2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog

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2020-21 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate effective communication in both oral and written forms
Integrate content knowledge within the fields of Kinesiology
Perform the appropriate professional skill set required to be an expert personal trainer, corporate fitness, or strength and conditioning special
Demonstrate professional development within Kinesiology

General Education: 33-36 credit hours

GE 1 Quantitative Skills
EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.) (recommended)
Also listed as: COM 230, ECO 221, HLH 299, MAT 201 or PSY 201
GE 2 Natural Sciences
BIO 110 - Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.) (recommended)
and
BIO 111 - Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.) (recommended)
GE 3 Social Science

GE 4 United States History and Society

GE 6 Contrasting Cultures

GE 7 Humanities

GE 8 The Arts

GE 9 Foreign Language
GE 10 Basic Communication
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.)
and

PRES attribute

GE 11 Prejudice and Discrimination

GE 12 Science, Technology, Values and SOciety

Math and Science Requirements: 22 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.)
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
Recommended
BIO 110 - Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.)
BIO 111 - Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)

Kinesiology Theory Core: 21 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 380 - Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 351 - Philosophy of Sport (3 cr. hr.) (WI)
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.)

Activity Core: 3 credit hours

EXS 151 - Practical Strength and Conditioning (1 cr. hr.)

Select one course from the following:

EXS 156 - Group Exercise Instruction (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 180 - Water Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
PED 189 - Aquatics (1 cr. hr.)
PED 282 - Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
and

One additional course with an ACTV attribute

Fitness Development Requirements: 20 credit hours

ATR 421 - Athletic Injury Risk Management (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 315 - Anatomical Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 325 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (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.)

Practica: 15 credit hours

EXS 270 - Foundations of Personal Training (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 371 - Pre-Internship Seminar in Fitness Development (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 470 - Application of Personal Training (2 cr. hr.)
EXS 471 - Internship in Fitness Development (9-15 cr. hr.)

Free Electives: 6 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120

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