Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Exercise Physiology (BS)
Distribution Requirements and Co-requisites: 56 credit-hours
As a major in Exercise Physiology, you will be required to complete 20 credit hours in science and mathematics, bringing you above the University's distribution requirements 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. In addition, all SES majors and Business minor courses require a grade of C or better).
| Theology and Philosophy: 9 credit-hours |
| THE 201 | Faiths, Beliefs and Traditions | (3) |
| PHI 220 | Intro. to Philosophy | (3) |
| THE/PHI | Distribution | (3) |
| Written and Oral Communication: 9 credit-hours |
| **ENG 111 | First Year Literature and Composition | (3) |
| **ENG 112 OR 210 | Techniques of Research or Intro to Literature | (3) |
SPE 101 OR COM 104 OR
TH 155 | Elective | (3) |
| Science and Mathematics: 20 credit-hours |
| ** BIO 220/ 220L | Intro to Human Anatomy and Laboratory | (4) |
| ** BIO 240/ 240L | Intro. to Human Physiology and Laboratory | (5) |
| ** CHE 152/ 152L | Intro. to Organic & Biological Chemistry & Laboratory | (4) |
| ** PHY 151/ 151L | Introductory Physics & Laboratory | (4) |
| ** MAT 109 | Pre-Calculus I | (3) |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credit-hours |
| ** PSY 281 | Introduction to Psychology | (3) |
6 credit hours from university approved distribution list | (6) |
| Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credit-hours |
| 9 credit hours from university approved distribution list | (9) | |
| SES Core Requirements: 21 credit-hours |
| SES 112/ 112L | CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Laboratory | (2) |
| SES 210 | Foundations of Sport & Exercise Sciences | (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/ 361L | Exercise Physiology and Laboratory | (4) |
| SES 465 | Administration of Programs and Facilities | (3) |
| SES 480 | Contemporary Issues & Ethics in Sport | (3) |
| Exercise Physiology Major Requirements: 39 credit-hours |
| CS 180 | Intro to Computers | (3) |
| SES 220 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | (3) |
| SES 320/ 320L | Kinesiology & Laboratory | (4) |
| SES 330 | Nutrition for Physical Performance | (3) |
| SES 370 / 370L | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription and Laboratory | (4) |
| SES 441 / 441L | Clinical Exercise Physiology and Laboratory | (4) |
| SES 463 | Applied Physiology of Strength and Conditioning | (3) |
| SES 486 | Practicum in Exercise Physiology | (3) |
| SES 499 | Internship in Exercise Physiology | (12) |
Electives: 4 credit-hours
Recommended Courses: |
| SES 326 | Principles of Motor Learning | (3) |
| SES 469 | Directed Readings in Exercise Physiology | (3) |
| SES 477 | Physical Activity in Health and Disease | (3) |
| SES 479 | Directed Research in Exercise Physiology | (3) |
| SES 485 | Legal Issues in Sport and Exercise Physiology | (3) |
Degree Total (Exercise Science, BS): 120 Credit-Hours
Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Medicine Options:
Course adjustments for chemistry and physics requirements are available for the pre-physical therapy and pre-medicine options.
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