B.S. Exercise Physiology and Human Performance
https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/undergraduate/Exercise%20Physiology.html
OVERVIEW
A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Human Performance from A&M-Central Texas prepares students for careers and graduate school opportunities in a multitude of health and fitness-related fields. Whether your goal is to enter the athletic performance industry or pursue a medical degree, you will experience relevant coursework, excellent faculty, and hands-on training in A&M-Central Texas’ new, state-of-the-art Human Performance Research Laboratory.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Articulate the fundamental principles of exercise science and nutrition.
- Prescribe individualized exercise and nutritional interventions.
- Analyze current trends in exercise science.
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communications (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Mathematics (020) | 3 | |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I (CORE REQ (020) 1 | 4 |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy and Physiology II (CORE REQ (030) 1 | 4 |
| CORE REQ Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communications (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I (Lecture + Lab) (DEG REQ) | 4 |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| PHED Activity Elective (2) | 2 | |
| Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
| EPHP 3301 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| EPHP 3302 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 |
| EPHP 3307 | Principles of Personal Training | 3 |
| EPHP 3304 | Exercise Biochemistry | 3 |
| EPHP 4302 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| EPHP 4301 | Leadership in Exercise and Sport | 3 |
| EPHP 4305 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EPHP 3305 | Principles and Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| EPHP 4304 | Principles of Strength and Muscular Hypertrophy | 3 |
| Upper-Level Elective - Faculty Approved | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
| EPHP 3303 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| EPHP 3306 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EPHP 4102 | Advanced Cardiovascular Training | 1 |
| Upper-Level Elective - Faculty Approved | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective - Faculty Approved | 3 | |
| EPHP 4395 | Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Capstone | 3 |
Spring | ||
| EPHP 4684 | Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Internship | 6 |
| EPHP 4306 Exercise Biomechanics | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective - Faculty Approved | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the proposed FOS courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, CHEM 1412, PHYS 1401, PSYC 2301, PHED 1301, PHED 1338, PHED 1306 or PHED 2356, 3 credit hour Teaching Team Sports, 3 credit hour Teaching Individual/Dual Sports.
