Exercise and Sport Science - Brigham Young University - Laie

Exercise and Sport Science from Brigham Young University - Laie is a Campus Bachelor Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Outcomes Upon completing the Exercise and Sport Science program, students will: 1. Demonstrate skills and values necessary to implement professional knowledge in a variety of career settings. 2. Demonstrate mastery of physical fitness components. 3. Demonstrate competency in a minimum of four motor skills. 4. Demonstrate mastery of evaluation and prescription of exercise programs in selected age and/or health categories. 5. Complete an approved project demonstrating research, teaching, and/or administering in a selected area of interest. 6. Be admitted to graduate and professional programs and prepared for exams, applications, and the interview process. 7. Demonstrate group motor skill teaching (Physical Education emphasis). Major Requirements The department's overall objective is to develop men and women of sound mind, body, and spirit who will have an influence upon society in developing healthy lifestyles of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness and being. In order to succeed in our mission, the Department of Exercise and Sport Science is committed to the following three major goals: 1. Instill in each university student habits and attitudes that will promote a healthy lifestyle and positive self-image. 2. Prepare Exercise and Sport Science majors who will: * Have a working knowledge of the vital importance of fitness and wellness and its impact upon society. * Be able to teach motor skills and their application within our culturally diverse environment. * Develop skills and values necessary for success professionally and personally. 3. Assist faculty and staff on campus in developing and incorporating a lifestyle of personal health and wellness. The requirements for exercise and sport science majors are as follows: 1. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for department core courses. 2. A major unable to achieve a grade of C- or better for 200-level or higher courses will be required to retake the class. 3. A prerequisite must be passed with a grade of C- or better prior to enrolling in the course requiring the specified designated prerequisite. 4. All majors, except students in teacher certification, must complete the Seminar by enrolling in and satisfying all requirements for EXS 493 and EXS 494. 5. All majors, with the exception of those completing their student teaching, must enroll in EXS 399R Internship in Exercise and Sport Science . 6. All majors must be certified in first aid and adult/infant CPR or have successfully completed Health 220 First Aid, EXS 265 Water Safety Instruction, or EXS 164 Life Saving. 7. A major is not required to take the EXS 100-series activity course for General Education. 8. ENGL 101 is a prerequisite for all 300-level or higher Exercise and Sport Science courses. 9. All majors in either their junior or senior year must take EXS 177. Majors will assist the instructor in the course (Prerequisite: EXS 344). View more details on Brigham Young University - Laie, HI . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sport courses.