Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (B.S. SESA to M.S. HPW 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 from the coaching and fitness concentration areas. 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-201 | THEOLOGY: FAITH, BELIEFS AND TRADITIONS | 3 |
| PHI-220 | INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
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| From University approved distribution list | 3 |
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 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)
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.
Integrative Experience Requirement
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)
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)
Internship Options (6 credits)
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