HHP Degree in Physical Education

Exercise Science Concentration

THE PROFESSION

Students in the Exercise Science track should plan to continue their studies in a graduate or professional program in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, sports psychology, physical therapy, physician's assistant or occupational therapy. The academic advisor will recommend courses that will fulfill degree requirements at the College and also the prerequisites for entrance into a graduate or professional program. Applications for an exercise science internship will be taken sometime during the junior year (see internship requirements in this handbook). Interns have an opportunity to work in several different rehabilitation centers in the area.

COURSE OF STUDY

1. Core Classes
   • PEHD 201: Introduction to Physical Education (3)
   • HEAL 216: Personal and Community Health (3)
   • PEHD 330: Kinesiology (3)
   • PEHD 340: Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
   • PEHD 433: Research Design and Analysis (3)
   • PEHD 458: Organization and Administration in Physical Education (3)
2. Professional Track
   • PEHD 210: Concepts in Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
   • PEHD 235: Motor Learning and Development (3)
   • HEAL 333: Sports and Exercise Nutrition (3)
   • ATEP 430: Therapeutic Exercise (3)
   • PEHD 440: Biomechanics (3)
   • PEHD 498 Capstone Experience in Exercise Science (2)
   • One of the following:
     • ATEP 437: Therapeutic Modalities (3)
     • PEHD 438: Advanced Topics in Resistance Training and Conditioning (3)
     • PEHD 439: Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology (3)
3. Cognate Area (12 credits)
   • CHEM 101: General Chemistry (4) OR CHEM 111: Principles of Chemistry (4)
   • CHEM 102: Organic and Biological Chemistry (4) OR CHEM 112: Principles of Chemistry (4)
   • PHYS 101: Introductory Physics (4)
   • PHYS 102: Introductory Physics II (4)

CAREER OPTIONS

• Graduate study in one of the sub-disciplines of Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Behavior, or Sports Psychology
• Health Fitness Instructor Certification
• Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification
• Professional program in Occupational Therapy
• Professional program in Physical Therapy
• Professional program for Physician's Assistant

EXERCISE SCIENCE ADVISING

Each semester, the student will meet with his or her advisor initially to establish career goals and subsequently to ensure that these goals are met. During each of the advising sessions, the student will update the advisor as to changes or progress in the following: 1) career interests, 2) plan of study, 3) extracurricular development (e.g. volunteer activities, job shadowing, etc.), 4) job/graduate school search, and 5) resume-building.