Bachelor of Science in Education

Exercise Science

Description of theProgram

The Exercise Science major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Sport Studies. The Exercise Science major is designed for students who are interested in the scientific aspects of human movement and how movement affects health and performance. The exercise science major allows you to individualize your degree program. In consultation with your advisor, you can elect up to 25% of the 128 credit hours required for graduation.
The KNH Department houses new specially-equipped laboratories that support the Exercise Science major. The exercise physiology laboratory includes treadmills, bicycle ergometers, carbon dioxide and oxygen analyzers, electrocardiographs, and blood analysis hardware. The motor behavior laboratory is equipped with a force platform, electromyography equipment, digital computer-aided video analysis equipment and an isokinetic dynamometer. This and other state-of-the-art equipment is used in Exercise Science courses, and students gain skills in using the equipment and interpreting the data it provides.

The prerequisites for graduate programs in health professions such as medicine and physical therapy are fairly similar. Consult the Miami Bulletin (pp. 86-87 in 2006-08 Edition) to learn more about recommended course work, required entrance exams, and pre-professional advising. You are urged to talk with a pre-professional advisor in your area of interest as early as possible.

Pre-Professional Advisors:
          Physical / Occupational Therapy
                 Dr. Helaine Alessio, Department of Kinesiology and Health
                 Dr. William Berg, Department of Kinesiology and Health

Medical / Dental / Physician Assistant
      Robert Balfour, Department of Zoology
Chiropractic
      Dr. Dean Smith, Department of Kinesiology and Health

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE
Students must enroll in the Department of Kinesiology and Health (KNH) to take KNH courses as pre-majors. (KNH courses will continue to be identified as PHS until Fall 2008). Students are eligible to apply to become a major after fulfilling the following requirements:

1. a. Enroll as an Exercise Science pre-major
2. b. Complete 24 credit hours
3. c. Complete 12 credit hours in the Miami Plan (included in the 24 credit hours from b.)
4. d. Complete PHS 188 and 188.L (lab), ZOO 161, and CHM 141 or CHM 141R and CHM 144 (lab)
5. e. Achieve a 2.5 GPA in the courses listed in d. and all other Miami Plan Foundation

courses (combined) Upon completion of the above requirements and after all grades have been posted to your DARS; download the Exercise Science Application to change status from pre-major to major (http://www.units.muohio.edu/eap/departments/phe/phe-undergrad.htm). Complete the application and submit to the Undergraduate Secretary, 106-D Phillips Hall. Students will be notified via their Miami e-mail address of their acceptance/nonacceptance.

YOUR KNH ACADEMIC ADVISOR will be listed in your STUDENT TAB in MyMiami. Meet with your advisor regularly and always bring a current copy of your DARS.
Sources of Additional Information
Department of Kinesiology and Health 106 Phillips Hall / 513-529-2700 Program requirements, advising, professional and career opportunities
KNH Homepage: http://www.units.muohio.edu/eap/departments/phe/phe.htm
Undergraduate: http://www.units.muohio.edu/eap/departments/phe/phe-undergrad.htm
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Miami Plan for Liberal Education (Exercise Science)

Note: Remember historical (H) perspective requirements of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements – PHS Core:
PHS 102 Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance (3)
PHS 184.L Motor Skill Learning and Performance Lab (1)
PHS 276 The Meaning of Leisure (3) (MPF IIC) (H) or

PHS 274 Critical Perspectives on the Body (3)
PHS 188 + 188.L Exercise and Health + Lab (3, 1) (MPF II C) or PHS 242 Personal Health (3) (MPF II C) or PHS 245 Personal Health and Pedagogy for Early Childhood Teachers (3)
Exercise Science Major Requirements:
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4) (MPF IIC) CHM 141 College Chemistry (3) (MPF IVB) or
CHM 141R College Chemistry (4) (MPF IVB) and CHM 144 College Chemistry Laboratory (2) (MPFIVB) CHM 142 College Chemistry (3) (MPT CHM2) and CHM 145 College Chemistry Laboratory (2) (MPT CHM2) CHM 231 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (4) (MPT CHM2) ZOO 161 Human Physiology (4) (MPF IVA) PHY 171 College Physics (3) and PHY 183 College Physics Laboratory (1) PHS 188 Exercise and Health (3) (MPF IIC) and PHS 188.L Exercise and Health Laboratory (1) (MPF IIC) PHS 244 Functional Anatomy (3) and PHS 244.L Functional Anatomy Laboratory (1) PHS 375 Psychological Perspective in Sport and Exercise (3) or
PHS 329 Psychological Perspectives on Health (3) PHS 381 Biodynamics of Human Performance (3) and PHS 381.L Biodynamics of Human Performance Laboratory (1) PHS 382 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (4) (formerly PHS 483) PHS 468 Physiology and Biophysics of Human Activity (3) and PHS 468.L Physiology and Biophysics of Human Activity Laboratory (1) PHS 482 Exercise Management of Chronic Disease (3) (required only for students entering the
pre-major June 1, 2007 or later)
****Courses identified by PHS will change to KNH effective Fall 2008****
Program Electives : Because several Miami Plan courses are included in the PHS core and Exercise Science major; students can fulfill all Exercise Science program requirements in 97 hours, allowing an additional 31 hours of elective courses.

TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS = 128