The Sport Science and Physical Education Department (SSPE)
Exercise Science Emphasis – 80 credits
Objective #1: To develop foundational knowledge in the basic sciences (44 credits)
Biological Cognate: 12 credits (Note: PE 293 requirement is satisfied by BIOL 301, 302)
BIOL 301 Anatomy and Physiology - 4 cr
BIOL 302 Anatomy and Physiology - 4 cr
BIOL g460 Neuroscience - 4 cr
Chemistry Cognate: 9 credits
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I - 5 cr
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II - 4 cr
Physics Cognate: 8 credits
PHYS 111 General Physics I - 3 cr
PHYS 112 General Physics II - 3 cr
PHYS 113 General Physics I Lab - 1 cr
PHYS 114 General Physics II Lab - 1 cr
Math Cognate: 12 credits
MATH 143 College Algebra* - 3 cr
MATH 144 Trigonometry* - 2 cr
MATH 160 Brief Calculus - 4 cr
MATH 253 Introduction to Statistics - 3 cr
*MATH 147 Precalculus (5 cr) will substitute for MATH 143 and 144.
Psychology Cognate: 3 credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to General Psychology - 3 cr
Objective #2: To develop specialized knowledge in human movement activities (15 credits)
P E 300 Movement Theory and Motor Development - 3 cr
P E 301 Physiology of Exercise and Lab - 3 cr
P E 302, 302L Biomechanics and Lab - 3 cr
P E 322 Psycho-Social Aspects of Human Activity - 3 cr
P E g494 Adapted Physical Activity - 3 cr
Objective #3: To develop skills assessing and analyzing human movement activities (11 credits)
P E g470 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries - 2 cr
P E 482 Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement - 3 cr
P E 484 Exercise Assessment and Prescription - 3 cr
P E 490 Practicum in Exercise Science - 3 cr
Objective #4: To develop knowledge and skills in cognate exercise disciplines (10 credits)
NTD 439 Sports Nutrition - 3 cr
Recommended Electives: (7 credits)
H E 340 Fitness and Wellness Programs - 3 cr
NTD 239 Nutrition - 3 cr
PSCI 205 Drugs in Society - 2 cr