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 2620
Telephone: 970.351.1738
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:
- Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- 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— 4-5 credits
LAC area 6 — Physical and Life Science
Choose 1 of the following options:
| CHEM 111 | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 111L | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| | or | |
| CHEM 281 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 281L | Fundamentals of Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
Remaining LAC — 35-36 credits
See “Liberal Arts Core”.
2. Required Major — 47-54 credits
Take all of the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
| BIO 245 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 350 | Human Physiology | 4 |
NOTE: Pre-Physical Therapy students must take BIO 350.
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 |
Choose two of the following courses:
| SES 300 | Fitness Management | 3 |
| SES 405 | Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients | 3 |
| SES 410 | Cardiac Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SES 480 | Advanced Functional Assessment of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Students
Option One — 12 credits
| SES 492 | Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 6-12 |
SES 492: Take 12 credits total; can be taken in 6-credit semester blocks.
OR
Option Two — 19 credits
NON Pre-Physical Therapy Students
| SES 492 | Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 6-12 |
SES 492: Take 12 credits total; can be taken in 6-credit semester blocks.
3. University-Wide Credits — 26-33 credits
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree that will typically be 26-33 credits. Pre-Physical Therapy students will need to see their advisor for specific elective requirements.
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.