Academic Catalog

Teaching Certification

A Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science offers students a comprehensive understanding of human movement, exercise physiology, and health promotion. This degree program typically includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and exercise prescription. Students may have the opportunity to specialize in one of three tracks: Sports Management, Allied Health and Fitness, and Teaching.

Teaching Track:

This track is designed for students interested in becoming physical education teachers or coaches in K-12 schools.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Term 1 (Fall)Hours
COM 103 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENG 101 English Comp I 3
MUS 130 Introduction to Music 3
MAT 115 College Algebra 3
KSU 118 Intro. to University Learning 3
 Hours15
Term 2 (Spring)
ENG 102 English Comp II 3
BIO 111 Principles of Biology 4
ENG 211 Intro to Literature 3
PSY 200 General Psychology 3
EDU 204 Cultural Responsiveness 3
 Hours16
Year 2
Term 3 (Fall)
EDU 203 Intro to Tech. in Education 3
EDU 202 Found of Teaching and Educ 3
EDU 302 Child & Adolescent Dev 3
BIO 301 Human Anatomy 4
SOC 203 Principles of Sociology 3
 Hours16
Term 4 (Spring)
HED 321 Community Health 3
ALH 210 Term. for Health Care Profess. 2
EDU 304 Classroom & Learning Manage 3
EXC 299 Sports Concepts 3
EXC 380 Coaching Competitive Athletics 2
EXC 421 Organization Admin of HPE 3
 Hours16
Year 3
Term 5 (Fall)
EXC 218 Teach Body Conditioning 1
EXC 331 Kinesiology Biomechanics 4
EXC 334 Princ of Strength/Conditioning 3
EXC 333 Psycho Socio Aspects of Sports 3
EXC 355 Sports Officiating 2
EXC 401 Tests Measurements of HPE 3
 Hours16
Term 6 (Spring)
EXC 330 Physiology of Exercise 4
EXC 320 Adapted Physical Education 3
BIO 303 Human Physiology 4
HED 300 Found of Health Education 3
FNU 104 Basic Nutrition 3
 Hours17
Year 4
Term 7 (Fall)
EDU 422 Teaching Health in Schools 3
EDU 450 Clinical Education Experience 6
HIS 108 Intro to African American Hist 3
 Hours12
Term 8 (Spring)
EDU 454 Undergraduate Student Teaching 12
 Hours12
 Total Hours120