Program Overview

College of Education and Human Development ## Exercise Science Program ## Overview The Exercise Science program is a broad-based, scientific course of study in human movement. Students will choose one of two specializations: Exercise Programming or Sports Medicine. ### Exercise Programming Specialization This specialization prepares students for careers in exercise testing and prescription. The culminating experience is a 600-hour internship in private or corporate fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, allied medical and cardiac rehabilitation settings, recreation centers, and athletic or Olympic training facilities and programs. ### Sports Medicine Specialization This specialization is designed to prepare students for entry into professional programs, including athletic training, allied health, and medical fields. The curriculum allows students to take similar coursework during the first three years of enrollment, enabling flexibility in switching between specializations. ## Admission Requirements Students who select the Exercise Science major are considered "Pre-Exercise Science" majors during their first 3-4 semesters. To matriculate into the major, students must achieve academic benchmarks in core courses. With the assistance of their faculty advisor, students will matriculate into the major following completion of their third or fourth semester. ### Requirements for Matriculation into Exercise Programming Specialization - Overall GPA of 2.75 - Completion of a minimum of 45 credit hours - Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of 'C' or better: Ā - BIOL 2050 Ā - BIOL 3320 Ā - EXSC 2100 Ā - EXSC 2270 Ā - EXSC 2300 Ā - EXSC 3600 ### Requirements for Matriculation into Sports Medicine Specialization - Overall GPA of 2.75 - Completion of a minimum of 45 credit hours - Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of 'C' or better: Ā - BIOL 2050 Ā - BIOL 3310 Ā - BIOL 3320 Ā - EXSC 2100 Ā - EXSC 2270 Ā - EXSC 2300 Ā - EXSC 3600 ## Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in the Exercise Science program are expected to: - Discuss the interdisciplinary nature of and primary concepts in exercise science - Observe, analyze, and critique movement and physical activities and their outcomes, integrating information and concepts from the subdisciplines of exercise science - Apply the scientific bases of the care and prevention of injuries, safety, and emergency procedures, and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid to exercise settings - Demonstrate proficiency in using technology and in written and oral communication - Explain the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle for maintaining a high level of physical well-being and personal excellence - Demonstrate clear, logical thinking in professional decision making ### Additional Learning Outcomes for Exercise Programming Specialization - Apply appropriate knowledge and skills to individually assess, evaluate, and intervene with muscular strength, endurance, and cardiorespiratory training, and/or physical fitness and exercise programs for normal and special populations - Transfer concepts from the scientific bases of exercise science to practices in exercise programming - Relate administrative content, facilities, and equipment information to practices in exercise programming ### Additional Learning Outcomes for Sports Medicine Specialization - Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills to perform examinations, assessments, and diagnoses of orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries - Transfer concepts from the scientific bases of sports medicine to therapeutic interventions, health-related emergency situations, and clinical decision-making in the sports medicine setting