Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Exercise Science (BS)
Distribution Requirements and Co-requisites: 56 credit-hours
As a major in Exercise Science, you will be required to complete 20 credit-hours in science and mathematics, bringing you above the University's distribution requirement of 45 credit-hours. Courses specifically required are listed below each subject area with a double asterisk (**) and must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Theology and Philosophy: 9 credit-hours
THE or PHI 353, Bio-Medical Ethics strongly recommended
Written and Oral Communication: 9 credit-hours Science and Mathematics: 20 credit-hours
** BIO 230 Human Anatomy and Lab (4)
** BIO 240 Intro. to Human Physiology & Lab (5)
** CHE 152 Intro. to Organic & Biological Chemistry & Lab (4)
** MAT 152 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
** PHY 151 Introductory Physics & Lab (4)
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credit-hours
** PSY 281 Introduction to Psychology (3)
Humanities and the Fine Arts: 9 credit-hours SES Core Requirements: 25 credit-hours
SES 210 Foundations of Sport & Exercise Sciences (3)
SES 212 Emergency Response (3)
SES 270 Concepts of Fitness & Wellness (3)
SES 335 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport (3)
SES 340 Adapted Physical Activity, Sport & Recreation (3)
SES 361 Exercise Physiology & Lab (4)
SES 465 Administration of Programs and Facilities (3)
SES 480 Contemporary Issues & Ethics in Sport (3)
Exercise Science Major Requirements: 35 credit-hours
CS 180 Introduction to Computers (3)
SES 220 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries & Lab (4)
SES 320 Kinesiology & Lab (4)
SES 330 Nutrition for Physical Performance (3)
SES 370 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
SES 441 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Lab (3)
SES 441L Cardiac Rehabilitation Lab (1)
SES 486 Practicum in Exercise Science (2)
SES 499 Internship in Exercise Science (12)
Electives: 5 credit-hours minimum
Recommended Courses for electives:
SES 300 Special Topics in Exercise Science (3)
SES 310 Personal Health and Disease Prevention (3)
SES 326 Principles of Motor Learning (3)
SES 461 Advanced Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
SES 463 Applied Physiology of Resistance Training (3)
SES 469 Directed Readings in Exercise Science (3)
SES 479 Directed Research in Exercise Science (3)
SES 485 Legal Issues In Sport and Exercise Sciences (3)
DEGREE TOTAL: EXERCISE SCIENCE (BS) 121 CREDIT-HOURS
Minor in Exercise Science
An Exercise Science minor is available to complement pre-professional majors in medical, allied health, athletic training or other science-based fields who are interested in further study in the areas of exercise prescription and fitness programming. A student may earn a minor in Exercise Science by completing the following courses:
SES 212 Emergency Response (3)
SES 270 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (3)
SES 320 Kinesiology & Lab (4)
SES 361 Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
SES 370 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
SES 441 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Lab (4)
or
SES 461 Advanced Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
SES 463 Applied Physiology of Resistance Training (3)
SES 486 Practicum in Exercise Science (2)
Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Medicine Options:
Available only to majors in Exercise Science or Athletic Training (ATR). Please refer to the details on the undergraduate course requirements for these program options as described following the ATR degree and clinical requirements. For additional information on these options, e-mail sportsciences@mail.barry.edu |
