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Dec 21, 2024
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2012-2013 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise Science, B.A.
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This major is designed to provide an opportunity for students to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and develop skills related to exercise science, fitness management and strength and conditioning as they pertain to management and organization of corporate, community, or commercial fitness and health promotion and/or rehabilitation programs. Students successfully completing this major will be able to conduct fitness testing and implement exercise programs for low- to moderate-risk clients and for individuals with controlled diseases. In addition, development of strength and conditioning programs for clients and athletes is also a focus for the major.
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Minimum credits required: 45
Required courses:
- HPE 201 - Orientation to HPE, 1 credit hour
- HPE 203 - Essentials of Athletic Training, 2 credit hours
- HPE 205 - First Aid & Safety Education, 2 credit hours
- HPE 207W - Nutrition for Daily Living, 3 credit hours
OR - HPE 211W - Nutrition for the Athlete, 3 credit hours
- HPE 209 - Research Design & Statistics in Physical Education & Exercise Science, 3 credit hours
- HPE 245 - Health Behavior Management, 3 credit hours
- HPE 302 - Physiology Of Exercise, 3 credit hours
- HPE 303 - Health and Physical Fitness Assessment Techniques, 2 credit hours
- HPE 304 - Health and Fitness Assessment Practicum, 1 credit hour
- HPE 345 - Fitness & Health Promotion Program Management & Leadership, 3 credit hours
- HPE 352 - Motor Learning & Developmental Movement, 3 credit hours
- HPE 423D - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations, 3 credit hours
- HPE 445 - Theory and Practice of Strength and Conditioning, 3 credit hours
- HPE 451 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics, 3 credit hours
- HPE 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
- BIO 203L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 credit hours
- BIO 204L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II, 3 credit hours
Notes:
The following Exercise Science coursework must be completed at BW unless otherwise approved by the Academic Coordinator: HPE 201 , HPE 209 , HPE 245 , HPE 302 , HPE 303 , HPE 423D , HPE 445 .
Courses required for the major do not necessarily need to be taken in the sequence listed unless as specified by course prerequisites. |
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