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, fitness, wellness, or sport administration.
Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Recreation students will:
- 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 individual and group settings.
- Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and critical problem solving in a field-based setting.
Specific Program Requirements
Specific Core Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
AT 232 | First Aid | 2 |
BIOL 112 | Nutrition | 3 |
EPER 101 | Intro to EXPER | 2 |
EPER 162 | Personal Health | 3 |
EPER 162L | Personal Health Lab | 1 |
EPER 222 | Behavior Facilitation | 3 |
EPER 343 | Research and Statistics | 3 |
EPER 344 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
EPER 344L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
EPER 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
EPER 461 | Managing Programs in EXHPR | 3 |
Total Credits | 27 |
Specific Concentration Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required EXPE Core Courses | ||
EXPE Core Courses | 27 | |
Required Concentration Courses | ||
EPER 201 | Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
AT 260 | Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 |
EPER 436 | Exercise Assessment | 3 |
EPER 494 | Field Experience | 6 |
or EPER 498 | Internship | |
Major Elective Courses | ||
Select 19 credits (see below) | 19 | |
Other Required Courses | ||
BIOL 223 | Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 223L | Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
BIOL 224 | Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 224L | Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
CIS 100 | Introduction to Word | 1 |
CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
COMR 103 | 3 | |
MATH 101 | Introductory College Mathematics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3.0 |
General Education: English | 6 | |
General Education: History | 3 | |
General Education: Humanities | 6 | |
General Education: Social Science | 3 | |
Electives and/or Minor | ||
Select 21 credit hours 2 | 21 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
- 1
The choice of Internship or Fieldwork in the above area will determine the hours in area below.
- 2
Must include 8 upper division hours if 19 were taken in concentration.
Electives
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
EPER 102 | Mountain Orientation | 2 |
EPER 103 | Winter Orientation | 2 |
EPER 104 | Desert Orientation | 2 |
EPER 105 | Canyon Orientation | 2 |
EPER 106L | Martial Arts and Self-Defense | 1 |
EPER 107L | Triathlon | 1 |
EPER 108L | Yoga | 1 |
EPER 109L | Volleyball | 1 |
EPER 110L | Weight Training | 1 |
EPER 111 | Commitment to Academic Excellence | 1 |
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 120L | Introduction to Search and Rescue | 1 |
EPER 123L | Zumba | 1 |
EPER 124L | Tai Chi | 1 |
EPER 125L | Snow Sports | 1 |
EPER 126L | Personal Fitness | 1 |
EPER 128L | Aerobics | 1 |
EPER 175L | Racquetball | 1 |
EPER 176L | Life Guard Training | 2 |
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 233 | History & Principles of Physical Education & Rec | 2 |
EPER 240 | Recreation Program Design | 3 |
EPER 243 | Methods of Rhythmic Activities | 2 |
EPER 245 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
EPER 249 | Challenge Course Leadership | 2 |
EPER 270 | Outdoor Leadership I | 2 |
EPER 280 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation | 3 |
EPER 301 | Fitness Technology & Applications | 1 |
EPER 310L | Adv Methods Strength & Conditioning | 2 |
EPER 320 | NSCA Test Preparation | 3 |
EPER 322 | Wilderness First Aid | 2 |
AT 323 | Functional Exercise Training | 2 |
HS 330 | Epidemiology and Disease Prevention | 3 |
EPER 345 | Methods of Physical Activities & Games I | 2 |
EPER 346 | Methods Physical Activities & Games II | 2 |
EPER 347 | Methods of Fitness Instruction | 1 |
EPER 348 | Methods of Individual and Dual Sports | 3 |
EPER 349 | Methods of Outdoor PE & Sustainability | 2 |
EPER 350 | Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
EPER 360 | Outdoor Education | 3 |
EPER 365 | 2 | |
EPER 375 | Research and Evaluation of Recreation | 3 |
EPER 432 | Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
EPER 440 | Biomechanics | 3 |
EPER 464 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
EPER 469 | Coaching/Officiating Track & Field | 2 |
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 482 | Coaching and Officiating Wrestling | 2 |
EPER 483 | Coaching and Officiating Baseball | 2 |
EPER 484 | Outdoor Resources & Management | 3 |
EPER 485 | Recreation Facility Design/Management | 3 |
EPER 486 | Coaching And Officiating Soccer | 2 |
EPER 492 | Research | 1-6 |
EPER 493 | Seminar | 2 |
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;
- Earn at least 120 credit hours with at least 40 upper-division credits;
- Successfully complete an internship or field experience course; and
- Submit a graduation contract by the deadline the semester of graduation.
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's 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 |
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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 |
Choose 1 MATH course Take MATH 120 if you plan to take CHEM 121 and/or PHYS 201 | 3 | |
Introductory College Mathematics (GT-MA1) | ||
College Algebra (GT-MA1) | ||
Elective Must be from majors list lower division. | 2 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
AT 260 | Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 |
BIOL 112 | Nutrition | 3 |
CIS 100 | Introduction to Word | 1 |
CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
Elective Must be majors list lower division. | 2 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
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 |
Elective Must be from majors list lower division. | 1 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
AT 232 | First Aid | 2 |
Elective Must be from majors list lower division. | 2 | |
BIOL 224 | Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 224L | Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
General Education (History) | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
EPER 343 | Research and Statistics | 3 |
General Education (social science & humanities) | 6 | |
Elective Must be from major list lower division. | 1 | |
Elective or Minor | 5 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
EPER 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
Elective Must be from majors list lower division. | 1 | |
Elective Must be from majors list upper division. | 4 | |
General Education (humanities) | 3 | |
Elective or Minor | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
EPER 344 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
EPER 344L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
Elective Must be majors list upper division. | 6 | |
Elective or Minor | 5 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
EPER 436 | Exercise Assessment | 3 |
EPER 461 | Managing Programs in EXHPR | 3 |
Elective or Minor Must be upper division. | 8 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Summer | ||
EPER 494 | Field Experience | 6 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 120 |