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

1. Complete a minimum of 45 major hours in residence at BYU.

2. Complete application into the athletic training program during semester of enrollment in ExSc 320. See the program director or ExSc 320 instructor for an application packet.
   1. Have a physical examination.
   2. Submit two letters of recommendation.
   3. Interview with the athletic training staff.
   4. Complete 30 hours of clinical observation or experience in a college or high school athletic training setting.

3. Complete the senior exit interview.

4. Maintain CPR certification.

5. Meet the technical standards associated with the athletic training education program.

6. Complete the following:
   ExSc 202, 302, 320, 321, 362, 400, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 423, 460, 463, 464, 468, 501.
   Hlth 320.
   MMBio 221.
   NDFS 310.
   PDBio 220, 305.
   Psych 111.
   Stat 221.

7. Complete the following:
   ExSc 498 (to be taken last semester prior to graduation).

8. Complete the following:
   ExSc 394, 395, 494, 495 (clinical internship; must be completed over a two-calendar-year period).

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BS    Exercise Science (58.5–60.5 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.

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

1. Complete senior exit interview.
2. Complete the following:
   Chem 105.
   ExSc 302, 362, 400, 460, 463, 464.
   NDFS 100.
   PDBio 220, 305.
   Stat 221.

   Complete one course from the following:

   Chem 285, 351.

   Complete one course from the following:

   Math 112, 119.

   Complete one course from the following:

   NDFS 201, 310, 424.

   Complete one of the following options:

   Either Phscs 105, 107

   Or Phscs 121.

   Complete 15 hours from the following:

   Biol 120, 240, 241, 340, 360.
   Chem 106, 107, 352, 353, 468, 481.
   C S 142.
   ExSc 202, 320, 321, 387, 468, 470, 485, 497R, 501.
   Hlth 320, 365, 461.
   InBio 370.
   MMBio 221, 222.
   NDFS 200, 305.
   PDBio 225, 320, 362, 363, 365, 484, 561, 565.
   Phscs 106, 108.
   Psych 111, 220, 342.
   Soc 111, 112.
   StDev 139, 227, 229, 239, 329, 399R, 439.

   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 Preprofessional Advisement Center, 3326 WSC, (801) 422-2318. 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.

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

1. Complete the senior exit interview.

2. Complete the following:
   ExSc 285, 365, 387, 463, 464, 468, 485.
   Hlth 320.
   NDFS 100, 201.
   PDBio 220, 305.

3. Complete 4 hours of the following:
   ExSc 399R.

   Complete 26 hours of 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, 410, 455.
   Hlth 365, 370, 375, 450, 460, 461, 466.
   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).

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BS    Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (K–12)
(76–77 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.

Major Requirements

1. 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 (249 SFH).

2. Complete the senior exit interview.

3. A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is strongly recommended.

4. Complete the following required prerequisite and general education courses:
   HEPE 129.
   MFHD 210.
   PDBio 220, 305.

   Complete the following:

   Dance 356.
   ExSc 206, 230, 231, 233, 239, 300, 302, 320, 321, 352, 360, 361, 362, 369, 399R, 430.

   Complete one course from the following:

   ExSc 330R, 335, 341, 342, 344, 345, 346, 347.

   Complete one course from the following:

   ExSc 171, 172, 277, 278.

   Note: ExSc 277 or 278 is preferred.

   If ExSc 171 or 172 is taken in item 7 above, complete one course from the following:

   ExSc 125, 136, 137, 146, 147, 155 (or other approved course).

   Complete the Professional Education Component:

   1. Complete the following:
      ExSc 374, 377, 380, 461.
      Sc Ed 276R (3 hours required), 350.

      Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed prior to enrolling in ExSc 377.

      Complete 12 hours of one of the following:

      Sc Ed 476R, 496R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.