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+ 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 BG Perspective and college degree requirements, the following are required:

Kinesiology requirements (51 hours)

  • KNS 227, 229 (5)
  • KNS/PEG/DANC activities (4)
  • KNS 230, 360, 361, 370, 423, 425, 429, 440 (24)
  • KNS 387 (3)
  • KNS 489 (15)

Other requirements (22 hours)

  • ATCM 210 (3)
  • SM 214, 366, 375, 390 (12)
  • BIOL 332 (4)
  • F&N 207 (3)

Selective courses (minimum 15 hours)

  • Select at least 2 courses from the following:
    • ACCT 200 (3)
    • MKT 300 (3)
    • MKT 302 (3)
    • SM 305 (3)
    • SM 301 (3)
  • Select at least 1 course from the following:
    • KNS 340 (3)
    • KNS 350 (3)
    • KNS 400 (3)
  • Remaining 6 hours may be selected from the following or from above:
    • KNS 487 (1-5)
    • BIOL 331 (4)
    • EDFI 302 (3)
    • ENG 388 (3)
    • GERO 402 (3)
    • HP 216 (3)
    • HP 310 (3)
    • IPC 306 (3)
    • MEDT 301 (2)
    • MIS 200 (3)
    • PUBH 320 (3)
    • VCT 103 (3)
    • Elective (selected in consultation with advisor) (2-5)


    Consult program office for internship requirements.

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