EXERCISE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL EDUCATION—B.S.
The B.S. degree in Exercise Science/Physical Education consists of 42 semester hours, including 21 semester hours of required EPE core courses (EPE 110 may be repeated for credit). The remaining 21 semester hours of EPE and other courses are prescribed by the specific concentration the student selects.
The required EPE core courses are as follows:
| EPE 110 | Movement Analysis Laboratory (6) |
| EPE 200 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education (3) |
| EPE 335 | Biomechanics (3) |
| EPE 340 | Physiology of Exercise (3) |
| EPE 345 | Motor and Developmental Learning (3) |
| EPE 352 | Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity (3) |
| Total: 21 |
Each EPE core course has specific prerequisite courses that must be taken before taking the respective core course. These prerequisite courses include the following:
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I S2 (4) |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) |
| CHM 101 | Introductory Chemistry S1/S2 (4) |
| MAT 117 | College Algebra N1 (3) |
| PGS 101 | Introduction to Psychology SB (3) |
| PHY 111 | General Physics S1/S2* (3) |
| Total: 21 |
| * | Both PHY 111 and 113 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
All prerequisite and EPE courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C.” The requirements for the specific concentrations are described below.
Majors must elect either the exercise science, exercise and wellness, or physical education concentration.
Exercise and Wellness Concentration. Candidates for the exercise and wellness concentration must complete 21 semester hours beyond the required EPE core courses by taking the following:
| EPE 300 | Foundations of Exercise and Wellness (3) |
| EPE 320 | Program Development and Leadership (3) |
| EPE 420 | Exercise Testing (3) |
| EPE 425 | Exercise Prescription (3) |
| EPE 484 | Internship (6) |
| Total: 18 |
Three semester hours must be selected from an approved list of concentration electives that includes EPE courses and courses from nutrition, computer science/statistics, and business.
Exercise Science Concentration. Candidates for the exercise science concentration must complete 21 semester hours beyond the core courses in the major field, at least 12 of which must carry EPE prefixes, be upper-division courses, and concern the theoretical subjects of the core. The remaining nine semester hours may carry either EPE prefixes or prefixes from related disciplines selected with the advice and consent of a faculty advisor. Activity courses may not be used to fulfill part of the 21 semester hour requirement. No more than six semester hours may be in independent study courses.
Physical Education Concentration. Candidates must complete 21 semester hours beyond the EPE core courses, 12 of which must carry EPE prefixes from the required course list below.
| EPE 361 | Physical Education in the Secondary School (3) |
| EPE 376 | Physical Education for the Elementary School (3) |
| EPE 382 | Physical Education for the Atypical Student (3) |
| EPE 480 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3) |
| Total: 12 |
The remaining nine semester hours of related coursework can carry either EPE, psychology, special education, child development, and/or education prefixes. Activity courses (EPE 110) may be used to fulfill part of the 21-semester-hour requirement (additional four semester hours maximum). No more than six semester hours may be taken in internship. Internship experiences may only be in elementary and secondary school teaching and coaching settings. A maximum of six semester hours may be in independent study.
EXERCISE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL EDUCATION MINOR
The minor in Exercise Science/Physical Education consists of the core sequence in exercise science and physical education as follows, plus all prerequisite courses:
| EPE 110 | Movement Analysis Laboratory (6) |
| EPE 200 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education (3) |
| EPE 335 | Biomechanics (3) |
| EPE 340 | Physiology of Exercise (3) |
| EPE 345 | Motor and Developmental Learning (3) |
| EPE 352 | Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity (3) |
| Total: 21 |
SECONDARY EDUCATION—B.A.E.
Physical Education. Candidates for the B.A.E. degree are required to complete the following courses in physical education in addition to the required EPE core courses:
| EPE 361 | Physical Education in the Secondary School (3) |
| EPE 376 | Physical Education for the Elementary School (3) |
| EPE 382 | Physical Education for the Atypical Student (3) |
| EPE 480 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3) |
| Total: 12 |
Students must also complete a four-semester professional sequence in the College of Education (34 semester hours). Entry into this degree program requires filing an application, passing scores on a Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or American College Test (ACT), 56 semester hours of completed university study, and a minimum GPA of 2.50. See the “College of Education” section for additional requirements.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty in the Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education offer programs leading to the Master of Physical Education degree and the M.S. degree in Exercise Science/Physical Education. The department also participates with the Graduate College in the program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Exercise Science and with the College of Education and the Graduate College in the program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in exercise and wellness and in physical education. Consult the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
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