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Applied Human and Sport Physiology Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

  • Students considering this major should have minimum of one year of biology, one year of chemistry, and a 3.0 high school GPA. An ACT score of 25 is also recommended.  
  • Students must have a 2.5 GPA in PED 400 and 472. Students must earn a “B” or better in PED 470 and show current First Aid and CPR/AED certification to enroll in PED 472.
  • Summer school is an option for elective hours and certain major courses.
  • A minimum of 120 semester hours of credit must be earned to graduate, of which 40 hours must be upper level courses numbered 300 or above.

Freshman - 1st semester
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
PED 130 Introduction to Exercise and Allied Health Professions (3)
PHI 105 Ethics and Values (General Studies CAT 6) (3)
General Studies CAT 8 (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (General Studies CAT 7) (4)
CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
PSY 101 General Psychology (General Studies CAT 5) (3)
General Studies CAT 2 (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4)
FCS 207 Nutrition (General Studies CAT 9) (3)
PED 227 Weight Training (1)
PHY 201 General Physics I and PHY 321 Physics Lab I (4)
General Studies CAT 10 (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
BIO 340 Human Physiology (4)
MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (General Studies CAT 3) (3)
PED 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
PED 351 Biomechanics (3)
General Studies CAT 4 (3)

Junior - 1st semester
PED 305 Exercise Physiology (3)
*PED 400 Exercise for Clinical Populations (3)
*PED 456 Lower Extremity Evaluation (3)
Electives (6)

Junior - 2nd semester
PED 357 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
*PED 457 Upper Extremity Evaluation (3)
PED 470 Fitness Evaluation and Assessment (3)
Electives (6)

Senior - 1st semester
*PED 458 Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries (3)
PED 472 Advanced Fitness Assessment, Exercise Prescription, and Applied Research (3)
Elective (9)

Senior - 2nd semester
PED 480 Assessment Seminar (0)
*PED 495 Research Design in Sports Medicine (3)
Electives (13)

Students majoring in Applied Human and Sport Physiology are encouraged to supplement their coursework based upon graduate school pre-requisites and career goals.

*Designates courses offered spring only or fall only