Sep 07, 2024

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Exercise Science - Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration, B.S.

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The mission of the Exercise Science – Applied Exercise Physiology program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and practical fieldwork necessary for careers in fitness-related settings with both healthy individuals and those with acute or chronic illness. In addition, this program prepares students for graduate programs in chiropractic, dietetics, or cardiac rehabilitation.

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 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

Qualitative Analysis

BIO 1000 - Introductory Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1110 - Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1150 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1330 - General Biology I (Organismal) Credit(s): 3
BIO 2710 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CH 1000 - Fundamentals Of Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 1150 - Chemistry for Health Professionals Credit(s): 3
CH 1220 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
HSC 1100 - Human Health and Disease Credit(s): 3
HSC 1200 - Human Nutrition Credit(s): 3
PH 1000 - Physical Science Credit(s): 3
PH 1100 - Fundamentals of Physics Credit(s): 3
PH 1300 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
SCI 2000 - Contemporary Issues in Science Credit(s): 3

Data Analytics and Critical Analysis

BA 2250 - Introduction to Business Analytics Credit(s): 3
BA 2350 - Enterprise Systems Credit(s): 3
BA 2760 - Decision Intelligence 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
IS 1150 - Principles of Information Systems Credit(s): 3
IS 1300 - Programming I 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

Total Credits Required: 9

How to Lead

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

Lead Self

Lead Others

BA 2010 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
Approved
HS course
Approved
HUM course
RT 3700 - Administration & Management in Recreation Therapy Credit(s): 3
SM 1400 - Introduction to Sports Management Credit(s): 3
Approved
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
CJ 3700 - Ethics & Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
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
Approved
HUM course
Any HUM special topics course related to leadership
REC 4200 - Legal Issues in Recreation and Sports Credit(s): 3
Any study abroad course
Any course approved by Dean

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
COMM 1400 - Public Communication Credit(s): 3
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 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: 49

Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration

ES 2999 - Field Experience Credit(s): 3
ES 4000 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
ES 4900 - Pre-Internship Seminar Credit(s): 2
ES 4950 - Exercise Science Internship Credit(s): 1-15
MA 1055 - Applied Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
PH 1100 - Fundamentals of Physics Credit(s): 3
PSY 2000 - Understanding Diversity Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following courses:

ES 2000 - Issues in Personal and Public Health Credit(s): 3
HSC 1100 - Human Health and Disease Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following courses:

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

Total Credits Required: 38

Free Electives: 3 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 - Applied Exercise Physiology 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: 49

Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration

Choose one of the following courses:

Choose one of the following courses:

Total Credits Required: 38

Free Electives: 3 credits

Preparatory Core 2

Total Credits Required: 120

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