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Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Science
The purposes of the department of health, sport, and movement sciences are (1) to provide leadership and facilities for a regular program of instruction and participation in physical activity that will improve the understanding and skill level of all students in a variety of physical activities suitable for both present needs and for lifetime participation; assist individuals in gaining better understanding of the general principles and concepts involved in the fundamentals of effective movement patterns; encourage individuals to improve and maintain physical fitness, (2) to prepare students for teaching careers in physical education, or for careers in such related areas as coaching, youth work, various health fields, sport and athletic programs and management of sport and athletic related businesses, and (3) to provide working knowledge of the physiology of exercise and exercise testing and prescription so that graduates in exercise science may pursue employment in public and privately owned wellness and fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities and clinical therapeutic programs, and be well prepared to continue their formal education at the graduate level.
Degree Requirements
Baccalaureate Program (B.S.)The requirements for the option in exercise science consist of 50 semester hours including:
- Physical Education 120 - Foundations of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science
- Physical Education 213 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
- Physical Education 225 - Safety, First Aid & CPR
- Physical Education 307 - Kinesiology
- Physical Education 308 - Measurement in Health and Physical Education
- Physical Education 309 - Physiology of Exercise
- Physical Education 310 - Stress Testing
- Physical Education 314 - Research Methods and Interpretations
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Physical Education 394 - Practicum (3 semester hours)
Additional requirements are:
- Biology 107 - Human Anatomy
- Biology 108 - Human Physiology
- Chemistry 100 - Basic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 115 - Basic Chemistry II
- Chemistry 116 - Basic Chemistry II Laboratory
- Math 103 - College Algebra
- Nursing 107 - Nutrition
- Psychology 200 - Life Span Development
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Psychology 221 - Adulthood and Aging
Also required is the completion of either an Academic minor other than athletic training OR completion of the emphasis in athletic training which requires the following courses:
- Physical Education 207 - Athletic Training
- Physical Education 316 - Advanced Athletic Training
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Physical Education 317 - Therapeutic Modalities
And at least three courses from the following:
- HLTH 107 - Health Concepts
- PSYC 232 - Health and Wellness
- PHED 301 - Psychosocial Aspects of Sport
- PHED 305 - Organization and Administration
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PHED 315 - The Law in Sport and Physical Education
MinorThe requirements for a minor in athletic training consist of 25 semester hours of physical education courses including 207, 225, 309, 316, and 317, Biology 107, 108. For the student working toward certification in athletic training, these additional courses are recommended: Health 107, Nursing 107, Psychology and Human Services 101, and Physical Education 315, and 394. Student trainers have the opportunity to work under a certified trainer. Students in this minor program are not able to sit for the NATA certification.
The requirements for a minor in exercise science consist of 20 semester hours of physical education courses including 213, 309, and 310. Additional requirements are Biology 107, 108, and three semester hours chosen from Nursing 107, Physical Education 225, 308, 314, and Psychology and Human Services 200 or 221.
For More Information ContactDr. Mary Ann DeLuca, Chairperson
Department of Health, Sport & Movement Science
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-1348
e-mail: delucam@davisandelkins.edu
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