The fitness and sport management major is a cross-disciplinary program which emphasizes the liberal arts approach to education and career preparation. The interdisciplinary curriculum provides, for example, course work in the science, philosophy, ethics, sociology, and history of sport and fitness. Moreover, many courses within this major are reading and writing intensive, discussion oriented, and heavily focused on the development of critical thinking skills and reasoning. The fitness and sport management major prepares students for career opportunities in such areas as health and wellness, corporate fitness, sport and athletic administration, community recreation, and commercial recreation.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand and apply the basic scientific principles related to the development, movement, health, fitness, and function of the human body.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of and skill in risk-factor and health status identification, fitness appraisal, and exercise prescription for both apparently healthy and clinical populations.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills while identifying and analyzing ethical and moral issues related to exercise, physical education, and sports.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of sociological and/or psychological principles and research.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and professionally via written communication.
Bachelor of Science Degree
45 Semester Credit Hours
Core Requirements
- ACCT 211 – Principles of Accounting I (3)
- ACCT 212 – Principles of Accounting II (3)
- BA 101 – Introduction to Business (3)
- BA 261 – Principles of Marketing (3)
- BA 325 – Business Law* (3)
- BA 354 – Human Resources Management* (3)
- ECON 231 – Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- ECON 232 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- EXSC 305 – Philosophy of Sports and Exercise (3)
- EXSC 306 – Biomechanics of Exercise and Sports (3)
- EXSC 310 – Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports (3)
- EXSC 390 – Physical Activity for Special Populations (3)
- EXSC 410 – Ethics of Sports and Exercise (3)
- EXSC 430 – Internship (3)
- PE 308 – Sports and Fitness Management (3)
*100 and 200 level courses in business and economics must be taken before taking 300 and 400 level courses in business and economics.
Sample Four-Year Plan for B.S. in Fitness and Sport Management
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester I | Hrs. | Spring Semester I | Hrs. |
| ENGL 111 | 3 | ENGL 112 | 3 |
| EXSC 101 | 3 | General Education Math (MATH 105 or 101) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| KW 101 | 0 | Elective | 3 |
| CL 101 | 1 | Total | 15 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester II | Hrs. | Spring Semester II | Hrs. |
| ACCT 211 | 3 | ACCT 212 | 3 |
| BA 101 | 3 | ECON 232 | 3 |
| ECON 231 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education Course (lab science) | 4 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | Semester Hours | 15 |
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester III | Hrs. | Spring Semester III | Hrs. |
| BA 261 | 3 | EXSC 305 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | EXSC 306 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | PE 308 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Upper-level elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | Semester Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester IV | Hrs. | Spring Semester IV | Hrs. |
| BA 325 | 3 | EXSC 390 | 3 |
| BA 354 | 3 | EXSC 410 | 3 |
| EXSC 310 | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| EXSC 430 | 3 | Upper-level Elective | 3 |
| Upper-level elective | 3 | Upper-level Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | Semester Hours | 15 |
| Program Total | 122 | ||
*At least one course taken above must be multi-cultural or a separate multi-cultural course is required.