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Exercise and Sport Science, B.S.

Exercise and Sport Science is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations the human body experiences. This major will provide theoretical foundations for functional assessments, exercise testing, and exercise prescription in both healthy and clinical populations. This four-year Bachelor of Science degree program is offered on the Demorest campus and will give students hands on experience and skill preparation to assess clients and plan human movement-based programs that meet their health and wellness needs. This rigorous, multidisciplinary program incorporates classes from the traditional sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), health sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition), and athletic training (Orthopedic Assessment, Therapeutic Exercise, and Biomechanics). The course plan in Exercise and Sport Science prepares students for a variety of careers and graduate programs, including prerequisites for physical therapy, athletic training, medical school, and certifications offered through the American College of Sports Medicine (the Health Fitness Specialist-HFS and/or Personal Training certification) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist-CSCS and/ or Certified Personal Trainer). These students are NOT eligible to take the National Athletic Trainers’ Association BOC examination.

Exercise and Sport Science Curriculum Outline

In addition to meeting all Piedmont College General Education and graduation requirements, all students must also earn a C or better in all prerequisite, supporting, and exercise and sport science core courses and have a cumulative 2.7 GPA to graduate.

Bachelor Science Degree

Exercise and Sport Science Foundation

BIOL 1101General Biology I

3
BIOL 2150Medical Microbiology

4
HSCS 2210Basic Nutrition

3
MATH 2450Calculus I

4
Total Credit Hours:14

BIOL 2100, BIOL 2110, BLAB 1101, MATH 1300, PSYC 2290: Courses required by Exercise and Sport Science included under General Education and not counted again here.

Exercise and Sport Science Concentration

All Required.

CHEM 1101General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1102General Chemistry II

3
HSCS 1101Emergency Techniques

2
HSCS 1105Medical Terminology

2
HSCS 1110Introduction to Health Sciences

3
HSCS 2220Introduction to Health Processes

3
HSCS 2202Care and Prevention

3
HSCS 2301Health Promotion, Physical Activity, and Wellness

3
HSCS 2221Kinesiology and Biomechanics

3
HSCS 3301Physiology of Exercise

4
HSCS 3321Fitness Assessment and Prescription

3
HSCS 4410Research Methodology in Health Sciences

3
HSCS 4420Exercise for Special Populations

3
HSCS 4440Sport Nutrition

3
HSCS 4450Health Sciences Capstone (Capstone Course)

3
PHYS 2110General Physics I

4
PHYS 2120General Physics II

4
 
CHEM 4210Biochemistry

3
OR
HSCS 4301Applied Exercise Physiology

3
Total Credit Hours:57

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:4

General Education

Total Credit Hours:46

Piedmont College Requirement

PDMT 1101Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition

1
Total Credit Hours:1

Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 121

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