Major in HPS/Exercise Science
This undergraduate degree educates students in the areas of personal training and corporate fitness, and prepares interested students for graduate work in exercise science. Courses in this concentration offer a more scientifically focused curriculum, including kinesiology, exercise physiology, fitness program design, and fitness administration. Students are encouraged to minor in business or health in order to help prepare them for the job market in this field.
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Prerequisite
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PE |
100 |
Fit for Life |
2 |
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Required Courses for all HPS Majors |
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HPS |
370 |
Kinesiology |
3 |
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HPS |
376 |
Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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HPS |
410 |
Measurements and Evaluation in Physical Education |
3 |
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Sub Total |
9 |
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Required Courses for Recreation and Sport Management Concentration |
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Hlth |
213 |
Nutrition for Exercise and Sport |
3 |
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Hlth |
489 |
Fitness/Wellness Program Leadership |
3 |
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HPS |
223 |
First Aid & CPR |
3 |
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HPS |
405 |
Body Composition |
3 |
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HPS |
421 |
Designs for Fitness |
3 |
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HPS |
428 |
Nutrition and Supplements in Sport |
3 |
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HPS |
472 |
Biomechanics of Sport |
3 |
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HPS |
476 |
Stress Testing |
3 |
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HPS |
430 |
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Review |
3 |
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OR |
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HPS |
432 |
NSCA Strength Coach Review |
3 |
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Subtotal |
27 |
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TOTAL Number of Credits for Major |
36 |
Suggested plan of study