Exercise Science Major
Requirements
Degree Requirements
This major is available as a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, as defined in the section on degree requirements for all majors in this catalog.
Major Requirements
48 credits from within the department, plus an additional 18-19 credits from outside the department, for a combined total of 66-67 credits. A grade of C- or better is required in all courses and prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-requisites | ||
| BIOL 212 | HUMAN ANATOMY | 4 |
| BIOL 213 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| MATH 140 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | SURVEY OF PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| ECOLOGY OF ECOSYSTEMS | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | ||
| GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (I) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| HHPA Core | ||
| HHPA 183 | SEMINAR IN HEALTH AND HUMAN MOVEMENT | 1 |
| HHPA 250 | PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE | 3 |
| HHPA 280 | NUTRITION | 3 |
| HHPA 284 | FIRST AID & CPR I (or proof of current first aid and CPR certification at the time of graduation) | 2 |
| HHPA 297 | RESEARCH METHODS | 4 |
| HHPA 350 | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 4 |
| Exercise Science Required Courses | ||
| HHPA 342 | JUNIOR SEMINAR | 4 |
| HHPA 352 | KINESIOLOGY | 3 |
| HHPA 360 | PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE, TRAINING, AND CONDITIONING | 4 |
| HHPA 495 | EXERCISE SCIENCE CAPSTONE | 4 |
| Exercise Science Electives 2 | ||
| Select 16 credits of the following (at least 9 credits from 300 or above): | 16 | |
| MEDICAL AND HEALTH TERMINOLOGY | ||
| PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF NEUROSICENCE | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 3 | ||
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH | ||
| GROUP PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS | ||
| PRINCIPLES AND THEORY OF COACHING | ||
| PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE | ||
| THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES | ||
| ADVANCED ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETIC INJURIES | ||
| PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT INJURY AND REHABILITATION | ||
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS ASSESSMENTS | ||
| GENDER ISSUES IN EDUCATION & SPORT | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY II | ||
| SPORT IN AMERICAN SOCIETY | ||
| MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| APPLIED BIOMECHANICS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE | ||
| ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | ||
| MENTAL AND SOCIAL VARIABLES IN SPORT & PERFORMANCE | ||
| APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| PRACTICUM | ||
| INTERNSHIP | ||
| SENIOR THESIS | ||
| Total Credits | 66-67 | |
- 1
Only if taken before HUMAN ANATOMY (BIOL 212) and HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (BIOL 213)
- 2
Other elective courses with pre-approval of advisor and HHPA Department Chair.
- 3
Students also earning a major in secondary education (toward a PE Endorsement) should take FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HHPA 287).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the human body and its response to nutritional needs, physical activity and exercise.
- Utilize evidence-based assessment procedures in the area of health and fitness settings that guide the prescription of exercise and wellness programs for improved health and performance.
- Analyze factors associated with behavior change and motivation to initiate and persist in health-related goals.
- Apply principles of safety, injury prevention, and emergency procedures.
- Evaluate information using evidence-based practices that require critical evaluation, synthesis, and application of research literature.
OREGON PRELIMINARY TEACHING LICENSURE IN HEALTH EDUCATION OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students who are also seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License must also complete a Secondary Education major with Licensure. Students who are seeking a PE endorsement should take FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HHPA 287) as an elective for the Exercise Science major.
In order to complete the Secondary Education major with Licensure, students should begin taking education courses no later than their sophomore year. The student must be advised by faculty in both majors. Alternatively, students may complete a Teaching Certificate program at Linfield after degree completion. Students should seek advice from the Education Department Director if you are considering the post-graduation certificate option.
Students seeking teaching licensure may earn no grade lower than a C in both major and all licensure coursework.*
*This statement added to the catalog 12/2024, though the policy is not new.