Requirements for the Movement Science Major - 29 Credits

All majors in the department of Movement Science, Sports and Leisure Studies must complete the twenty-nine (29) credits of courses specified below. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the Major Core Classes is required to be eligible to graduate with a degree from the department.

Exercise Science Concentration

The Exercise Science Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Commission on the Accreditation of the Exercise Sciences (CoAES). Upon successful completion of the program the student will have met the academic requirements necessary to sit for an examination for a nationally recognized certification in exercise and sport science.

Exercise Science Concentration Entrance (Acceptance) Requirements

All students in the Department of Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies may apply to the Exercise Science Program (ESP). Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Movement Science with a concentration in Exercise Science. Only students formally accepted into the Exercise Science Program may gain a complete clinical experience in the Exercise Science setting by completing the Internship in Exercise Science Capstone course. The number of students accepted each semester will vary in accordance with retention and graduation rates. There is a minimum 4-semester commitment, and, therefore, students are encouraged to apply during their second semester sophomore year. Admission to the program is competitive, and based on the following criteria.

Admissions Minimal Requirements

Students interested in applying for entrance to the Exercise Science Program must meet the following prerequisite requirements:

1. Students must have completed or be in the process of completing the Intermediate Standing process (details of Intermediate Standing process can be found in MSSLS Department Program Manual)
2. Completion or enrollment in MOVP 0101 - Clinical Experiences in Exercise Science I 
3. Minimum overall GPA of 2.7

Application materials may be found in the Exercise Science Program Manual.

Transfer students will be considered on an individual basis based on University policies explained in the Admission section of this Bulletin, in addition to courses and clinical experiences completed at the previous institution. Any courses considered equivalent to the required courses must be presented to the Department Chair and/or Program Director(s) for approval prior to application. A copy of the course description, course syllabus and confirmation of grade/course completion is required for review.

Once accepted into the Exercise Science Program, the student will be required to meet the academic and clinical requirements of the program as outlined in the Exercise Science Program Manual. Students must be granted Advanced Standing and complete an internship in order to graduate from the Exercise Science Program.

Required Course List:

The following is a listing of the Exercise Science concentration course requirements beyond those of the Movement Science core:

• MOVP 0101 - Clinical Experiences in Exercise Science I Credits: 1 + 1 (two semesters) *
• MOVP 0107 - Exercise Injuries: Prevention and Treatment Credits: 3
• MOVP 0183 - Relaxation Techniques Credits: 1
• MOVP 0201 - Clinical Experiences in Exercise Science II Credits: 1 + 1 (two semsters) * †
• MOVP 0212 - Concepts of Nutrition Credits: 3
• MOVP 0255 - Functional Anatomy Credits: 3
• MOVP 0292 - Principles of Group Exercise Programming Credits: 3
• MOVP 0305 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
• MOVP 0310 - Gerokinesiology Credits: 3
• MOVP 0320 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Credits: 3
• MOVP 0321 - Supervising Sports/Fitness Programs Credits: 3
• MOVP 0328 - Fitness/Rehab for Special Populations Credits: 3
• MOVP 0390 - Senior Seminar in Exercise Science Credits: 1
• MOVP 0397 - Exercise Science Capstone Internship Credits: 4-12

Note:

*Must be repeated once and may be repeated more than once, but no more than 2 credits may be applied to the major.

† Requires admission into the Exercise Science Program and a minimum 2.7 overall GPA

Additional information about the Exercise Science Program may be found in the Exercise Science Program Manual.

Professional Development Procedures

In order to progress through the Movement Science and Athletic Training majors, students must meet the academic and professional development criteria necessary to earn intermediate and advanced standing in the department.

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements  and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core  .