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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- PHED 315 - The Law in Sport and Physical Education
Minor
The 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 Contact
Dr. 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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