Exercise and Sport Sciences Majors
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences
The ESS major requires a minimum of 53 credit hours (14 courses). Students will choose one of two tracks: health and fitness or sport medicine. A five-course Core is common to both tracks, plus a minimum of six emphasis courses. Each track offers some flexibility for students to develop an individual plan of study with the guidance of their academic advisors. It is strongly recommended that ESS majors with a health/fitness track specialization take an in-field certification test in the spring semester of their senior year. Appropriate certifications include, but are not limited to, the CSCS certification from the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the health / fitness instructor certification from ACSM and the personal trainer certification from NASM.
ESS Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPST 120 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Sciences | 4 |
| SPST 241 | Motor Learning | 4 |
| SPST 246 | Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise | 4 |
| SPST 311 | Sport and Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| SPST 340 | Psychology of Sport & Exercise 1 | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Additional Requirements for the ESS Health/Fitness Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 113 | Intro Molecular & Cell Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 203 | Intro Biol:Molecules and Cells | |
| BIOL 341 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 342 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 4 |
| SPST 291 | Internship Seminar | 1 |
| or SPST 391 | Internship Seminar | |
| SPST 314 | Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 4 |
| SPST 343 | Measurement and Evaluation in Sport & Exercise | 4 |
| SPST 455 | Science of Strength and Conditioning 3 | 4 |
| Select four credits of health/fitness skill-based courses, for example: | 4 | |
| Modern Dance I (THEA 101) | ||
| First Aid | ||
| Elective Activities | ||
| SPST 485 | Experiential Learning | 4 |
| or SPST 445 | Research Methods in Sport Studies | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
- 1
A grade of C- or better is required in these biology courses, which are prerequisites for SPST 246 Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise and SPST 311 Sport and Exercise Physiology.
- 2
SPST 211 Health and Wellness Promotion is a prerequisite for SPST 314 Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Nutrition.
- 3
It is strongly recommended that ESS majors with a health/fitness track specialization take an in-field certification test in the spring semester of their senior year. Appropriate certifications include, but are not limited to, the CSCS certification from the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the health / fitness instructor certification from ACSM and the personal trainer certification from NASM.
Total credit hours required for B.S. degree in exercise and sport sciences, health/fitness track is 53 credits
Additional Requirements for ESS Sports Medicine Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 113 | Intro Molecular & Cell Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 203 | Intro Biol:Molecules and Cells | |
| BIOL 341 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 342 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 4 |
| SPST 245 | Emergency Procedures in Sports Medicine | 4 |
| SPST 291 | Internship Seminar | 1 |
| or SPST 391 | Internship Seminar | |
| SPST 373 | Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation with Lab | 4 |
| SPST 343 | Measurement and Evaluation in Sport & Exercise | 4 |
| or SPST 445 | Research Methods in Sport Studies | |
| SPST 474 | Physical Examination and Assessment with Lab | 4 |
| SPST 485 | Experiential Learning | 4 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
- 1
A grade of C- or better is required in these biology courses, which are prerequisites for SPST 246 Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise and SPST 311 Sport and Exercise Physiology.
- 2
Prerequisites for this course include SPST 246 Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise and SPST 311 Sport and Exercise Physiology. A grade of C- or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Total credit hours required for B.S. degree in exercise and sport sciences, sports medicine track is 53 credits