Physical Education Exercise Science Major

(55-56 credits)

The physical education exercise science major teaches students how the body functions and responds to exercise. Students also learn to develop, implement, and interpret fitness health assessments and maintenance programs for wide range of individuals and groups.

*Accredited by National Strength and Conditioning Association. For more information click here.

Core Courses (49-50 credits):

ATTR 210 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions 2 credits
ATTR 210L - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 credits
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy 2 credits
BIO 231L - Human Anatomy Laboratory 1 credits
PE 220 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions 4 credits
BIO 241 - Human Physiology 2 credits
BIO 241L - Human Physiology Laboratory 1 credits
PE 201 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 credits
PE 218 - Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Methods 2 credits
PE 219 - Resistance Training Methods 2 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 credits
PE 392 - Instructional Strategies in Fitness Settings 2 credits
PE 445 - Organization and Administration of Fitness Programs 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
PE 466 - Social Behavioral Aspects of Physical Education 3 credits
PSY 266 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits

Support Courses (6 credits):

AHS 201 - Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 credits
AHS 340 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 credits
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 credits

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