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:

1. Possess content knowledge and skills necessary for their perspective fields of study.
2. Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting.
3. Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the EXPER program to common professional problems in the fields of interest.
4. Exhibit effective oral and written communication regarding subjects related to EXPER in individual and group settings.
5. Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and critical problem solving in a field-based setting.

Specific Program Requirements

Specific Core Requirements

Specific Concentration Requirements

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The choice of Internship or Fieldwork in the above area will determine the hours in area below.

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Must include 8 upper division hours if 19 were taken in concentration.

Electives

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.