Exercise and Sport Science

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Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science is an interdisciplinary program offered during the day. The major requires the successful completion of no less than 128 semester credit hours, which includes an internship. All students complete a one credit hour practicum experience involving a minimum of 100 contact hours. Students should be aware that a criminal background check is required. The presence of any criminal conviction on a student’s record may affect his/her eligibility for participating in clinical internships, becoming certified or licensed, and/or securing a job in the student’s field. The program has two tracks: Health/Fitness and Sport Management.

Physical Education (PE)

The specific aims of the Physical Education area are to: 1) increase understanding of the value and role of physical activity as an important dimension of the human condition; 2) develop performance skills in certain physical activities; 3)  encourage, through satisfying learning experiences, the participation habit.

Offerings are available as electives for students interested in broadening their knowledge of health, exercise, fitness and sports activities, especially those which provide lifelong enjoyment.

Programs

• Exercise and Sport Science, Health/Fitness Track, B.S.
• Exercise and Sport Science, Sport Management Track, B.S.

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