Interdisciplinary Studies - Exercise Science Bachelor of Science degree

Department of Biology

Office: 131 Dods Hall

(716) 673-3362

Todd Backes, Coordinator

Email: biology@fredonia.edu

Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/department/biology/exercise_science/index.asp

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Exercise Science major, which concentrates on Human Performance, offers a curriculum for students pursuing careers in profit and nonprofit fitness and health promotion industries, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant, and Athletic Training programs. This major follows the protocols established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) (Exercise Science Track). The Sport and Exercise Psychology Track follows the protocols established by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

This Interdisciplinary Studies major is housed within the Department of Sport Management & Exercise Science.

Exercise Science Track (57 credit hours)

The Applied Exercise Council of (NASPE) established the following national program guidelines for an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. Foundation Science Core: anatomy, physiology, prevention and care of injuries, biomechanics, first aid, CPR and emergency procedures for exercise settings. Exercise Prescription for Normal and Special Populations: exercise testing, exercise class leadership, and exercise and aging. Specific knowledge relating to physiological testing and program leadership. Exercise prescription: interpreting exercise testing results, safety issues; individualized fitness prescriptions and re-evaluation of fitness programs; understanding precautions and modifications of exercise programs such as altitude, temperatures, environmental pollution, type; intensity, frequency, progression of an exercise program, and fitness for special populations. Exercise and Aging: knowledge of aging process. Health Promotion: competency in nutrition, weight control, stress management, goal setting, substance abuse. Administrative Tasks: knowledge of the organization and management of a fitness program such as facility scheduling, management, equipment purchasing, marketing and legal liability. Human Relations: written communications skills including writing business letters, reports and business proposals, speaking, motivating, program adherence and retention. Professional Development: knowledge of organizations, publications, programs, professionals and career planning.

Practical Experience: practical experience includes observation and an internship.

Exercise Science Track

Pre-requisite Courses

HLTH 115First Aid Skills and Knowledge

3

CSIT 120Computer Science Overview

3

or

CSIT 121Computer Science I

3

Elective courses

Recommended as free electives beyond the major requirements.
PHED 101Aqua-Aerobics

1

PHED 124Basic Aerobics

2

PHED 125Step Aerobics

2

PHED 139Weight Training

2

SPMG 211Facility Management

3

PHED 321Coaching Techniques

2

PHED 499Independent Study

1-4

PSY 247Health Psychology

3

PSY 447Introduction to Counseling

3

PSY 351Physiological Psychology

3

SOC 335Sociology of Sport

3

As electives, students also have the choice to take PHED 390 (Special Topics in Exercise Science) or PHED 401 (Senior Seminar in Exercise Science); and PHIL 211 (Philosophy of Sport) if offered.

Choose Capstone courses from the following

SPMG 400Internship in Sport Management

1-7

or

SPMG 499
Independent Study

Core courses

CHEM 115General Chemistry Lecture I

3

CHEM 125General Chemistry Laboratory I

1

CHEM 116General Chemistry Lecture II

3

CHEM 126General Chemistry Laboratory II

1

BIOL 133Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology

3

BIOL 134Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

1

STAT 200Statistical Methods I

3

SPMG 218Technology in Sports

3

PSY 237Sport Psychology

3

BIOL 245Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL 246Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

EXSC 301Kinesiology

3

EXSC 302Exercise Prescription

3

HLTH 303Fitness and Nutrition

3

EXSC 304Exercise Nutrition

3

EXSC 306Biomechanics

3

HLTH 315Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

3

EXSC 410Advanced Exercise Physiology I

4

EXSC 420Advanced Exercise Physiology II

4

Students must also take EXSC 410 (4 credit hours) and EXSC 420 (4 credit hours).