B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science - Pre-Physical Therapy Track

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Exercise and Sports Science - Pre-Physical Therapy Track Degree Plan (120 hours)
Core Requirements (46 hours)
First Year Seminar3
First Year Seminar
Freshmen Composition I3
Rhetoric and Composition
Rhetoric and Composition for International Students
Literature3
Any EN 23XX literature course
History3
Any 1000, 2000, or 3000-level HS course
Social Science6
General Psychology
Development
Mathematics3
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Natural or Physical Sciences4
General Biology for Majors I
Fine Arts3
Select any 3 hrs. of the following: Art (AR), Drama (DM), Music (MU) or MU 1300
Foreign Language and International Engagement 6
This requirement is satisfied through one of four ways: (1) One 3-hour course in any language at the 3000 level or above, with a grade of B or better; (2) Two courses (1311 and 1312) in a language not previously studied; (3) Two courses (2311 and 2312) in a language previously studied at the high school or college level; (4) Qualifying scores on an AP or CLEP exam, or both the ACTFL OPI and WPT exams
Philosophy - Self3
Intro to Philosophy
Philosophy - Ethics3
Foundations of Ethics
Theology - God3
Introduction to Theology
Intermediate Theology3
Any TH 33xx course
Exercise and Sport Science Major Courses - Pre-Physical Therapy Track (49 hours)
EX 1302Foundations of Exercise & Sport Science3
EX 1312Lifelong Health and Wellness3
or NU 3301 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
EX 2310Motor Learning3
BL 1411Human Anatomy & Physiology I (or EX 1411)4
BL 1412Human Anatomy and Physio II (or EX 1412)4
EX 3304Biomechanics of Human Movement3
EX 3310Field Experience3
EX 3401Exercise Physiology4
EX 4308Research Seminar3
EX 4611Internship in Exercise and Sport Science 16
Level 1 Elective Courses (select 3)9
Consult with your academic adviser to determine which 4 of the following Medical Fitness courses and/or Strength and Conditioning courses best fit your career interests
Level 1: Medical Fitness Electives
Medical Terminology
Prevention & Care of Activity-Related Injuries
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Level 1: Strength and Conditioning Elective
Instruction of Sports Activities and Games
Introduction to Athletic Training
Current Issues in Exercise & Sport Science
Sport Nutrition
Level 2 Elective Course (Select 1)4
Consult with your academic adviser to determine which course best fits your career interests
Level 2: Medical Fitness Elective
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Level 2: Strength and Conditioning Elective
Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
General Electives (25 hours)25
An elective can be any course taken from any discipline. Students can use these hours to pursue certificates, minors, or second majors. Students interested in pursuing Physical Therapy careers are advised to take the following additional courses: BL 1402, CH 1401, CH 1402, PY 1401 and PY 1402. Consult with your faculty advisor to determine which courses are best for your preferred Physical Therapy program.
Total Semester Hours120
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In lieu of EX 4611 (a 6-credit internship course requiring 200 hours of observation in clinical settings), students may choose to take EX 4311 twice in case they need two (2) semesters to work the requisite hours.

This is a recommended degree plan subject to changes. Students should meet with their advisor on a regular basis.

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First Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
FYE 13013Literature3
Foreign Language I3Foreign Language II3
EN 13113MT 23033
EX 13023EX 13123
PS 13013EX 14114
 15 16
Second Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
Fine Arts3PS 23553
BL 14014EX 14124
PL 13013EX 33043
EX 23103General Elective (BL 1402 recommended)4
EX 34014 
 17 14
Third Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
History3TH 13013
PL 23013EXSS Level 1 Elective (1 of 3)3
EX 33103EXSS Level 1 Elective (2 of 3)3
General Elective (CH 1401 recommended)4General Elective (CH 1402 recommended)4
General Elective2General Elective3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
Intermediate Theology3EX 43083
EXSS Level 1 elective (3 of 3)3EX 46116
EXSS Level 2 elective (1 of 1)4General Elective (PY 1402 recommended)4
General Elective (PY 1401 recommended)4 
 14 13
Total Semester Hours 120