Exercise Science Concentration Suggested Course Sequence

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Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing (3 credits)
Mathematics (3 credits)
HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 (3 credits)
Social/Behavioral Science (3 credits)
Natural Science (4 credits)

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Second Semester

ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation (3 credits)
HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877 (3 credits)
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits)
Social/Behavioral Science (3 credits)
Natural Science (4 credits)

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits)
SPCH 1300 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3 credits) or
SPCH 2300 - Public Speaking (3 credits)
HSCI 3000 - Human Anatomy (4 credits)
NTFD 2420 - Principles of Nutrition Science (3 credits)
PHED 1130 - Wellness for Life (3 credits)

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Second Semester

PEXS 2955 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 credits)
PEXS 3032 - Psychomotor Development in Children (3 credits)
PEXS 3080 - Teaching Aerobic Conditioning (3 credits)
HSCI 3020 - Human Physiology (4 credits) *
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits)

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

* Pre-requisites for junior level Exercise Science classes should be taken prior to junior year.

Junior Year

First Semester

PEXS 3610 - Exercise Physiology I (3 credits)
PEXS 3510 - Foundations of Physical Education and Sport (3 credits)
PEXS 4061 - Exercise Fitness Testing (3 credits)
COBH 2030 - First Aid and Emergency Care (3 credits)
Guided Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Second Semester

PEXS 4620 - Exercise Physiology II (3 credits)
PEXS 4062 - Cardiovascular Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography (3 credits)
PEXS 4270 - Structural Kinesiology (3 credits)
PEXS 4657 - Sports Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids (3 credits)
Guided Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Senior Year

First Semester

PEXS 4630 - Exercise Science Internship I (6 credits)
PEXS 4656 - Sport Conditioning and Training (3 credits)
PEXS 4977 - Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities (3 credits)
Free Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Second Semester

PEXS 4631 - Exercise Science Internship II (6-12 credits)
SALM 4210 - Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport and Leisure Activities (3 credits)
Guided Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Note:

This is just a suggested sequence. There is flexibility with the General Education classes, our core classes, and guided electives, but not much flexibility with our concentration classes. Many courses are offered in the summer sessions which may add more flexibility, especially for those transferring from a junior/community college.