+ Exercise Specialist

212 Eppler South, 419-372-6905

This major is a broad-based, scientific course of study drawing from kinesiology and sport management. Students are prepared for careers in private or corporate health and fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, allied medical and cardiac rehabilitation settings, recreation centers and athletic or Olympic training facilities and programs.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in the exercise specialist program are expected to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in computer utilization (word processing, Web-based research, spreadsheet, exercise physiology related software), and verbal and oral communication;
• Display knowledge, skills and abilities to screen, test, prescribe, motivate, counsel, educate and individualize muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory training and/or other physical fitness and lifestyle programs for normal and special populations;
• Understand the scientific bases of exercise programming, not limited to but including exercise physiology, human anatomy, biomechanics, care and prevention of injuries, safety and emergency procedures, and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for exercise settings;
• Demonstrate use of marketing, budgeting, management, legal information, and facilities and equipment information in exercise programming;
• Demonstrate attainment of a high-level of personal well being (physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually) and personal excellence in an active and healthy lifestyle.

This program has specific matriculation and retention requirements. In addition to the degree requirements of the University and the general education requirements of the college, the following are required:

Kinesiology requirements (48 hours)

• KNS 227, 228, 229 (5)
• KNS/PEG activities (4) (Suggested activities: PEG 204, 217, 243, 258, 263, 280, 287 or other PEG/DANC courses chosen in consultation the academic adviser)
• KNS 230, 360, 361, 370, 423, 429, 440 (21)
• KNS 387 (3)
• KNS 489 (15)

Other requirements (22 hours)

• SMD 310, 366, 375, 390, 414 (15)
• BIOL 332 (4)
• F&N 207 (3)
• Choose five from (15 hours):
  
  • KNS 400, 487;
  • SMD 305, 306;
  • ACCT 200;
  • HED 216, 310;
  • MKT 300
  • Elective (in consultation with adviser)