Pre-Professional Exercise Science B.S.

Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Performance; Exercise Scn - PreProfessional Option

College of ED & Human Sciences

Catalog Year: 2016-2017

Degree Specific Credits: 103

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0


Major Lower Division Departmental Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

Note: Students should take ECP 120, ECP 121 within two years of graduation in order to ensure current certification. Students may also substitute outside Emergency Medical Responder Certification for these courses.

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Show Description ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Respondr Lec
Offered every term. Coreq., ECP 121. Development of knowledge of emergency care and CPR/AED techniques. In conjunction with ECP 121 provides certifications by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.
2 Credits
Show Description ECP 121 - Emergency Medical Respondr Lab
Offered every term. Coreq., ECP 120. Development of knowledge of emergency care and CPR/AED techniques. In conjunction with ECP 120 provides certification by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.
1 Credits
Show Description KIN 201 - Basic Exercise Prescription
Offered every term. Theory, principles, and practice of exercise prescription for aerobic and resistance exercise programs for health, fitness and performance. Students must register for the lecture and a linked lab.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 205 - Foundations of HHP
Offered autumn and spring. An overview of the foundational principles comprising the field of HHP with special emphasis on the historical and philosophical foundations, and the evolution of the unity of mind/body concept. Includes an overview of program options, analysis of future directions, and career choices.
3 Credits
Show Description NUTR 221N - Basic Human Nutrition
Offered autumn and spring. The principles of science as applied to current concepts and controversies in the field of human nutrition.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 12 Total Credits Required

Outside Major Lower Division Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

Note: Students interested in Medical School should pay special attention to those additional requirements. Please meet with the Medical School Adviser in the HHP Department if you intend to also major in Pre-Medical studies.

Note: One semester of General and one semester of Organic Chemistry are required. Students may substitute M 151 in place of M 121, M 122 series. Students may take any other Statistics course that is pre-approved by an adviser (PSYX 222, SOCI 202, WILD 240, or EDU 421). Students may substitute WRIT 201 for WRIT 121.

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Show Description CHMY 121N - Intro to General Chemistry
Offered autumn and spring. First semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.
3 Credits
Show Description CHMY 123N - Intro to Organic & Biochem
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., "C-" or equiv. in CHMY 121N or consent of instr. Second semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.
3 Credits
Show Description CHMY 124N - Intro to Organic & Biochem Lab
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., CHMY 123N. Laboratory to accompany CHMY 123N.
2 Credits
Show Description COMX 111A - Intro to Public Speaking
Offered every term. Preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism. Credit not allowed for both COMM 111A and COM 160A.
3 Credits
Show Description M 121 - College Algebra
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 095 or ALEKS placement >= 4. Intended to strengthen algebra skills. The study of functions and their inverses; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Credit not allowed for both M 121, and M 151.
3 Credits
Show Description M 122 - College Trigonometry
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 121 or ALEKS placement >= 4. Preparation for calculus based on college algebra. Review of functions and their inverses. Trigonometric functions and identities, polar coordinates and an optional topic such as complex numbers, vectors or parametric equations. Credit not allowed for both M 122 and M 151.
3 Credits
Show Description PHSX 205N - College Physics I
Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., M 122 or 151 or equivalent, and prereq. or coreq. PHSX 206N.  Mechanics, sound, and heat.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the lecture portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 205N-207N and 215N-217N.
4 Credits
Show Description PHSX 206N - College Physics I Laboratory
Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq. or coreq., PHSX 205N.  Mechanics, sound, and heat.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the laboratory portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 206N-208N and 216N-218N.
1 Credits
Show Description PHSX 207N - College Physics II
Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq. PHSX 205N and prereq. or coreq., PHSX 208N.  Electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the lecture portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 205N-207N and 215N-217N.
4 Credits
Show Description PHSX 208N - College Physics II Laboratory
Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., PHSX 206N, prereq, or coreq., PHSX 207N.  Electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the laboratory portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 206N-208N and 216N-218N.
1 Credits
Show Description PSYX 100S - Intro to Psychology
Offered every term. Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals. Credit not allowed for both PSY 100S and PSYC 100S.
4 Credits
Show Description STAT 216 - Introduction to Statistics
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 115 (preferred), or one of M 121, 132, 151, 162 or 171, or ALEKS placement >= 4. Introduction to major ideas of statistical inference. Emphasis is on statistical reasoning and uses of statistics.
4 Credits
Show Description WRIT 101 - College Writing I
UM: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of passing score on writing diagnostic examination, referral by WRIT 095 instructor-SAT writing score at or above 440, MUSWA at or above 3.5, SAT/ACT essay score at or above 7, or ACT Combined English/Writing score at or above 18. Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Credit not allowed for both WRIT 101 and COM 101. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit). MC: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of appropriate SAT/ACT essay, English/Writing, writing section scores, appropriate MUSWA scores, or proof of passing scores on Writing Placement Exam). Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit).
3 Credits
Show Description WRIT 121 - Intro to Technical Writing
Offered every term. Introduction to technical writing situations that integrate text, design, and graphics. Emphasis is on evidence-based, informative writing that uses design and graphics to visually represent logic and organization. Course focuses on writing as a process and includes student self-assessment. Major assignments include a pure technical document, exploration of credibility, and public science writing. Students are expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage and to have basic computer literacy.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 40 Total Credits Required

Major Upper Division Departmental Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

Note: Students should take either KIN 498 for 3 to 6 credits OR KIN 499 for 3 credits.

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Show Description HTH 475E - Leg Eth Issues Hlth Ex Pro
Prereq., upper-division or graduate status. Legal bases for litigation in the health and exercise professions, with emphasis on negligence, liability, and risk identification and risk management. Utilizing the Western ethical traditions, the ethics component examines moral/ethical development through the lifespan via analysis of specific human behaviors.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 320 - Exercise Physiology
Offered every term.  Prereq., BIOH 370 or BIOH 211N, KIN 201; coreq., KIN 321. Investigation of the physiological changes and the significance of these changes as they occur during physical work, activity and exercise.  Focus on basic energy, musculosketal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems as they relate to aerobic and anaerobic exercise.  Emphasis will be placed on the response of these systems to both acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise. Credit not allowed toward graduate degree in the exercise science option in Health and Human Performance.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 321 - Exercise Physiology Lab
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOH 370 or BIOH 211N; coreq., KIN 320. Laboratory session examining the physiological effect of the physical work, activity and exercise on the functions of the human body. Credit not allowed toward graduate degree in the exercise science option in Health and Human Performance.
1 Credits
Show Description KIN 322 - Kinesiology
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 211N or BIOH 370; coreq., KIN 323. Anatomy and kinesiology of the neuromusculoskeletal system and body cavities in relation to movement and function.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 323 - Anatomical Kinesiology Lab
Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 211N or BIOH 370; coreq., KIN 322. Anatomy and kinesiology of the neuromusculoskeletal system and body cavities in relation to movement and function.
1 Credits
Show Description KIN 330 - Motor Learning and Control
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOH 201N or BIOH 365. Focused on developing an understanding of the anatomy and physiology within the nervous system necessary for movement. Establishes an understanding of the basic science involved in the control of motor tasks, and uses this foundation to evaluate case studies that will focus on sport performance, clinical deficits, age-related alterations, learning of motor tasks following injury, and other motor-related tasks.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 425 - Biomechanics
Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320 & M 115 or higher and major in health and human performance or athletic training. Description and analysis of the fundamental principles of human movement. Includes quantitative study of the Newtonian mechanics governing biological motion and the roles of the musculo-skeletal, nervous and cardio-vascular systems during human activity.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 447 - Analytical & Comm Techniques
Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 101, WRIT 121 or WRIT 201. Analysis and communicative critique of literature, cinema, and other forms of popular media that contain allegorical life themes. Substantial reading, speaking and writing component. Emphasis on improving and maintaining communication skills.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 460 - ECG Assessment
Offered autumn. Prereq., junior, senior, or graduate status. Laboratory sessions combined with class sessions to understand electrocardiography and the assessment of electrocardiograms, both at rest and during exercise.
1 Credits
Show Description KIN 483 - Exercise Disease & Aging
Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320,321, 460; coreq. KIN 484. Focus on guidelines for exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic disease including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, elderly and pulmonary disease. Class requires 25 assigned hours of service learning. Covers material necessary for ACSM clinical certification exam when combined with KIN 201, 320, 321, 460, and 484.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 484 - Exercise Disease & Aging Lab
Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320, 321; coreq., KIN 483. Laboratory sessions focus on practical exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic disease including coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, elderly and pulmonary disease; basic ECG testing and analysis. Covers material necessary for ACSM clinical certification exam when combined with KIN 201, 320, 321, 460, and 483.
1 Credits
Show Description KIN 498 - Internship
(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 335.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
2 To 6 Credits
Show Description KIN 499 - Capstone
(R 6) Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.
1 To 3 Credits
Show Description NUTR 411 - Nutrition For Sprts & Exercise
Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., KIN 320 and junior standing. Nutritional parameters of athletic performance including intervention planning, energy production, the energy nutrients, vitamins and minerals, principles of balanced diets, timing and composition of intakes, hydration, weight management strategies, and nutritional needs for special situations.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 31-34 Total Credits Required

Outside Major Upper Division Required Courses

Rule: All courses are required.

Note: It is strongly recommended that students take either BIOH 112 OR BIOH 113 OR BIOB 160 prior to taking Anatomy and Physiology.

Students may substitute BIOH 201/202 and BIOH 211/212 for their Anatomy and Physiology Requirements. BIOH 112 OR BIOH 113 OR BIOB 160 AND CHMY 121 are prerequisites for the 300 level Anatomy and Physiology Series.

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Show Description BIOH 365 - Human AP I for Health Profsns
Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 121N or CHMY 141N; BIOB 160N or BIOH 112 or 113. Introduction to basic cellular structure and function. The fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of cells and tissues, the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous and special senses with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care. Laboratory component includes presentation of cadaver prosections and models.
4 Credits
Show Description BIOH 370 - Human AP II for Health Profsns
Offered spring. Prereq., BIOH 365. The fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care. Laboratory component includes presentation of cadaver prosections and models.
4 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 8 Total Credits Required

Elective Courses

Rule: Must be approved by adviser

Note: Electives require adviser pre-approval.

It is strongly recommended that students take either BIOH 112 OR BIOH 113 OR BIOB 160 in this category prior to taking either Anatomy and Physiology.

Students can use any pre-approved Math and Science Elective courses in this category. 6 must be Upper Division Credits. Special care should be taken if BIOH 201/202 and BIOH 211/212 were used for Anatomy and Physiology requirements, as more Upper Division Credits may need to be used in this category.

Minimum Required Grade: C-
12 Total Credits Required