EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE
MAJOR
Requirements for All Exercise and Sport Science Majors
| 1. The Exercise and Sport Science Core must be completed with a minimum of 2.5 GPA and no grade lower than C-. |
| 2. An Exercise and Sport Science Major unable to achieve a grade of C- or better for 200 level or higher course will be required to retake the class. |
| 3. A prerequisite must be passed with a grade of C- or better prior to enrolling in the course requiring the designated prerequisite. |
| 4. All majors, except those in teacher certification, must complete the senior seminar by enrolling in and satisfying all requirements for EXS 493 and EXS 494. |
| 5. All majors, except those in teacher certification, must enroll in EXS 399R**. |
| 6. All majors must be certified in first aid and adult & infant CPR. This may be satisfied by taking Health 220 or EXS 164*** or EXS 265***. |
| 7. Exercise and Sport Science Majors are not required to fill the General Education and Physical Education requirement. |
| 8. English 101 and 111 are prerequisites for all 300 level or higher Exercise and Sport Science courses. |
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE CORE
Exercise and Sport Science Core Requirements
Course (30 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credit | Offered | Prerequisite |
| EXS 230-247 | Sports Fundamentals* | 4 | Varies | |
| EXS 260 | Elementary Human Anatomy | 2 | Winter | |
| EXS 260L | Elementary Human Anatomy Lab | 1 | Winter | |
| EXS 330 | Principles of Physical Education | 3 | Fall, Spring | |
| EXS 339 | Measurement & Evaluation | 3 | Fall | Math 100 |
| EXS 340 | Introduction to Motor Learning | 3 | Winter | |
| EXS 341 | Kinesiology | 3 | Fall | Biol 260/L or EXS 260/L |
| EXS 344 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 | Winter | Biol 100 or Biol 261 |
| EXS 399R** | Cooperative Education (or Teaching Certificate) | 3 | Fall, Winter, Spring | |
| EXS 414 | Administration of Physical Education, Athletics and Intramural Programs | 3 | Fall | |
| EXS 493 | Seminar | 1 | Fall, Winter | EXS 339 |
| EXS 494 | Seminar | 1 | Fall, Winter | EXS 493 |
SPORTS FUNDAMENTALS*:
| Course | Title | Offered |
| EXS 230 | Sports Fundamentals-Golf | Win03, Spr04, Fall04 |
| EXS 231 | Sports Fundamentals-Bowling | Win02, Spr03, Fall03 |
| Sports Fundamentals-Archery | Win03, Spr04 | |
| EXS 235 | Sports Fundamentals-Tennis | Fall01, Win04 |
| EXS 236 | Sports Fundamentals-Badminton | Fall02, Win05 |
| EXS 237 | Sports Fundamentals-Basketball | Win03, Spr04 |
| EXS 238 | Sports Fundamentals-Volleyball | Win02, Win04 |
| EXS 239 | Sports Fundamentals-Soccer | Win03, Spr04, Fall04 |
| EXS 240 | Sports Fundamentals-Rugby | Fall01, Fall03 |
| EXS 241 | Sports Fundamentals-Self-Defense | Spr02, Fall02, Spr05 |
| EXS 242 | Sport Fundamentals-Aquatics | Win02, Spr03, Fall04 |
| EXS 243 | Sports Fundamentals-Weight Training | Fall01, Spr03, Win05 |
| EXS 244 | Sports Fundamentals-Dance Aerobics | Fall01, Win05 |
| EXS 245 | Sports Fundamentals-Track & Field | Fall02, Win04, Spr05 |
| EXS 246 | Sports Fundamentals-Flag Football | |
| EXS 247 | Sports Fundamentals-Softball | Win02, Fall02, Fall03 |
EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Each EXS student in consultation with a faculty advisor selects a minimum of 10-18 hours of electives which best meets her/his educational goals and interest. When the faculty and student have agreed upon a proposed plan of study, it is presented to the Associate Dean of the Division for approval. The student is then assisted by the Academic Advisor in drawing up a four year plan.
Choose 10-18 credit hours:
| Course | Title | Credit | Offered | Prerequisite |
| Biol 220 | Microbiology | 3 | Fall, Spring | Chem 101 or 105 + Lab |
| Biol 220L | Microbiology Lab | 1 | Fall, Spring | |
| Biol 261 | Elementary Human Physiology | 3 | Fall | Bio 220 + Lab |
| Biol 261L | Elementary Human Physiology Lab | 1 | Fall | Chem 101 & 152 |
| Chem 181 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 | Spring | |
| Chem 181L | Introductory Biochemistry Lab | 1 | Spring | |
| EXS 265*** | Water Safety Instruction | 2 | Winter | |
| EXS 270 | Sports Nutrition | 3 | Win03, Win04 | |
| EXS 344L | Physiology of Exercise Lab | 1 | Win02, Win03, Win04, Win05 | |
| EXS 349 | Prevention & Care/Athletic Injuries | 3 | Fall | EXS or Biol 260/L, EXS 344 & Hlth 220 |
| EXS 360 | Multicultural Sports & Games | 2 | Fall odd years | |
| EXS 365 | Athletic Conditioning | 3 | Fall01, Fall03, Fall04 | |
| EXS 369R | Coaching Fundamentals | 2 | Fall, Winter | |
| EXS 375 | Elementary School Physical Education | 2 | Fall, Winter | |
| EXS 377 | Teaching Methods of Physical Education | 3 | Winter even years | |
| EXS 406 | Sports Officiation | 2 | Winter even years | |
| EXS 441 | Adapted Physical Education | 2 | Winter odd years | EXS 341 & 344 |
| Hlth 135 | Health in Marriage & Pregnancy | 2 | Fall01, Fall04 | |
| Hlth221 | Substance Use & Abuse | 3 | Winter even years | |
| Hlth 230 | Health Issues & Problems | 2 | Fall | |
| Hlth 361 | Health in the Elementary School | 2 | Winter | |
| Hlth 369 | Community Health | 3 | ||
| Hlth 441 | Health in Secondary Schools | 2 | Winter odd years |
