Sports Studies, BS

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The program provides the competencies and knowledge for students to pursue a variety of sport-related careers. A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and 32 s.h. of foundations curriculum coursework are required for admission to the program. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is needed in all required EXSS courses for successful completion of the degree. The degree requires the student to declare an approved minor. Minimum degree requirement is 121 s.h.

1. Foundations curriculum requirements including those listed below - 42 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry foundations curriculum credit see Liberal Arts Foundations Curriculum )

BIOL 1050 - General Biology
BIOL 1051 - General Biology Laboratory
COMM 2410 - Public Speaking or
COMM 2420 - Business and Professional Communication or
COMM 2020 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
MATH 1065 - College Algebra or
MATH 1066 - Applied Mathematics for Decision Making
PHIL 1110 - Introduction to Philosophy or
PHIL 1175 - Introduction to Ethics or
PHIL 1176 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
PHYS 1250 - General Physics
PHYS 1251 - General Physics Laboratory
PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology
RCLS 2601 - Leisure in Society

2. Core - 44 s.h.

EXSS 2000 - Introductory Exercise and Sport Science
EXSS 2202 - Motor Learning and Performance
EXSS 2850 - Structural Kinesiology
EXSS 3300 - Applied Sports Psychology
EXSS 3301 - Physical Education and Sport in Modern Society
EXSS 3600 - Coaching Theories
EXSS 3805 - Physiology of Exercise
EXSS 3850 - Introduction to Biomechanics
EXSS 4300 - Program Development and Management in Physical Education and Sports
EXSS 4301 - Comparative Sport and Physical Education: International Aspects
EXSS 4333 - Sport and Fitness Marketing
EXSS 4700 - Internship in Sports Studies
EXSS 4701 - Pre-internship Seminar for Sports Studies

3. Cognates - 10 s.h.

BIOL 2130 - Survey of Human Physiology and Anatomy
BITE 2112 - Introduction to Information Processing Technology or
MIS 2223 - Introduction to Computers or
EXSS 2050 - Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport Science
COMM 3520 - Sports Media Survey

Sports Studies, BS

1. Foundations curriculum requirements including those listed below - 42 s.h.

2. Core - 44 s.h.

3. Cognates - 10 s.h.

4. Approved Minor - 24 s.h.

5. General electives to complete requirements for graduation.