HERS - Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences: Exercise Science (ERES) - BS Major

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72 S.H.

BS Major - Exercise and Rehabilitative Science

72 - 81 S.H.(No Minor Required)

A student choosing to major in Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences may choose Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 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 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
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 kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, chiropractic medicine) should choose Movement Science. Additional information on exercise science career opportunities can be found at www.acsm.org, www.nsca.com and www.asep.org.

Academic Requirements

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

Core Requirements (41 S.H.)

Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences: Exercise Science (ERES)

72 S.H.

This major prepares students to administer comprehensive health, fitness and performance programs to a variety of clients. Through coursework and other experiences, students learn how to design and administer appropriate strength, power, flexibility, agility, and cardio respiratory programs based on clients’ goals, needs, and abilities. Students also learn how to administer health appraisals, assess client needs, design and administer appropriate programs such as: smoking cessation, low back, blood pressure, weight control, and nutrition counseling. Employment opportunities include corporate facilities, fitness centers, hospital wellness programs, community centers, and performance enhancement facilities.

Students may choose to specialize in areas such as strength training, personal training, nutrition, strength and conditioning with athletes, or working with unique populations through practicum and internship experiences. The Exercise Science major is designed to meet the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Upon completion of the degree, students are prepared to sit for American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification as a Health Fitness Specialist and/or National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or Certified Personal Trainer.

A student may declare ERES as a major at any time; however, the student must:

Complete ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing , STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics , BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I , BIOL 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II , and HERS 280 - Foundations of Exercise Science with a grade of “C” or better.
Submit a DARS report and meet with the Practicum Instructor to review the program of study and remaining requirements
Attain a grade of “C” or better in all major courses.
Attain a 2.5 or better overall GPA.

Required Courses (31 S.H.)

Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences - HERS (22 S.H.)

HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 S.H.)
◎ HERS 328 - Behavioral Interventions (3 S.H.)
△ HERS 350 - Program Planning in Health Promotion (3 S.H.)
HERS 363 - Practicum in Exercise Science (1-5 S.H.)
HERS 389 - Strength and Conditioning Principles and Programming (3 S.H.)
HERS 402 - Advanced Fitness Programming (2 S.H.)
◆ HERS 403 - Epidemiology (3 S.H.)

Nursing - NURS (3 S.H.)

NURS 361 - Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors (1 S.H.)

Psychology - PSY (3 S.H.)

PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science (3 S.H.)

Note:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive