BA in Exercise Science
Admission
Students seeking admission to the BA in exercise science program must have an overall and WSU GPA of 2.000.
Program Requirements
All students enrolled in exercise science must hold and maintain a CPR/AED certification. First aid certification is recommended but not required.
A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the BA in exercise science and includes the 56 credit hours of major courses that must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.000. In addition to meeting the requirements of the WSU General Education Program and the requirements of the College of Applied Studies, students in the BA in exercise science must take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Hours |
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| General Education | ||
| Select courses to meet General Education requirements 1 | 34-35 | |
| Required Major Courses | ||
| PHYS 213 | General College Physics I | 5 |
| CHEM 211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ID 300 | Design Thinking and Innovation | 3 |
| HPS 113 | Introduction Exercise Science | 3 |
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| or HS 290 | Foundational Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
| HPS 302 | Administration in Exercise Science | 3 |
| HPS 313 | Exercise and Sport Nutrition | 3 |
| HPS 328 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HPS 440 | Concepts in the Prescription of Exercise | 3 |
| HPS 461 | Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| HPS 470 | Experiential Fitness Practicum in Exercise Science | 3 |
| HPS 490 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPS 495 | Internship in Exercise Science | 8 |
| HPS 541 | Seminar in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HPS 762 | Statistical Concepts in Human Performance Studies 2 | 3 |
| Open Electives | ||
| Select enough electives to reach 120 credit hours 3 | 29-30 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Required major courses may also count towards General Education requirements. Students will need to select additional electives to reach 120 credit hours required for graduation with assistance from an advisor.
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Select additional exercise science electives, electives and general education credits. Please consult with an advisor for options.
Departmental Honors Admission
The human performance studies department's honors goals for the exercise science major offers students an interdisciplinary, collaborative and applied learning experience. The exercise science honors track is composed of coursework and a faculty guided scholarly project. Interested students may apply to the exercise science honors track at the same time as they declare the undergraduate major. A minimum GPA of 3.500 in all exercise science coursework is required at the time of application. Applicants must also submit a letter describing their goals for participating in the exercise science honors track and obtain a faculty member's approval to work with them on the honors scholarly project at the time of application.
Departmental Honors Requirements
Students admitted into the exercise science honors track must complete requirements while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.500 in all exercise science coursework to receive the departmental honors designation on their diploma and transcript. Majors who choose to participate in the honors program are provided with the opportunity engage in an enriched scholarship and research experience at a level far more intensive than is possible in a typical undergraduate course.
- Complete additional honors assignment/project in four human performance studies exercise sciences undergraduate courses (12 credit hours) below. Contact the department for permission to enroll. Honors course options can be added to any of the courses below:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HPS 313H | Exercise and Sport Nutrition Honors | 3 |
| HPS 440H | Concepts in the Prescription of Exercise Honors | 3 |
| HPS 461H | Biomechanics of Human Movement Honors | 3 |
| HPS 490H | Physiology of Exercise Honors | 3 |
| HPS 541H | Seminar in Strength and Conditioning Honors | 3 |
- Complete an honors portfolio. Students will maintain an on-going portfolio that will include class assignments, activities, reflections and scholarly projects completed while participating in the exercise science honors track.
- Students will actively participate in human performance studies facilitated meetings with other honors students.
- Be a participating member of the WSU Exercise Science Student Organization (ESSO).
- Complete a scholarly research activity with an exercise science faculty member during the final year of the program and give a public presentation on some aspect of the project during the final semester. Enrollment in HPS 595H Human Performance Research Honors (3 credit hours) is required. Contact your exercise science faculty research mentor for permission to enroll.
Departmental Honors Applied Learning
Students in the departmental honors in exercise science are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing HPS 595H Human Performance Research Honors and giving a public presentation on some aspect of the scholarly project.
Applied Learning
Students in the Bachelor of Arts in exercise science program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from this program. The requirement can be met by successfully completing HPS 495 Internship in Exercise Science.