Sport Physiology Option

122 credits

This Option of the Physical Education major provides a strong science-based curriculum of advanced study in exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, strength and conditioning, and research methodology with an emphasis on the improvement and understanding of athletic performance. Laboratory activities, research, and clinical applications are components of this Option. Majors choosing this Option will be prepared for careers in clinical rehabilitation/research settings, strength and conditioning settings, the health/fitness industry, and future graduate study in areas that include but are not limited to exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy, etc. This Option prepares students to challenge select certification examinations with organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association and others.

 

Degree Requirements

Credits
 
Courses required for the Option are shown in boldface. 
PE Professional Activity (2000 level) or Physical Activity Skills (1000 level) courses [not PEDI] 4.5
Group A Activity - complete one of the following: 1.5
PE 2428 Flexibility, Core, and Balance Training
PE 2525 Group Exercise Leadership
PE 2640 Burdenko Conditioning
PE 2740 Water Exercise Techniques
PE 2550 Foundations of Physical Education (TECO) 3
PE 2731 Motor Development (WRCO) 3
PE 2831 Resistance Training Techniques 1.5
PE 3560 Measurement and Assessment in Physical Education (QRCO) 3
PE 3570 Kinesiology 3
PE 3580 Physiology of Exercise 3
PE 3720 Motor Learning 3
PE 3750 Physiology of Exercise Laboratory 1
PE 3760 Advanced Laboratory Techniques 3
PE 4520 Principles and Theories of Strength and Conditioning 3
PE 4770 Cardiovascular Physiology 3
PE 4780 Exercise Prescription 3
PE 4790 Exercise Biochemistry 3
Capstone Experience - complete both courses: 6
PE 4800 Senior Research I
PE 4810 Senior Research II
AT 3400 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 2
BI 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BI 2120 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
CH 2130 General Chemistry I (QRCO) (TECO) 3
CH 2140 General Chemistry II 3
CH 2230 General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
CH 2240 General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
HE 3220 Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) 3
General Education: 
EN 1200 Composition 3
IS 1111 The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3
MA Mathematics Foundations 3
CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6
PPDI Past and Present Directions 6
SSDI Self and Society Directions 6
DICO Diversity Connection 3
GACO Global Awareness Connection 3
INCO Integration Connection 3
WECO Wellness Connection 3
Electives 14.5

*All course information is from the 2009-2010 Catalog.



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