Sports Science Major

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This is a graduate school preparation program for students who have focused interests in sport and exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences of human biology, chemistry and physics and introductory-level study in the applied areas of exercise physiology, kinesiology/ biomechanics and sport nutrition. Successful graduates will have completed prerequisites for graduate study in more specific exercise science disciplines.

Sports Science - Athletic Training - 3 + 2 (Undergraduate and Masters) Students in the 3 + 2 Sports Science/Athletic Training program will complete three years of undergraduate course work in the Sports Science major and then apply for admission to the Northern Michigan University Graduate School for the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The admitted students will then complete two years of master’s level course work in athletic training. After five years, students will earn two degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science, and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training.

Sports Science majors must achieve a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher in all major courses. Sports Science majors who intend to pursue the Masters in Athletic Training program are not required to complete the cluster minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits

General Education 30-40 Credits

Required Courses for Health Promotion 4 Credits

HP 200 - Physical Well Being 1 Credits
Elective Health Promotion Activity Courses* Credits: 3

Required Courses in Major 55 Credits

BI 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 3 Credits
BI 213L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (LAB) 1 Credits
BI 214 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 3 Credits
BI 214L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (LAB) 1 Credits
CH 111 - General Chemistry I [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits
CH 112 - General Chemistry II 5 Credits
ES 110 - Introduction to Sports Science 2 Credits
ES 315 - Physiology of Exercise 4 Credits
ES 317 - Anatomical Kinesiology 3 Credits
ES 417 - Biomechanics 3 Credits
ES 421 - Physiology of Training for Sport 3 Credits
ES 422 - Sport Biomechanics 3 Credits
HL 125 - Emergency Health Care 3 Credits
HL 260 - Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 Credits
HN 210 - Nutrition for Humans 4 Credits
PH 201 - College Physics I [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits
DATA 109 - Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits or
PSY 201 - Psychological Research I: Statistical Applications [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits

Sports Science Cluster Minor 16 Credits

For sports science majors only.

Notes:

*May be waived for students participating in the 3+2 program.

With adviser approval students must select a cluster of cognate courses from two or more departments totaling 16 credit hours. A list of courses comprising the cluster must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office before the second semester of the student’s junior year.