Exercise Sciences 
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Exercise Science Majors
BS Exercise Sciences: Athletic Training Emphasis
(74 hours*)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center for information
regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The Discipline
The study of athletic training appeals to those who would like to
work in a field that combines an athletic setting with health and
fitness care. A student in athletic training will learn to apply
knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, conditioning,
nutrition, and therapy in the prevention, immediate care, and
rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Career Opportunities
Career possibilities include working with athletic teams at all
levels of competition or in a sports medicine clinical setting or
other allied health facilities or in a corporate/industrial setting.
NATA certification is required, and an advanced degree is
recommended.
Major Requirements
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Maintain a high personal fitness level and follow healthy
lifestyle habits.
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Complete a minimum of 45 major hours in residence at BYU.
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3.
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Apply for acceptance into the athletic training program during
semester of enrollment in ExSc 320. See the program director
or ExSc 320 instructor for an application packet. Admission to
the program requires the candidate to meet the following
criteria:
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Complete PDBio 220, 305, ExSc 320, 321. (ExSc 320, 321
must be completed at BYU.)
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Have a physical examination within six months of
application.
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Submit two letters of recommendation.
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Interview with the athletic training staff.
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Complete 30 hours of clinical observation or experience
in a college or high school athletic training setting.
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
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Admission to the program is limited, competitive, and
dependent upon meeting the above criteria. The athletic
training staff will make final selection of candidates following
the interview. Students must graduate from an accredited
athletic training program and pass the NATABOC
examination to certify as an athletic trainer.
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4.
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Complete the senior interview.
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Maintain CPR certification.
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Meet the technical standards associated with the athletic
training education program.
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Complete the following:
ExSc 202, 302, 320, 321, 361, 362, 363, 367, 400, 414, 415, 416,
417, 418, 419, 423, 460, 468, 501.
Hlth 320.
MMBio 221.
NDFS 310.
PDBio 220, 305.
Psych 111.
Stat 221.
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Complete 2 hours of the following:
ExSc 497R (to be taken for two consecutive semesters prior to graduation).
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9.
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Complete the following:
ExSc 394, 395, 494, 495 (clinical internship; must be
completed over a two-calendar-year period).
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*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.
BS Exercise
Sciences: Exercise Science Emphasis (60–62.5 hours*)
The Discipline
Designed to provide the basics from which the student can pursue
specialized training in physical therapy, occupational therapy,
medicine, physician assistant, chiropractic, and other health-care
professions, the exercise science emphasis explores the intriguing
relationship between exercise and the functioning of the human
body. The basic concepts of human anatomy, physiology,
biomechanics, motor learning, chemistry, physics, and nutrition
are mastered to help understand this relationship. The impact that
movement and exercise have on the human organism is almost
interminable, making study of this discipline enthralling.
Students considering medicine as a profession may want to
select this major. While providing most requisite courses for
medical school acceptance, it also conveys a healthy-lifestyle,
preventive-medicine health care perspective.
Career Opportunities
The exercise science emphasis provides excellent preparation for
students interested in graduate work in exercise physiology (MS,
PhD) or those desiring to pursue training in medicine, physical
therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, podiatry, chiropractic, and other
health care professions. Graduates with this major may also find
opportunities in community, corporate, or hospital wellness
centers and health promotion programs. Positions requiring only
a bachelor’s degree may be difficult to find.
Major Requirements
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Maintain a high personal fitness level and follow healthy
lifestyle habits.
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Complete a minimum of 15 major hours in residence at BYU.
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3.
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Complete senior exit interview.
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Complete the following:
ExSc 302, 362, 363, 367, 400, 460.
NDFS 100.
PDBio 220, 305.
Stat 221.
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Complete one course from the following:
Chem 101, 105.
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Complete one course from the following:
Chem 152, 351.
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Complete one course from the following:
Chem 281, 481.
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Complete one course from the following:
Math 112, 119.
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Complete one course from the following:
NDFS 201, 310, 424.
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10.
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Complete one of the following options:
Either Phscs 105, 107
Or Phscs 121.
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Complete 15 hours from the following (at least 9 hours must
be 300-level or above):
Biol 229, 240, 329, 339, 340, 360, 439.
Chem 106, 107, 352, 353, 468.
C S 142.
ExSc 202, 320, 321, 361, 387, 399R, 468, 470, 485, 497R, 501.
Hlth 320, 365, 461.
InBio 370.
MMBio 221, 222.
NDFS 200, 305.
PDBio 225, 320, 365, 484, 561, 565.
Phscs 106, 108.
Psych 111, 220, 342.
Soc 111, 112.
Note: Watch prerequisites for the elective courses. |
Note to Premed Students: Some medical schools require select
classes not required by BYU. For more information contact the
Health Professions Advisement Office, 380 WIDB, (801) 422-3044.
Contact potential schools of choice for a complete list of entrance
requirements.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.
BS Exercise
Sciences: Fitness and Wellness Management Emphasis (60.5 hours*)
The Discipline
Fitness and wellness management is a departure from the typical
U.S. medical model in that the focus is on helping individuals
achieve optimal health and fitness, rather than on discovering and
treating disease. Recent research findings, along with rising
health-care costs, have spurred an interest in keeping people
healthy to improve their quality of life and also to avoid
unnecessary medical expenses.
Depending on electives completed, there are several excellent
graduate school options to pursue. Earning a master’s degree in
exercise science/physical education, for example, can give the
added knowledge and experience needed to direct a private,
commercial, corporate, or clinical health/fitness program. Other
graduate opportunities include a master’s in public health (MPH),
business administration (MBA), recreational therapy (MS), or
nutrition, dietetics, and food science (MS), to name a few.
Career Opportunities
Personal fitness professionals find employment primarily in
commercial or community fitness centers but may also work in
hospital wellness programs or corporate health-promotion
programs. Job responsibilities typically involve teaching clients
how to achieve optimal wellness through effective exercise,
wholesome nutrition, and successful stress-management
strategies.
Major Requirements
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Participate in regular exercise, eat a healthful diet, and follow
other positive lifestyle habits that lead to an optimal level of
health and well-being.
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Complete a minimum of 15 major hours in residence at BYU.
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3.
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Complete the senior interview.
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Complete the following:
ExSc 285, 363, 365, 367, 387, 468, 485.
Hlth 320.
NDFS 100, 201.
PDBio 220, 305.
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Complete 4 hours of the following:
ExSc 399R.
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Complete the following elective requirements:
Track 1: Lifestyle Management. Students interested in
lifestyle management should complete 15–26 hours in
Track 1 and 0–11 hours in Track 2.
Dance 336.
ExSc 202, 302.
Hlth 365, 370, 375, 410, 450, 460, 461, 466.
IP&T 286.
NDFS 200, 310.
Stat 221.
Track 2: Fitness/Business Management. Students
interested in fitness/business management should
complete 15–18 hours in Track 2 and 8–11 hours in Track 1.
Acc 200.
Bus M 300, 340, 371R, 372.
ExSc 351.
Org B 320.
Note: Students interested in Track 2 may also wish to
minor in management (in the Marriott School of
Management).
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*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.
BS Exercise
Sciences: Physical Education K–12 Teaching/Coaching Emphasis
(76.5–77.5 hours*, including licensure hours)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the college advisement center or department office for
information regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.
The Discipline
Students preparing to teach and/or coach physical education will
have a variety of experiences that will enhance proficiency in the
knowledge and skills requisite to working in the contemporary
school setting. Majors learn to perform a variety of sport, fitness,
and dance activities personally. After becoming proficient,
students take courses and have practical experiences in teaching
and coaching children, adolescents, and adults. The discipline is
interesting and rewarding, and those in a teaching/coaching
career help others pursue and practice healthy lifestyle habits.
Career Opportunities
Graduates seek teaching and physical education/coaching careers
in elementary and secondary education settings. With an
advanced degree, teaching and coaching positions at institutions
of higher learning are available.
It is recommended that students desiring to be optimally
employable in secondary schools complete an approved teaching
minor and American Coaching Effectiveness Program (ACEP)
coaching certification.
Major Requirements
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Prior to beginning course work in the major, students must
apply for admittance into the Flight Program. The program
requires that all students take the major courses together as a
cohort group. See the flight advisor during January of the
sophomore year (221 RB).
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Maintain a high personal fitness level and follow healthy
lifestyle habits.
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3.
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Complete a minimum of 15 major hours in residence at BYU.
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4.
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Complete the senior exit interview.
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A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is
strongly recommended.
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Complete the following required prerequisite and general
education courses:
HEPE 129.
MFHD 210.
PDBio 220, 305.
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Complete the following:
Dance 356.
ExSc 206, 230, 231, 233, 239, 300, 302, 320, 321, 352, 360, 361,
362, 366, 367, 399R, 430.
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Complete one course from the following:
ExSc 330R, 335, 341, 342, 344, 345, 346, 347.
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Complete one course from the following:
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If ExSc 171 or 172 is taken in item 9 above, complete one
course from the following:
ExSc 125, 136, 137, 146, 147, 155 (or other approved course).
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Complete the Professional Education Component:
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Complete the following:
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b.
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Complete 12 hours of one of the following:
Sc Ed 476R, 496R.
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Recommended Course
ExSc 476.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.
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