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This is a graduate school preparation program for students who have focused interests in sport and exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences of human biology, chemistry and physics and introductory-level study in the applied areas of exercise physiology, kinesiology/ biomechanics and sport nutrition. Successful graduates will have completed prerequisites for graduate study in more specific exercise science disciplines.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health, Physical Education and Recreation department page.

Total Credits Required 124
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Additonal Health Promotion Requirements2
Required Courses in Major53
PE 111 Introduction to Sports Science 1
CH 111 General Chemistry I [Div II] 5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [Div II] 5
BI 201 Human Anatomy 3
BI 202 Human Physiology 5
PH 201 College Physics I [Div II] 5
CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems [Div V] 4
HL 242 Emergency Health Care 2
HN 210 Nutrition for Humans 4
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [Div V] or4
     PY 305 Psychological Statistics (4 cr.) [Div V]
PE 315 Physiology of Exercise 4
PE 317 Anatomical Kinesiology 2
PE 417 Biomechanics 2
PE 421 Physiology of Training for Sport 3
PE 422 Sport Biomechanics 2
PE 470 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Performance 2
Sports Science Electives20
Choose from the following: (or substituted electives approved by a sport science adviser).
BI 206 Human Genetics (3 cr.)
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 425 Endocrinology (3 cr.)
BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.)
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5 cr.)
CH 450 Biochemistry I (4 cr.)
CH 452 Biochemistry II (4 cr.)
HL 485 Drug Use and Abuse (3 cr.)
HN 415 Obesity and Weight Management (4 cr.)
PE 241 Prevention and Care of Injuries (2 cr.)
PE 498 Directed Study (1 - 4 cr.)
PH 393 Experimental Instrumentation and Analysis (4 cr.)
PY 204 Physiological Psychology (4 cr.) [Div II]


Bulletin Year: 2007 - 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.