Health and Exercise Science Major Requirements
A major in health and exercise science consists of 48 credit hours in the following courses:
BIOL 305 Introduction to Human Anatomy
BIOL 314 Human Physiology
ES 215 Research Methods
ES 230 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science
ES 249 Nutritional Concepts in Exercise Science
ES 300 Personal and Community Health
ES 320 Kinesiology
ES 335 Physiology of Exercise
ES 356 Management Concepts in Health Care
OR
ES 360 Organization and Administration of Health and Exercise Science
ES 368 Psychological Principles in Physical Education and Sport
OR
ES 367 Health and Exercise Psychology
ES 460 Senior Seminar
And 12 additional credit hours from the following courses:
BIOL 411 Advanced Human Anatomy
BUS 310 Principles of Marketing
CHEM 250 Fundamental Organic Chemistry
ES 260 First Aid and Safety
ES 325 Principles of Health and Physical Fitness Assessment
ES 342 Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
ES 345 Motor Behavior
ES 354 Therapeutic Modalities
ES 355 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation
ES 427 Health Promotion and Wellness
ES 491 Research
OR
ES 500 Honors Project
MATH 200 Statistics
PHIL 320 Professional Ethics
OR
PHIL 235 Bioethics
PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 370 Developmental Psychology
This major is designed to introduce students to the sub-disciplines of health and exercise science, providing students with a sound preparation upon which to develop a career or to pursue graduate study in the discipline.
Health and Physical Education Major Requirements
A major in health and physical education is offered for the student pursuing a career in teaching health and/or physical education and consists of 48 credit hours. Separate admission to the teacher education program is a requirement for anyone wishing to graduate with a major in health and physical education.
Specific admissions criteria for the teacher education program are found on page 114.
The major consists of the following courses:
ES 235 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
ES 260 First Aid and Safety
ES 300 Personal and Community Health
ES 310 Movement Education
ES 318 Human Anatomy and Physiology
ES 335 Physiology of Exercise
ES 340* Health and Exercise Science Methods
ES 345 Motor Behavior
ES 350* Tests and Measurements
ES 360 Organization and Administration of Health and Exercise Science
ES 368 Psychological Principles in Physical Education and Sport
ES 370* Teaching Methods for Secondary Physical Education
ES 385 Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
ES 426* Teaching Methods for Elementary Physical Education
Three activity courses from ES 120–189
Minimum of three credit hours from ES 371–379
In addition to the major, the following courses are required for licensure/certification:
EDUC 140 Introduction to Foundations of American Education
EDUC 200 Psychology of Education and Development
EDUC 201* Field Experience I
EDUC 215* Diversity in the Classroom
EDUC 302* Field Experience II
EDUC 303* Field Experience III
EDUC 334* Reading in the Content Area
EDUC 370* Classroom Management
EDUC 380* Practicum in Current Teaching Techniques
EDUC 450* Seminar in Educational Philosophies
EDUC 470* Professional Student Teaching
*Courses only offered to students accepted into the Teacher Education Program
Students wishing to pursue this major should declare their intentions early in their academic career due to the significant course loads required to graduate in four years and the need for careful planning and advising.
Athletic Training Major Requirements
A major in athletic training consists of 52 credit hours from the following courses:
ES 249 Nutritional Concepts in Exercise Science
ES 250 Emergency Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
ES 251 Basic Concepts in Athletic Training
ES 252 Clinical Affiliation I: Introduction to Athletic Training
ES 301 General Medical Conditions
ES 320 Kinesiology
ES 335 Physiology of Exercise
ES 351 Athletic Injury Evaluation
ES 352 Clinical Affiliation II: Lower Extremity
ES 353 Clinical Affiliation III: Upper Extremity
ES 354 Therapeutic Modalities
ES 355 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation
ES 356 Management Concepts in Health Care
ES 450 Advanced Clinical Evaluation Training
ES 451 Clinical Affiliation IV: Equipment Intensive
ES 452 Clinical Affiliation V: General Medical
ES 453 Counseling and Pharmacology
BIOL 305 Introduction to Human Anatomy
BIOL 314 Human Physiology
This major is designed for individuals looking to prepare for an allied health career in athletic training. In addition, the major provides an added avenue for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in physical therapy or occupational therapy. Students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and complete the application process to the department of health and exercise science (January 15 is the deadline).
Additionally, students must complete their clinical experience under the supervision of an approved clinical instructor and successfully complete the clinical competencies and proficiencies and the five clinical affiliations.
Nutrition and Wellness Major Requirements
A major in nutrition and wellness consists of the following courses:
FCS 240 Contemporary Nutrition and Wellness
FCS 350 Lifespan Nutrition and Wellness
FCS 355 Nutrition for the Athlete
FCS 455 Community Nutrition
ES 300 Personal and Community Health
ES 320 Kinesiology
ES 325 Principles of Health and Physical Fitness Assessment
ES 335 Physiology of Exercise
ES 427 Health Promotion and Wellness
BIOL 305 Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHEM 250 Fundamental Organic Chemistry
MATH 200 Introduction to Statistics
SOC 355 Counseling and Personal Development Electives
The following courses are recommended electives to be chosen according to career objectives:
FCS 250 International Foods and Nutrition
FCS 460 Professional Family and Consumer Sciences Practicum
ES 205 Introduction to the Allied Health Profession
ES 480 Internship
BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I
CHEM 405 Biochemistry
And any fitness activity courses.
This is an interdisciplinary major (in cooperation with the department of family and consumer
sciences) and is offered for students interested in careers in wellness, health promotion, and fitness leadership.
Health and Exercise Science Minors
The department of health and exercise science offers three minor programs of study.
Coaching
A minor in Coaching is 23 credits and consists of the following courses:
ES 240 Introduction to Coaching
ES 260 First Aid and Safety
ES 325 Principles of Health and Physical Fitness Assessment
ES 345 Motor Behavior
ES 360 Organization and Administration of Health and Exercise Science
ES 368 Psychological Principles in Physical Education and Sport
ES 371–380 3 Teaching/Coaching Methods courses
ES 329 Practicum in Health and Exercise Science
This minor may be taken with a major in health and physical education or health and exercise science; however, there can be no overlap with electives listed on the health and physical education or health and exercise science plans of major.
Equine Studies
A minor in Equine Studies is 21 credits and consists of the following courses:
ES 110 Introduction to Equine Science
ES 200 Equine Development and Behavior
ES 210 Equine Farm and Stable Management
ES 329 Practicum
Three additional courses chosen from:
BIOL 205 The Biology of Horses
ES 220 Theories of Riding
ES 305 Equine Lameness and Disease
ES 330 Conformation: Form and Function
ES 358 Equine Business Management
ES 364 Judging and Course Design
ES 400 Training and Schooling
This minor is designed as an excellent adjunct for students in several majors including business, biology and pre-veterinary science. In addition, students interested in pursuing further study and/or careers in various equine fields will benefit from the addition of this minor to their curriculum. Facilities that used in support of the equine studies minor include the Bridgewater College stables located on the eastern edge of the main campus and the Bridgewater College Equestrian Center, located several miles south of the main campus and the home stable for the Bridgewater College equestrian program.
A student pursuing the equine studies minor is required to take many classes to fulfill the minor at the Bridgewater College Equestrian Center (BCEC). It is the responsibility of the student to secure transportation to the BCEC.
Nutrition and Wellness
A minor in nutrition and wellness consists of the following courses:
FCS 240 Contemporary Nutrition and Wellness
FCS 355 Nutrition for the Athlete
BIOL 305 Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHEM 250 Fundamental Organic Chemistry
ES 300 Personal and Community Health
ES 325 Principles of Health and Physical Fitness Assessment
ES 335 Physiology of Exercise
ES 427 Health Promotion and Wellness |
