Catalog 2011 - 2012

Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Adult Fitness

Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.

Degree Requirements

First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester

ITM 200Introduction to Computers

1

Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

ESC 110Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies

2

HSC 100Health Science

2

ESC 105Biokinetics and Conditioning

2

FYW 101Writing and Inquiry

4

GTW 101Gateways

1

or

HON 101Pathways to Honors 1

1

Total Credit Hours:16

First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester

ESC 280Adult Fitness

3

MAT 160College Algebra

4

HSC 220Functional Anatomy

3

FYW 102Writing & Research

4

GTW 102Gateways II

1

or

HON 102Pathways to Honors 2

1

Total Credit Hours:15
MAT 160: or higher

Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester

BIO BIO
Course

3

Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

ESC 150First Aid

2

PSY 200General Psychology

4

and

ESC 320Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling

2

ESC 321Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball

2

ESC 322Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field

2

ESC 323Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey

2

or

ESC 329Coaching Team and Individual Sports

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester

CHE
Course

3

Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

ESC 372Principles of Exercise Leadership

2

HSC 203Nutrition

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester

ESC 270Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries

3

ESC 330Motor Development and Skill Acquisition

3

Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

General elective

4

and

ESC 320Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling

2

ESC 321Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball

2

ESC 322Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field

2

ESC 323Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey

2

or

ESC 329Coaching Team and Individual Sports

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester

ESC 312Dance/Rhythmics

3

ESC 340Applied Kinesiology

3

ESC 380Exercise Testing and Prescription

3

ESC 151Swimming

1

General electives

5

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester

ESC 400Physical Education and Fitness for Special Populations

3

ESC 412Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education

3

ESC 450Tests and Measurement

3

General elective

7

Total Credit Hours:16

Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester

ESC 460Physiology of Exercise

3

ESC 480Internship in Adult Fitness Programs

2-12

General Elective

6

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 124

ESC 480 Internship in Adult Fitness Programs is highly recommended for the adult fitness concentration. To intern, a student must have achieved the following: a minimum 2.0 GPA in the major and overall; senior academic standing; departmental approval; completion of all prerequisite courses. Proof of current CPR certification is required, and individual liability insurance may be required.

Students interested in registering for ESC 480 should contact their adviser for requirements and information concerning the internship.