Exercise Science and Sport Studies Major - Exercise Science Emphasis (61 semester hours)
- One of the following:
- BIO 110 Life Sciences for Health Careers (4 semester hours) **
- BIO 111 Life Sciences I (4 semester hours) *
- BIO 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 semester hours)
- BIO 212 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 semester hours)
- ESS 143 Introduction to Exercise Science
- ESS 201 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- ESS 220 Fundamental Aspects of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- ESS 341 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- ESS 342 Physiology of Exercise (Writing Intensive)
- ESS 343 Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science
- ESS 400 Internship in Exercise Science and Sport Studies (3 semester hours)
- ESS 425 Exercise Prescription I
- SOC 210 Majority-Minority Relations
- Twenty-two (22) semester hours from the following of which no more than four (4) semester hours may be Biology (BIO) coursework:
- BIO 262 Genetics (4 semester hours)*
- BIO 330 Microbiology (4 semester hours)*
- BIO 351 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 semester hours)*
- BIO 441 Neurobiology (4 semester hours)*
- CHM 131 Principles of Chemistry I (4 semester hours)*
- CHM 132 Principles of Chemistry II (4 semester hours)*
- ESS 111 First Aid and Emergency Care (2 semester hours)
- ESS 112 Strength and Conditioning Techniques** (2 semester hours)
- ESS 135 Medical Terminology (2 semester hours)*
- ESS 202 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries**
- ESS 280 Special Topics in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
- ESS 324 Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events**
- ESS 344 Anaerobic Conditioning**
- ESS 426 Exercise Prescription II**
- ESS 480 Special Topics in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
- ESS 490 Independent Study in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
- MAT 162 Pre-Calculus*
- MAT 220 Probability and Statistics*
- PHY 211 General Physics I (4 semester hours)*
- PSY 200 General Psychology**
- PSY 305 Health Psychology**
* Courses suggested for students wishing to pursue pre-professional health/rehabilitative studies.
** Courses suggested for students wishing to pursue training-related professions in exercise science.
Exercise Science and Sport Studies Major - Sport Studies Emphasis (54 semester hours)
- BIO 110 Life Sciences for Health Careers (4 semester hours)
- BIO 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 semester hours)
- ESS 144 Introduction to Sport Studies
- ESS 201 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- ESS 220 Fundamental Aspects of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- ESS 253 Contemporary Issues in Sport
- ESS 264 Youth & Adolescence in Sport
- ESS 315 Sports Marketing and Promotion
- ESS 320 Gender & Racial Issues: Diversity in Sport
- ESS 324 Programming of Athletic Facilities & Events
- ESS 400 Internship in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
- ESS 410 Organization & Management of Sport Programs (Writing Intensive)
- ESS 450 Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport
- One course from the following:
- ECN 301 The Economics of Sport
- SOC 321 Sociology of Sport
- Ten (10) semester hours from the following of which no more than six (6) semester hours may be Coaching (CHG) coursework:
- BUS 330 Management Principles
- CHG 222 Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours)
- CHG 231 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Football (2 semester hours)
- CHG 232 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Wrestling (2 semester hours)
- CHG 240 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Softball (2 semester hours)
- CHG 241 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Basketball (2 semester hours)
- CHG 242 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Baseball (2 semester hours)
- CHG 251 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Volleyball (2 semester hours)
- CHG 252 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Tennis (2 semester hours)
- CHG 261 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Soccer (2 semester hours)
- CHG 262 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Track and Field (2 semester hours)
- ESS 111 First Aid and Emergency Care (2 semester hours)
- ESS 112 Strength and Conditioning Techniques (2 semester hours)
- ESS 135 Medical Terminology (2 semester hours)
- ESS 202 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- ESS 280 Special Topics in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
- ESS 400 Internship in Exercise Science and Sport Studies (Additional)
- ESS 480 Special Topics in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
- ESS 490 Independent Study in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
- NPO 365 Fundraising
