Exercise and Sports Science - Programs of Study

Meredith College offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Exercise and Sports Science with two areas of concentration; and also a minor in exercise and sports science

• Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Health and Physical Education (leading to North Carolina K-12 teaching licensure)
• Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Health and Wellness, and
• Minor in Exercise and Sport Science

• Promote a learning environment which is both supportive and challenging;
• Promote opportunities for students to gain experiential knowledge and make connections with what they have learned through practicum experiences;
• Provide opportunities for students to gain skills and knowledge in the use of technology as a tool for learning, working and communicating;
• Provide experiences that prepare our students to pursue professional careers; and
• Promote lifelong learning.

Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Health and Wellness

The Health and Wellness Concentration program of study is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in areas of corporate fitness, health promotion, hospital-based rehabilitation, sport and/or fitness programs for children, youth, or adults, or who wish to seek further specialization through graduate study.  The program of study promotes critical connections between physical activity, fitness and sport performance, and their relationship to disease and disability prevention, health enhancement, and lifestyle modification.

Meredith offers the following classes in the Health and Wellness concentration:

Core Curriculum Courses (39 credit hours):

HED 210: Health, Risk, Appraisal and Prevention in Health
BIO 322/342 Human Anatomy and Physiology & Lab
ESS 200 Foundations of Physical Education, Sport and Fitness
ESS 220 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
ESS 255 Lifespan Motor Development
ESS 300 Issues and Management in Sport and Physical Education
ESS 310 Exercise Leadership
ESS 475 Motor Learning and Skill Performance
ESS 482 Kinesiology
ESS 485 Exercise Physiology
ESS 487 Exercise Physiology Lab
ESS 214: Learning and Teaching Team, Individual, and Dual Sports
ESS 215: Learning and Teaching Recreation and Leisure Activities
HED 400: Influences and Evolution of Global Health
HED 420: Health Education Methods

Health and Wellness Concentration Courses (23 credit hours):

ESS 282 Prevention and Care of Movement Injuries
FN 227 Nutrition
ESS 350 Topics in Exercise and Sports Science
ESS 486 Exercise Prescription
ESS 499 Research in Exercise & Sport Science
ESS 460: Senior Seminar (previously in core)
ESS 450: Practicum in Sport and Exercise Science
4 hours PED: Physical education/dance activity electives beyond the general education requirement. (must be taken for a grade)    

        *** Prior to graduation, students must show valid proof of

               Responding to Emergencies/CPR certification (can be obtained by

               taking HED 200-Responding to Emergencies)

    Physical education/dance activity electives beyond general education requirements.

    Choose 4 activity hours (must be taken for a grade)

Health and Physical Education concentration with option for K-12 Licensure
The intent of the teacher education licensure program ensures that beginning physical education teachers are equipped with a multifaceted understanding that contributes to teaching, enabling them to know and organize their subject matter meaningfully, while learning forms of practice that can be employed by those who contribute and value the development of students. Students will be prepared as candidates for North Carolina K-12 licensure.  In addition to the core curriculum, the student will complete 40 credit hours, including skill acquisition, physical education methods, and professional education classes.

Meredith offers the following classes in the Physical Education concentration:

Core Curriculum Courses (39 credit hours):

HED 210: Health, Risk, Appraisal and Prevention in Health
BIO 322/342 Human Anatomy and Physiology & Lab
ESS 200 Foundations of Physical Education, Sport and Fitness
ESS 220 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
ESS 255 Lifespan Motor Development
ESS 300 Issues and Management in Sport and Physical Education
ESS 310 Exercise Leadership
ESS 475 Motor Learning and Skill Performance
ESS 482 Kinesiology
ESS 485 Exercise Physiology
ESS 487 Exercise Physiology Lab
ESS 214: Learning and Teaching Team, Individual, and Dual Sports
ESS 215: Learning and Teaching Recreation and Leisure Activities
HED 400: Influences and Evolution of Global Health
HED 420: Health Education Methods

Physical Education Concentration Courses (18-25 credit hours)

Physical education/dance activity electives beyond general education requirements. Choose at least one activity hours from each category listed below (must be taken for a grade)

Aquatics

Fitness

Dance

*** Prior to graduation, students must show valid proof of

       Responding to Emergencies/CPR certification (can be obtained by

       taking HED 200-Responding to Emergencies)

ESS 743 Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School for the Physical Educator
ESS 745 Teaching Physical Education in the Middle and Secondary Schools
ESS 746 Teaching Physical Education for Individuals with Special Needs
EDU 460: Colloquium in Middle/Secondary Education OR ESS 460: Senior Seminar
SOC 335: Race and Ethnic Relations OR EDU 345: Language Minorities in k-12 Classrooms
EDU 490: Observation and Directed Teaching (9) OR ESS 450: Practicum in Exercise and Sports Science (3)

Additional Professional Education Requirements (for student pursuing K-12 licensure in Health and Physical Education)

PSY 210 or 310: Developmental Psychology of Children and Adolescents
SOC 335: Race and Ethnic Relations OR EDU 345: Language Minorities in k-12 Classrooms [included in H and PE concentration]
EDU 232: Schools and Social Change
EDU 234: Learning and Teaching
EDU 460: Colloquium in Middle/Secondary Education[included in H and PE concentration]
EDU 305: Using Web 2.0 Technologies in the Classroom.
EDU 450: Reading in the Content Area
EDU 434: Inclusion Strategies for the Adolescent Learner
EDU 490: Observation and Directed Teaching [included in H and PE concentration]

Exercise and Sports Science minor

Minor in Exercise and Sports Science 18-20 hours

Core Courses (8 hours):
ESS 200 Foundation of Physical Education, Sport & Fitness (3)
ESS 220 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning (2)
HED 210 Risk, Appraisal and Prevention in Health (3)

Students may select 8-10 hours from the following course offerings:
ESS 255 Lifespan Motor Development
ESS 282 Prevention and Care of Movement Injuries
ESS 300 Issues and Mgmt of Sport and Physical Education
ESS 310 Exercise Leadership
ESS 475 Motor Learning and Skill Performance
ESS 350 Topics in Exercise and Sports Science
ESS 482 Kinesiology Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology and lab BIO 322/342
ESS 485 Exercise Physiology Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology and lab BIO 322/342
ESS 487 Exercise Physiology lab
ESS 486 Exercise Prescription Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology and lab BIO 322/342
ESS 499 Introduction to Research in Exercise and Sports
Science Prerequisite: MAT 211 or MAT 245
HED 400 Influences and Evolution of Global Health
HED 420 Health Education Methods

Students pursuing teacher licensure may select from any of the above and those listed below:
ESS 743 Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School for the Physical Educator
ESS 745 Teaching Healthful Living in the Middle and Secondary Schools
ESS 746 Teaching Physical Education for Individuals w/Special Needs (K–12)

Additional Physical Education/Dance Activity courses beyond general education requirements: 2 hours

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