Program Requirements
Required Major Courses 41 credits
EXSS 161 Intro to HHP (F/Sp), 3 cr.
P E 131 Weight Training (F/Sp), .5 cr.
SFED 200 First Aid & Basic Life Support (F/Sp), .5 cr. *option to test out if already CPR certified
PED 243 Motor Learning & Development (F/Sp), 3 cr.
EXSS 240 Human Physiology (F/Sp) (or BIOL 341) 3 cr.
Prereq: BIOL 150, CANNOT take HEAL 262
HEAL 315 Nutrition (F/Sp), 3 cr.
HEAL 263 Human Anatomy (F/Sp) (or BIOL 342), 3 cr.
Prereq: BIOL 150
HEAL 269 Wellness (F/Sp), 3 cr.
EXSS 366 Exercise Physiology (F/Sp) 3 cr.
Prereq: EXSS 240/BIOL 341 AND HEAL 263/BIOL 342
PED 375 Physical Activity Behavior (F/Sp) 3 cr.
EXSS 450 Sport, Fitness & Rec Mngmt (F/Sp) 3 cr.
EXSS 465 Sci Principles of Strength Cond. (F/Sp) 3 cr.
Prereq: PE 131 and PHYS 114 and EXSS 366
EXSS 466 Exercise Testing & Prescription (F/Sp) 3 cr.
Prereq: EXSS 366
EXSS 461 Appl. Research Methods & Stats (F/Sp) 3 cr.
Must take in second-to-last semester
EXSS 462 Senior Seminar (F/Sp) 1 cr.
Must take in final semester
Required Professional Courses, 6-16 cr.
EXSS 271 Practicum I, 1 cr.
Prereq: EXSS 161
EXSS 467 Exercise for Special Populations (F/Sp), 3 cr.
Prereq: EXSS 366
EXSS 471 Practicum II, 2-12 cr.
DIRECTED ELECTIVES, 4 cr.
Refer to DAR for full list of options
TOTAL: 51 cr. min
Notes:
All EXSS majors must complete a minor or a Pre-Professional emphasis. (See options below.)
If you are in a Pre-Professional route (PT/OT/AT/Chiro) you must take BIOL 341 and 342.
You must earn a C or better in all major and professional courses.
You must complete 120 credits and all program requirements to graduate.
Pre-Professional Emphases
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Nutrition
- Sport Management
- Pre-Athletic Training
- Pre-Cardiac Rehab
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
Possible Minors
- Outdoor Education
- Psychology
- Coaching
- Health Education
- Business Administration
- Biology
- Adapted Physical Education
General Education AND University Requirements
D (Cultural Diversity), 3 cr.
*see DAR for class choices
G (Global Perspectives), 3 cr.
*see DAR and study abroad options
Goal 1: Communicate Effectively
CW ENGL 100, 3 cr.
CS COMS 101, 3 cr.
CA ENGL 200, 3 cr.
Goal 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences/Humanities and Fine Arts
SB PSYC 101, 3 cr.
SB _*see DAR for options, must be different prefix, 3 cr.
HF _*see DAR for options, must be different prefix, 3 cr.
HF _*see DAR for options, must be different prefix, 3 cr.
Goal 3: Math and Science
M MATH 136 (nongrad) MATH 146 (grad route), 3 cr.
SI BIOL 150, 3 cr.
SI PHYS 114, 3 cr.
Goal 5: Personal Health and Wellness/Ethical Citizenship
HW HEAL 108, 1 cr.
EC _*see DAR for options, 3 cr.
