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Exercise Science - B.S.

This accredited program by CoAES (Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences) is designed to prepare students for post-graduate academic pursuits in exercise science and specifically exercise physiology, cardiac/pulmonary/cancer rehabilitation, biomechanics, or fitness leadership. Students interested in continuing their education in physical or occupational therapy or becoming a physician's assistant would benefit from this exercise science program as well. The final purpose of this program design is to prepare students for certifications by professional organizations relative to exercise science, specifically the Clinical Exercise Specialist and Health Fitness Specialist certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The Exercise Science major was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on March 15, 2013.

Transfer students and students new to the major: Students must complete at least 50% (half) of their major courses at IWU.

Major GPA requirements: 2.75 in the major and 2.5 cumulative.

Requirements (48 credits)

Required Courses

ATR-431Evaluation/Recognition of Injuries/Cond Athletic Injuries

2
ATR-440Pharmacology for the Athletic Trainer

2
BIO-112Anatomy and Physiology II

4
CHE-120Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry

4
PHE-170Introduction to Exercise Science

3
PHE-225Psychology of Sport and Exercise

3
PHE-235Professional Experience I

1
PHE-236Professional Experience II

1
PHE-286Kinesiology

4
PHE-352Sport Law and Risk Management

3
PHE-370Biomechanics

3
PHE-370LBiomechanics Lab

1
PHE-374Physiology of Exercise

3
PHE-374LPhysiology of Exercise Lab

1
PHE-379Principles of Fitness Assessment

2
PHE-380Principles of Exercise Prescription

2
PHE-413Health Promotion and Wellness Management

3
PHE-415Nutrition for Sport and Performance

4
PHE-485Senior Seminar 1

1
PHE-486Senior Seminar II

1

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