2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Fitness Development [FIT]

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This program in the Kinesiology Department provides a theoretical and practical knowledge base for students who are interested in careers in health/fitness settings. Students in this program have the opportunity to prepare for careers in fitness management, health promotion and other wellness-related programs.

This program can lead to certification as a health/fitness instructor, personal trainer, and/or certified strength and conditioning specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 75 credit hours

General Education Courses (28 credit hours)

BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

Select Either:

CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

Quantitative Skills - GE 1

Three credit hours, select one course from the following:

COM 230 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 221 - Economic Statistics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 201 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
PSY 201 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)

Liberal Arts Electives (26 credit hours)

B. Kinesiology Theory Core: 21 credit hours

The following courses may count toward liberal arts credit hours.

EXS 100 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
or
EXS 197 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 287 - Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 297 - Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 351 - Philosophy of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 387 - Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 420 - History of Physical Activity and Sport in American Culture (3 cr. hr.)

C. Fitness Development Theory Requirements: 23 credit hours

ATR 421 - Athletic Injury Risk Management (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 357 - Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 435 - Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 438 - Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 120 - Responding to Emergencies (2 cr. hr.)
HLH 210 - Wellness and Health Promotion (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 301 - Stress Management (3 cr. hr.)
MGT 250 - Principles of Management (3 cr. hr.)
May count toward liberal arts credit hours.

D. Fitness Development Activity Requirements: Six credit hours

Select each of the following:

PED 189 - Aquatics (1 cr. hr.)
PED 282 - Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)

Select four additonal courses from the following:

EXS 151 - Practical Strength and Conditioning (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 156 - Group Exercise Instruction (1 cr. hr.)
PED 181 - Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 283 - Racquet Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 384 - Self-Defense and Martial Arts (1 cr. hr.)
PED 388 - Rhythms and Dance (1 cr. hr.)

E. Practica/Internship Requirements: 14-20 credit hours

EXS 196 - Field Experience in Fitness Development I (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 296 - Field Experience in Fitness Development II (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 371 - Pre-Internship Seminar in Fitness Development (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 470 - Field Experience in Fitness Development III (2 cr. hr.)
EXS 471 - Internship in Fitness Development (9-15 cr. hr.)

F. Free Electives: 1-10 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

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