2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog

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2015-16 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 (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The program is formally recognized by the NSCA.

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.)
and
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 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: 6 credit hours

Select each of the following:

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

Select four additional 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 (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