Exercise Science, BS

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Exercise Science Admission Requirements

All candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science must obtain official admission to the program. Students desiring admission to the ES program must meet the following criteria:

Declare major in Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better in each course: PE 1002 , BIO 2201 , BIO 2203 , BIO 2221 , BIO 2223 , CHEM 1011 , and CHEM 1013 .
Submission of the application to the departmental administrative specialist or the exercise science program coordinator by May 1 to be considered for fall admission or December 1 for spring admission. Applications can be obtained from The Department of HPESS office (221) or any Exercise Science advisor.

Generally, application will occur after completion of 45 total hours.

A complete 8-semester degree plan is available at https://www.astate.edu/info/academics/degrees/

University Requirements:

See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees

First Year Making Connections Course:

HPES 1013 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences Sem. Hrs: 3 (Making Connections)

General Education Requirements:

See General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate Degrees Sem. Hrs: 35

Students with this major must take the following (Grade of “C” or better required):

MATH 1023 - College Algebra Sem. Hrs: 3 or MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as a prerequisite
BIO 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
CHEM 1013 - General Chemistry I Sem. Hrs: 3
CHEM 1011 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
COMS 1203 - Oral Communication Sem. Hrs: 3 (Required Departmental Gen. Ed. Option)

Major Requirements:

Grade of “C” or better required for all Major Requirements

BIO 2223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
ES 3543 - Human Anatomy and Anatomic Fundamentals of Motion Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 3553 - Basic Physiology of Activity Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 3623 - Techniques of Physiological Fitness Assessment Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 3633 - Nutrition for Health, Sport and Exercise Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 3653 - Techniques of Aerobic Conditioning Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 3713 - Cardiovascular Physiology Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 3743 - Research and Statistical Methods in Exercise Science Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 4673 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 4683 - Exercise Prescription and Fitness Programming Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 4693 - Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 4763 - Kinesiology Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 4813 - Applied Motor Learning Sem. Hrs: 3
ES 4843 - Practicum/Pre-Internship Sem. Hrs: 3
HLTH 2513 - Principles of Personal Health Sem. Hrs: 3
HLTH 2523 - First Aid and Safety Sem. Hrs: 3
HLTH 4543 - Drug Use and Abuse Sem. Hrs: 3
HLTH 4633 - Health Promotion Assessment and Planning Sem. Hrs: 3
HLTH 4643 - Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation Sem. Hrs: 3
HPES 1883 - Foundations of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences Sem. Hrs: 3 Must be completed ONLY if HPES 1013 is not completed as the First Year Making Connections Course.
HPES 4896 - Internship in HPESS Sem. Hrs: 6
OR
HPES 4863 - Internship in HPESS I Sem. Hrs: 3 AND
HPES 4893 - Internship in HPESS II Sem. Hrs: 3
PE 1002 - Concepts of Fitness Sem. Hrs: 2
PE 4843 - Philosophy and Ethics in Sport Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 69-72

Electives:

Electives Sem. Hrs: 10-13

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Exercise Science, BS

Exercise Science Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

First Year Making Connections Course:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following (Grade of “C” or better required):

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 69-72

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 120

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Exercise Science, BS

Exercise Science Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

First Year Making Connections Course:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following (Grade of “C” or better required):

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 69-72

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 120