General Studies Graduation Requirements

Department of Exercise Science
(Revised Winter 2005) 
 

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Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Exercise Science:

Athletic Training Option

 

GENERAL EDUCATION:

Comp 150

 4

Library 150

 1

PE/Wellness (ES100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness activity)                                     

3

Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; 1 must be a 12-16  science with attached lab)                             

12-16

Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; prerequisites 12-16 Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I courses)                                                                    

16  

* Tier II Writing requirement is part of the Major

 
* Quantitative requirement is part of the Major  

Sub-Total of General Education Requirements

36-40  

 

 

For ATHLETIC TRAINING OPTION requirements, please see information on the Athletic Training Education Program's website

 ATEP Website (click here)

  

Exercise Specialist Option

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION:

Comp 150

 4

Library 150

 1

PE/Wellness (ES100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness activity)                                     

3

Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; 1 must be a 12-16  science with attached lab)                             

12-16

Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; prerequisites 12-16 Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I courses)                                                                    

16  

* Tier II Writing requirement is part of the Major

 
* Quantitative requirement is part of the Major  

Sub-Total of General Education Requirements

36-40  

 

 

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

 

ES 150 Socio-Cultural Foundations of Human Movement**             

3

ES 301 W Current Issues in Sport* or

ES 302 W  Issues in Health and Well-Being*                                              

3

ES 335 Kinesiology & Biomechanics

4

ES 340 Motor Learning & Control

3

ES 242 Testing and Statistics*

 3

ES 353 Nutrition for Fitness & Sport                       

3

ES 354 Adapted Exercise             

3

ES 360 Exercise Physiology         

4

ES 361 Advanced Exercise Physiology

3

ES 363 Computer Applications in Exercise Science

3

ES 450 Internship for the Exercise Specialists                                                

3

ES 480 Administration of Programs in Exercise Science                 

3
ES 495 Research Design and Methods 1

ES 496 Senior Seminar & Research in Exercise Science                    

2

Sub-Total of Major Requirements                      

41

 

 

AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

 

Bio 233 Human Anatomy

 3
Bio 234 Human Physiology 3

Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology

3

Sub-Total of Auxiliary Requirements  

9

 

**Taken as part of the Thematic Studies Requirements

 

 

 

MAJOR TOTALS                                     

50

ELECTIVES                                                                                    

30-34

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

120

 

 

 

 

K-12 TEACHING OPTION

 

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION:

Comp 150

 4

Library 150

 1

PE/Wellness (ES100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness activity)                                     

3

Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; 1 must be a 12-16  science with attached lab)                             

12-16

Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; prerequisites 12-16 Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I courses)                                                                    

16  

* Tier II Writing requirement is part of the Major

 
* Quantitative requirement is part of the Major  

Sub-Total of General Education Requirements

36-40  

 

 

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

 

Specific Departmental Requirements: 

 

ES 150 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement **

3

ES 224 Basic Principles of Athletic Training

3

ES 230 Competencies to Teach                                                                  (Tumbling, Aquatics, Fundamental Skills)

1

ES 231 Competencies to Teach                                                      (Dance, Recreational Games, Non-Traditional Sports)

1

ES 232 Competencies to Teach                                                      (Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball)

1

ES 233 Competencies to Teach                                                 (Fitness, Golf, Racquet Sports)

1

ES 243 Personal Health **

3

ES 301 W Current Issues in Sport* 

or

ES 302 W  Issues in Health and Well-Being*                                         

3

ES 335 Kinesiology and Biomechanics

4

ES 340 Motor Learning and Control

3

ES 242 Testing and Statistics*

 3

ES 354 Adapted Exercise

3

ES 360 Exercise Physiology

4

ES 363 Computer Applications in Exercise Science

3

ES 375 Psychology of Sport and Exercise

3

ES 381 Physical Education Curriculum and Methods

4

ES 480 Administration of Programs in Exercise Science

3
ES 495 Research Design and Methods 1

ES 496 Senior Seminar and Research in Exercise Science           

2

Sub-Total of Major Requirements                            

49

 

 

AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

 

Bio 233 Human Anatomy

 3
Bio 234 Human Physiology 3

Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology                             

3

Sub-Total of Auxiliary Requirements    

9

 

 

**Taken as part of the Thematic Studies Requirements

 

 

 

MAJOR TOTAL                                                                           

58

ELECTIVES                                                                                  

23-27               

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION                             

120

 

 

If Teaching Licensing is desired students must also complete the appropriate K-12 teacher licensure program courses.  Teaching option is K-12 only.

 

 

 

 

 

Sports Administration Option

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION:

Comp 150

 4

Library 150

 1

PE/Wellness (ES100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness activity)                                     

3

Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; 1 must be a 12-16  science with attached lab)                             

12-16

Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas; prerequisites 12-16 Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I courses)                                                                    

16  

* Tier II Writing requirement is part of the Major

 
* Quantitative requirement is part of the Major  

Sub-Total of General Education Requirements

36-40  

 

 

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

 

Exercise Science Requirements

 

ES 150 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement **

3
ES 242 Testing and Statistics*  

ES 301W Current Issues in Sport *

3

ES 337 Sport Ethics

3

ES 339 Practicum in Sport Administration

1

ES 345 Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Education

3
ES 350 Testing and Statistics 3

ES 363 Computer Applications in Exercise Science

3

ES 375 Psychology of Sport and Exercise

3

ES 455 Internship in Sport Administration

8-12

ES 480 Administration of Programs in Exercise Science

3
ES 495 Research Design and Methods 1

ES 496 Seminar and Research in Exercise Science

2

Sub-Total of Exercise Science Requirments

36-40  

 

 

School of Business Requirements

 

Acc 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting

4

BA 260 Legal Environment of Business **

3

Econ 266 Principles of Economics **

4

BA 301 Management and Organizational Behavior

4

BA 340 Marketing                                                                      

4

BA 348 Public Relations                                                           

3

Sub-Total of School of Business Requirements                                            

22

Sub-Total of Major Requirements                                        

58-62
   

Auxiliary Department Requirements:

 

Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology                                        

3

Sub-Total of Auxiliary Requirements                                              

3

 

 

**Taken as part of the Thematic Studies Requirements

 

 

 

MAJOR TOTALS                                                                                    

61-65

ELECTIVES                                                                                             

15-23

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION                               

120

 

 

SPORT ADMINISTRATION COMPETITIVE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Sophomore Standing (30 completed credit hours)

  2. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.

  3. Current Professional Resume

  4. Current Transcript (to verify GPA and class standing)

  5. Letter of Application (In approved business format stating your career objectives.)

  6. Letters of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation are required.  One from a FLC faculty member, the other from an adult mentor referencing your professional potential.)

  7. Once the admission file is complete with items 1-6, you are to contact the Exercise Science Sport Administration Advisor (Dr. JoAnn Soignier) who will review your admission file for approval.  Upon this approval, you are eligible to arrange an interview with the Exercise Science Department Chair to request admission into the Sport Administration option.  The Exercise Science Department Chair will then determine if you are to be accepted  into the program.  If accepted, an official letter of acceptance from the Exercise Science Department will be mailed to you.

 

SPORT ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Please visit the Career Services website for complete information on the requirements for the internship. 

 

COACHING MINOR

 

Bio 121  Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)

Psy 157  Introduction to Psychology (3)

ES  185  Introduction to Coaching (2)

ES  224  Basic Principles to Athletic Training (3)

ES  225-231  Techniques of Coaching—2 courses (4)

ES  353  Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (3)

ES  360  Exercise Physiology  (4)

ES  375  Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3)

ES  451  Coaching Internship (2)

Total Credits =  27

 

 

EXERCISE SCIENCE MINOR

 

Bio 121  Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)

Psy 157  Introduction to Psychology (3)

ES  150  Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement (3)

ES  333  Biomechanics (4)

ES  360  Exercise Physiology (4)

Two Additional Upper-Division Exercise Science Courses (4-6)

Total Credits  =  21-23


 

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