Overview
The primary focus of the undergraduate Exercise Science program is to provide the student with a broad background in the sciences related to exercise, including anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology, and motor development and learning.

The Exercise Science program prepares the student for graduate work in exercise science related areas, as well as for graduate-level education in areas like physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, chiropractic, or other allied health fields.

Students entering the job market with an undergraduate degree in exercise science generally work with corporate and community fitness programs, health clubs, and similar fitness-related industries. The program might also be suited for students interested in coaching but do not wish to teach in public elementary or secondary schools.

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Course of Study

For a description of the courses listed check the course descriptions in the online catalog

I. Required Courses
BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
or CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
HLTH 2100 Community First Aid (1 credit)
HLTH 3300 Nutrition (3 credits)
HLTH 3400 Health and Drugs in Society (2 credits)
*HLTH 4410 Health Program Planning, Promotion, Evaluation, and Administration (4 credits)
PHED 2100 Foundations of Physical Education (3 credits)
PHED 3100 Motor Development (2 credits)
PHED 3110 Motor Learning (2 credits)
PHED 3120 Psychology of Sport (2 credits)
PHED 3190 Athletic Training (2 credits)
PHED 3200 Introduction to Sport Biomechanics (3 credits)
PHED 3300 Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition (3 credits)
PHED 3449 Socio-Cultural and Ethical Issues in Sport (3 credits)
PHED 4160 Personal Trainer: Aerobic Exercise (3 credits)
PHED 4170 Personal Trainer: Strength and Speed Training Exercise (3 credits)
PHED 4309 Legal Aspects of Sport (3 credits)
PHED 4920 Directed Group Study: Physical Education Seminar (2 credits)
PHYS 1101 General Physics I (4 credits)
or *PHYS 2101 Physics I (5 credits)
PSY 3301 Introduction to Statistics and Research (4 credits)
or *SOC 3001 Social Statistics (3 credits)

Subtotal 61-62 Credits

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II. Electives
Select 3 classes from the following in consultation with your advisor:
BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (4 credits)
or CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
ENGL 2150 Technical Writing (3 credits)
*HLTH 3500 Community Health (3 credits)
*HLTH 3700 Disease Identification, Prevention, and Control (2 credits)
*HLTH 4220 Epidemiology (2 credits)
*HLTH 4320 Health Care Policy and Law (3 credits)
*PHED 3509 Sport Event and Facility Management (3 credits)
PHYS 1102 General Physics II (4 credits)
or *PHYS 2102 Physics II (5 credits)
PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
PSY 2217 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
PSY 2237 Lifespan Development (4 credits)
*SOWK 3830 Gerontology: Social Work Perspectives (2 credits)

Subtotal 6-13 Credits

III. Required Practical Experience
PHED 4970 Internship (1-6 credits)
(If taken for 6 credits, 3 credits may be applied as 1 course in II. Electives above.)

Subtotal 1-6 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 68-81 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor's Degree

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Career Opportunities

Under construction

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Admission

Any students admitted to Bemidji State University can enter the Exercise Science program.

For information about BSU admission criteria and application materials, please contact:

Office of Admissions
Bemidji State University #13
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 1-877-236-4354 (toll free)
E-mail: admissions@bemidjistate.edu
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/

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For More Information

For additional information on the Health Education major, please contact:

Dr. Muriel Gilman, Chair
Dept. of Physical Education, Health, and Sport
Bemidji State University #29
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218-755-2740
E-mail:mgilman@bemidjistate.edu

Or

Dr. Christina Kippenhan
Dept. of Physical Education, Health, and Sport
Bemidji State University #29
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218-755-2076
E-mail:ckippenhan@bemidjistate.edu

For information about BSU admission criteria and application materials, please contact:

Office of Admissions
Bemidji State University #13
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 1-877-236-4354 (toll free)
E-mail: admissions@bemidjistate.edu
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/

If you would like to receive information on any of the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport's other undergraduate-level major or minor areas, please refer to other pages on the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport Undergraduate Programs web site

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