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Sport Science Concentration
Goals: This concentration is designed to provide a basic foundation
of theoretical knowledge and applied skills related to movement
science as applied specifically to an athletic population. Courses are
intended to develop competencies in observing, analyzing, writing,
and critical thinking that can be applied to the study of athletic
movement and functioning. A selection of undergraduate courses
and experiences are offered that can prepare a student for admission
to and successful completion of various graduate and professional
programs as well as direct entry into a variety of health and athleticrelated
positions. Course work is intended to prepare students for
various professional certifications (i.e., NSCA).
Vocational Applications: The Sport Science concentration is
designed to prepare students to enter graduate/professional
education programs and pursue general or specialized fitness areas
in fields such as strength and conditioning, exercise physiology,
biomechanics, sports medicine, and wellness.
Requirements: In addition to completing the Exercise Science Core
requirements, the following concentration courses need to be
completed.
❏ EXS 210 Care & Prevention of Injuries
❏ EXS 301 Practicum in Sport
❏ EXS 326 Anaerobic Conditioning
❏ EXS 340 Psychology of Sport & Exercise
❏ EXS 350 Survey of Sport
Recommended Electives:
❏ EXS 300 Practicum
❏ EXS 305 Facilities & Programs
❏ EXS 320 Environmental Exercise Physiology
❏ EXS 344 Cardiovascular Physiology/ECG
❏ EXS 390 Special Topics
❏ EXS 420 Advanced Exercise Physiology
Sport Psychology Concentration
Goals: This program is designed to provide a basic foundation of
theoretical knowledge and applied skills related to the psychological
enhancement of sport and exercise performance. Courses are
intended to develop competencies in observing, analyzing, writing,
and critical thinking that can be applied to the study of human
psychology as it relates to sport and exercise performance. A
selection of undergraduate courses and experiences are offered that
can prepare a student for admission to and successful completion of
various graduate and professional programs related to sport
psychology and meet multiple recommendations of the Association
for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology for their Certified
Consultant credentialing.
Vocational Applications: The Sport Psychology concentration is
designed to prepare students to enter graduate/professional
education programs in the area of sport psychology and
performance. It is also advantageous for those wanting to pursue a
career at an advanced level of coaching.
Requirements: In addition to completing the Exercise Science Core
requirements, the following concentration courses need to be
completed.
❏ EXS 335 Sociology of Sport
❏ EXS 340 Psychology of Sport & Exercise
❏ PSY 201 General Psychology
66 Exercise Science
❏ SOC 201 Fundamentals of Sociology
Electives (at least 9 s.h. required)
EXS 301 Practicum in Sport
MAT 233 Introduction to Statistics
PSY 211 Human Development
PSY 250 Methods of Research
PSY 305 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 341 Psychology of Learning
PSY 407 Counseling
PSY 411 Child Psychology
PSY 412 Adolescent Psychology
PSY 413 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 431 Cognitive Psychology
SOC 302 Minorities
SOC 306 Social Psychology
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Fitness Management Concentration
Goals: This concentration is designed to provide the student with
theoretical understanding and applied skills related to enhancing the
health and fitness of both normal and special populations, through
direct interaction and management.
Vocational Applications: The major in Exercise Science with a
concentration in Fitness Management prepares a graduate for
management positions in private health clubs, hospital-based
programs, corporate health and fitness centers, sales and other career
opportunities.
Requirements: In addition to completing the Exercise Science Core
requirements, the following concentration courses need to be
completed.
❏ ACC 225 Principles of Financial Accounting
❏ ACC 226 Principles of Managerial Accounting
❏ BUS 306 Management of Organizations
❏ BUS 307 Principles of Marketing
❏ EXS 210 Care & Prevention of Injuries
❏ EXS 305 Facilities & Programs
❏ EXS 490 Seminar in Spirituality and Wellness
Recommended Electives:
❏ CST 309 Business and Professional Communication
❏ CST 312 Leadership and Small Group Communication
❏ EXS 300 Practicum*
❏ EXS 330 Cardiac Rehabilitation
❏ EXS 335 Sociology of Sport
❏ EXS 390 Special Topics
*Note: Practicum for credit towards Exercise Science electives can
be taken up to three semester hours per semester, for a total of
eight semester hours over the college experience. Any additional
practicum semester hours require the approval of the Registrar.