Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a Concentration in Physical Education K–12
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
| ESC 110 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies | 2 |
| ESC 105 | Biokinetics and Conditioning | 2 |
| ESC 151 | Swimming | 1 |
| ESC 200 | Methods of Teaching Tennis | 1 |
| ITM 200 | Introduction to Computers | 1 |
| FYW 101 | Writing and Inquiry | 4 |
| MAT 155 | Finite Mathematics for Liberal Arts | 4 |
| or | |
| MAT 160 | College Algebra | 4 |
| and | |
| GTW 101 | Gateways | 1 |
| or | |
| HON 101 | Pathways to Honors 1 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester
Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester
| ESC 270 | Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries | 3 |
| ESC 320 | Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling | 2 |
| or | |
| ESC 321 | Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball | 2 |
| or | |
| ESC 322 | Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field | 2 |
| or | |
| ESC 323 | Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey | 2 |
| and | |
| THR 214 | Fine Arts and Brain Compatible Learning Environments | 4 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester
| ESC 312 | Dance/Rhythmics | 3 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp) | 4 |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester
| ESC 200 | Methods of Teaching Tennis | 1 |
| ESC 240 | Lifetime Sports | 2 |
| ESC 330 | Motor Development and Skill Acquisition | 3 |
| ESC 372 | Principles of Exercise Leadership | 2 |
| EDU 303 | Instructional Planning and Design (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 305 | Classroom Management and Critical Thinking (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 329 | Teaching Physical Education and Health in the Elementary School | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester
| ESC 340 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| EDU 306 | Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 317 | Diversity and Ethics (ESOL-infused course) | 4 |
| EDU 354 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages I-Secondary (TESOL I) | 3 |
| EDU 377 | Elementary Physical Education Curriculum and Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester
| ESC 400 | Physical Education and Fitness for Special Populations | 3 |
| ESC 450 | Tests and Measurement | 3 |
| ESC 460 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ESC 412 | Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
| EDU 425 | Teaching Middle School and Secondary Physical Education | 4 |
| EDU 485 | Comprehensive Subject Area Competency and Skills (SACS) PE K-12 Exam | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester
| EDU 410 | Final Internship Seminar IV | 2 |
| EDU 413 | Final Internship Practicum IV | 10 |
| EDU 207 | Philosophy of Education and Teacher Learner Relationships | 4 |
BIO/MAR
| Natural Science (Bacc. Exp) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-19 |
Total Credit Hours: 140-141