The Department of Sport Science offers majors in Exercise Science (B.S.) and Sport Administration (B.A. or B.S.), as well as minors in Nutrition, Sport Administration, Sports Medicine, and Strength & Conditioning.
Major in Exercise Science
The major in exercise science is designed to give students the background and expertise to pursue a career in a health of fitness related field. The major also prepares students for graduate study in exercise science. This major does not lead to teacher certification.
| Exercise Science (B.S.) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements for B.S. | 59-65 | |
| Technical Requirements (Hours Counted in Gen Ed Core): | ||
| MTH 1150, Elementary Statistics (3) | ||
| WEL 2010, Weight Training (1) | ||
| One (1) hour from the following: | ||
| WEL 2001, Aerobic Walking WEL 2005, Jog-Run WEL 2017, Step Aerobics WEL 2018, Aerobic Dance |
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| Major Requirements | 34 | |
| BIO 2230, Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| EXS 1010, Foundations of Sport Science | 3 | |
| EXS 2000, Kinesiology | 3 | |
| HTH 2230, Principles of Nutrition | 3 | |
| HTH 2350, Prevention and Treatment of Injury | 3 | |
| EXS 3010, Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| EXS 3020, Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science | 3 | |
| EXS 4210, Exercise Prescription | 3 | |
| EXS 4500, Internship in Exercise Science I | 3 | |
| EXS 4600, Seminar in Exercise Science | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| BIO 2240, Human Anatomy and Physiology II EXS 3000, Electrocardiography HTH 3440, Nutrition for Physical Activity EXS 4400, Program Planning and Implementation in Exercise Science EXS 4510, Internship in Exercise Science II |
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| Minor Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 11-17 | |
| Total | 128 | |
Major in Sport Administration
The Sport Administration program prepares students to become practitioners in this unique field by engaging them in real-world experiences. Reflecting the diversity of the profession, Sport Administration is an interdisciplinary degree with elective course work in Communication Studies, Media Studies, and Public Relations, as well as core Sport Administration classes endorsed by the North American Society for Sport Management and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation. The program provides hands-on engagement through internship and capstone experiences.
| Sport Administration (B.A. or B.S.) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements | 56-58 | |
| Major Requirements | 30 | |
| Sport Administration Required Courses | 21 | |
| SAM 2010, Introduction to Sport Administration | 3 | |
| SAM 2020, Sport in Society | 3 | |
| SAM 3100, Legal Aspects of Sport | 3 | |
| SAM 3210, Principles of Sport Finance | 3 | |
| SAM 3400, Sport Leadership | 3 | |
| SAM 4000, Sport Administration Internship | 3 | |
| SAM 4030, Sport Administration Capstone | 3 | |
| Elective Courses (select 3 from the following): | 9 | |
| COM 2230, Teamwork in Organizations (3) COM 3260, Social Networking (3) COM 3340, Organizational Communication (3) MDS 1450, Introduction to Audio and Video Production (3) MDS 1550, Introduction to Sports Production (3) MDS 1800, Sports Writing (3) MDS 2800, Sports Presentation (3) MDS 3500, Media Advertising and Sales (3) PRL 1180, Public Relations Principles (3) PRL 2510, Sport and Public Relations (3) |
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| Minor Requirements | 18 | |
| Free Electives | 22-24 | |
| Total | 128 | |
Minors
| Minor in Strength and Conditioning (for NON-EXS majors only) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| STR 3010, Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning | 3 | |
| STR 3020, Strength & Conditioning Technique, Program Design | 3 | |
| EXS 2000, Kinesiology | 3 | |
| EXS 3010, Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| STR 4120, Principles of Movement | 3 | |
| STR 4510 / 4520, Practicum in Strength & Conditioning | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |