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 110
OR
ENGL 111 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 112 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
COMM 230 - Public Speaking 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 (48 Hours)

Choose 48 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
BIOL 130 - Foundations of Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Diversity Credit(s): 4
BIOL 140 - Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Credit(s): 4
BIOL 300 - Medical and Scientific Vocabulary Credit(s): 2
BIOL 336 - Introductory Genetics Credit(s): 3
CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry I: General and Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 112 - Introduction to Chemistry II: Organic and Biochemistry Credit(s): 4
OR
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 310 - Organic and Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 319 - Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 4
Biochemistry
CFS 100 - Lifespan Human Development Credit(s): 3
CSCI 201 - Introduction to Computer Applications Credit(s): 3
Exercise Science
Health and Human Performance
Health
Human Performance
Heath and Physical Education
MBIO 251 - General Bacteriology Credit(s): 4
MBIO 310 - General Molecular Microbiology Credit(s): 4
OR
MBIO 311 - Public Health Microbiology Credit(s): 4
Nutrition
PHIL 110 - Adventure of Ideas: Historical Credit(s): 3
PHIL 120 - Adventure of Ideas: Contemporary Credit(s): 3
PHIL 160 - Exploring Ethics Credit(s): 3
PHIL 350 - Bioethics Credit(s): 3
Physical Activity (max 4-hr)
PHYS 150 - Concepts and Demonstrations in Physics Credit(s): 4
PHYS 101 - Physics in Everyday Life Credit(s): 4
PHYS 102 - Physics in Everyday Life Credit(s): 4
OR
PHYS 211 - College Physics Credit(s): 4
PHYS 212 - College Physics Credit(s): 4
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 312 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 313 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 325 - Health Psychology Credit(s): 3
OR
PSYC 350 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Anthropology Credit(s): 3
SOC 201 - General Sociology Credit(s): 3
SOC 202 - Social Problems Credit(s): 3
Sport Management
MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics and Probability Credit(s): 3
Gerontology
Nursing
Zoology
Military Science & Leadership

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 435 - Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport 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)

HPER 491 - Internship Credit(s): 12

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