Sport and Exercise Sciences Requirement
Tal Amasay, Ph.D., Program Director
Sharon Kegeles, M.S., Assistant Program Director
Faculty: Amasay, Boiangin, Egret, Freer, Kegeles, Ludwig, Papadakis, Pottratz, Shaffer, Shapiro.
Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES) Programs offer undergraduate degrees in the following fields:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
| Applied Sport & Exercise Science, with Concentration Options In |
| Coaching |
| Fitness Specialist |
| Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology |
| Athletic Training |
| Pre-Medical Option |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Option |
| Exercise Physiology |
| Pre-Medical Option |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Option |
Bachelor of Science to Master of Science (B.S. to M.S.)
| BS to MS in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences |
| BS to MS in Exercise Physiology |
The Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES) Programs offer professional preparation for students seeking career opportunities in human performance, and sport-related areas. Three (3) undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) are offered: Applied Sport & Exercise Sciences, Athletic Training, and Exercise Physiology. In addition, courses leading to distinct minors in Coaching, Exercise Physiology, and Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology are offered. Pre-Medical Professional coursework, such as Pre-Med, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Occupational Therapy can be added to any of the SES Undergraduate Programs. Actual course requirements and descriptions for each of these majors, minors are listed under the respective SES Program areas. Two (2) BS to MS programs are offered in Applied Sport & Exercise Sciences, and Exercise Physiology.
Sport & Exercise Sciences, through its program in Instructional Activities in Sport and Recreation, is also committed to providing opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff to pursue healthy and active life-styles by offering activities which lead to the development of lifetime sports skills, recreational pursuits, personal fitness, and wellness.
The SES faculty reserves the right to accept, retain, or recommend for graduation only those students who, in addition to satisfying stipulated academic requirements, meet personal and professional standards established by national governing bodies. Admission to Sport and Exercise Sciences Programs does not guarantee progression to internship courses, certification, or graduation.
Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision
To pursue excellence in the Sport and Exercise Sciences as an essential part of a liberal education gleaned from traditional parent disciplines in the humanities; biological, behavioral, sociological sciences, and the arts.
Mission
We aspire to be the program of choice for students majoring in sport and exercise sciences who desire an international, premium, ethically-based, and market-related education. We accomplish this in a diverse, caring, and nurturing environment with dedicated and professionally competent faculty who excel in teaching, service, and scholarship.
Values
Scientific inquiry within the Sport and Exercise Sciences develops students’ perspectives about themselves and the world around them and fosters new and creative ways of thinking. It is also the foundation upon which professional practice knowledge, essential for success in a career, is constructed.
- We strive to create an environment conducive to scholarship and provide opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
- We engage students in a top quality education based upon critical and independent thinking that facilitates young professionals to become successful in their chosen fields upon graduation.
- In the Catholic intellectual tradition, we facilitate sport and exercise sciences content and experiential learning in each student through the development of confidence and competence while offering the appeal of a small private university.
- We contribute to research-based evidence and generate new knowledge in our respective academic fields by producing high-quality research that is locally and internationally relevant and ethically responsible.
- We engage in service to our University, our profession, and our community to contribute to positive, transformative, social, and intellectual outcomes.
Degree Requirements
Undergraduate majors in the of Sport and Exercise Sciences Programs must satisfy all Barry University graduation requirements (e.g., distribution, upper level courses, GPA, minimum credit hours, integrative experience, etc.) as described in the “Academic Information” section located in the front of this catalog. These are in addition to the specific requirements outlined in the following sections for the particular major.
All students pursuing major and/or minor academic programs within the of Sport and Exercise Sciences Programs are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in all SES coursework as well as all required prerequisites and/or co-requisites for those courses.
Information pertaining to the program requirements for “Good Standing” in a major is provided to all undergraduate students who have been initially accepted into SES Programs. Upon completion of the first semester of enrollment, each student’s GPA will be reviewed to see if they have achieved the program GPA requirement. The GPA requirements are: Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences 2.0; BS to MS in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences 3.2; Athletic Training 2.75; Exercise Physiology 2.75; BS to MS in Exercise Physiology 3.0. Individuals who do not continue to meet the minimal academic standards required for “Good Standing” to a particular program or major after the first year of study will be dismissed from the program. Please refer to these specific requirements in the Course Catalog or consult with the SES Program Director. Please note, first year freshmen whose high school GPA does not meet the chosen SES program GPA requirement, will need academic advisor approval to enroll in BIO-220 Introduction to Human Anatomy and BIO-220L Introduction to Human Anatomy Lab in their first semester.
Students enrolled at Barry University who wish to change their academic major into a program offered within SES Programs must meet the following requirements prior to making a formal application to switch programs:
Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Successful completion of all developmental course requirements
BS to MS in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Successful completion of all developmental course requirements
Athletic Training
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Grade ‘C’ or better earned in BIO-220 and BIO-220L
- Successful completion of all developmental course requirements
Exercise Physiology
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Grade ‘C’ or better earned in BIO-220 and BIO-220L
- Successful completion of all developmental course requirements
BS to MS in Exercise Physiology
- Cumulative GPA of3.0
- Grade ‘C’ or better earned in BIO-220 and BIO-220L
- Successful completion of all developmental course requirements
Before internship (SES-499), students must be in “Good Standing” in their majors. Most of these culminating, capstone, full-immersion experiences will take place in the nearby community with the appropriate agency. Approval may be given for out-of-town internships. These opportunities are reserved for students who evidence academic excellence, professionalism, and initiative. The decision to support an out-of-town internship is based on the recommendation of the academic advisor, the program faculty, and the SES Program Director. Background checks and finger printing are required for some internships; costs for these are the responsibility of the student. In addition, students must show evidence of current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid prior to enrolling in the internship experience.
SES Core
The SES Core is designed to provide broad-based competencies in certain areas fundamental to all majors seeking sound academic preparation in exercise and sport-related professions.
Specific requirements for each major are described under the respective program area. Students must earn the minimum grade of C or better in all SES Core courses.
Required
| SES-210 | FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES | 3 |
| SES-212 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE | 2 |
| SES-212L | EMERGENCY RESPONSE LAB | 1 |
| SES-270 | CONCEPTS OF FIT & WELL | 3 |
| SES-335 | INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
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| SES-337 | INTRO TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-340 | ADPT PHY ACT REC&SPORT | 3 |
| SES-360 | ESSENTIALS IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
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| SES-361 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-480 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & ETHICS IN SES | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
SES-360 and SES-361: Counted in Distribution