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Exercise Science Concentration Curriculum


Bachelor's DegreeAdmissionCourse DescriptionsCurriculumProfessional ElectivesProfessional Electives

Freshman

 

 

Exercise Science 100 - Orientation to Exercise Science

1

 

English 101, 102

3,3

 

Mathematics 123 & 125 or 141-142 or 151-152

3,3

 

Chemistry 120, 130

3,3

 

Psychology 110

3

 

Agriculture and Natural Resources 290

3

 

Arts and Humanities Elective

3

 

¹Proficiency in Two Activities

 

Sophomore

 

Physics 221, 222

4,4

 

Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology

5

 

Nutrition 100 or 300

3

 

Health 310

3

 

Communication Studies 210 or 240

3

 

English 295 or 360

3

 

Cultures and Civilizations Elective

3

 

Arts and Humanities Elective

3

 

1Proficiency in Two Activities

 

Junior

 

 

Exercise Science 325 - Athletic Training Techniques

3

 

Exercise Science 332 - Applied Anatomy

3

 

Exercise Science 350 - Physical Activity Epidemiology

3

 

Sport Studies 290

3

 

Sport Studies 231, 335, or 336

3

 

Cultures and Civilizations Elective

3

 

Social Science Elective

3

 

2Professional Electives

3,3

 

Statistics 201 or Mathematics 115

3

 

Senior

 

3Exercise Science 411 - Physical Activity for Special Populations

3

 

3Exercise Science 414 - Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription

 

 

3Exercise Science 422 -Biomechanics of Human Movement

 

 

3Exercise Science 480 - Physiology of Exercise

 

 

Health 425 or 435 or 465

3

 

2Professional Electives

14

 

4 CPR Certification

 

 

Total

120-122 hours

1 Proficiency in at least four activities. Proficiency: passing an activity course with a minimum grade of C” or participation in an intercollegiate varsity sport. See advisor.
2 Professional elective courses passed with a minimum “C” grade. See advisor for appropriate courses.
3Exercise Science students must have cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 to register for and complete these courses.
4 Evidence of current CPR certification at time of graduation.

Printable version of Exercise Science Bachelor's Curriculum

Additional information about the curriculum

Contact the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies

1914 Andy Holt Ave.
322 HPER Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

Phone: 865-974-3340
Fax: 865-974-8981