Program: Sports Science, BSEd (SPSC2-BSED) - Wright State University

Program: Sports Science, BSEd (SPSC2-BSED) - Wright State University
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Sports Science, BSEd (SPSC2-BSED)
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Program Description
Sports Science is the study of the body’s response to exercise and physical activity. The field incorporates various sub-disciplines including exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and the psychology of physical activity. Sports scientists rely on scientific principles in the areas of biology, chemistry, and physics to advance their understanding of how the body responds to exercise and to advocate physical activity to prevent and treat chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Majors in the Sports Science B.S.Ed Program choose from one of two concentrations: Health and Fitness or Sports Medicine.
Health and Fitness Concentration
The Health and Fitness concentration incorporates both classroom and supervised practical experiences to prepare undergraduate students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work as professionals in the health and fitness industry. Candidates who complete this program will be eligible to apply for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Instructor certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, or other similar professional certifications.
Entry-level health and fitness professionals will be skilled in evaluating health behaviors, risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, developing and implementing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors. Health and fitness professionals can perform these activities in commercial, university, corporate, or community settings where their clients participate in health promotion, fitness, and sports performance activities.
Sports Medicine Concentration
The Sports Medicine concentration is a pathway to healthcare graduate programs. This concentration incorporates both classroom and supervised practical experiences to prepare undergraduate students with the core knowledge, skills, and abilities to pursue an advanced healthcare degree. The concentration meets all the requirements for graduate programs in athletic training, and, with minor program of study modifications, can also be a pathway to graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and other related fields.
Program Admission Requirements
Health and Fitness Concentration
Students must have at least a 2.50 GPA, and must have earned a grade of C or higher in KNH 2410: Introduction to Kinesiology and Health, prior to being admitted to the program.
Sports Medicine Concentration
Students must have at least a 2.50 GPA, and must have earned a grade of C or higher in ATR 2610: Introduction to Allied Health Care Professions, prior to being admitted to the program.
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in this program will learn to:
Health and Fitness Concentration
Apply scientific principles in the areas of biology, chemistry, and physics to problems in the domains of exercise, physical activity, health, and disease.
Complete a relevant professional certification exam (e.g., ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).
Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate health behaviors and risk factors.
Develop and implement safe and effective exercise prescriptions.
Work with individuals and groups to modify negative health habits and develop behaviors with positive impacts on health and wellness.
Demonstrate intercultural competence and apply skills ethically and responsibly with diverse groups of clients and patients.
Sports Medicine Concentration
Demonstrate core knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with health promotion, disease prevention, and healthcare.
Describe internal and external factors and trends impacting healthcare.
Explain the legal and regulatory environment in healthcare.
Collaborate with a variety of healthcare professionals in the decision-making process for patient care.
Pursue advanced degrees in healthcare and eventually to practice effectively as healthcare providers.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:
Health and Fitness Concentration
Apply scientific principles in the areas of biology, chemistry, and physics to problems in the domains of exercise, physical activity, health, and disease.
Complete a relevant professional certification exam (e.g., ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).
Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate health behaviors and risk factors.
Develop and implement safe and effective exercise prescriptions.
Work with individuals and groups to modify negative health habits and develop behaviors with positive impacts on health and wellness.
Demonstrate intercultural competence and apply skills ethically and responsibly with diverse groups of clients and patients.
Sports Medicine Concentration
Demonstrate core knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with health promotion, disease prevention, and healthcare.
Describe internal and external factors and trends impacting healthcare.
Explain the legal and regulatory environment in healthcare.
Collaborate with a variety of healthcare professionals in the decision-making process for patient care.
Pursue advanced degrees in healthcare and eventually to practice effectively as healthcare providers.
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Sports Science, B.S.Ed
School of Nursing, Kinesiology and Health Sciences
College of Health, Education, and Human Services
Program Requirements
Health and Fitness Concentration
I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.
Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the
Wright State Core Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year.  Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar
Credit Hour(s):
1 to 3
Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
First-Year Writing Course
(3 credit hours)
All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on
Writing Placement
level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100).
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading
Credit Hour(s):
Second-Year Writing Course
(3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation
Credit Hour(s):
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours
Students will select one Element B course from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
list.  Based on
Math Placement Level
, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the course chosen.
Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
.  One course must fulfill the History requirement.
History Requirement
(3 credit hours)
Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500
Credit Hour(s):
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500
Credit Hour(s):
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture
Credit Hour(s):
Arts and Humanities Course
(3 credit hours)
Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements.
Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
Element E - Natural Sciences: 9 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
.  At least one course must contain a laboratory.
Required:
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I
Credit Hour(s):
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I
Credit Hour(s):
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation
Credit Hour(s):
PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Educators I
Credit Hour(s):
Additional Core Courses: 5 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core.  Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student.  When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.
BIO 1070 - Health and Disease
Credit Hour(s):
BIO 1070L - Health and Disease Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
Additional coursework to reach the minimum of 36 credit hours required
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
One Global Inquiry (GI) course
Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses
One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses.  To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major.  Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
II. Required Courses: 62 Credit Hours
ATR 3020 - Strength and Conditioning
Credit Hour(s):
ATR 3030 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credit Hour(s):
ATR 4820 - Exercise and Sport Pharmacology
Credit Hour(s):
BIO 1010 - Medical Terminology
Credit Hour(s):
HED 1230 - Personal Health
Credit Hour(s):
HED 2340 - Health Behaviors
Credit Hour(s):
HED 4570 - Health and Fitness for Chronic Disease and Disorders
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2120 - Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2430 - Motor Development and Learning
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2410 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Health
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2530 - Kinesiology
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2540 - Psychology of Sport
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2550 - Applied Exercise Physiology
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2600 - First Aid and CPR
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2620 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2840 - Practicum in Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Credit Hour(s):
1 to 15
KNH 4110 - Fitness Assessment and Programming
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 4550 - Seminar in Sports Science
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 4840 - Practicum in Health, PE and Rec
Credit Hour(s):
1 to 15 (12 hours are required, instructor permission required to enroll)
III. Major Electives: 21 Total Hours
A minimum of 21 elective credits must be taken from the courses listed in sections A, B, and C below. Courses other than those listed may be eligible for elective credit with approval of the Program Director.
A. Departmental Electives
The following courses in the School of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Health Sciences can be taken for elective credit. Other courses taught within the department may be eligible for elective credit with permission of the Program Director.
HED 3320 - Diverse Needs in Health
Credit Hour(s):
HED 3350 - Health Communications
Credit Hour(s):
HED 4430 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2010 - Teaching Invasion Games
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2020 - Teaching Fitness in Physical Education
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2030 - Teaching Net/Wall Games
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2040 - Adventure Education
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2420 - Principles of Emergency Management
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 3500 - Technology and Emergency Management
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 3600 - Disaster Response and Recovery
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 4890 - Workshop in Health, PE and Rec
Credit Hour(s):
1 to 6
B. Non-Departmental Electives
The following courses taught outside the School of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Health Sciences can be taken for elective credit. Other courses taught outside the department may be eligible for elective credit with permission of the Program Director.
ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 2100L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 2120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 2120L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 3100L - Human Structure and Function I Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 3120L - Human Structure and Function II Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
ATH 2100 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Credit Hour(s):
ATH 2100L - Lab in Biological Anthropology
Credit Hour(s):
ATH 3310 - Human Evolution
Credit Hour(s):
ATH 3320 - Human Variation and Adaptation
Credit Hour(s):
BMB 2500 - Human Nutrition
Credit Hour(s):
CSD 3210 - Introduction to Health Care Issues
Credit Hour(s):
CSD 3230 - Health Care Financial Management
Credit Hour(s):
MKT 1500 - Personal Marketing for Career Success
Credit Hour(s):
MKT 2500 - Principles of Marketing
Credit Hour(s):
MKT 3600 - Retailing and E-Commerce
Credit Hour(s):
MKT 4300 - Entrepreneurship
Credit Hour(s):
MKT 4400 - Services Marketing
Credit Hour(s):
NEU 3100 - How the Nervous System Works I
Credit Hour(s):
NEU 3200 - How the Nervous System Works II
Credit Hour(s):
PPH 2000 - Global Health
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 2120 - Human Factors and Design
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3090 - Psychology of Health Behavior
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3710 - Perception
Credit Hour(s):
RHB 3620 - Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Credit Hour(s):
RHB 3660 - Wellness for the Helping Professional
Credit Hour(s):
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts
Credit Hour(s):
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics
Credit Hour(s):
C. Raider Active Courses
Up to 6 credit hours of Raider Active courses can be counted toward the degree in Sports Science: Health and Fitness Concentration. An individual course number counts toward degree completion credit only once.
Eligible courses: KNH 1000-2010.
IV. General Electives: 1 Credit Hour
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree.  If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours.  Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.
Total: 120 Credit Hours
Sports Medicine Concentration
I. Wright State Core: 41 Credit Hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.
Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the
Wright State Core Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year.  Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar
Credit Hour(s):
1 to 3
Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
First-Year Writing Course
(3 credit hours)
All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on
Writing Placement
level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100).
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading
Credit Hour(s):
Second-Year Writing Course
(3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation
Credit Hour(s):
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours
Based on
Math Placement Level
, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.
Required:
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts
Credit Hour(s):
OR
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics
Credit Hour(s):
Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
.  One course must fulfill the History requirement.
History Requirement
(3 credit hours)
Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500
Credit Hour(s):
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500
Credit Hour(s):
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture
Credit Hour(s):
Arts and Humanities Course
(3 credit hours)
Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
Element D - Social Sciences: 7 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
Required:
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology
Credit Hour(s):
Element E - Natural Sciences: 10 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
.  At least one course must contain a laboratory.
Required:
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I
Credit Hour(s):
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I
Credit Hour(s):
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation
Credit Hour(s):
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II
Credit Hour(s):
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II
Credit Hour(s):
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation
Credit Hour(s):
Additional Core Courses: 7 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved
Wright State Core Program Requirements
to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core.  Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student.  When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.
Required:
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes
Credit Hour(s):
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
COM 1010 - Essentials of Public Address
Credit Hour(s):
Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:
One Global Inquiry (GI) course
Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses
One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses.  To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major.  Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.
Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.
II. Required Courses: 77 Credit Hours
ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 2100L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
or
ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 3100L - Human Structure and Function I Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 2120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 2120L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
or
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II
Credit Hour(s):
ANT 3120L - Human Structure and Function II Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
ATR 2610 - Introduction to Allied Health Care Professions
Credit Hour(s):
ATR 2620 - Emergency Medical Response
Credit Hour(s):
ATR 3020 - Strength and Conditioning
Credit Hour(s):
ATR 3030 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credit Hour(s):
ATR 4820 - Exercise and Sport Pharmacology
Credit Hour(s):
BIO 1010 - Medical Terminology
Credit Hour(s):
HED 1230 - Personal Health
Credit Hour(s):
HED 4570 - Health and Fitness for Chronic Disease and Disorders
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2120 - Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
Credit Hour(s):
HPR 2430 - Motor Development and Learning
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2530 - Kinesiology
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2550 - Applied Exercise Physiology
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 2620 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 3600 - Disaster Response and Recovery
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 4110 - Fitness Assessment and Programming
Credit Hour(s):
KNH 4840 - Practicum in Health, PE and Rec
Credit Hour(s):
1 to 15
Section for Allied Health Capstone Project (4 credit hours)
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I
Credit Hour(s):
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I
Credit Hour(s):
PHY 1110R - Principles of Physics I Recitation
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3010 - Research Methods in Psychology I
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3010L - Research Methods in Psychology I Laboratory
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology
Credit Hour(s):
PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology
Credit Hour(s):
RHB 3620 - Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Credit Hour(s):
III. General Elective: 2 Credit Hours
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree.  If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours.  Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.
Total: 120 Credit Hours
Graduation Planning Strategy
A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.
These guides are valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and are subject to change. These guides are a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.
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