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.
 

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