Exercise Science and Wellness Concentration (5216)

This concentration provides a strong foundation for graduate study and careers in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Physicians Assistant as well as many other health-related professions. This concentration is also ideal for Students interested in pursuing bachelors level careers in Corporate Wellness or Strength and Conditioning Coaching

Curricular Requirements

The student must complete the following minimal requirements and earn a grade of C or better in all courses taken in the department and in

ZOOL 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4

University General Education Core (38-40 Hours)

ENGL 105
OR
ENGL 111 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
AND
ENGL 112 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
OR
ENGL 113 - English for Technical Writers Credit(s): 3
COMM 229 - Public Communication Credit(s): 3
OR
COMM 230 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
OR
HNRS 110 - Public Speaking and the Rhetorical Tradition Credit(s): 3
BIOL 140 - Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Credit(s): 4 (minimum grade of C required)
ZOOL 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4 (minimum grade of C required)
MATH 110 - Essentials of Algebra II Credit(s): 4
OR
MATH 140 - Precalculus College Algebra Credit(s): 3 or above
Fine Arts (Aesthetics) Elective (choose from approved
General Education listing
) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Electives (choose from approved
General Education listing
) Credit(s): 9
HLTH 111 - Principles and Concepts in Personal Health Credit(s): 3
NUTR 100 - Introductory Nutrition Credit(s): 3

Additional HHP Electives (39 Hours)

Choose 39 hours from the following list of courses. Hours can be taken in any combination. No more than 12 hours from any one area:

Athletic Training; Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Child and Family Studies; Computer Science 201; Exercise Science; Gerontology; Health and Human Performance; Health; Human Performance; Health and Physical Education; Mathematics; Microbiology; Military Science & Leadership; Neuroscience; Nursing; Nutrition; Philosophy; Physical Activity (max 4-hr); Physics; Psychology; Sociology; Zoology

Unrestricted electives: up to 9 elective hours from courses not listed above will be accepted towards the 39 hours of electives.

Exercise Science & Wellness Concentration Core (31 Hours)

HPER 327 - Principles of Fitness Training Credit(s): 3
HPER 350 - Motor Development and Learning Across the Life Span Credit(s): 3
HPER 440 - Evaluation in Human Performance Credit(s): 3
HHP 406 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity Credit(s): 3
EXSC 305 - Applied Human Movement Credit(s): 3
EXSC 429 - Applications in Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 1
EXSC 430 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
EXSC 431 - Exercise Testing and Prescription: General Populations Credit(s): 3
EXSC 433 - Exercise Testing and Prescription: Special Populations Credit(s): 3
EXSC 434 - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3

World of Practice (12 Hours)

Choose Option 1 or Option 2

Option 1:
HPER 491

Option 2:
HPER 492

6 credit hours from approved list*
*Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health and Human Performance, Health, Human Performance

Must Be Taken at The Main UT Martin Campus

75% of Exercise Science & Wellness Concentration Core coursework must be taken at this university. Included in the 75%, the following courses must be taken at the main UT Martin campus:

EXSC 429 - Applications in Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 1
EXSC 431 - Exercise Testing and Prescription: General Populations Credit(s): 3
EXSC 433 - Exercise Testing and Prescription: Special Populations Credit(s): 3
EXSC 434 - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
HPER 327 - Principles of Fitness Training Credit(s): 3
HPER 491 - Internship Credit(s): 12