Physical Education Exercise Science Major

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(60 semester hours)

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 (46 hours):

ATTR 210 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions 2 hours
ATTR 210L - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 hour
PE 201 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 hours
PE 220 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions 2 hours
PE 220L - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 hour
PE 225 - Introduction to Exercise Science and Fitness Professions 1 hour
PE 380 - Analysis of Human Motion 4 hours
PE 381 - Physiology of Exercise 4 hours
PE 385 - Foundations of Conditioning 3 hours
PE 390 - Practicum Seminar 1 hour
PE 392 - Instructional Strategies in Fitness Settings 2 hours
PE 445 - Organization and Administration of Fitness Programs 3 hours
PE 466 - Social Behavioral Aspects of Physical Education 3 hours
PE 483 - Fitness Through the Lifespan 3 hours
PE 488 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription 4 hours
PE 489 - Chronic Lifestyle Disease 3 hours
PE 490 - Internship 3-6 hours

Support Courses (9 hours):

Choose one from the following:

FCS 201 - Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 hours
FCS 429 - Nutrition in Wellness 3 hours

Activities (5 hours):

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

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