May 09, 2024

2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Exercise Science - Pre-Professional Concentration, B.S.

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Indiana Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Pre-Professional is ideal for those planning to continue in a graduate program including athletic training, chiropractic, dietetics, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.

Students will be able to:

Perform proficiency in fitness assessments.
Develop safe and effective exercise programs based on the FITT principles for diverse populations.
Communicate to various audiences using effective interpersonal skills.
Evaluate behavior modification strategies to promote and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Develop safe and effective exercise programs.

General Education Core

Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.

How to Communicate

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Total Credits Required: 9

How to Analyze

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Quantitative Reasoning

MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 1040 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 1055 - Applied Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2100 - Differential Equation & Linear Algebra Credit(s): 4
MA 2150 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 2200 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MA 2300 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MA 2410 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
MA 2990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6
MA 3000 - History of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 3200 - Graph Theory Credit(s): 3
MA 3300 - Introductory Real Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4100 - Introductory Complex Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4300 - Modern Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 4990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6

Qualitative Analysis

Any
BIO course
Any
CH course
Any
HSC course
Any
PH course
SCI 2000 - Contemporary Issues in Science Credit(s): 3

Data Analytics and Critical Analysis

BA 2350 - Enterprise Systems Credit(s): 3
BA 2760 - Decision Intelligence Credit(s): 3
BA 3120 - Introduction to Exchanges & Trading Credit(s): 3
BIO 3310 - Bioinformatics Credit(s): 3
CS 1300 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 3
EGR 3430 - Applied Probability & Statistics Credit(s): 3
HSC 2100 - Human Genetics Credit(s): 4
Any
HUM course
IME 2110 - Six Sigma I Credit(s): 3
IME 3110 - Six Sigma II Credit(s): 3
IME 3120 - Six Sigma III Credit(s): 3
IS 1150 - Principles of Information Systems Credit(s): 3
IS 1300 - Programming I Credit(s): 3
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
MIS 1400 - Business Analysis Credit(s): 3
PSY 3780 - Research Methods and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 9

How to Lead

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self

BA 2410 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
Any
HS course
Any
HUM course
Any
PSY course
Any
SS course

Lead Others

BA 2010 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BA 2700 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3
BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
BA 4700 - Training and Development Credit(s): 3
HUM 3410 - Discover Your Family Histories and Stories Credit(s): 3
OL 3000 - Employee Development Credit(s): 3
OL 3200 - Managing Organizational Change & Continuous Improvement Credit(s): 3
RT 3700 - Administration & Management in Recreation Therapy Credit(s): 3
SM 1400 - Introduction to Sports Management Credit(s): 3
Any
HS course
Any
SS course

Lead Globally

BA 2430 - International Management Credit(s): 3
BA 3090 - Global Business and Leadership Credit(s): 3
BA 3160 - Professional Skills Development Credit(s): 3
BA 3200 - Business Ethics Credit(s): 3
BME 4961 - BME Senior Project II Credit(s): 3
CJ 3700 - Ethics & Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
ECE 4961 - ECE Senior Project II Credit(s): 2
ERM 3000 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of ERM Credit(s): 3
HIM 3600 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of HIM Credit(s): 3
HS 3040 - Ethics for Human Service Profession Credit(s): 3
HUM 2100 - Study Abroad Credit(s): 3
ME 4961 - ME Senior Project II Credit(s): 2
REC 4200 - Legal Issues in Recreation and Sports Credit(s): 3
Any course approved by Dean
Any study abroad course
Any HUM special topics course related to leadership

Total Credits Required: 9

Global Issues Problem Solving Seminar

IIT 4960 - Global Issues Seminar Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 3

Total Credits Required: 30

Exercise Science Core

BIO 2710 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIO 2720 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 2730 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 3
BIO 2740 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 1
ES 1000 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit(s): 3
ES 3410 - Biomechanics Credit(s): 3
ES 3700 - Motor Learning & Development Credit(s): 3
ES 3730 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
ES 3740 - Fitness Assessment in Exercise Science Credit(s): 4
ES 3850 - Exercise Principles and Programming I Credit(s): 3
ES 3900 - Exercise Principles and Programming II Credit(s): 3
ES 4200 - Nutrition for the Physically Active Credit(s): 3
HSC 1200 - Human Nutrition Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1
MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 1750 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 50

Pre-Professional Concentration

BIO 1350 - General Biology II (Cell and Molecular) Credit(s): 3
BIO 1360 - General Biology II Lab Credit(s): 1
CH 1220 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CH 1230 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CH 1240 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
PH 1300 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PH 1310 - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PH 2300 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PH 2310 - General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Choose one of the following courses:

PSY 3530 - Sport Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4530 - Health Psychology Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following groups (10 credits):

ES 4820 - Exercise Science Research I Credit(s): 5
ES 4830 - Exercise Science Research II Credit(s): 5
or
ES 4900 - Pre-Internship Seminar Credit(s): 2
ES 4950 - Exercise Science Internship Credit(s): 3-15

Total Credits Required: 36

Approved Electives: 6 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Elementary Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1021 - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 12

Exercise Science - Pre-Professional Concentration, B.S.

General Education Core

***Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.***

How to Communicate

Collaborative Communication

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Total Credits Required: 9

How to Analyze

Quantitative Reasoning

Qualitative Analysis

Data Analytics and Critical Analysis

Total Credits Required: 9

How to Lead

Lead Self

Lead Others

Lead Globally

Total Credits Required: 9

Global Issues Problem Solving Seminar

Total Credits Required: 3

Total Credits Required: 30

Exercise Science Core

Total Credits Required: 50

Pre-Professional Concentration

Choose one of the following courses:

Choose one of the following groups (10 credits):

Total Credits Required: 36

Approved Electives: 6 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

Total Credits Required: 122

Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.