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Undergraduate Catalog 2010-11

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Undergraduate Catalog 2010-11 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science Major (126 hours)

The Exercise Science Professional Program is a scientifically-based curriculum which includes coursework in the basic sciences, the physiology and biomechanics of exercise, fitness assessment and exercise testing, exercise prescription and training, behavior modification, and the clinical aspects of exercise.

The Exercise Science program integrates classroom study with hands-on practical experiences in order to provide the student with a comprehensive level of academic preparation. Many courses include laboratory or field work experiences and all students complete a 450 hour internship in order to gain experience in their chose career path.

The Exercise Science program prepares students for careers in : Personal Training, Health and Fitness Promotion, Corporate Wellness, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Strength and Conditioning. The Exercise Science program is also appropriate for students interested in pursuing advanced or professional degrees in: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine or Chiropractic, Exercise Physiology or Biomechanics.

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Exercise Science Professional Program will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing HPER 4440: Professional Development in Exercise Science.

General Education

A list of approved General Education courses can be found in the “Graduation and Academic Advising” section earlier in this catalog.

Required Cognates (25 - 36 hours)

BIOS 1100 - Biology Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
AND
BIOS 1120 - Principles of Biology Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 2110 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 2400 - Human Physiology Credits: 4 hours
PSY 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3 hours

Select:

CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
AND
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 hour
AND
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
AND
CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 hour

OR select:

CHEM 1000 - Introduction to General Chemistry Credits: 3 hours

Select:

PHYS 1130 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
AND
PHYS 1140 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
AND
PHYS 1150 - General Physics II Credits: 4 hours
AND
PHYS 1160 - General Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hour

OR select:

PHYS 1070 - Elementary Physics Credits: 4 hours
AND
PHYS 1080 - Elementary Physics Laboratory Credits: 1 hour

Select:

HPER 1110 - Healthy Living Credits: 2 hours
OR
HOL 1000 - Choices in Living Credits: 3 hours

Required Courses (37 - 38 hours)

HPER 1520 - Foundations of Exercise Science Credits: 3 hours
HPER 2950 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics Credits: 3 hours
HPER 2980 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hours
HPER 3150 - Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics for Exercise Science, Health, and Physical Education Credits: 3 hours
HPER 3960 - Principles for Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3 hours
HPER 3970 - Exercise and Sports Nutrition Credits: 3 hours
HPER 4440 - Professional Development in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hours
HPER 4450 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3 hours
HPER 4690 - Fitness Management Credits: 3 hours
HPER 4910 - Exercise Management of Chronic Diseases and Disorders Credits: 3 hours
HPER 4980 - Exercise Science Internship Credits: 6 hours

Select:

HPER 3500 - Modification of Health Behavior Credits: 2 hours
OR
PSY 4630 - Health Psychology Credits: 3 hours

Select:

HPER 1810 - First Aid Credits: 2 hours
OR
HPER 3810 - Instructor First Aid Credits: 2 hours

Personal Option Program (Minimum 20 hours)

Students must earn a minimum of 20 credit hours from the following list of courses:

BIOS 1500 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 2500 - Genetics Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 3500 - Human Physiology for Majors Credits: 5 hours
BIOS 5310 - Biology of Aging Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 3550 - Introductory Biochemistry Credits: 3 hours
AND
CHEM 3560 - Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 3700 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Credits: 3 hours
AND
CHEM 3710 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 3750 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
AND
CHEM 3760 - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 3770 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
AND
CHEM 3780 - Organic Chemistry Lab II Credits: 1 hour
FCS 2600 - Nutrition Credits: 3 hours
FCS 2660 - Personal Nutrition Credits: 3 hours
FCS 3600 - Lifespan Nutrition Credits: 3 hours
FCS 4620 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3 hours
HOL 5310 - Introduction to Holistic Health Credits: 3 hours
HOL 5350 - Holistic Approaches to Stress Credits: 3 hours
HOL 5520 - Healing through Movement Credits: 3 hours
HOL 5550 - Successful Aging-Holistic Perspectives Credits: 3 hours
HPER 4690 - Fitness Management Credits: 3 hours
HPER 4800 - Heart Disease and Rehabilitation Credits: 3 hours
HSV 3350 - Pharmacology for Health Professionals Credits: 3 hours
MDSC 2010 - Medical Terminology Credits: 1 hour
PHIL 3340 - Biomedical Ethics Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3550 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3 hours
SOC 3730 - Sociology of Health and Illness Credits: 3 hours