Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Exercise Science? The program is the study of movement and the...
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Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Exercise Science? The program is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations. Students learn how to assist people to live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition, as well as assisting them to overcome their fears, and cope with and prevent injuries. Graduates are prepared to work in various settings as managers of fitness programs, including corporate fitness or commercial fitness clubs, YMCA-YWCA facilities, retirement centers, hospital rehabilitation programs, and diabetes support programs. Knowledge and Skills The Exercise Science major prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, cardiac rehabilitation, and adult fitness, as well as professional programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Chiropractic. The coursework provides the knowledge and skills needed to pursue certification from organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and American Council on Exercise (ACE). These certifications are widely accepted in the fitness industry. Membership into a professional organization is a graduation requirement. Program Director and Advisor Dr. Wendy Repovich 200 PE Building Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7960 [email protected] Admission to the Program To officially declare the EXSC major students must have a grade of 2.0 or higher in CHEM 161 and CHEM 162. Department Chair Dr. Matthew Chase 200 PE Building Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7964 [email protected] Department Assistant Colleen Mastel 200 PE Building Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7961 [email protected] Sample Careers Personal Trainer Fitness Program Manager Associate in Arts BS in Exercise Science (89-91 credits) Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education
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Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Why study Exercise Science?The program is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations. Students learn how to assist people to live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition, as well as assisting them to overcome their fears, and cope with and prevent injuries. Graduates are prepared to work in various settings as managers of fitness programs, including corporate fitness or commercial fitness clubs, YMCA-YWCA facilities, retirement centers, hospital rehabilitation programs, and diabetes support programs.
Knowledge and SkillsThe Exercise Science major prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, cardiac rehabilitation, and adult fitness, as well as professional programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Chiropractic. The coursework provides the knowledge and skills needed to pursue certification from organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and American Council on Exercise (ACE). These certifications are widely accepted in the fitness industry. Membership into a professional organization is a graduation requirement.
Program Director and Advisor Dr. Wendy Repovich200 PE BuildingCheney, WA [email protected]
Admission to the ProgramTo officially declare the EXSC major students must have a grade of 2.0 or higher in CHEM 161 and CHEM 162.
Department ChairDr. Matthew Chase200 PE BuildingCheney, WA [email protected]
Department AssistantColleen Mastel200 PE BuildingCheney, WA [email protected]
Sample CareersPersonal TrainerFitness Program Manager
Associate in Arts BS in Exercise Science (89-91 credits)Physical Education, Health, and Recreation DepartmentCollege of Arts, Letters, and Education
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements*
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU International Studies (4 quarter credit
minimum)o GEOG 201 Introduction to World Regional
Geography (5)o HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5)o HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)o HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America ^D
(5)o HIST 255 Traditional East Asian Civilization
(5)o HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization (5)o HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5)o PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5)o POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5)o POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits)ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition & Argument (5)ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition:
Data/Research/Analysis (5)CMST 201 Intercultural Communication (5)
CMST 340 Intercultural Communication (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits)Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)BIOL& 251 Human A &P I (5) BIOL 232 Human A&P for Non-Bio.
Majors (5)BIOL& 252 Human A & P II (5) BIOL 233 Human A&P for Non-Bio.
Majors (5)CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry (5) CHEM 161 General Chemistry For the
Health Sciences (5)ELECTIVES (24 credits)BIOL& 253 Human A & P III (5) BIOL 234 Human A&P for Non-Bio.
Majors (5)CHEM& 122 Intro to Organic Chemistry (5)
CHEM 162 General Chemistry for the Health Sciences (5)
CHEM& 123 Intro to Biochemistry (5) CHEM 163 General Chemistry for the Health Sciences (5)
Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum)o CMST 201 Intercultural Communication
(5)o ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature
(5)o HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5)o HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American
Film (5)o PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5)o SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5)o SOC 220 Gender and Society (5)o WST 139 Psychology of Women (5)o WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
(5)o WST 220 Gender and Society (5)o WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature
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Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.
*One Diversity course is required for degree completion.
