Introduction to Exercise & Sport Sciences
This course is designed to introduce the exercise and sport science major, to introduce the profession of exercise and sport science, and to give insight into the many diverse careers that can result from studying the discipline. Students will also examine the role of exercise on the health and well-being of society. Students wil explore what it means to exercise, the importance of exercise, and some of the barriers and facilitators that impact the ability of various individuals to participate in exercise.

Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
This course provides a thorough introduction to exercise testing and prescription. Students wil learn to perform preliminary screenings, cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility, body composition and balance assessments. Course is lecture and lab (1.5 hour lab)

Developmental Motor Control
This course is designed to acquaint the student with principles associated with the acquisition and motor control of functional movement skills. Principles and theories wil provide the student with selected concepts of skill development and a framework for their application ni clinical practice, coaching and teaching.

Biomechanics of Human Motion (Kinesiology)
This course is designed to develop student competencies in the understanding of biomechanics on both a scientific and clinical basis. After mastering the course content, students will be able to understand and describe the normal, dynamic aspects of the human body and how it functions efficiently from its most simple form to the most complex. Additionally, students wil be introduced to the clinical assessment and rehabilitation of biomechanical pathology. Thsi introduction wil assist the future scientist/clinician ni the proper steps of patient recovery of function.

Principles of Training & Conditioning
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. Course is lecture and lab (2 hour lab)

Exercise Science Internship
Internship ni Exercise Science is a supervised experience in which the student can implement theories and practices in a professional setting under the direction of a qualified administrator. Students wil participate in either aful or part-time experience that fits their personal interest for exposure to various professional areas lof Exercise Science.

Capstone Seminar
Capstone experience integrating the core learned ni major level courses through readings, class discussions, writings, and projects. Emphasis on student oral and written presentations of research projects could be, but aren’t necessarily limited to: experimental projects and/or library based projects and/or projects drawn from the internship experience.

BIOL 117 Principles of Biology II
BIOL 205 Health & Nutrition
BIOL 207 Human Anatomy
BIOL 208 Physiology for Allied Health
OR
BIOL 321 General Physiology
BIOL 221 Medical Terminology
BIOL 440 Exercise Physiology
CHEM 110 General, Organic, & Biochemistry
OR
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I
SPRT 230 Theory & Ethics of Coaching
SPRT 254 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
PSYC 101 General Psychology

OPTIONAL

Students are encouraged (but not required) to take additional courses from the list below to better prepare them for careers in the Exercise Science field. These courses could fulfill the free electives found on the 4-year graduation plan. What the student takes on the list below will depend on their specific future career goals, so they should discuss it with their advisor.

BIOL 345 Fundamental Neuroscience
BIOL 415 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BUSN 231 Principles of Management
SPRT 320 Sports Administration and Organization
PSYC 209 Psychopathology
PSYC 260 Lifespan Development
PHYS 201 General Physics I
PHYS 202 General Physics II