Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (B.S. to M.S. Seamless)

The Bachelor of Science to Master of Science Degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (SESAM) is a 150 semester hour program available to qualified students. The program requires 114 undergraduate semester hours and 36 graduate semester hours (six of which count towards the needed 120 undergraduate hours). The student who successfully completes the program meets the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Master of Science degree in Human Performance and Wellness. 

Academic Good Standing for B.S. to M.S. in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences to Human Performance and Wellness

By the end of the fifth semester of study, B.S. to M.S. students in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (SESAM) must have obtained at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA to begin graduate coursework. Students not meeting and maintaining the cumulative program GPA requirement will not be allowed to begin or continue with graduate coursework. Students will have their major changed from B.S. to M.S. to only the B.S. degree program for degree completion.

Graduation Requirements

1. Successful completion of the course and credit hour requirements.

2. Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher in graduate-level courses, no “D” or “F” grades, and no more than six credits with a grade of “C.”

3. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination (Internship Option) OR Successful completion and presentation of a thesis proposal (Thesis Option).

4. Successful completion of the internship and the internship project (Internship Option) OR Successful completion and oral defense of a Thesis (Thesis Option).

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-201THEOLOGY: FAITH, BELIEFS AND TRADITIONS

3

PHI-220INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

3

-
 

THE-
From University approved distribution list

3

-
Or

PHI-
From University approved distribution list

3

Written and Oral Communication (9 credits)

ENG-111FIRST-YEAR COMPOSITION & RHETORIC

3

ENG-112TECHNIQUES OF RESEARCH

3

-
 

-
Or

-
 

ENG-210WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE

3

SPE-101FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH

3

-
 

-
Or

-
 

COM-104INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

3

-
 

-
Or

-
 

TH-155ACTING I: FUNDAMENTALS I

3

Science and Mathematics (11 credits)

BIO-220Foundations of Human Anatomy

3

BIO-220LFOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN ANATOMY/LAB

1

MAT-107GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS

3

-
 

-
Or

-
 

MAT-109PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS I

3

-
 

-
Or

-
 

MAT-152ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3

SES-360ESSENTIALS IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

3

SES-360LESSENTIAL 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-281INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

3

-
From University approved distribution list

6

Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

From University approved distribution list

SES Core Requirement (18 credits)

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)

Applied Sport and Exercise Science Major Requirements (22 credits)

CS-180INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL LITERACY

3

SES-320KINESIOLOGY

3

SES-320LKINESIOLOGY LAB

1

SES-326PRIN OF MOTOR LEARNING

3

SES-328THEORY OF COACHING

3

SES-330NUTRITION/PHY PERFORM

3

SES-465ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP & MGMT IN SES

3

SES-485RISK MANAGEMENT IN SES

3

SES-563PHYSIOLOGY STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

3

SES-621ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORT & EXER SCIENCES

3

Specialization Options (18 credits)

Coaching Specialization (18 credits)

SES-332APPLD EXER TECHNIQUES & INJ PREVENTION

3

SES-341PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY

3

SES-427APPLD SPRT, EXER & PERF PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-469DIRECTED READINGS

3

SES-486PRACTICUM

1 to 6

SES-486PRACTICUM

1 to 6

-
Electives (9)

9

NOTE: SES 486 requires a minimum of 3 credits. Advisor approval required for SES-486.

Fitness Specialist Specialization (18 credits)

SES-332APPLD EXER TECHNIQUES & INJ PREVENTION

3

SES-337INTRO TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-341PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY

3

SES-367PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING

3

SES-486PRACTICUM

1 to 6

SES-486PRACTICUM

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-337INTRO TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-341PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY

3

SES-427APPLD SPRT, EXER & PERF PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-437RESEARCH SPORT,EXER & PERF PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-486PRACTICUM

1 to 6

NOTE:SES 486 requires a minimum of 3 credits. Advisor approval required for SES-486.

Integrative Experience Requirement

SES-499INTERNSHIP

3 to 12

SES-499: Coaching and Fitness Specialist Specializations only

SES-499: Must take a minimum of 6 credits

Graduate Requirements (30 credits)

Core Courses (18 credits)

SES-520BIOMECHANICS

3

SES-546QUAL ANALYSIS IN BIOMECH

3

SES-561ADV EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

3

SES-562LAB TECHNIQUES IN SES

3

SES-616RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3

SES-601NUTRITION SPORT & WELLNESS

3

Note: Upon special request of the SES Program Director, consideration may be given for substituting an approved elective for SES-621, if the student has satisfactorily completed a Sports Ethics course at Barry University.

Thesis/Internship Track (6-9 credits)

Choose one of the following options:

Thesis Option (9 credits)
SES-624ADVANCED STATS FOR SPORT & EX SCIENCES

3

-
Or

SES-630QUALITATIVE RES SPRT & EXC SCIENCES

3

-
 

SES-689THESIS I

3

SES-690THESIS II

3

Internship Options (6 credits)
SES-679INTERNSHIP/PROJECT

6

Electives (6-9 credits)

Electives for Thesis Option (3 credits)

Choose from the list below

Electives for Internship Option (6 credits)

Choose from the list below

Human Performance and Wellness Electives
SES-537SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-541CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

3

SES-541LCLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB

1

SES-545MANUAL THERAPY SP MED

3

SES-547BIOMECH MUSCLOSKEL INJURIES

3

SES-551FIT ASSESS/PROG DVLPMT

3

SES-563PHYSIOLOGY STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

3

SES-601NUTRITION SPORT & WELLNESS

3

SES-602ADV.STUD. STRENGHT & CONDITIONING

3

SES-603EXERCISE IS MEDICINE

3

SES-618FIT&WELLNESS PROMO

3

SES-625MOTOR LEARNING AND CONTROL

3

SES-630QUALITATIVE RES SPRT & EXC SCIENCES

3

SES-660PERF ENHANCEMENT PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-662EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES-672EXERCISE & ENERGY METABOLISM

3

SES-686ADVANCED PRACTICUM

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