Exercise Science B.S.K.
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core A - E) | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Nutrition and Health | ||
| College Trigonometry 1 | ||
| Introductory Physics I | ||
Guided Electives | ||
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
| Introduction to Exercise Science | ||
| Research Methods in Kinesiology | ||
| Foundations of Exercise and Sport Psychology | ||
| Motor Control, Coordination, and Skill | ||
| Structural Kinesiology | ||
| Physiological Aspects of Exercise | ||
| Biomechanical Analysis of Movement | ||
| Administrative Principles in Kinesiology | ||
| Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription | ||
| Internship in Exercise Science 3 | ||
Select 15 credit hours from the following Guided Electives: | ||
| Coaching Baseball and Softball | ||
| Coaching Basketball | ||
| Coaching Football | ||
| Coaching Olympic Sports | ||
| Prevention of Injury and Illness in Athletic Training | ||
| Pathology and Care of Athletic Injury and Illness | ||
| Principles of Coaching | ||
| Psychology of Coaching | ||
| Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries | ||
| Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries | ||
| Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training | ||
| Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation | ||
| Sport Conditioning Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Officiating | ||
| Coaching Practicum | ||
| Introductory Food Science | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Sports Nutrition | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Issues and Trends in Food Science | ||
| Directed Individual Study | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Personality Psychology | ||
| Evolutionary Psychology | ||
| Motivation and Emotion | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | ||
| Introduction to Sport Management | ||
| Social Issues of Sport | ||
| Economics of Sport | ||
| Facility and Event Management | ||
| Sport Business Operations | ||
| Legal Aspects of Sport | ||
| Honors Research Seminar | ||
Elective | ||
Select 3 credit hours of Electives | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | If taken in Area A2 or D, use Fundamentals or Guided Electives to complete Area F, |
| 2 | If Introductory Physics I (PHYS 1111K) taken in Area D, then Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1211K) or Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 1212K)or Guided Electives required in Area F, |
| 3 | Students can substitute courses for the internship with adviser approval . |
| 4 | To graduate with a Honors in Exercise Science, a student must:
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Program Admission Criteria
- Admission to Georgia Southern University
- A total institution GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work attempted (transfer course work and work completed at Georgia Southern University are considered)
- Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
- A minimum grade of “C” in all Area D and F course work attempted
Program Progression Requirements
- Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in Area F and within the major requirements, including guided major electives.
- Students must also earn a minimum grade of “C” in a prerequisite course prior to registering for an advanced course.
Note: Exercise Science Majors must complete Fundamentals to include:
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1112 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS 1111K | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
Students not able to complete Fundamentals in Areas A2, D, and F will take these courses as part of their Guided Major Electives. Students may elect to substitute Calculus I (MATH 1441) and Principles of Physics I (PHYS 2211K) for Fundamentals with advisor approval. Students should take Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 1101) as one of their courses to complete Area E requirements.
Advisement
For questions regarding specific undergraduate program requirements, please contact the Waters College of Health Professions Student Success Center.