Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (B.S.)
Sharon Kegeles, M.S., Coordinator
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (SESA) focuses on a foundation in the movement sciences yet allows multiple elective options to provide a broad, quality academic experience. Through this more personal, holistic approach, pathways for individual success are provided with early exposure to activities as students are prepared for multiple options within the sport, exercise, fitness, and wellness fields. The program develops students who are adaptive to the physical needs of others, creative, collaborative, culturally sensitive, empathetic, knowledgeable, proactive, reflective, ethical, and professional. We prepare students to examine and apply the knowledge and skills learned in the program to sport, exercise, and recreational settings while working to improve current fitness challenges prevalent throughout society.
The applied degree requires the same common core of coursework as all other Sport and Exercise Sciences academic programs. An additional common core created for this applied program has been drawn from a variety of existing courses within SES to prepare for cross-training within these fields. Students also have the opportunity to choose from one of three concentrations: Coaching, or Fitness Specialist, or Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.
Students will be exposed to a variety of career fields through practical and experiential learning. In the final year of the program, the students take a three credit practicum in specific concentration areas which immerses them in the diverse applied theme of the degree; and a culmination of a six credit internship in some concentration areas is required. A minimum of nine credits of electives are required to assist with the broad academic exploration that stimulates an educated person. Students work with their academic advisors to select electives that appeal to the needs and desires of the students.
Academic Good Standing for B.S. in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences
By the end of the first semester of study, Sport & Exercise Sciences (SESA) student majors must have earned at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students not meeting or maintaining the program cumulative GPA requirement will be notified and given one additional semester to meet or exceed the minimum cumulative GPA. If at the end of the second semester of study the student still has not earned the required program cumulative GPA, they will be dismissed from the major.
Program Objectives
The Applied Sport & Exercise Sciences Program strives to have its graduating students:
- Describe and summarize the legal, moral, social, cultural, and ethical issues affecting and impacting diverse individuals and groups in sport, fitness, wellness, exercise and recreation;
- Describe and apply motor and psychological behavior theories related to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness;
- Apply concepts of movement performance, health-related fitness, and nutrition to promote healthy lifestyles for diverse populations;
- Apply scientific and theoretical concepts to help diverse populations move safely and effectively within sport and recreational activities (Coaching Concentration);
- Implement fitness testing and develop appropriate safe and effective exercise prescriptions and training programs that meet specific needs of diverse populations as set forth by professional standards (Fitness Specialist Concentration);
- Engage the sport and exercise sciences communities at the local, regional, national, and/or inter-national level through participation in service activities that promote aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Pre-Medical Professional Options:
The student interested in a Pre-Medical Professional option should consult with his/her Barry academic advisor early in one’s undergraduate course of study in order to accommodate any additional courses that may be necessary into one’s schedule.
Bachelor of Science (120 credits)
Distribution Requirements and Co-requisites (47 credits)
The student majoring in Applied Sport & Exercise Science must exceed the University’s distribution requirement of 45 hours. The Science and Mathematics area includes 11. This brings the total Distribution credit hours required for Applied Sport & Exercise Sciences majors to 47. (Courses listed as specifically required are shown below each subject area and must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Theology and Philosophy (9 credits)
| THE-201 | THEOLOGY: FAITH, BELIEFS AND TRADITIONS | 3 |
| PHI-220 | INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
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Written and Oral Communication (9 credits)
| ENG-111 | FIRST-YEAR COMPOSITION & RHETORIC | 3 |
| ENG-112 | TECHNIQUES OF RESEARCH | 3 |
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| ENG-210 | WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 |
| SPE-101 | FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH | 3 |
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| COM-104 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
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| TH-155 | ACTING I: FUNDAMENTALS I | 3 |
Science and Mathematics (11 credits)
| BIO-220 | Foundations of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO-220L | FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN ANATOMY/LAB | 1 |
| MAT-107 | GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS | 3 |
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| MAT-109 | PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS I | 3 |
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| MAT-152 | ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | 3 |
| SES-360 | ESSENTIALS IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-360L | ESSENTIAL OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB | 1 |
SES-360 and SES-360L: also required in SES core but counted in distribution
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)
| PSY-281 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
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| From University approved distribution list | 6 |
Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)
From University approved distribution list
SES Core Requirements (18 credits)
(See listing. SES-335 required, (SES-360/SES-360L required but counted in Distribution)
Applied Sport and Exercise Science Major Requirements (22 credits)
Specialization Options (18 credits)
Coaching Specialization (18 credits)
NOTE: SES 486 requires a minimum of 3 credits. Advisor approval required for SES-486.
Fitness Specialist Specialization (18 credits)
| SES-332 | APPLD EXER TECHNIQUES & INJ PREVENTION | 3 |
| SES-337 | INTRO TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-341 | PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY | 3 |
| SES-367 | PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING | 3 |
| SES-486 | PRACTICUM | 1 to 6 |
| SES-486 | PRACTICUM | 1 to 6 |
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| Electives (9) | 9 |
NOTE: SES 486 requires a minimum of 3 credits. Advisor approval required for SES-486.
Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Specialization (18 credits)
A minor in Psychology is recommended.
| SES-337 | INTRO TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-341 | PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY | 3 |
| SES-427 | APPLD SPRT, EXER & PERF PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-437 | RESEARCH SPORT,EXER & PERF PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-486 | PRACTICUM | 1 to 6 |
NOTE: SES 486 requires a minimum of 3 credits. Advisor approval required for SES-486.
Integrative Experience Requirement
SES-499: Coaching and Fitness Specialist Specializations only
SES-499: Must take a minimum of 6 credits