Program Requirements

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES                41cr

EXSS 161  Intro to HHP (F/Sp)                3cr
P E 131  Weight Training (F/Sp)                .5cr
SFED 200  First Aid & Basic Life Support (F/Sp)        .5cr
*option to test out if already CPR certified
PED 243  Motor Learning & Development (F/Sp)        3cr
EXSS 240 Human Physiology (F/Sp) (or BIOL 341)        3cr
Prereq: BIOL 150, CANNOT take HEAL 262
HEAL 315  Nutrition (F/Sp)                3cr
HEAL 263  Human Anatomy (F/Sp) (or BIOL 342)        3cr
Prereq: BIOL 150
HEAL 269  Wellness (F/Sp)                3cr
EXSS 366  Exercise Physiology (F/Sp)            3cr
Prereq: EXSS 240/BIOL 341 AND HEAL 263/BIOL 342
PED 375  Physical Activity Behavior (F/Sp)            3cr
EXSS 450  Sport, Fitness & Rec Mngmt (F/Sp)        3cr
EXSS 465  Sci Principles of Strength Cond. (F/Sp)        3cr
Prereq: PE 131 & PHYS 114 & EXSS 366
EXSS 466  Exercise Testing & Prescription (F/Sp)        3cr
Prereq: EXSS 366
EXSS 461  Appl. Research Methods & Stats (F/Sp)        3cr
Must take in second-to-last semester
EXSS 462  Senior Seminar (F/Sp)                1cr
Must take in final semester

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES            6-16cr

EXSS 271  Practicum I                     1cr
Prereq: EXSS 161
EXSS 467  Exercise for Special Populations (F/Sp)         3cr
Prereq: EXSS 366
EXSS 471  Practicum II                    2-12cr
DIRECTED ELECTIVES                    4cr
          Refer to DAR for full list of options

                        TOTAL: 51cr 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 & 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)                    3cr
    *see DAR for class choices
G (Global Perspectives)                3cr
    *see DAR and study abroad options
Goal 1: Communicate Effectively
CW ENGL 100                            3cr
CS COMS 101                            3cr
CA ENGL 200                            3cr
Goal 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences/Humanities and Fine Arts
SB PSYC 101                            3cr
SB _*see DAR for options, must be different prefix    3cr
HF _*see DAR for options, must be different prefix    3cr
HF _*see DAR for options, must be different prefix    3cr
Goal 3: Math and Science
M MATH 136 (nongrad) MATH 146 (grad route)            3cr
SI BIOL 150                            3cr
SI PHYS 114                            3cr
Goal 5: Personal Health and Wellness/Ethical Citizenship
HW HEAL 108                            1cr
EC _*see DAR for options                3cr
 

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