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 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 Repovich200 PE BuildingCheney, WA [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 ChairDr. Matthew Chase200 PE BuildingCheney, WA [email protected]
Department AssistantColleen Mastel200 PE BuildingCheney, WA [email protected]
Sample CareersPersonal TrainerFitness Program Manager
Associate in ArtsBS 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) BUS 120 International Business (5) GEOG 230 World Regional Geography
(5) HIST 142 History of Japan (5) HIST 230 Latin American History (5) HUM 224 Contemporary Global Cinema
(5) HUM 241 The Impact of the Nazi Past
(5) MUSC 109 World music (5) POLS 102 Comparative Government (5) POLS 125 Introduction to Global Issues
(5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5) POLS 205 Islam and the West; Theater
of Cooperation and Conflict (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
COMMUNICATION (10 credits)ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition:
Argument and Exposition (5)ENGL& 102 Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits)BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1 (5) BIOL 233 Human A&P for Non-Biol.
Majors (5)HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (25 credits)BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2 (5) BIOL 234 Human A&P for Non-Biol.
Majors (5)HLTH 174 First Aid (3) HLED 193 Standard First Aid and
Safety (5) Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit
minimum) ANTH& 210 Indians of North America
(5) ART 112 Non-Western Art (5) CMST 226 Gender Communication (5) CMST 227 Intercultural Communication
(5) ENGL 247 American Multicultural
Literature (5) ENGL278 Women Writers (5) HIST& 219 Native American History (5) HUM 102 Introduction to Women’s
Studies (5) HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural
Studies (5) SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5) WS 201 Women of Our World (5)
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.
