Sports and Exercise Sciences B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

(May be either depending on option selected.)

Major in Sports and Exercise Sciences

Exercise Science

(Major Code: 117)

This track prepares the major for employment in a variety of sport performance and rehabilitative settings. Additionally, this track, through appropriate use of electives, provides for preparation for graduate programs in exercise science, allied health or other related areas.

University Core (42 hours)

Exercise Science Major (46 hours)

Additional requirements for Bachelor of Science students:

Electives (up to 5 hours by advisement)

Note:

All undergraduate SES majors must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses with an SES or ATTR prefix; failure to do so will require the student to retake the course.

Applied Sport

(Major Code: 150)

This track prepares the major for employment opportunities in a wide variety of sport fields, physical activity and wellness settings in the community, corporate, health-related, and therapeutic domains. Additionally, this track, through appropriate use of electives, provides for the preparation for an alternative format for teacher certification.

University Core (42 hours)

Sports and Exercise Sciences Applied Sport Major (48 hours)

Bachelor of Science/Arts Requirements (6–14 hours)

Electives (up to 24 hours by advisement)

Note:

All undergraduate SES majors must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses with an SES prefix; failure to do so will require the student to retake the course.

SES All-Level EC-12 Certification

Teaching and Coaching Courses (27 hours)

(Major Code: 462)

This program track is for SES majors who want to teach and coach in a public school setting. Specific to this track are 27 hours of teaching and coaching oriented coursework, 27 hours of professional education courses (includes student teaching), and 24 hours of a selected second teaching field. Upon completion, the student is prepared for certification testing.

The Sports and Exercise Sciences All-Level EC-12 Certification Degree Checklist is available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists.

Professional Development Core (21 hours plus six hours additional requirements)(27 hours)

Second Teaching Field (24 hours)

Note:

All undergraduate SES majors must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses with an SES prefix. Failure to do so requires retaking the course.

For teacher certification requirements, refer to the “Department of Education ” section of this catalog.

*Students must also contact the Department of Education for teacher certification requirements.

Note:

For information about the master of science (M.S.) degree in sports and exercise sciences, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

The following Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Sports and Exercise Sciences - Applied Sport B.A. or B.S.
Sports and Exercise Sciences - Exercise Science Emphasis B.A. or B.S.