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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science B.S.


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Contact: Dr. Tiffany Esmat, ES Program Coordinator
Bachelor of Science Degree
WellStar College of Health and Human Services
Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management
(470) 578-7600
http://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/essm/

The Exercise Science program is a scientifically based program designed to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains. The Exercise Science program offers a diversified program that includes both introductory and advanced coursework, laboratory experiences and the opportunity for practical application of knowledge through community and research based experiences. The program can also be used as pre-professional preparation for post graduate study in exercise science or other health related disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical programs. The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for appropriate professional organization certifications. For admission to the program and further information, please contact the ESSM Advising Center office (HS 1003) at ESSMAdvising@kennesaw.edu.

Program Admission and Retention Criteria

In order to declare the Exercise Science major, students must meet the following requirements:

  1. Must have met Kennesaw State University admission requirements.
  2. Institutional GPA of 2.75 or better
  3. Applicants must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average with a minimum grade of “C” in each required course for admission including BIOL 2221, BIOL 2221L, BIOL 2222, BIOL 2222L, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L, CHEM 1212, CHEM 1212L, ES 2100.
  4. Admitted students must maintain an Institutional GPA of 2.75 to remain in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree program and be eligible to enroll in Exercise Science courses. Once admitted to the program, students falling below the required 2.75 Institutional GPA will be required to improve their Institutional GPA to a 2.75 in order to be readmitted to the program.
  5. Completion of program application by deadline, available from the ESSM Advising Center.

CHEM 1211/L and CHEM 1212/L may either be used in General Education Area D or in Major Field Electives.

 

General Education (42 Credit Hours)


See listing of requirements.   

General Education Requirements Specific to this Major:


  • MATH 1112 or higher
  • CHEM 1211 & CHEM1212/L
     

Upper Division Major Requirements


Capstone Experience (1 Credit Hour)


Major Field Electives (15 Credit Hours)


Select 15 credit hours of BIOL, CHEM, ES, HPE, PHYS, PSYC, SM. 6 credit hours must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Free Electives (12 Credit Hours)


Any course in the university curriculum.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


University-Wide Degree Requirements


   

Exercise Science majors may substitute ES 2100 for WELL 1000.
 

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