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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 School of Business and Entrepreneurship to prepare you 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

A student puts weights on a barbell.

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with Sports Management Track is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

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:

  1. 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 III, IV, V, VII, and IX.)
  2. 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 IV, V, VII, VII, IX, and X.)
  3. 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 VI, VII, VIII, and IX.)
  4. Demonstrate effective use of instructional and time management strategies into the training process. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VI, VII, and IX.)
  5. 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 Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)

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 201Principles Of Microeconomics

3

Pre- or Co-requisite MATH 103

MATH 103College Algebra

4

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3

Required Core Classes

BIOL 111Concepts of Biology

3

BIOL 111LConcepts of Biology Lab

1

Or

BIOL 150General Biology I

3

BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1

 

HPER 207Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

2

HPER 210First Aid and CPR

1

HPER 241Introduction to Exercise Science

3

 

BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

4

Or

HPER 215Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education

3

HPER 215LSystems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab

1

 

HPER 240Principles of Human Nutrition

3

HPER 300Performance Assessment and Training Prescription

3

HPER 320Teaching Weight Training

2

HPER 328Biomechanics

3

HPER 328LBiomechanics Lab

1

HPER 371Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development I

2

HPER 372Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development II

2

HPER 410Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise

2

HPER 430Measurement and Evaluation

2

HPER 432Physiology of Exercise

3

Total Credit Hours:37

Sports Management Track Major Courses

ACCT 200Elements Of Accounting I

3

ACCT 201Elements Of Accounting II

3

ACCT 315Business Law I

3

BADM 336Management and Leadership

3

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

BOTE 247Spreadsheet Applications

3

ECON 202Principles Of Macro-Economics

3

ENTR 366Entrepreneurship

3

HPER 217Personal and Community Health

2

HPER 360Adapted Physical Education

2

HPER 420Organization and Administration of Physical Education

2

 

HPER 497Internship

1-6

Six Credits Required

 

MRKT 301Principles of Marketing

3

PSYC 353Adolescent Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:42

Total Credit Hours:79

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

HPER 217Personal and Community Health

2

HPER 241Introduction to Exercise Science

3

MATH 103College Algebra

4

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3

ECON 201Principles Of Microeconomics

3

ENGL 120College Composition II

3

HPER 215Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education

3

HPER 215LSystems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab

1

Exercise Science Electives or Minor

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

BIOL 111Concepts of Biology

3

BIOL 111LConcepts of Biology Lab

1

BOTE 247Spreadsheet Applications

3

CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3

HPER 210First Aid and CPR

1

HPER 328Biomechanics

3

HPER 328LBiomechanics Lab

1

Exercise Science Electives or Minor

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Fourth Semester

ACCT 200Elements Of Accounting I

3

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

HPER 100Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

2

HPER 207Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

2

HPER 240Principles of Human Nutrition

3

General Education Literature Course

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Fifth Semester

ACCT 201Elements Of Accounting II

3

ACCT 315Business Law I

3

HPER 300Performance Assessment and Training Prescription

3

General Education Creative Expression Course

3

General Education Global Perspectives Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Sixth Semester

ECON 202Principles Of Macro-Economics

3

HPER 320Teaching Weight Training

2

HPER 360Adapted Physical Education

2

HPER 372Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development II

2

HPER 420Organization and Administration of Physical Education

2

PSYC 353Adolescent Psychology

3

Exercise Science Electives or Minor

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Seventh Semester

HPER 410Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise

2

HPER 430Measurement and Evaluation

2

HPER 432Physiology of Exercise

3

MRKT 301Principles of Marketing

3

Exercise Science Electives or Minor

3

Exercise Science Electives or Minor

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Eighth Semester

BADM 336Management and Leadership

3

ENTR 366Entrepreneurship

3

HPER 371Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development I

2

HPER 497Internship

1-6

Four Credits Required

Exercise Science Electives or Minor

3

Total Credit Hours:17