Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - 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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours | |
| FYE 118 | First Year Experience | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Comp I | 3 |
| COM 103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MAT 115 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Select one General Education Arts Course | 3 | |
| MUS 130 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Term 2 (Spring) | ||
| ENG 102 | English Comp II | 3 |
| Select one General Education Natural Science Course | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology | ||
| ENG 211 | Intro to Literature | 3 |
| Select one General Education Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Select one General Education Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Cultural Responsiveness | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| 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 |
| Select one General Education Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| 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 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| 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 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| 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 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| 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 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Term 8 (Spring) | ||
| EDU 454 | Undergraduate Student Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |