Physical Education Exercise Science Major

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(59 credits)

The physical education exercise science major provides a cross discipline choice of courses to meet student career interests. This curriculum is designed specifically for students interested in a variety of careers in the fitness, health, and wellness fields. To graduate with a major in exercise science the student must earn a grade of no less than C in all required courses.

Core Courses (45 credits):

ATTR 210 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions 2 credits
ATTR 210L - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 credits
PE 201 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 credits
PE 220 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions 2 credits
PE 220L - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 credits
PE 380 - Analysis of Human Motion 4 credits
PE 381 - Physiology of Exercise 3 credits
PE 381L - Physiology Exercise Lab 1 credits
PE 385 - Foundations of Conditioning 3 credits
PE 390 - Practicum Seminar 1 credits
PE 392 - Instructional Strategies in Fitness Settings 2 credits
PE 445 - Organization and Administration of Fitness Programs 3 credits
PE 466 - Social Behavioral Aspects of Physical Education 3 credits
PE 483 - Fitness Through the Lifespan 3 credits
PE 488 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription 4 credits
PE 489 - Chronic Lifestyle Disease 3 credits
PE 490 - Internship 3-6 credits

Support Courses (9 credits):

AHS 211 - Emergency Medical Care and Advanced First Aid 2 credits
AHS 211L - Advanced Emergency Medical Skill Proficiency Laboratory 1 credits
AHS 340 - Health Biostatistics 3 credits

Choose one from the following:

AHS 201 - Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 credits
AHS 429 - Nutrition in Wellness 3 credits

Activities (5 credits):

PE 180 - Physical Fitness for Majors and Minors 1 credits
PE 218 - Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Methods 2 credits
PE 219 - Resistance Training Methods 2 credits