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- personal trainers and<\/li>\n
- exercise physiologists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Students taking this emphasis are strongly encouraged to consider the 5 year accelerated B.S. to M.S. Program in Public Health Education and Promotion<\/a> and should consult an advisor for more information.<\/h5>\n
Accreditation<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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As the largest programmatic accrediting agency for the health sciences, CAAHEP<\/a>\u00a0accredits nearly 2,000 programs across 28 health science professions.<\/p>\nThe\u00a0CAAHEP Accreditation Standards<\/a>\u00a0for programs in Exercise Science:<\/p>\n
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- Sponsorship<\/li>\n
- Program Goals<\/li>\n
- Resources<\/li>\n
- Student and Graduate Evaluation\/Assessment<\/li>\n
- Fair Practices<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Internship Prerequisites:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better; a grade of C- or better in HPR 202<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 301<\/a>, and\u00a0HPR 410<\/a>; and a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount are needed to register for the internship.<\/p>\n
Internship Requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
When other requirements are completed and minimum grade requirements are met, the student completes a 120-hour, three-credit internship.<\/p>\n
Minimum Grade Requirement:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in\u00a0BIO 151<\/a>,\u00a0BIO 151L<\/a>,\u00a0BIO 161<\/a>,\u00a0BIO 161L<\/a>,\u00a0BIO 162<\/a>,\u00a0BIO 162L<\/a>,\u00a0MA 132<\/a>,\u00a0PSY 110<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 202<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 260<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 300<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 302<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 304<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 307<\/a>,\u00a0HPR 410<\/a>, and\u00a0HPR 415<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Degree Requirements<\/h3>\n
This degree requires a total of 120 credits.<\/p>\n
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements<\/h4>\n
See\u00a0University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core<\/a>\u00a0for details.\u00a0Health sciences (exercise science) majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way: All majors must take\u00a0HPR 301<\/a>\u00a0Health\/Fitness Program Management and\u00a0HPR 415<\/a>\u00a0Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations. Majors must take an additional WI course from the Liberal Arts Core or as a university elective.<\/p>\n
Major Requirements<\/h4>\n
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and\/or University Requirements (*).<\/p>\n
\n\n
\n BIO 151<\/a><\/td>\n General Biology I\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 151L<\/a><\/td>\n General Biology I Lab\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 161<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology I\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 161L<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology I Lab<\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 162<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology II\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 162L<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology II Lab<\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HIM 115<\/a><\/td>\n Medical Terminology<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) health and human performance activity elective<\/td>\n \n \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 201<\/a><\/td>\n Introduction to Health and Exercise Science<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 202<\/a><\/td>\n Exercise Physiology<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 210<\/a><\/td>\n First Aid and Safety<\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 225<\/a><\/td>\n Health Psychology\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 260<\/a><\/td>\n Introduction to Sports Medicine<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 300<\/a><\/td>\n Essentials of Personal Training<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 301<\/a><\/td>\n Health\/Fitness Program Management\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 302<\/a><\/td>\n Fitness and Health Assessment\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 304<\/a><\/td>\n Developing Physical Training Programs<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 307<\/a><\/td>\n Strength and Conditioning of Athletes<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 340<\/a><\/td>\n Nutrition for Optimal Health<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 400<\/a><\/td>\n Senior Internship\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 406<\/a><\/td>\n Stress Management\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 410<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomical Kinesiology<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 415<\/a><\/td>\n Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 430<\/a><\/td>\n Public Health Capstone\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n MA 132<\/a><\/td>\n Statistical Analysis\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n PSY 110<\/a><\/td>\n Human Growth and Development\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Sample Degree Plan \u2014 Health Sciences (Exercise Science Emphasis)<\/h3>\n
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.<\/p>\n
Year One \u2014 Fall<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n BIO 151<\/a><\/td>\n General Biology I\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 151L<\/a><\/td>\n General Biology I Lab\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n EN 101<\/a><\/td>\n Composition I\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 201<\/a><\/td>\n Introduction to Health and Exercise Science<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n DSC 201<\/a><\/td>\n New Student Seminar\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) elective<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nBIO 151<\/a>: NS core course<\/p>\n
BIO 151L<\/a>: DSINQ course and NS lab core course<\/p>\n
EN 101<\/a>: WR core course<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Year One \u2014 Spring<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n EN 102<\/a><\/td>\n Composition II\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n TRS 100<\/a><\/td>\n Theological Inquiry\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 202<\/a><\/td>\n Exercise Physiology<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HIM 115<\/a><\/td>\n Medical Terminology<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) health and human performance activity elective<\/td>\n \n \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HI<\/td>\n Introductory History (HI-1) core course\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nEN 102<\/a>: WR core course<\/p>\n
TRS 100<\/a>: TRS-1 core course<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\n
Year Two \u2014 Fall<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n BIO 161<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology I\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 161L<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology I Lab<\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 225<\/a><\/td>\n Health Psychology\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 260<\/a><\/td>\n Introduction to Sports Medicine<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n EN<\/td>\n Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) elective<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nBIO 161<\/a>: NS core course<\/p>\n
HPR 225<\/a>: DSINQ course<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Year Two \u2014 Spring<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n BIO 162<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology II\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n BIO 162L<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomy and Physiology II Lab<\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n MA 132<\/a><\/td>\n Statistical Analysis\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n PH 100<\/a><\/td>\n Introduction to Philosophy\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course (economics, politics, or sociology)\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) elective<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
BIO 162<\/a>: NS core course<\/div>\nYear Three \u2014 Fall<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n HPR 301<\/a><\/td>\n Health\/Fitness Program Management\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 302<\/a><\/td>\n Fitness and Health Assessment\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 210<\/a><\/td>\n First Aid and Safety<\/td>\n \n 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n PSY 110<\/a><\/td>\n Human Growth and Development\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n PH<\/td>\n Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) elective<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nHPR 301<\/a>: WI course<\/p>\n
HPR 302<\/a>: DSINQ course<\/p>\n
PSY 110<\/a>: SS-1 core course<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\n
Year Three \u2014 Spring<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n HPR 304<\/a><\/td>\n Developing Physical Training Programs<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 406<\/a><\/td>\n Stress Management\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) writing intensive (WI) course\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2), or Advanced History (HI-2) core course\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) global perspective (GP) course – HPR 308 recommended\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n \n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
HPR 406<\/a>: SS-2 core course<\/div>\nYear Four \u2014 Fall<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n HPR 300<\/a><\/td>\n Essentials of Personal Training<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 307<\/a><\/td>\n Strength and Conditioning of Athletes<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 340<\/a><\/td>\n Nutrition for Optimal Health<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 410<\/a><\/td>\n Anatomical Kinesiology<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n Advanced Theology\/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Year Four \u2014 Spring<\/h4>\n
\n\n
\n HPR 400<\/a><\/td>\n Senior Internship\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n HPR 415<\/a><\/td>\n Exercise Guidelines for Special Populations\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced Literature (LT-2), or Advanced History (HI-2) core course\u00a0*<\/span><\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n <\/td>\n One (1) elective<\/td>\n \n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nHPR 400<\/a>: EXP course<\/p>\n