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Exercise Science Coordinator: Degrees awarded: B.A., B.S. Graduates with a major in Exercise Science will have the skills and knowledge to become personal trainers, exercise professionals, or strength and conditioning specialist. As exercise professionals, graduates will be involved in developing and implementing individualized approaches to exercise leadership in healthy populations and/or for those individuals with medical clearance to exercise. Graduates of the program will be proficient in writing appropriate exercise recommendations, leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise, and motivating individuals to begin and to continue with their healthy behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to sit for professional certification examinations offered by NSCA and ACSM. Major in Exercise Science: 43 semester hours, including ATP 159, or 112 and 220; PXS 11, 217, 240, 285, 286 (or BIO 306 & 308; or ATP 285 & 286), 290, 300, 306, 308 (or ATP 230), 312, 373; 400 or ATP 484, PXS 404, 405, and 492. Additional courses (optional, but recommended): PXS 410, 411, and 485. Students majoring in EXS are exempt from the wellness core requirement. Requirements for a minor: 27 semester hours, including ATP 159, PXS 111, 217, 240, 285, 286 (or BIO 306 & 308; or ATP 285 & 286), 290, 312, 404, and 492. Writing Enrichment Courses: PXS 300 and PXS 400 or ATP 484 Computer Intensive Courses: PXS 300, 312, and 400 or ATP 484 Physical Education and Exercise Science Courses
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