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This science-based curriculum provides students with a broad-based knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports medicine.
Completion of the four-year bachelor of science degree prepares graduates for employment in a variety of professional settings, including college and university athletic programs, professional sports arenas, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation settings, the private fitness industry, corporate wellness venues, and hospital and medical centers.
Graduates of the Sports Science program will also be prepared to continue their education in areas such as medicine, physical therapy, physicians assistant, sports nutrition, athletic training, exercise physiology and biomechanics.
| Level I Core Requirements |
| Composition I |
| Fundamentals of Communication |
| College Algebra |
| Understanding Computers |
| First Year Seminar |
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| Level II Core Requirements |
| World Civis I/II or Am Exp I/II |
| Literature |
| Ethics |
| Religious Studies |
| Philosophy or Religious Studies |
| Art, Music or Theater |
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| Level III Core Requirements |
| 2 Interdisciplinary Courses |
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| Major Requirements |
| EN 112 |
Composition II |
(3) |
| BI 111 |
General Biology * |
(4) |
| BI 220 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
(8) |
| PH 231 |
General Physics |
(5) |
| CH 131 |
General Chemistry * |
(4) |
| PY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology * |
(3) |
| BU 305 |
Legal Aspects of Business * |
(3) |
| HE 111 |
Nutrition |
(3) |
| HE 124 |
Medical Terminology |
(2) |
| SS 101 |
Introduction to Sports Science |
(3) |
| SS 314 |
Concepts of Health and Fitness |
(3) |
| SS 318 |
Kinesiology |
(3) |
| SS 319 |
Biomechanics |
(3) |
| SS 380 |
Topics in Sports Science |
(3) |
| SS 381 |
Exercise Physiology |
(4) |
| SS/PY 393 |
Sports Psychology |
(3) |
| SS 482 |
Internship |
(3-6) |
| SS 499 |
Seminar in Sports Science |
(1) |
| SO 230 |
Social Statistics/MA 155 |
(3) |
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| ELECTIVES (9 HOURS) |
| SS 211 |
Care/Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
(3) |
| SS 324 |
Sports Administration |
(3) |
| SS 452 |
Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription |
(3) |
| SS 460 |
Principles of Rehabilitation |
(3) |
| SS 461 |
Exercise and the Cardiovascular System |
(3) |
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| PRE-PROFESSIONAL |
| CH 137 |
General Chemistry II |
(4) |
| CH 216 |
Organic Chemistry I |
(4) |
| CH/BI 342 |
Biochemistry |
(3) |
| BI 250 |
Microbiology |
(4) |
| PH 232 |
General Physics II |
(5) |
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