Sport and Exercise Sciences Requirement
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 (Coaching or Fitness Specializations) to Human Performance & Wellness 3.2.
- BS to MS in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sport, Exercise, Performance Psychology Specialization) to Human Performance & Wellness (Sport, Exercise, Performance Psychology Specialization) 3.75.
- Exercise Physiology 2.75.
- BS to MS in Exercise Physiology to Human Performance & Wellness 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 (Sport, Exercise, Performance Psychology Specialization) to Human Performance & Wellness (Sport, Exercise, Performance Psychology Specialization)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.75
- Successful completion of all developmental course requirements
BS to MS in Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (Coaching or Fitness Specializations) to Human Performance & Wellness
- 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 of 3.0
- 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 |
| - | | |
| - | Or | |
| - | | |
| SES-337 | INTRO TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-340 | ADPT PHY ACT REC&SPORT | 3 |
| SES-360 | ESSENTIALS IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| - | | |
| - | Or | |
| - | | |
| SES-361 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| SES-480 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & ETHICS IN SES | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |