HERS - Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences - Movement Science (ERMS) - BS Major

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88-89 S.H. (no minor required)

3.0 GPA required

C grade or better required in major courses.

Exercise Science - Movement Science Major Map

Exercise and Rehabilitative Science

A student choosing to major in Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences may choose Clinical Exercise Science, Exercise Science, or Movement Science. Each of these programs leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The programs in Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences have been designed in accordance with the requirements of the leading national organizations: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Students interested in working with cardiac or pulmonary patients in a clinical setting should choose Clinical Exercise Science.
Students interested in exercise and health programming in a variety of settings such as fitness centers, worksite settings, or athletic programs should choose Exercise Science.
Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in exercise or rehabilitative sciences (such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine, physician’s assistant, kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology) should choose Movement Science. Additional information on exercise science career opportunities can be found online through the following organizations: American College of Sports and Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and American Society of Exercise Physiologists.

Academic Requirements

For a checklist of the University’s graduation requirements, see the section of this catalog. Specific academic requirements for Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences majors are described within each major.

HERS Core Requirements (41 S.H.)

Health, Exercise, and Rehabilitative Sciences (30 S.H.)

✽ HERS 205 - Nutrition for Lifetime Wellness (3 S.H.)
HERS 280 - Foundations of Exercise Science (3 S.H.)
HERS 291 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 S.H.)
HERS 314 - Anatomical Kinesiology (3 S.H.)
△ HERS 340 - Physiology of Exercise (4 S.H.)
HERS 370 - Mechanical Kinesiology (4 S.H.)
HERS 380 - Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science (2 S.H.)
△ HERS 445 - Medical Aspects of Exercise (3 S.H.)
HERS 460 - Nutrition for the Physically Active (3 S.H.)
◆ HERS 468 - Pathophysiology for the Health Professions (3 S.H.)

Note

HERS 560/568 may count in place of HERS 460/468 for students accepted into MSAT program.

Biology (8 S.H.)

BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I (4 S.H.)
BIOL 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II (4 S.H.)

Statistics (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics (3 S.H.)
STAT 210 - Statistics (3 S.H.)

Movement Science Option (ERMS)

88-89 S.H.

This major option is designed to meet graduate school entrance requirements in a Movement Science field including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician’s assistant, chiropractic medicine, biomechanics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and motor learning. Students should meet early with the advisor to plan their program of study. The course of study provides students with a thorough understanding of areas related to both natural and movement science. Students choose a Research Focus, Academic Focus or Athletic Training Focus within the Movement Science Option.

All Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences: Movement Science Option students must meet all requirements for graduation specified in . In order to successfully complete the Movement Science option, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in all University coursework, including Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences core coursework and Movement Science option coursework. If students fail to meet these requirements, they will be put on probation within the major and be given one semester to attain the 3.0 GPA. If, after one semester, the student fails to meet the 3.0 GPA, she/he will be dismissed from Movement Science program of study. Any student who has completed college/university coursework and would like to change their major to Movement Science must also have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.

Research Focus

Each student in the research focus is required to develop an appropriate research project; perform data collection; and present the results as a poster presentation and journal article. This research experience will better enable the student to complete a graduate research project once they have gained acceptance into their respective graduate program of study. Students may apply for the Research Focus following the successful completion of the prerequisite courses below.

STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics (3 S.H.)
ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing (4 S.H.)
✽ HERS 205 - Nutrition for Lifetime Wellness (3 S.H.)
BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I (4 S.H.)
BIOL 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II (4 S.H.)
△ HERS 340 - Physiology of Exercise (4 S.H.)
PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science (3 S.H.)

Research Focus Application

Research Focus applications include a 1-2 page statement of professional goals and experiences, personal contact information, and a current copy of collegiate transcripts. Application materials are due by May 15 to the Director of Movement Science. Notification of acceptance will be via email no later than May 30. Acceptance is competitive with 10-15 students accepted each year.

Academic Focus

Students that do not gain acceptance into the Research Focus or do not apply to the Research Focus will be in the Movement Science Option: Academic Focus. Students choosing the academic focus within the Movement Science Option will be enabled to take a larger number of academic courses (7 credits) chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, or Statistics. This additional coursework will help the student’s breadth of academic knowledge and better enable students to successfully complete graduate academic coursework. Additionally, it may better enable students to acquire an undergraduate minor.

Athletic Training Focus

Students would enroll at WSU with the intention to graduate with a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree in five years. The Athletic Training Focus is designed to provide students with all the necessary pre-requisite courses and degree requirements for admission into the professional phase of the program (graduate courses/clinical immersion). Upon successful acceptance into the professional phase of the program (1st semester of 3rd year) and the completion of the 4th year, students will be conferred an undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences: Movement Science. At the completion of the professional program, students will be awarded a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree. The 3+2 program is intended for students entering WSU as freshman or students who transfer/change majors early in their undergraduate education. Students that change majors or transfer to WSU are not guaranteed admission into the MSAT program, as official acceptance is part of a competitive process. Student should be aware that it may take additional time to complete all undergraduate and graduate requirements.

Once admitted to the professional phase of the program (graduate level) students will complete the academic curriculum and required clinical education experiences in a variety of athletic training settings. Students who complete the clinical education and academic requirements for the MSAT program are eligible for national certification through the Board of Certification (BOC).

Students interested in the graduate Athletic Training program must apply to the program, participate in a competitive selection process, and adhere to published retention guidelines. Important up to date information is available on the Athletic Training program website including:

Program updates
Application information and instructions
Student cost information
Clinical education requirements
Retention guidelines
Student rights and due process

Information contained on the Athletic Training program website is considered to be the most accurate and all program updates will be advertised and published there.

Movement Science Courses (22 S.H.)

Focus Areas - Choose One

Note

*Can double count as a General Education Requirement
***Counts toward academic focus if not taken in the movement science option

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning