Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Exercise Science Emphasis

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Contact: Gary D. Heise, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

Location: Gunter 2590

Telephone: [phone]

Website: http://www.unco.edu/NHS/ses

Advising Information:

Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.

Assigned advisor is available through the Ursa login; ursa.unco.edu; under Student tab Academic Profile channel and is term specific. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.

The program consists of three parts:

1. Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
2. Required Major Credits
3. University-Wide Credits

Program Description:

The Exercise Science program is designed to provide students quality academic and professional preparation in the scientific study of human movement. The program offers a sound theoretical foundation and practical applications. Graduates will be prepared to work in one or more of the following areas: cardiac rehabilitation, corporate fitness, occupational fitness, work rehabilitation, gerontological fitness, fitness and exercise program management, conditioning of athletes, biomechanics, ergonomics, sport and exercise leadership, and/or stress management. Students preparing for physical therapy school or a health-related professional school should consult with a faculty advisor. The Exercise Science program is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) education recognition program.

Program Admission Requirements:

Academic Good Standing

Program Requirements:

• Prior to registering for SES 492, students must have a GPA of 2.7 or better in the SES prefix courses.
• A grade of “C” or higher is required in all SES prefix courses; the course must be retaken until a "C" or higher is achieved, C minus is not acceptable.

Degree Requirements — 120 Credits

Degree Requirements

1. Required Specified LAC— 5 credits

LAC area 6.d. — Physical and Life Science

Choose 1 of the following courses:

CHEM 111	Principles of Chemistry I	5
CHEM 281	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	5

Remaining LAC — 35 credits

See “Liberal Arts Core”.

2. Required Major — 47 credits

Take all of the following courses:

SES 220	Anatomical Kinesiology	4
SES 322	Exercise Physiology I	3
SES 300	Fitness Management	3
SES 331	Biomechanics	3
SES 323	Motor Learning and Development	3
SES 324	Exercise Physiology II	3
SES 380	Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries	3
SES 410	Cardiac Rehabilitation	3
SES 490	Exercise Assessment and Programming	3
SES 492	Internship in Sport and Exercise Science	6 - 12

(Take 12 credits. Can be taken in 6-semester credit blocks.)

Choose one of the following courses:

BIO 245	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIO 350	Human Physiology	4

Choose one of the following courses:

SES 333	Psychological Analysis of Sports Exercise and Physical Activity	3
SES 436	Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior	3

3. University-Wide Credits — 33 credits

Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree that will typically be 33 credits.

NOTE: The Exercise Science program is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) education recognition program. Students wishing to participate in the NSCA recognition program should consult their advisor.