Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences: Exercise Physiology Track


Program Leader: Dr. Robert Wolff
E-mail: wolffr@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2114

Program Leader: Dr. Hyejin Bang
E-mail: Hyejin.Bang@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-1411


Brief Description of the Program:

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences: Exercise Physiology Track is designed to prepare individuals to work in the fields of exercise testing, clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning and adult fitness. The undergraduate Exercise Physiology Track has two specializations: the Clinical Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness Specialization and the Strength and Conditioning/Adult Fitness Specialization. The Clinical Exercise Physiology/ Adult Fitness Specialization focuses on the physiological effects of exercise and training in the prevention and treatment of selected disorders. This track will prepare students for employment in clinical exercise physiology settings and adult fitness settings.
The Strength and Conditioning/Adult Fitness Specialization focuses on the effects of training on the improvement of performance and the role of exercise in the prevention of disease. This specialization provides students with the competencies required by the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  In both specializations, courses are geared as both preparation courses for certifications and extensions of applied research for field application.

Admission Requirements:
A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;

  • Either 60 credit hours of lower division coursework or an AA degree from an accredited institution;
  • A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam;
  • Must meet the following lower division requirements:
    • University Core/General Education;
    • Foreign language;
    • Program prerequisites.

Program Requirements:

  • Total credits: 120
    • Lower division credits: 60

Upper division credits: 60

 

Credit Hours:

  Major Common Prerequisites:

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Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy

3

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Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab or Human Anatomy Lab

1

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Human Anatomy and Physiology II or Human Physiology

3

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Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II or Human Physiology Lab

1

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College Algebra or higher level math class

3

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General Psychology

3

XXX XXXX

General Nutrition

3

XXX XXXX

Survey of Chemistry or higher level chemistry class

3

XXX XXXX

Survey of Chemistry or higher level chemistry lab

1

  Professional Education: (required for both specializations)

PET 3351

Exercise Physiology

3

PET 3310

Kinesiology

3

PEP 4111

Health/Fitness Instructor

3

PEM 4103

Advanced Personal Training

3

PET 4354

Advanced Exercise Physiology

3

PET 4389

Advanced Concepts in Strength and Conditioning

3

PET 4550

Evaluation In Exercise Physiology

3

PEP 4114

Exercise Prescription

3

PET 4622

Athletic Injuries

3

PET 4632

Therapeutic Exercise for the Injured Athlete

3

PET 4632L

Therapeutic Exercise for the Injured Athlete Lab

3

CGS 2060

Introduction to Microcomputers
or       
Demonstrated Competency in Microcomputers

3

EDF 4490

Understanding Educational Research/or Statistics

3

  Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness Specialization:

PET 4384

Exercise Test Technology

3

PET 4940

Internship in Exercise Physiology (Clinical Setting)

9

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Electives – selected in consultation with advisor

Variable

  Strength and Conditioning/Adult Fitness:

PET 4554

Comprehensive Conditioning of Elite Athletes

3

PET 4940

Internship in Exercise Physiology (Strength and Conditioning Setting)

9

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Electives – selected in consultation with advisor

Variable

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