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Sport and Exercise Science B.S.

(Select from four emphases)

Degree Requirements - 120-126 Credits

See:"Sport and Exercise Science B.S." .

Required Major Core Credits - 12 hours

SES 220 Anatomical Kinesiology (3)

SES 221 Biomechanics (3)

SES 322 Exercise Physiology I (3)

SES 323 Motor Learning and Development (3)

Athletic Training Emphasis

Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Required Emphasis Credits - 46 hours

SES 181 Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training (1)

SES 324 Exercise Physiology II (3)

SES 333 Psychological Analysis of Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity (3)

SES 380 Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries (2)

SES 381 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training Level I: Practice Preparation (3)

SES 382 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training Level II: Protective Padding and Equipment Fitting (3)

SES 383 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training Level III: Therapeutic Modalities (3)

SES 404 Exercise Nutrition and Body Composition (3)

SES 480 Advanced Functional Assessment of Strength and Conditioning (3)

SES 481 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training Level IV: Evaluation and Rehabilitation (3)

SES 482 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training Level V: Senior Seminar (3)

SES 485 Mechanisms and Evaluation of Sports Injury (5)

SES 486 Clinical Methods of Sports Injury Rehabilitation (4)

SES 487 Therapeutic Modalities (3)

SES 488 Athletic Training Administration (2)

SES 489 Medical Conditions (2)

Required Supporting Credits - 20 hours

BIO 245 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)

BIO 246 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)

BIO 476 Pharmacology (3)

FND 210 Medical Terminology (2)

FND 455 Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance (3)

SES 436 Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior (3)

SES 233 Advanced First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2)

Required Specified LAC Credits - 18 hours

LAC area 2. Mathematics

STAT 250 Statistics for Health Sciences (3)

LAC area 5. Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSY 120 Principles of Psychology (3) (5.e.)

LAC area 6. - Physical and Life Sciences

BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)

FND 250 Principles of Nutrition (3)

CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (5)

or

CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)

Elective LAC Credits - 22 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 2 hours

Note(s): Students must complete the full five semester Clinical Program to graduate with the Athletic Training degree and to be eligible to sit for the BOC National Exam.

Any student receiving a grade of "D" or lower in any of the required athletic training courses in the major must retake the course until a grade of "C" or higher is achieved.

Exercise Science Emphasis
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Required Emphasis Credits - 33 hours

SES 300 Fitness Management (3)

SES 324 Exercise Physiology II (3)

SES 380 Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries (2)

SES 404 Exercise Nutrition and Body Composition (3)

SES 410 Cardiac Rehabilitation (3)

SES 490 Exercise Assessment and Programming (4)

SES 492 Internship in Sport and Exercise Science (6-12) (Take 12 hours. Can be taken in 6-semester hour blocks.)

Select one of the following two courses:

SES 333 Psychological Analysis of Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity (3)

SES 436 Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior (3)

Required Supporting Credits - 4 hours

BIO 245 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)

BIO 350 Human Physiology (4)

Required Specified LAC Credits - 5 hours

LAC area 6d. Physical and Life Sciences (Select one of the following)

CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (5)

CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)

Elective LAC Credits - 35 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 31 hours

Note(s): Prior to taking SES 404, SES 410, SES 436 (or SES 333), and SES 490, students must pass Competency Assessment I with a grade of 70% or better. Prior to registering for SES 492, students must have a GPA of 2.7 or above in the SES prefix courses and pass Competency Assessment II with a grade of 70% or better. Competency Assessments may be repeated as necessary.

A grade of "C" or higher is required in all SES prefix courses; the course must be retaken until a "C" is achieved.

Physical Education Liberal Studies Emphasis
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Required Emphasis Credits - 19 hours

SES 338 Teaching Diverse Populations (3)

SES 436 Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior (3)

Select 8 hours of the following Content courses:

SES 134 Self Defense (1)

SES 200 Weight Training and Conditioning (1)

SES 243 Outdoor and Adventure Programming (3)

Students must select three additional physical activity courses (3) (Advisor approval required.)

Select one of the following Content courses:

SES 125 Hiking (1)

SES 127 Cross-Country Skiing (1)

SES 128 Cycling (1)

SES 130 Kayaking (1)

SES 131 Orienteering (1)

SES 135 Rock Climbing (1)

Select one of the following Content courses:

SES 111 Bowling (1)

SES 113 Fly Fishing/Trap Shooting (1)

SES 114 Golf (1)

Select one of the following Content courses:

SES 118 Swimming (1)

SES 120 Lifeguard Training (2)

SES 133 Scuba Diving (1)

SES 152 Swimming Conditioning (1)

Select two of the following Content courses:

SES 100 Basketball (1)

SES 102 Soccer (1)

SES 103 Softball (1)

SES 104 Volleyball (1)

SES 110 Badminton (1)

Required Minor - minimum 18 hours

With advisor approval, students must complete a minor (or second major) in a subject area related to physical education.

Required LAC Credits - 40 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 31 hours

Note(s): Notes: A grade of "C" or better (GPA 2.0 or above) is required in all SES prefix courses. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to remain in the major. Students whose GPA fails below a 2.5 will be dropped from the major to Undeclared. Transfer and change of major students must have a 2.5 cumulative average to declare the major.

Physical Education K-12 Teaching Emphasis

Degree Requirements - 126 Credits
Required Major Credits - 40 hours

SES 220 Anatomical Kinesiology (3)

SES 221 Biomechanics (3)

SES 322 Exercise Physiology I (3)

SES 323 Motor Learning and Development (3)

SES 436 Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior (3)

Content and Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Select one of the following (advisor approval required)

SES 125 Hiking (1)

SES 127 Cross-Country Skiing (1)

SES 128 Cycling (1))

SES 130 Kayaking (1)

SES 131 Orienteering (1)

SES 135 Rock Climbing (1)

SES 234 Mountain Biking (2)*

SES 235 Backcountry Skiing (2)*

SES 236 Technical Rock Climbing (2)*

SES 237 Paddle Sports (2)*

SES 238 Winter Wilderness Living (2)*

Select one of the following (advisor approval required)

SES 111 Bowling (1)

SES 113 Fly Fishing/Trap Shooting (1)

SES 114 Golf (1)

Select one of the following (advisor approval required)

SES 116 Water Safety Instructor (2)*

SES 118 Swimming (1)

SES 120 Lifeguard Training (2)*

SES 133 Scuba Diving (1)

SES 152 Swimming Conditioning (1)

all of the following courses are required:

SES 134 Self Defense (1)

SES 200 Weight Training and Conditioning (1)

SES 201 Track and Field (1)

SES 209 Dance Activities (1)

SES 210 Developmentally Appropriate Elementary Activities (3)

SES 240 Secondary Physical Education Content I (3)

SES 241 Secondary Physical Education Content II (3)

SES 243 Outdoor and Adventure Programming (3)

SES 441 Learner Assessment and Physical Education Technology (3)

SES 461 Administration and Law (3)

*Students who choose this course(s) will have a minimum of 1 hour above the 126 and a maximum of 2 hours above 126 credits.

Elective LAC Credits - 40 hours
Required PTEP Credits - 46 hours

See:"K-12 PTEP" . & Sport and Exercise Science, B.S. - PTEP

SES/PTEP Methods Courses - 18 semester hours

SES 266 Introduction to Physical Education as a Profession (3) (See:"K-12 PTEP" .)

SES 338 Teaching Diverse Populations (3)

SES 340 Planning and Instructional Design (4)

SES 342 Teaching Health-Related Fitness (3)

SES 440 Developing Pedagogical Skills in Elementary Physical Education (4)

SES 442 Developing Pedagogical Skills in Secondary Physical Education (4)


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