Exercise Science, Physical Education, & Recreation: General Exercise Science Concentration, Bachelor of Science
The BS degree in EXPER prepares program graduates for professional positions in worksite, clinical, school, fitness government and community settings.
Graduates of the General Exercise Science coursework are prepared for exercise and fitness related professional positions. This concentration is an excellent selection for students preparing for advanced study in fields such as exercise physiology, heart rehabilitation, coaching, fitness, wellness, or sport administration.
With a degree in Exercise Science, you have a wide range of career options depending on your interests. Here are some of the most common paths:
1. Clinical Roles:
Physical Therapist (with further education)
Occupational Therapist (with further education)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Technician
Exercise Physiologist
Chiropractor (with further education)
2. Fitness and Wellness:
Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Group Fitness Instructor
3. Sports Performance and Coaching:
Athletic Trainer (with further education - CSU Pueblo has an MS in Athletic Training!)
Sports Coach
Sports Scientist
Performance Analyst
5. Research and Education:
Research Assistant in Kinesiology
University Lecturer (with advanced degrees)
Biomechanics Researcher (with advanced degree)
6. Specialized Fields:
Sports Nutritionist (with additional certification)
Ergonomics Specialist
Exercise Specialist for Special Populations (e.g., elderly, disabled)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Possess content knowledge and skills necessary for their perspective fields of study.
- Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting.
- Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the EXPER program to common professional problems in the fields of interest.
- Exhibit effective oral and written communication regarding subjects related to EXPER in an individual and group setting.
- Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical problem solving in a field-based setting.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
- Case study, end of program content exam, pre-post test writing sample, internship, clinical and student teachers site supervisor evaluation, student exit survey, internship/Employer survey.
Specific Program Requirements
Program Overview
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 35 |
| Major Requirements | 45 |
| Concentration Requirements | 20 |
| Open Electives or Minor | 20 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required General Education Courses | 35 | |
| Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Speaking & Listening | 3 | |
| Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 3 | |
English | 6 | |
History | 3 | |
Humanaties | 6 | |
Social Science | 3 | |
| Required Major Courses | 28 | |
| First Aid | 2 | |
| Intro to EXPER | 2 | |
| Personal Health | 3 | |
| Personal Health Lab | 1 | |
| Sports Nutrition | 3 | |
| Behavior Facilitation | 3 | |
| Motor Learning & Development | 2 | |
| Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 | |
| Research and Statistics | 3 | |
| Leadership & Ethics | 3 | |
| Managing Events & Programs | 3 | |
| Required Concentration Courses | 22 | |
| Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 | |
| Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 | |
| Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Exercise Assessment & Prescription | 3 | |
| Seminar | 2 | |
| Internship | 6 | |
| Major Electives 10 credits must be upper division. Select from list below. | 15 | |
| Open Electives and/or Minor At least 3 should be upper division. | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students must have 40 credits of upper division courses. The major requires 34 credits of upper division.
Major Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPER 106L | Martial Arts and Self-Defense | 1 |
| EPER 108L | Yoga | 1 |
| EPER 109L | Volleyball | 1 |
| EPER 110L | Weight Training | 1 |
| BIOL 112 | Nutrition | 3 |
| EPER 112L | Rock Climbing | 1 |
| EPER 113L | Whitewater Boating | 1 |
| EPER 114L | Basic Mountaineering Techniques | 1 |
| EPER 116L | Camping | 1 |
| EPER 117L | Backpacking | 1 |
| EPER 118L | Fly Fishing | 1 |
| EPER 123L | Zumba | 1 |
| EPER 124L | Tai Chi | 1 |
| EPER 125L | Snow Sports | 1 |
| EPER 126L | Personal Fitness | 1 |
| EPER 127L | Jogging | 1 |
| EPER 146L | Beginning Swimming | 1 |
| PSYC 205 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| EPER 205L | Snow Sports II | 1 |
| EPER 208L | Yoga II | 1 |
| HS 230 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| EPER 240 | Recreation Program Design | 3 |
| EPER 243 | Methods of Rhythmic Activities | 2 |
| EPER 246L | Methods of Swimming | 1 |
| EPER 250 | Commercial Recreation and Tourism | 3 |
| AT 301 | Physical Assessment | 3 |
| EPER 301 | Fitness Technology & Applications | 1 |
| EPER 310L | Adv Methods Strength & Conditioning | 2 |
| EPER 320 | NSCA Test Preparation | 3 |
| AT 323 | Functional Exercise Training | 2 |
| HS 330 | Epidemiology & Disease Prevention | 3 |
| EPER 345 | Methods of Physical Activities & Games I | 2 |
| EPER 347 | Methods of Fitness Instruction | 1 |
| EPER 348 | Methods of Individual & Dual Sports | 2 |
| EPER 349 | Methods of Outdoor PE & Sustainability | 1 |
| EPER 360 | Outdoor Education | 3 |
| EPER 362 | Methods of Health Education | 3 |
| EPER 432 | Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EPER 440 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EPER 464 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| EPER 470 | Methods of Coaching | 3 |
| EPER 471 | Coaching & Officiating Football | 2 |
| EPER 472 | Coaching and Officiating Basketball | 2 |
| EPER 475 | Coaching and Officiating Volleyball | 2 |
| EPER 480 | Business of Tourism | 3 |
| EPER 482 | Coaching and Officiating Wrestling | 2 |
| EPER 483 | Coaching and Officiating Baseball | 2 |
| EPER 485 | Recreation Facility Design/Management | 3 |
| EPER 486 | Coaching And Officiating Soccer | 2 |
| EPER 492 | Research | 1-6 |
| EPER 494 | Field Experience | 1-6 |
| EPER 495 | Independent Study | 1-5 |
Specific Graduation Requirements
All HSHM Majors are required to:
- Complete a concentration of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher;
- Earn a 2.0 overall GPA to enroll in 300 or 400-level courses in the department;
- Earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all prerequisite and major courses;
- Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C” or higher is achieved;
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English and Speech Communication courses; and
- Successfully complete an internship or field experience course.
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for students planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPER 101 | Intro to EXPER | 2 |
| EPER 162 & 162L |
Personal Health and Personal Health Lab |
4 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| MATH 120 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Major Elective Must be from majors list lower division. | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 260 | Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 |
| EPER 212 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| Major Elective Must be from majors list lower division. | 2 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AT 232 | First Aid | 2 |
| BIOL 223 | Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| BIOL 223L | Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| EPER 201 | Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
| EPER 222 | Behavior Facilitation | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 224 | Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| BIOL 224L | Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
| EPER 245 | Motor Learning & Development | 2 |
| Major Elective Must be from majors list upper division. | 3 | |
| PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| General Education (History) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPER 343 | Research and Statistics | 3 |
| Major Elective Must be from major upper division. | 3 | |
| General Education (social science & humanities) | 6 | |
| Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EPER 344 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EPER 344L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EPER 350 | Leadership & Ethics | 3 |
| EPER 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| Elective or Minor | 2 | |
| General Education (humanities) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPER 436 | Exercise Assessment & Prescription | 3 |
| EPER 493 | Seminar | 2 |
| Major Elective upper division | 2 | |
| Elective or Minor 3 must be upper division | 9 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EPER 461 | Managing Events & Programs | 3 |
| EPER 498 | Internship | 6 |
| Elective or Minor Must be upper division. | 5 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |