Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Human Performance/Exercise Physiology Concentration
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.
First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester
| Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
ESC 105 | Biokinetics and Conditioning | 2 |
ESC 110 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Studies | 2 |
HSC 100 | Health Science | 2 |
FYW 101 | Writing and Inquiry | 4 |
GTW 101 | Gateways | 1 |
| or | |
HON 101 | Pathways to Honors 1 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester
Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester
| Biological Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 3 |
| Humanities / Fine Arts or Social Science (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
ESC 150 | First Aid | 2 |
| or | |
HSC 150 | Emergency Response | 3 |
| and | |
HSC 203 | Nutrition | 3 |
HSC 230 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
HSC 234 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester
HSC 231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
HSC 235 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| 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 |
| Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester
ESC 270 | Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries | 3 |
ESC 330 | Human Development and Motor Learning | 3 |
| General Elective | 4 |
CHE 152 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
CHE 153L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
HSC 350 | Biostatistics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester
ESC 312 | Dance/Rhythmics | 3 |
ESC 340 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
ESC 380 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
HSC 360 | Principles of Epidemiology in Exercise and Public Health | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester
ESC 450 | Tests and Measurement | 3 |
ESC 491 | Senior Seminar in Exercise Science | 3 |
SPM 412 | Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
| Electives | 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 |
| Electives | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: | 11-21 |
Total Credit Hours: 122-133
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.