Courses Required for an Exercise Science Major:
- PE 150 Foundations of Physical Education and Sport 3 cr
- PE 220 Coaching Theory 2 cr
- PE 370 Kinesiology I 3 cr
- PE 372 Kinesiology II 3 cr
- PE 410 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education 3 cr
- PE 415 Research Methods in Physical Education and Sport
- PE 440 Physiology of Exercise 3 cr
- PE 473 Physical Education Senior Project 3 cr
- PE 477 Advanced Physiology os Exercise 3 cr
- PE 486 Internship in Physical Education or Athletics 3 cr
- One of the following:
- PE 340 Motor Learning 3 cr
- PE 387 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3 cr
Students must also complete:
- PHYS 111 Essentials of Physics 3 cr
- PSY 201 Statistical Methods 3 cr or MATH 240 Statistical Analysis 3 cr
- BIO 151 Human Physiology and Anatomy I 4 cr
- BIO 152 Human Physiology and Anatomy II 4 cr
- BIO 205 Fundamental Nutrition 3 cr OR BIO 260 Human Nutrition 3 cr
A Minor in either Human Biology or Chemistry is also required.
Required courses for these programs are:
Human Biology Minor (16 credits):
- BIO 151 Human Biology I 4 cr
- BIO 152 Human Biology II 4 cr
- BIO 260 Human Nutrition 3 cr
- Biology Electives 5 cr
Chemistry Minor (16 credits):
- CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 cr
- CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 cr
- Chemistry Electives 8 cr
For further assistance please contact
Kelly Helm, Ph.D.
219-464-6667Email: Kelly.Helm@valpo.edu