May 21, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Exercise Science B.S. - 2 Year Plan of Study

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NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

Exercise Physiologist
Strength/Conditioning Coach

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$39,000 - $100,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

APK 3120 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
PET 3312 - Biomechanics Credit(s): 3
PET 3314 - Survey in Exercise Science Credit(s): 3
PET 3361 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Credit(s): 3
PET 4219 - Exercise Psychology Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 2 (Spring)

PET 3211 - Stress, Health, and Disease Credit(s): 3
PET 3370 - Science of Weight Management Credit(s): 3
PET 3384 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit(s): 3
PET 3384L - Exercise Testing and prescription Lab Credit(s): 1
PET 4093 - Strength and Conditioning Credit(s): 3
PET 4413 - Administration of Fitness and Wellness Centers Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 3 (Summer)

APK 4138C - Applications of Strength and Conditioning Credit(s): 3
PET 3940 - Practicum in Fitness/Wellness Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

PET 3076 - Physical Activity in Diverse Populations Credit(s): 3
PET 4088 - Individualized Fitness Wellness Programming Credit(s): 3
PET 4550 - Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit(s): 3
PET 4550L - Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PET 4765 - Scientific Principles of Athletic Coaching Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3 (HLP 2081 - Personal Wellness: A Lifetime Commitment recommended)

Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 5 (Spring)

PET 4941 - Internship in Fitness and Wellness Credit(s): 6-9
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3 (ask advisor for recommendations)

Total Credit Hours: 9-12

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