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.
The School of Health and Human Performance is in the process of transitioning it’s undergraduate athletic training program to a master’s in athletic training program. It is anticipated that the new program will be a three plus two program where undergraduate sports science students will have the option to apply for admission into the master’s in athletic training program during their junior year. Students who opt for this track, will earned two degrees in five years – an undergraduate bachelor of science in sports science and a master’s degree in athletic training. Students interested in this option should contact the department or Julie Rochester, Program Director.
Sports science majors must achieve a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher in all major courses.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructo…
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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| Required Courses for Health Promotion | 4 |
| HP 200 Physical Well Being | 1 |
| Elective Health Promotion Activity Courses | 3 |
| Required Courses in Major | 53 |
| BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII] | 5 |
| CH 112 General Chemistry II | 5 |
| ES 110 Introduction to Sports Science | 2 |
| ES 315 Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| ES 317 Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| ES 417 Biomechanics | 2 |
| ES 421 Physiology of Training for Sport | 3 |
| ES 422 Sport Biomechanics | 2 |
| ES 470 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Performance | 3 |
| HL 125 Emergency Care for the Health Professional | 3 |
| HN 210 Nutrition for Humans | 4 |
| MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [QUAR] or | 4 |
| PY 305 Psychological Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR] | |
| PH 201 College Physics I [SCII] | 5 |
| Sports Science Cluster Minor | 22 |
| For sports science majors only | |
With adviser approval students must select a cluster of cognate courses from two or more departments totaling 22 credit hours. A list of courses comprising the cluster must be submitted to the Registrar's Office before the second semester of the student's junior year.
Bulletin Year:
2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Bulletin
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