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 200 | Introduction to Computers | 1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
ESC 110 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies | 2 |
HSC 100 | Health Science | 2 |
ESC 105 | Biokinetics and Conditioning | 2 |
FYW 101 | Writing and Inquiry | 4 |
GTW 101 | Gateways | 1 |
| or | |
HON 101 | Pathways to Honors 1 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester
Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester
BIO BIO
| Course | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
ESC 150 | First Aid | 2 |
PSY 200 | General Psychology | 4 |
| and | |
ESC 320 | Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling | 2 |
ESC 321 | Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball | 2 |
ESC 322 | Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field | 2 |
ESC 323 | Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey | 2 |
| or | |
ESC 329 | Coaching 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 372 | Principles of Exercise Leadership | 2 |
HSC 203 | Nutrition | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester
ESC 270 | Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries | 3 |
ESC 330 | Motor Development and Skill Acquisition | 3 |
| Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| General elective | 4 |
| and | |
ESC 320 | Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling | 2 |
ESC 321 | Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball | 2 |
ESC 322 | Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field | 2 |
ESC 323 | Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey | 2 |
| or | |
ESC 329 | Coaching Team and Individual Sports | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester
ESC 312 | Dance/Rhythmics | 3 |
ESC 340 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
ESC 380 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
ESC 151 | Swimming | 1 |
| General electives | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester
ESC 400 | Physical Education and Fitness for Special Populations | 3 |
ESC 412 | Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
ESC 450 | Tests and Measurement | 3 |
| General elective | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester
ESC 460 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
ESC 480 | Internship 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.