeating courses stated in this catalog must be followed.
A student failing to meet these academic standards in any given semester will be given one semester to attain these standards. Failure to meet these standards in two consecutive semesters or any three semesters will result in dismissal from the major.
Enrollment in internship courses is dependent on meeting the stated academic standards. Students who meet the minimum standards described above at the time of internship registration may enroll in EXSS 47300 Internship: Preventative Clinical Exercise Science. Students who achieve academic standards of at least a 3.00 GPA in the basic and applied sciences and all specific requirements and at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA may enroll in either EXSS 47300 Internship: Preventative Exercise Science or EXSS 47400 Internship: Rehabilitative Exercise Science.
Requirements for the Major in Clinical Exercise Science -- B.S.
General requirements
Computer science
|
COMP 11000 |
Computers and Information Technologies |
3 |
Mathematics
Select a total of 4 credits from the following (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses before enrolling in these courses, depending on their scores on the math placement exam):
|
MATH 10700 |
Fundamentals of Applied Calculus or |
4 |
|
MATH 10800 |
Calculus for Decision Making or |
4 |
|
MATH 11100 |
Calculus I |
4 |
Statistics
|
MATH 14400 |
Business Statistics or |
4 |
|
MATH 14500 |
Statistics for the Health, Life, and Social Sciences or |
3 |
|
PSYC 20700 |
Statistics in Psychology |
4 |
Natural sciences
|
BIOL 11900 |
Fundamentals of Biology or |
|
|
BIOL 12100 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
Humanities
|
PHIL 21200 |
Introduction to Ethics or |
|
|
PHIL 23000 |
Bioethics |
3 |
|
Humanities elective from a department other than philosophy |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
Communication skills
|
SPCM 11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
|
SPCM 11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
|
WRTG 10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
|
WRTG 11100 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
|
WRTG 20100 |
Persuasive Argument or |
|
|
WRTG 21100 |
Writing for the Workplace |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Social sciences
|
PSYC xxxxx |
Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
|
EXSS 20200 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
Basic and applied sciences
|
EXSS 12000 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
EXSS 12100 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
EXSS 22000 |
Kinesiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 22100 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement or |
3 |
|
PHYS 10100 |
Introduction to Physics |
4 |
|
EXSS 42000 |
Advanced Biomechanics |
4 |
|
EXSS 24600 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
EXSS 32000 |
Neuromuscular Control |
3 |
|
EXSS 32100 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 42100 |
Advanced Study in Exercise Physiology |
3 |
|
EXSS 42200 |
Exercise and Rehabilitation Psychology |
3 |
|
Total |
35-36 |
Additional courses
|
PHED xxxxx or |
Aquatics electives and |
0.5-1 |
|
THPA xxxxx, |
Dance or martial arts electives and |
0.5-1 |
|
PALS xxxxx |
Lifetime sport/leisure activity elective and |
1.5 |
|
PHED 10000 |
Dance Exercise I |
|
|
PHED 10800 |
Jazz Dance I |
|
|
PHED 11300 |
Tap Dance I |
|
|
PHED 12100 |
Funk Dance I |
|
|
PHED 20100 |
Dance Exercise II |
|
|
PHED 20900 |
Jazz Dance II |
|
|
PHED 21400 |
Tap Dance II |
|
|
PHED 22000 |
Funk Dance II |
|
|
Total |
2 |
|
|
Total, general requirements |
72-74 |
Specific requirements
|
MGMT 20600 |
Organizational Behavior and Management |
3 |
|
GERO 10100 |
Introduction to Aging Studies |
3 |
|
HLTH 20200 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
|
EXSS 16200 |
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science |
2 |
|
EXSS 17300 |
Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science I |
1 |
|
EXSS 26200 |
Principles of Fitness Evaluation and Prescription |
4 |
|
EXSS 26300 |
Exercise Techniques |
2 |
|
EXSS 27300 |
Community Service in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
1 |
|
EXSS 44700 |
Pathophysiology, Limited Capacity, and Exercise |
3 |
|
EXSS 37300 |
Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science II |
1 |
|
EXSS 46200 |
Fitness Programming Leadership and Administration |
2 |
|
EXSS 46300 |
Application of Strength and Conditioning Principles or |
3 |
|
EXSS 46400 |
Cardiopulmonary Assessment for Exercise |
3 |
|
EXSS 46500 |
Practicum in Fitness |
1 |
|
EXSS 47300 |
Internship: Preventative Clinical Exercise Science or |
6-12 |
|
EXSS 47400 |
Internship: Rehabilitative Clinical Exercise Science |
6-12 |
|
Total, specific requirements |
35-41 |
Free electives
|
Total |
7-15 |
Summary
|
General requirements |
72-74 |
|
Specific requirements |
35-41 |
|
Free electives |
7-15 |
|
Total, B.S. in clinical exercise science |
122 |
B.S. in Exercise Science
The exercise science major provides the student with a theoretical understanding of the biomechanical, neuromuscular, physiological, and psychological effects of exercise stress on the human body.
Students who have graduated with a B.S. in exercise science have gone on to careers in exercise science, ergonomics, exercise and fitness journalism, exercise nutrition, fitness management, marketing and sales, medical/pharmaceutical sales, mind/body studies, wellness education, wilderness exercise science, and youth fitness. Many students have also pursued graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sport psychology, and related exercise and health science fields.
Students may choose one of three options to complete the exercise science major: B.S. in exercise science; B.S. in exercise science, sport and exercise psychology concentration; or B.S. in exercise science, medical sciences emphasis.
Special Academic Status Policy for Exercise Science Majors
Enrollment in capstone experiences requires a certain level of academic achievement. Enrollment in EXSS 47500 Research Team in Exercise and Sport Sciences requires a 3.00 minimum cumulative GPA and a minimum 3.25 GPA in all basic and applied sciences, except for EXSS 16200 Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science and EXSS 27300 Community Service in Exercise and Sport Sciences. Enrollment in EXSS 46000 Internship in Exercise and Sport Sciences requires a 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.75 GPA in required courses in the exercise and sport sciences department, except for EXSS 16200 Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science and EXSS 27300 Community Service in Exercise and Sport Sciences. Exercise science internships are typically in the student's selected area of professional specialty and are not normally arranged in clinical settings. The exercise science student must plan with a faculty sponsor and have permission of the department chair to enroll in either the research team or the internship.
The B.S. in exercise science is designed to provide students with a strong background in the exercise sciences while providing the opportunity to tailor the major to their own interests and needs. To this end, students are encouraged to either complete a minor or work with a faculty adviser to create a cluster of courses within their free electives that support their career goals.
Requirements for the Major in Exercise Science -- B.S.
General requirements
Computer science
|
COMP 11000 |
Computers and Information Technologies |
3 |
Mathematics
Select 4 credits from the following (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses before enrolling in these courses, depending on their scores on the math placement exam):
|
MATH 10700 |
Fundamentals of Applied Calculus or |
4 |
|
MATH 10800 |
Calculus for Decision Making or |
4 |
|
MATH 11100 |
Calculus I |
4 |
Statistics
|
MATH 15500 |
Basic Statistical Reasoning or |
3 |
|
MATH 14400 |
Business Statistics or |
4 |
|
MATH 14500 |
Statistics for the Health, Life, and Social Sciences or |
3 |
|
PSYC 20700 |
Statistics in Psychology |
4 |
Natural sciences
|
BIOL 11900 |
Fundamentals of Biology or |
4 |
|
BIOL 12100 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
|
Natural sciences elective |
3 |
|
|
Total |
7 |
Humanities
|
PHIL 21200 |
Introduction to Ethics or |
|
|
PHIL 23000 |
Bioethics |
3 |
|
Humanities elective |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
Communication skills
|
SPCM 11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
|
SPCM 11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
|
WRTG 10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
|
WRTG 11100 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
|
WRTG xxxxx |
Writing elective |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Social sciences
|
PSYC xxxxx |
Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
|
Social sciences elective |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
Basic and applied sciences
|
EXSS 12000 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
EXSS 12100 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
EXSS 16200 |
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science |
2 |
|
EXSS 20200 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 22000 |
Kinesiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 22100 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement |
3 |
|
EXSS 42000 |
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement |
3-4 |
|
EXSS 24600 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
EXSS 26200 |
Principles of Fitness Evaluation and Prescription |
4 |
|
EXSS 27300 |
Community Service in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
1 |
|
EXSS 32000 |
Neuromuscular Control |
3 |
|
EXSS 32100 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 37500 |
Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
3 |
|
Total |
38-39 |
Additional courses
|
PHED xxxxx or |
Aquatics electives and |
0.5-1 |
|
PALS xxxxx |
Lifetime sport/leisure activity elective and |
1.5 |
|
PHED 10000 |
Dance Exercise I |
|
|
PHED 10800 |
Jazz Dance I |
|
|
PHED 11300 |
Tap Dance I |
|
|
PHED 12100 |
Funk Dance I |
|
|
PHED 20100 |
Dance Exercise II |
|
|
PHED 20900 |
Jazz Dance II |
|
|
PHED 21400 |
Tap Dance II |
|
|
PHED 22000 |
Funk Dance II |
|
|
HLTH 12200 |
Emergency Health Care |
1 |
|
HLTH 20200 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
|
|
Total, general requirements |
82-84 |
ESS restricted electives
Select 15 credits from the following:
|
EXSS 24700 |
Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
EXSS 26300 |
Exercise Techniques |
2 |
|
EXSS 29900 |
Psychology of Coaching |
3 |
|
EXSS 33000 |
Motivation and Communication in Exercise and Sport |
3 |
|
EXSS 36000 |
Medical Science I |
3 |
|
EXSS 36100 |
Medical Science II |
2 |
|
EXSS 36400 |
Complementary and Alternative Therapies |
3 |
|
EXSS 42000 |
Advanced Biomechanics |
4 |
|
EXSS 42100 |
Advanced Study in Exercise Physiology |
3 |
|
EXSS 44700 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
EXSS 46300 |
Strength and Conditioning |
3 |
|
EXSS 46400 |
Cardiopulmonary Assessment |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Free electives
|
Total |
21-23 |
Summary
|
General requirements |
82-84 |
|
ESS restricted electives |
15 |
|
Free electives |
21-23 |
|
Total, B.S. in exercise science |
120 |
B.S. in Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration
The sport and exercise psychology concentration provides students with a theoretical understanding of the psychological components of sport and exercise participation and peak performance. Students are well positioned to pursue advanced study in sport and exercise psychology or to use their knowledge to present theoretical material in an applicable way to various groups through workshops, websites, scholarly articles, and sport psychology consultation.
In addition to the general exercise science requirements, students seeking the sport and exercise psychology concentration must complete a number of courses within the sport and exercise psychology discipline as well as a minor in psychology. Courses within the concentration include Sport and Exercise Psychology, Psychology of Coaching, Motivation and Communication in Exercise and Sport, Applied Techniques in Sport Psychology, and Sport and Exercise Counseling. A detailed list of these courses is available from the department office.
Requirements for the Major in Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration -- B.S.
General requirements
Computer science
|
COMP 11000 |
Computers and Information Technologies |
3 |
Mathematics
Select 4 credits from the following (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses prior to enrolling in these courses, depending on their scores on the math placement exam):
|
MATH 10700 |
Fundamentals of Applied Calculus or |
4 |
|
MATH 10800 |
Calculus for Decision Making or |
4 |
|
MATH 11100 |
Calculus I |
4 |
Statistics
|
MATH 15500 |
Basic Statistical Reasoning or |
3 |
|
MATH 14400 |
Basic Statistics or |
4 |
|
MATH 14500 |
Statistics for the Health, Life, and Social Sciences or |
3 |
|
PSYC 20700 |
Statistics in Psychology |
4 |
Natural sciences
|
BIOL 11900 |
Fundamentals of Biology or |
4 |
|
BIOL 12100 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
|
Total |
4 |
Humanities
|
PHIL 21200 |
Introduction to Ethics or |
|
|
PHIL 23000 |
Bioethics |
3 |
|
Humanities elective |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
Communication skills
|
SPCM 11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
|
SPCM 11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
|
WRTG 10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
|
WRTG 11100 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
|
WRTG xxxxx |
Writing elective |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Social sciences
|
Social sciences elective |
3 |
|
|
Total |
3 |
Basic and applied sciences
|
EXSS 12000 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
EXSS 12100 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
EXSS 16200 |
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science |
2 |
|
EXSS 22000 |
Kinesiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 22100 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement |
3 |
|
EXSS 42000 |
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement |
3-4 |
|
EXSS 24600 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
EXSS 32000 |
Neuromuscular Control |
3 |
|
EXSS 32100 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 37500 |
Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
3 |
|
Total |
30-31 |
Additional courses
|
PHED xxxxx or |
Aquatics electives and |
0.5-1 |
|
PALS xxxxx |
Lifetime sport/leisure activity elective and |
1.5 |
|
PHED 10000 |
Dance Exercise I |
|
|
PHED 10800 |
Jazz Dance I |
|
|
PHED 11300 |
Tap Dance I |
|
|
PHED 12100 |
Funk Dance I |
|
|
PHED 20100 |
Dance Exercise II |
|
|
PHED 20900 |
Jazz Dance II |
|
|
PHED 21400 |
Tap Dance II |
|
|
PHED 22000 |
Funk Dance II |
|
|
HLTH 12200 |
Emergency Health Care |
1 |
|
HLTH 20200 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
|
|
Total, general requirements |
68-70 |
Sport and exercise psychology concentration
|
EXSS 20200 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 29900 |
Psychology of Coaching |
3 |
|
EXSS 33000 |
Motivation and Communication in Exercise and Sport |
3 |
|
EXSS 40400 |
Leadership/Team Building |
3 |
|
EXSS 40500 |
Applied Techniques in Sport Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 43600 |
Sport and Exercise Counseling |
3 |
|
Total |
18 |
Psychology minor
|
PSYC 10300 |
General Psychology |
3 |
|
PSYC 11300 |
General Psychology Lab |
2 |
|
PSYC 20100 |
Proseminar in Motivation |
3 |
|
PSYC 31100 |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
3 |
|
PSYC 31600 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
|
PSYC 33000 |
Cognition |
3 |
|
PSYC 40700 |
Personality |
3 |
|
Total |
20 |
Summary
|
General requirements |
68-70 |
|
Sport and exercise psychology concentration |
18 |
|
Psychology minor |
20 |
|
Free electives |
12-14 |
|
Total, B.S. in exercise science, sport and exercise psychology concentration |
120 |
B.S. in Exercise Science, Medical Sciences Emphasis
The medical sciences emphasis prepares students for any of the medical professions, such as medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant, by incorporating the prerequisites for entry into medical and graduate schools into the general exercise science curriculum. The emphasis is designed so that students can select one of two biology, chemistry, and physics sequences based on the requirements of their chosen medical profession. Students completing the medical sciences emphasis are also well positioned to obtain employment in exercise- and health science-related research and clinical positions in both public settings and private industry.
Requirements for the Major in Exercise Science, Medical Sciences Emphasis -- B.S.
General requirements
Computer science
|
COMP 11000 |
Computers and Information Technologies |
3 |
Mathematics
Select 4 credits from the following (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses before enrolling in these courses, depending on their scores on the math placement exam):
|
MATH 10700 |
Fundamentals of Applied Calculus or |
4 |
|
MATH 10800 |
Calculus for Decision Making or |
4 |
|
MATH 11100 |
Calculus I |
4 |
Statistics
|
MATH 14400 |
Business Statistics or |
4 |
|
MATH 24300 |
Statistics or |
3 |
|
MATH 24400 |
Statistics with Probability or |
4 |
|
PSYC 20700 |
Statistics in Psychology |
4 |
Natural sciences
|
BIOL 11900 |
Fundamentals of Biology or |
4 |
|
BIOL 12100 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
|
Total |
4 |
Humanities
|
PHIL 21200 |
Introduction to Ethics or |
|
|
PHIL 23000 |
Bioethics |
3 |
|
Humanities elective (from a department other than philosophy) |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
Communication skills
|
SPCM 11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
|
SPCM 11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
|
WRTG 10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
|
WRTG 11100 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
|
WRTG xxxxx |
Writing elective |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Social sciences
|
PSYC xxxxx |
Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
|
Social sciences elective |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
Basic and applied sciences
|
EXSS 12000 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
EXSS 12100 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
EXSS 16200 |
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science |
2 |
|
EXSS 20200 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 22000 |
Kinesiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 24600 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
EXSS 26200 |
Principles of Fitness Evaluation and Prescription |
4 |
|
EXSS 27300 |
Community Service in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
1 |
|
EXSS 32000 |
Neuromuscular Control |
3 |
|
EXSS 32100 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 |
|
EXSS 37500 |
Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences |
3 |
|
EXSS 42000 |
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement |
4 |
|
Total |
39 |
Additional courses
PHED xxxxx or
PALS xxxxx
|
Aquatics electives and |
|
|
|
PALS xxxxx |
Lifetime sport/leisure activity elective and |
1.5 |
|
PHED 10000 |
Dance Exercise I |
|
|
PHED 10800 |
Jazz Dance I |
|
|
PHED 11300 |
Tap Dance I |
|
|
PHED 12100 |
Funk Dance I |
|
|
PHED 20100 |
Dance Exercise II |
|
|
PHED 20900 |
Jazz Dance II |
|
|
PHED 21400 |
Tap Dance II |
|
|
PHED 22000 |
Funk Dance II |
|
|
HLTH 12200 |
Emergency Health Care |
1 |
|
HLTH 20200 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
|
|
Total |
6 |
|
Total, general requirements |
80-81 |
Medical sciences emphasis
|
BIOL 12000 |
Fundamentals of Biology or |
4 |
|
BIOL 12100 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
|
and |
||
|
CHEM 12100 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
|
CHEM 11200 |
Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry |
3 |
|
CHEM 11400 |
Chemistry Lab |
1 |
|
or |
||
|
CHEM 12100 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
|
CHEM 12400 |
Experimental Chemistry I |
2 |
|
CHEM 22500 |
Experimental Chemistry II |
2 |
|
CHEM 22100 |
Organic Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHEM 22200 |
Organic Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHEM 23200 |
Quantitative Chemistry |
3 |
|
and |
||
|
PHYS 10100 |
Introduction to Physics I or |
4 |
|
PHYS 11700 |
Principles of Physics |
4 |
|
or |
||
|
PHYS 10100 |
Introduction to Physics I |
4 |
|
and |
||
|
PHYS 10200 |
Introduction to Physics II |
4 |
|
or |
||
|
PHYS 11700 |
Principles of Physics and |
4 |
|
PHYS 11800 |
Principles of Physics II |
4 |
|
Total |
16-29 |
Summary
|
General requirements |
80-81 |
|
Medical sciences emphasis |
16-29 |
|
Free electives |
10-24 |
|
Total, B.S. in exercise science with an emphasis in medical sciences |
120 |
Minors
Two minors are offered in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences: exercise science, and sport and exercise psychology.
Exercise Science Minor
The exercise science minor is designed to give students a foundation in exercise science for pursuing related professional interests in health care or personal interests in the lifetime pursuit of sports participation, fitness, and wellness. The exercise science minor is open to students majoring in all disciplines except exercise and sport sciences.
Curriculum
|
EXSS 12000 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
EXSS 12100 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
EXSS 22000 |
Kinesiology or |
4 |
|
PTBS 40100 |
Biomechanics |
3 |
|
EXSS 22100 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement or |
|
|
EXSS 42000 |
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement |
3-4 |
|
EXSS 32100 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 |
|
Total, minor in exercise science |
18-20 |
It is recommended, but not required, that students also choose one of the following:
|
EXSS 20200 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 32000 |
Neuromuscular Control |
3 |
|
EXSS 42100 |
Advanced Study in Exercise Physiology |
3 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology Minor
The sport and exercise psychology minor provides students with a basic understanding of the psychological components of sport and exercise participation and peak performance. Students will acquire practical and applied knowledge for team building, leadership, and goal setting, which may be used in coaching, business, industry, and wellness. The sport and exercise psychology minor is open to students majoring in all disciplines except exercise science with a concentration in sport and exercise psychology.
Curriculum
|
EXSS 20200 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 29900 |
Psychology of Coaching |
3 |
|
EXSS 33000 |
Motivation and Communication in Exercise and Sport |
3 |
|
EXSS 40400 |
Leadership/Team Building |
3 |
|
EXSS 40500 |
Applied Techniques in Sport Psychology |
3 |
|
EXSS 43600 |
Sport and Exercise Counseling |
3 |
|
Total, minor in sport and exercise psychology |
18 |