The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for careers in public, private, hospital, and corporate wellness programs, industrial and cardiac rehabilitation programs as well as fitness and conditioning programs.
Students will also be well-prepared for graduate study in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, athletic training, and physical and occupational therapy.
Program GoalsThe goals of the Lander University Exercise Science Major prepare students to be able to:
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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A. Core Skills |
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ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
Approved Mathematics2 |
3 | ||
B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
Approved Lab Science2 | 4 | ||
E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
HIST 111 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 | |
F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
University Requirement | |||
FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events (Temporarily suspended) |
0 |
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Total General Education Requirements | 35 |
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2Students following the Pre-Athletic Training (AT), Occupational Therapy (OT) or Physical Therapy (PT) concentration should take PSYC 101, MATH 121, BIOL 111, and BIOL 202. Students not following the Pre-AT/OT/PT concentration may take any general education course that satisfies each of the general education requirements for the University and may take either PEES 210 or BIOL 202 for the core requirement.
MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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PEES 175 | Wellness for Life | 2 |
PEES 210 | Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement OR BIOL 202 Human Anatomy |
4 |
PEES 219 | Historical and Philosophical Principles of Physical Education & Exercise Science | 3 |
PEES 310 | Kinesiology and Exercise Biomechanics | 4 |
PEES 311 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
PEES 341 | Research Techniques | 3 |
PEES 362 | Exercise Testing & Prescription for Healthy Populations | 3 |
PEES 406 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
PEES 490 | Internship I | 3 |
PEES 491 | Internship II | 3 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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PEES 144 | Beginning Weight Training | 1 |
PEES 100-level Sports/Fitness | 1 | |
PEES 100-level Sports/Fitness | 1 | |
PEES 202 | Personal Health and Health Promotion | 3 |
PEES 283 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
PEES 300 | Theories of Coaching OR PEES 424 Sports Psychology |
3 |
PEES 308 | Organization & Administration of Exercise-Related Professions | 3 |
PEES 326 | Nutrition for Health and Performance | 3 |
PEES 330 | Physiological Adaptations to Aging | 3 |
PEES 402 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
PEES 499 | Professional Concerns Seminar | 1 |
CIS 101 | Computer Fundamentals | 3 |
SPCH 101 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
Total Major Program Requirements | 61 | |
Additional Electives | 24 | |
TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 |