Exercise and Sports Science, General Emphasis, B.S.E.S.S.

Tulsa Curriculum

Every undergraduate must fulfill the requirements of the Tulsa curriculum, which has two parts: the core curriculum and the general curriculum.

Major Core (26 hours)

Major core courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• ATRG 1013 Concepts and Issues in Sport Sciences
• ATRG 2023 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
• ATRG 2021 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab
• ATRG 2563 Sports Nutrition
• ATRG 2603 Strategies for Healthy Living
• ATRG 2653 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
• ATRG 3023 Exercise Physiology
• ATRG 3121 Exercise Physiology Lab
• ATRG 3713 Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs
• ATRG 4713 Biomechanics

General Emphasis (59 Hours)

Students in the general emphasis are encouraged to complete courses that will prepare them for the specific area of clinical practice they plan to pursue upon graduation. Students may also choose to complete selected business courses if they plan to enter a corporate/commercial fitness setting or pedagogy and teaching methods courses if they plan a career in teaching.

Courses with ATRG prefix must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• AHS 4043 Introduction to Applied Health Care Research

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• ATRG 2022 Pedagogy of Sport Skills or
• ATRG 2032 Pedagogy of Outdoor and Lifetime Activities/Sports

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• ATRG 2452 Drug Education/Pharmacology
• ATRG 3032 Instructional Methods in Health
• ATRG 3403 Physical Activities for Elementary Populations
• ATRG 3513 Clinical Methodology ***
• ATRG 4053 Legal Aspects in Athletic Training
• ATRG 4113 Motor Control and Development
• ATRG 4413 Internship ***
• ATRG 4423 Internship ***
• NSG 2103 Human Sexuality
• NSG 4903 Understanding Electrocardiography
• Sport Administration Courses or Electives (6 hours)****
• Electives (17 hours)
• Writing Elective (3 hours)

Total: 125 hours

*Some students will be required to enroll in ENGL 1004  prior to ENGL 1033 .

**BIOL 2153 , BIOL 2151 , BIOL 2173 , and BIOL 2171  must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

***Students must complete nine hours of internship/clinical coursework. This degree requirement is designed to allow the student to gain clinical experience in a specific, targeted setting. Students completing clinical courses must meet all standards and guidelines established by the School of Nursing for clinical students.

****Sport Administration courses or electives shall be selected from the required or elective courses for the Certificate in Sport Administration .