Major Program Requirements
Exercise Science Core (26 hours)
| ESPE 103 | Foundations & Careers in ESPE AT (2) |
| ESPE 115 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2) |
| ESPE 201 | Red Cross First Aid & Emergency Care (2) |
| ESPE 225 | Anatomy (3) |
| ESPE 240 | Introduction to Research (1) |
| ESPE 250 | Human Physiology (3) |
| ESPE 300 | Kinesiology (3) |
| ESPE 311 | Exercise Physiology (3) |
| ESPE 339 | Exercise Prescription & Conditioning (3) |
| ESPE 350 | Laboratory Experiences in Exercise Physiology (3) |
NOTE: Students can waive ESPE 201 if they show current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification. Certifications can be completed at local Red Cross of America Chapters.
Exercise Science Cognates (18 hours)
| BIOL 101 | Biology & Society (4) |
| or BIOL 103 | Plant Biology (4) |
| or BIOL 104 | Animal Biology (4) |
| CHEM 101 | The World of Chemistry (4) |
| or CHEM 105 | General Chemistry (3) |
| or CHEM 115 | Principles of Chemistry (3) |
| and CHEM 117 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (1) |
| MATH 115 | Pre-Calculus (4)) |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology (3) |
| PHYS 101 | Introductory Physics (3) |
| PHYS 103 | Introductory Physics Laboratory (1) |
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science: Health Management
(26 hours ESPE core, 18 hours ESPE cognates and 28-30 hours of concentration requirements)
Exercise Science Core (26 hours)
Exercise Science Cognates (18 hours)
Health Management Cognates (5 hours)
| ESPE 399 | Professional Internship (3) |
| ESPE 404 | Capstone: Senior Seminar (2) |
Health Management Minor Cognates (24-26 hours)
All health Management majors must choose a business, psychology, sociology or social work minor concentration.
Health Management Concentration Cognates:
A. BUSINESS (25 hours)
To complete the business track, students must complete a business minor including the business and accounting courses listed below. Other approved electives may be taken as desired.
| ACCT 203 | Principles of Accounting I (3) |
| ACCT 204 | Principles of Accounting II (3) |
| BAD 230 | Marketing (3) |
| BAD 241 | Management (3) |
An additional 9 semester hours of electives in ACCT or BAD courses.
B. PSYCHOLOGY (26 hours)
To complete the psychology track, students must complete a psychology minor including PSYC 100 and the psychology courses listed below. Other approved electives may be taken as desired.
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 205 | Developmental Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 206 | Health Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 212 | Research Methods for Non-Majors (4) |
C. SOCIOLOGY (24 hours)
| SOC 104 | Introduction to Society (3) |
| SOC 201 | Social Problems (3) |
| SOC 305 | Social Research Methods (3) |
| SOC 402 | Sociological Theory (3) |
| SOC 405 | Critical Theory of Society (3) |
An additional 9 hours from SOC 202, 219, 303, 307 and 309.
D. SOCIAL WORK (26 hours)
| SOC 104 | Introduction to Sociology (3) |
| SOC 202 | Sociology of Sex & Gender (3) |
| SOC 303 | Race & Ethic Relations (3) |
| SOC 311 | Class, Status & Power (3) |
| SOCW 200 | Foundations of Social Work (4) |
| SOCW 330 | Human Behavior in the Soc. Envrion. (4) |
| SOCW 333 | Social Welfare Policy & Services (4) |
| SOCW 399 | Professional Internship (2) |
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science: Pre-Professional
(26 hours ESPE core, 18 hours ESPE cognates and 20-24 hours of concentration requirements)
Exercise Science Core (26 hours)
Exercise Science Cognates (18 hours)
Pre-Professional Cognates (17-18 hours)
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II (3) |
| or CHEM 116 | Principles of Chemistry II (3) |
| CHEM 118 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II (1) |
| ESPE 404 | Capstone: Senior Seminar (2) |
| MATH 115 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4) |
| PHYS 202 | Introductory Physics II (3) |
| PHYS 104 | Introductory Physics Laboratory II (1) |
| PSYC 211 | Statistics for Psychology (3) |
| or MATH 204 | Elementary Stats (4) |
As well as any other electives by the graduate school for which the student is applying.
Pre-Professional Track Cognates (3-6 hours)
Students must choose a concentration in clinical preparation or research preparation.
Clinical Research Preparation Cognates (6 hours)
| ESPE 399 | Professional Internship (3) |
| PSYC 205 | Developmental Psychology (3) |
Research Preparation Cognates (3-4 hours)
| ESPE 390 | Topics in Exercise Science (1-2) |
| NOTE: | Topic MUST be approved by Department Chair |
| ESPE 406 | Senior Research (2) |
Master of Science in Athletic Training
(26 hours EPSE core, 18 hours ESPE cognates, 20 hours of Athletic Training Core, 11 hours of Athletic Training cognates and 31 hours of Graduate courses).
Exercise Science Core (26 hours)
Exercise Science Cognates (18 hours)
Athletic Training Core (20 hours)
| ESPE 145 | Clinical Observation & Orthoses (3) |
| ESPE 325 | Orthopedic Assessment I (3) |
| ESPE 326 | Orthopedic Assessment II (3) |
| ESPE 330 | Therapeutic Modalities (3) |
| ESPE 345 | Athletic Training Skills I (2) |
| ESPE 346 | Athletic Training Skills II (2) |
| ESPE 445 | Athletic Training Skills III (3) |
| ESPE 446 | Athletic Training Skills IV (3) |
Athletic Training Cognates (11 hours)
| PSYC 206 | Health Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 211 | Statistics for Psychology (4) |
| PSYC | Research Methods for Majors (4) |
Athletic Training Graduate Core (28 hours)
| ESPE 501 | Athletic Training Administration (3) |
| ESPE 525 | Orthopedic Rehabilitation (3) |
| ESPE 526 | General Medical Conditions (3) |
| ESPE 530 | Therapeutic Interventions (3) |
| ESPE 545 | Advanced Clinical Skills I (4) |
| ESPE 546 | Advanced Clinical Skills II (4) |
| ESPE 595 | Capstone Course: Thesis (8) |
Athletic Training Graduate Electives (3 hours)
Students must complete at least three hours from this list:
| ESPE 500 | Biomechanics (3) |
| ESPE 510 | Athletic Training Symposium (3) |
| ESPE 515 | Advanced Therapies (3) |
| ESPE 520 | Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) |
| ESPE 551 | Independent Study (1-3) |
| ESPE 590 | Advanced Topics in Athletic Training (1-3) |
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education
(37 hours of Exercise Science)
| ESPE 103 | Foundations & Careers in ESPE & AT (2) |
| ESPE 133 | American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (1) |
| ESPE 201 | Red Cross First Aid & Emergency Care (2) |
| ESPE 218 | Rhythmic Activities (1) |
| ESPE 222 | Instructional Methods in Physical Education (2) |
| ESPE 225 | Anatomy (3) |
| ESPE 230 | Motor Learning & Development (3) |
| ESPE 236 | Sports Techniques I (2) |
| ESPE 237 | Sports Techniques II (2) |
| ESPE 238 | Sports Techniques III (2) |
| ESPE 250 | Human Physiology (3) |
| ESPE 302 | Organization of Intramurals (2) |
| ESPE 309 | Theory & Practice (1) |
| ESPE 311 | Exercise Physiology (3) |
| ESPE 333 | Adapted Physical Education (3) |
| ESPE 402 | Administration of Physical Education & Sports (3) |
Bachelor of Arts with Teacher Certification in Physical Education
See the Teacher Education section of the catalog.
Minor and Associate Program Requirements
The department also offers an Associate of Arts degree and a minor in physical education. A student minoring or pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in physical education must complete a total of 33 semester hours including ESPE 133, 201, 203, 218, 222, 230, 236, 237, 238, 250, 333 and 402.