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EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR
Suggested Course Sequence: A Four-Year Plan

At least 72 total and 41 upper-division credits are required for the BS in Exercise Science major. This course sequence is meant to be used as a guideline. Consult with your faculty advisor or academic counselor about modifying this plan to meet your needs, and to reflect any coursework you have already completed prior to enrolling at SPU.

  YEAR 1   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum USEM 1000 UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
Major

CHM 1100 OR CHM 1211
(depending on results of chemistry placement exam)

CHM 1330 OR CHM 1211(if you took CHM 1100 autumn)

CHM 1330 (if you took CHM 1211 winter quarter)

PES 1301
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)

Begin or resume foreign language competency courses, if not complete.

Complete ENG 2201 if required.

Unless you are exempt, take the Math Placement Test at least three academic quarters before you intend to take your Exploratory Curriculum math class.

AHA, AHB, SSA, SSB, or MAT (Choose two or three Exploratory Curriculum courses)
Other       Electives to reach at least 45 credits if needed


  YEAR 2   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 2000
UFDN 2000/3001
Major BIO 2129

BIO2130 ,

PES 2195

FCS 3340  
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSA, SSB, or MAT (Choose three or four depending on competency courses needed and Exploratory Curriculum categories remaining unfilled)
Other Apply for admission to the major once 45 quarter credits of college coursework have been completed with a minimum 2.5 GPA, including 9 credits taken at SPU that apply toward the major. Electives to reach at least 90 credits if needed


  YEAR 3   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
Major

PES 3560,

PES 2550

PES 3570

PES 3580  
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSA, SSB, NSB, MAT (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other

Achieve a satisfactory score in all six areas of the Fitnessgram.

Apply to graduate once 105 credits and admission to major have been earned.

Electives to reach at least 135 credits if needed


  YEAR 4   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum        
Major PES 4585,
PES 4899,
PES 4930
PES 4899,
PES 4940
FCS 4310,
PES 4899,
PES 4940
 
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSA, SSB, MAT (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Create a final-year plan and meet with your faculty advisor for review. Electives to reach at least 180 total college-level quarter credits and 60 upper-division credits if needed

 


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