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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exercise Science

New Undergraduate Exercise Science Program Curriculum Information (Starting Fall 2010 Semester)

Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ)

I started the program before Fall 2010. Do I have to "switch" to the new program?

I am staying in the "old" program, but HPER 2960, HPER 3170, and HPER 3950 no longer exist. What do I do?

I am staying in the "old" program. Do I have to take all of the new required cognates that you have added?

I am starting the Exercise Science program in Fall 2010. Can I choose between the "old" and "new" programs?

I am in the "new" program. Why do I have to take so much chemistry and physics?

The "new" program seems to be a lot more credit hours. Do I still need a minor?

In the "new" program there are a lot of choices. There are different choices for the required cognates and lots of choices for the POP courses. How do I know what to take?

I started the Exercise Science Program this year. Should I choose the "old" program or the "new" program?

I started the program before Fall 2010. Do I have to "switch" to the new program?

The answer is "No". You do not have to switch if you do not want to. You can stay in the "old" program. However, several of the courses in the "old" program will no longer exist. But, we have developed guidlelines for what will substitute for these deleted courses.

I am staying in the "old" program, but HPER 2960, HPER 3170, and HPER 3950 no longer exist. What do I do?

The new HPER 3960 Principles of Strength and Conditioning will meet the requirments for HPER 2960 and HPER 3950.

The new HPER 4800 Heart Disease and Rehabilitation will meet the requirement for HPER 3170.

I am staying in the "old" program. Do I have to take all of the new required cognates that you have added?

The answer is "No". If you choose to stay in the "old" program you just need to take the required cognates that are part of that program.

I am starting the Exercise Science program in Fall 2010. Can I choose between the "old" and "new" programs?

The answer is "No". If you start the program in Fall 2010 or later or declare Exercise Science as your major in Fall 2010 or later then you are part of the "new" program.

I am in the "new" program. Why do I have to take so much chemistry and physics?

The answer is you don't. We have tried to make the "new" program as flexible as possible. You can choose between the two semester courses in chemistry and physics or the one semester courses in chemistry and physics. The choice basically comes down to your chosen career path. Some career choices (i.e. applying to graduate programs in physical therapy) will require that you have a whole year of chemistry and physics. For other career paths (i.e. personal training, corporate wellness, strength and conditioning), one semester of chemistry and physics may be sufficient.

The "new" program seems to be a lot more credit hours. Do I still need a minor?

The answer is "No". The "new" program is categorized as a "Professional Program." Thus, students will no longer be required to get a minor if they are part of the "new" program.

In the "new" program there are a lot of choices. There are different choices for the required cognates and lots of choices for the POP courses. How do I know what to take?

We have created "Guided Selection Sheets" for different career paths. These "Guided Selection Sheets" will make some recommendations about which courses might be the best to choose. You should also consult with your academic advisor and the exercise science faculty members. Lastly, if you plan on going to graduate school, you need to be familiar with the different requirements for different graduate programs and/or universities.

I started the Exercise Science Program this year. Should I choose the "old" program or the "new" program?

Officially, the new program does not start until Fall 2010, so you are part of the "old" program. But, we recommend that you switch to the "new" program in Fall 2010. Many aspects of the program will not change between the "old" and the "new" programs. Thus, there are plenty of courses that are typically completed in the first year that have not changed. The College of Education Advising Office is very familiar with the "new" program. They can advise you on what courses to take this year even if you plan to formally switch to the "new" program in Fall 2010. Plus, we feel that the "new" program is a significant improvement to the "old" program and will be more flexible and will prepare you better for your future academic or career goals.

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