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Exercise Science Requirements


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.

Prerequisite

PE 100 Fit for Life 2
 
Required Courses for all HPS Majors
HPS 370 Kinesiology 3
HPS 376 Exercise Physiology 3
HPS 410 Measurements and Evaluation in Physical Education 3
    Sub Total 9
 
Required Courses for Recreation and Sport Management Concentration
Hlth 213 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport 3
Hlth 489 Fitness/Wellness Program Leadership 3
HPS 223 First Aid & CPR 3
HPS 405 Body Composition 3
HPS 421 Designs for Fitness 3
HPS 428 Nutrition and Supplements in Sport 3
HPS 472 Biomechanics of Sport 3
HPS 476 Stress Testing 3
       
HPS 430 ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Review 3
    OR  
HPS 432 NSCA Strength Coach Review 3
    Subtotal 27
TOTAL Number of Credits for Major 36

 

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