Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Sports Management Track
Sports Management Track program gives you the best of our Exercise Science program and key coursework in the business department to set you up for management and administrative positions within the fitness, health and sporting fields. You will gain a strong grounding in both the business of sports/fitness and the science of human movement, physiology, and more.
Overview
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Minor Courses
- Successful completion of this major will require a grade of “C” or better, graded on an “A” through “F” letter basis in the following classes: Performance Sport Assessment & Athletic Development I, Teaching Weight Training, Biomechanics, Biomechanics Lab, Performance Sport Assessment & Athletic Development II, Physiology of Exercise, and Advanced Exercise Science.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the major in Exercise Science, the student will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge from various Exercise Science disciplines (Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Motor Learning) into an evidence based approach to training (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
- Administer valid and reliable automated performance assessments, interpret and communicate results to users of the information, and develop and implement appropriate training experience from the assessment data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
- Demonstrate effective use of multiple methods of feedback, including the use of media and technology, to enhance the training process. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VI.)
- Demonstrate effective use of instructional and time management strategies into the training process. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VI.)
- Students in the Professional Track option will demonstrate an understanding of the research process through the completion of Undergraduate Research Project. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II and VI.)
- Students in the Sport Management Track option will engage in meaning professional practice through the completion of Internship. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV and VII.)
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science: Sports Management Track?
A bachelor's degree in exercise science prepares graduates to work in a broad range of careers related to health and fitness promotion.
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science has two distinct programs. 1. Exercise Science Professional Track. 2 Exercise Science Sports Management Track. Coursework for each track is grounded in knowledge of the human body structure and function, then specializes to each unique track, providing significant coursework in each area. We have researched best practices in both professional preparation for graduate work and management coursework. Our degree meets or exceeds those requirements.
The sports management track provides coursework to place the student in public or private industry or educational settings. You will gain a strong grounding in both the business of sports/fitness and the science of human movement and physiology. This degree requires, in addition to the core coursework, the business background of marketing, finance, promotion, and personal interaction.
Possible Career Paths
- Park and Recreation
- Fitness Gym Owner
- Fitness Trainer
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
Requirements
General Education
The following are required as part of General Education
| ECON 201 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| | Pre- or Co-requisite MATH 103 | |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Required Core Classes
| BIOL 111 | Concepts of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 111L | Concepts of Biology Lab | 1 |
| | Or | |
| BIOL 150 | General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L | General Biology I Lab | 1 |
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| HPER 207 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| HPER 210 | First Aid and CPR | 1 |
| HPER 241 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
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| BIOL 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| | Or | |
| HPER 215 | Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education | 3 |
| HPER 215L | Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab | 1 |
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| HPER 240 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HPER 300 | Performance Assessment and Training Prescription | 3 |
| HPER 320 | Teaching Weight Training | 2 |
| HPER 328 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HPER 328L | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| HPER 371 | Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development I | 2 |
| HPER 372 | Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development II | 2 |
| HPER 410 | Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise | 2 |
| HPER 430 | Measurement and Evaluation | 2 |
| HPER 432 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Sports Management Track Major Courses
Semester Sequence
First Semester
Second Semester
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals Of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| HPER 215 | Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education | 3 |
| HPER 215L | Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab | 1 |
| | Exercise Science Electives or Minor | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
| ACCT 200 | Elements Of Accounting I | 3 |
| BOTE 210 | Business Communication | 3 |
| HPER 100 | Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| HPER 207 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| HPER 240 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
| ECON 202 | Principles Of Macro-Economics | 3 |
| HPER 320 | Teaching Weight Training | 2 |
| HPER 360 | Adapted Physical Education | 2 |
| HPER 371 | Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development I | 2 |
| HPER 420 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education | 2 |
| PSYC 353 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| | Exercise Science Electives or Minor | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Seventh Semester
| HPER 410 | Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise | 2 |
| HPER 430 | Measurement and Evaluation | 2 |
| HPER 432 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| MRKT 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| | Exercise Science Electives or Minor | 3 |
| | Exercise Science Electives or Minor | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Eighth Semester
| BADM 336 | Management and Leadership | 3 |
| ENTR 366 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HPER 372 | Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development II | 2 |
| HPER 497 | Internship | 1-6 |
| | Exercise Science Electives or Minor | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |