Betsy A. Keller, Associate Professor and Acting Chair
To prepare students to address the growing concerns of society about wellness, fitness, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences (ESS) offers three exercise science majors:
· Athletic training/exercise science (below)
· Clinical exercise science (p. 83)
· Exercise science (p. 85)
With careful planning beginning in the freshman year, an interested student may complete the premedical sciences program in combination with any of the major degree programs in exercise science. See p. 166 for complete details.
An athletic trainer is responsible for the prevention, care, and management of athletic injuries. The degree program in athletic training/exercise science (AT/ES) addresses the national need for better care for those who are physically active and their injuries. 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/ES major is designed to prepare the student for the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification examination. Specific NATA guidelines impose restrictions on the number of majors Ithaca College can enroll in the AT/ES degree program.
At the end of the student's sophomore year, he or she must apply to be formally reviewed for retention in the athletic training/exercise science major. Retention is based on the following criteria:
1. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75,
2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 in athletic training courses 663-20000, 663-24600, 663-24700, 663-25000, 663-25100, and 663-25600, with no grade lower than C- in these courses,
3. Completion of basic and applied science courses 663-12000, 663-12100, 663-22000, and 663-22100, with no grade lower than C-,
4. Completion of 120 hours in a clinical setting supervised by Ithaca College, and
5. Completion of level I and level II athletic training competencies.
Retention is a competitive process 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 additional hours of clinical experience over a minimum of four semesters is required to complete the AT/ES major. Because the clinical experience hours coincide with athletic practice time, pursuit of the AT/ES major usually precludes participation in intercollegiate athletics at Ithaca College after the sophomore year.
Retention in the AT/ES program is based on the following criteria:
1. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
2. GPA of at least 3.00 in all athletic training coursework (663-20000, 663-24600, 663-24700, 663-25000, 663-25100, 663-25600, 663-30000, 663-30100, 663-34000, 663-34200, 663-35000, 663-35100, 663-40000, 663-40100, and 663-43000), with no grade lower than C-
3. Minimum grade of C- in all remaining courses required by NATA guidelines (662-11300, 662-12200, 662-20200, 663-32100, and a psychology elective) and
4. Satisfactory progress toward completion of a minimum of 800 supervised clinical hours in accordance with NATA 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/ES major.
Computer science --- a total of 3 credits to be selected from:
312-xxxxx
Computer science elective (3) or
663-13900
Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport (3)
3
Mathematics --- a total of 3-4 credits to be selected 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):
313-10500
Mathematics for Decision Making (3)
313-10800
Calculus for Decision Making (4)
313-11100
Calculus I (4)
313-15500
Basic Statistical Reasoning (3)
313-24300
Statistics (3)
3-4
Natural sciences
303-11900
Fundamentals of Biology or
303-12100
Principles of Biology
4
Humanities --- courses from a minimum of two departments
314-21200
Introduction to Ethics or
314-23000
Medical Ethics
Electives (HU)
6
Total
9
Communication skills
319-11000
Public Communication or
319-11500
Business and Professional Communication
377-10600
Academic Writing I or
377-10700
Academic Writing II
377-xxxxx
Writing elective
Social sciences
330-xxxxx
Psychology elective (excluding methods and statistics courses)
Elective (SS) from a department other than psychology
Basic and applied sciences
663-12000
Anatomy and Physiology I
663-12100
Anatomy and Physiology II
663-16200
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Science
2
663-22000
Kinesiology
663-22100
Biomechanics of Human Movement
663-24600
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
663-29600
Sport and Exercise Psychology
663-32000
Neuromuscular Control
663-32100
Exercise Physiology
30
Additional
662-11300
Personal Health
Aquatics electives (660-xxxxx or 664-xxxxx) (0.5-1) and
Lifetime sport/leisure activity electives (from approved list in departmental office) (1-1.5)
5
Total, general requirements
69-70
640-10200
Medical Terminology
662-12200
Emergency Health Care
1
662-20200
Human Nutrition
662-35000
Psychoactive Drugs
663-20000
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I
663-24700
Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses
663-25000
Athletic Training Techniques I
663-25100
Athletic Training Techniques II
663-25600
Athletic Injury Assessment
663-30000
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II
663-30100
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III
663-34000
Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
663-34200
Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training
663-35000
Athletic Training Techniques III
663-35100
Athletic Training Techniques IV
663-36000
Medical Science I
663-36100
Medical Science II
663-40000
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV
663-40100
Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V
663-43000
Seminar in Athletic Training
Total, specific requirements
40
14-15
General requirements
Specific requirements
Free electives
Total, B.S. in athletic training/exercise science
124
The major in clinical exercise science (CES) provides the student with an opportunity to become better qualified in the assessment of functional capacity and cardiovascular disease and in the prescription of exercise. This program prepares students for preventative and rehabilitative adult fitness positions in private, corporate, and hospital settings. In addition, the CES curriculum prepares students to acquire nationally recognized certification through external examination and prepares students for related graduate work. All students in the CES program complete a fieldwork experience and a one-semester or summer internship at a College-approved corporate or hospital site.
Students in the clinical exercise science major are required to meet the following academic standards:
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
1. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all basic and applied sciences and all specific requirements.
2. Each of the required courses and restricted elective courses in the exercise and sport science department, except 663-16200, 663-27300, and internships, must be completed 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.
3. 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.
4. Enrollment in internship courses is dependent upon meeting certain academic standards. Students who meet the minimum standards above at the time of internship registration may enroll in Internship: Preventative Clinical Exercise Science (663-47300). Students who achieve academic standards of at least a 3.00 GPA in the exercise and sport sciences department requirements and at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA may enroll in Internship: Preventative Exercise Science (663-47300) or Internship: Rehabilitative Exercise Science (663-47400).
Computer Science --- a total of 3 credits to be selected from:
Mathematics --- a total of 3-4 credits to be selected 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):
Statistics
Basic Statistical Reasoning (may not be taken after 313-10800 or 313-11100) (3) or
Statistics (3) or
313-24400
Statistics with Probability (4) or
330-20700
Statistics in Psychology (4)
Natural sciences:
Humanities
HU elective (not in philosophy)
377-20100
Persuasive Argument or
377-31200
Professional Writing
Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses)
SS elective (not in psychology)
663-42100
Advanced Study in Exercise Physiology
31
Dance or martial arts electives (305-xxxxx, 660-xxxxx, or 664-xxxxx) (0.5-1) and
Lifetime sport/leisure activity electives (from approved list in departmental office) (0.5-1)
2.5
67.5-69.5
680-10100
Introduction to Gerontology
663-17300
Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science I
663-26200
Principles of Fitness Evaluation and Prescription
663-26300
Exercise Techniques
663-27300
Community Service in Exercise and Sport Sciences
663-36200
Pathophysiology, Limited Capacity, and Exercise
663-37300
Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science II
663-46100
Ergonomics, Exercise, and Recovery of Function
663-46200
Fitness Programming Leadership and Administration
663-46300
Application of Strength and Conditioning Principles (3) or
663-46400
Cardiopulmonary Assessment for Exercise (3)
663-47300
Internship: Preventative Clinical Exercise Sci. (6-12) or
663-47400
Internship: Rehabilitative Clinical Exercise Sci. (6-12)
6-12
35-41
13.5-21.5
Total, B.S. in clinical exercise science
The exercise science major meets the needs of students who want an in-depth study of the effects of exercise on the human body, yet do not want to pursue a specific career path in either athletic training or clinical exercise science. Some students plan to pursue advanced study in one of the areas from which coursework is done, such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, neuromuscular control, or sport and exercise psychology. Other students may choose to complete premedical sciences coursework in combination with exercise science to prepare for medicine or allied health professions such as physical therapy, physician assistant, or chiropractic.
All exercise science majors must complete a professional specialty course grouping or an approved minor. Professional specialty course groupings provide focus to the study of exercise science and include ergonomics, personal training, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, geriatric or youth fitness, fitness management, medical/pharmaceutical sales, and mind/body studies. A detailed list of these and other professional specialty course groupings is available from the department office. Alternately, students may develop, in consultation with their advisers, their own professional specialty course groupings. Minors are approved if the student provides sufficient rationale that the minor relates to exercise science or the student's professional goals. For additional information see the special academic status policy for exercise science majors, below.
Every exercise science major is required to complete a professional specialty course grouping or minor as part of the degree program. Students must declare a professional specialty or a minor by the end of their sophomore year. Transfer students above sophomore status must declare a minor or professional specialty upon entering the exercise science program. Students must get the approval of their adviser and department chair to have their minor count toward this requirement. Students not choosing a minor to fulfill the requirement must develop, with their adviser, a planned area of professional specialty of a minimum of 15 credits that relates to their major or vocational goals. Declaring or changing a professional specialty requires the permission of the student's adviser and the department chair.
Enrollment in capstone experiences requires a certain level of academic achievement. Research Team in Exercise and Sport Sciences (663-47500) requires a 3.00 minimum cumulative GPA and a minimum 3.25 GPA in required courses in the exercise and sport sciences department, except for 663-16200 and 663-27300. Internship in Exercise and Sport Sciences (663-46000) 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 663-16200, and 663-27300. Exercise science internships are typically arranged by the student in the student's selected area of professional specialty and are not normally arranged in clinical settings. The exercise science student must have a faculty sponsor and permission of the department chair to enroll in either the research team or the internship.
Mathematics - a total of 3-4 credits to be selected 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):
Mathematics for Decision Making (3) or
Calculus for Decision Making (4) or
Introduction to Ethics (3) or
Medical Ethics (3)
HU Elective (not in philosophy)
Public Communication (3) or
Business and Professional Communication (3)
Academic Writing I (3) or
Academic Writing II (3)
SS Elective (not in psychology)
663-37500
Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Sciences
41
Lifetime sport/leisure activity electives (1-1.5) (from approved list in departmental office)
81-83
15-26
15-28
Minor or professional specialty electives
Total, B.S. in exercise science
Open to students majoring in all disciplines except the exercise sciences, physical education, health and physical education, occupational science/occupational therapy, and clinical science/physical therapy.
19
It is recommended, but not required, that students also choose one of the following:
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