Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science
College: College of Science and Health
Department: Biological Sciences
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Campus: Lisle Campus
Requirements - Major
Sport and Exercise Science majors must pass the following major courses with a “C” or better at Benedictine University:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1110 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 1113 | General Chemistry I | |
| BIOL 1105 | Human Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 1197 | Principles of Organismal Biology | |
| or BIOL 1198 | Principles of Biology | |
| BIOL 1157 & BIOL 1158 | Introductory Anatomy & Physiology I and Introductory Anatomy & Physiology II | 8 |
| or BIOL 3203 & BIOL 3258 | Human Anatomy and Human Physiology | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Business Statistics I | ||
| Basic and Applied Statistics | ||
| Basic and Applied Statistics | ||
| NUTR 2201 | Nutrition in Health and Exercise | 3 |
| SES 1000-level electives | 2 | |
| SES 2170 | Motor Development | 3 |
| SES 2200 | Introduction to Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 2216 | Sport Sociology | 3 |
| SES 2237 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| or SES 2351 | Exercise Psychology | |
| SES 2257 | Wellness | 3 |
| SES 2260 | First Aid and CPR | 1 |
| SES 2270 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| SES 3206 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| SES 3302 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 3261 | Athletic Injury Care and Prevention | 3 |
| SES 4355 | Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| SES 4310 | Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| or SES 4319 | Thesis in Sport and Exercise Science | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Or other department approved course.
Sport and Exercise Science majors must also pass the following field experiences and internship with a "C" or better at Benedictine University:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SES 3297 | Field Experience in Sport and Exercise Science I | 1 |
| SES 3298 | Field Experience in Sport and Exercise Science II | 1 |
| SES 3299 | Field Experience in Sport and Exercise Science III | 1 |
| SES 4399 | Internship in Sport and Exercise Science III | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Concentration in Strength and Conditioning
The SES major concentration in Strength & Conditioning follows the content standards from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA). In addition to meeting all requirements of the major, students can complete this concentration by earning a “C” or better in the following courses within their curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SES 1107 | Weight Training | 1 |
| SES 4201 | Exercise Assessment and Prescription | 3 |
| SES 4313 | Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SES 4314 | Exercise Planning and Programming | 3 |
| SES 4399 | Internship in Sport and Exercise Science III | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Concentration in Coaching
The SES major concentration in coaching provides background knowledge and skills for students to become effective sport coaches. To meet requirements of the Sport and Exercise Science major with a concentration in coaching, students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better, in addition to all of the requirements of the major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SES 2237 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SES 2275 | Principles of Coaching I | 3 |
| SES 3275 | Principles of Coaching II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sport Management | ||
| Sport Leadership | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Fitness
SES majors can earn a concentration in fitness, aligned with content standards for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Special Populations Specialist (CSPC), and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) exams from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA). Specific courses in the major or additional courses needed for this concentration are:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SES 1112 | Aerobic Conditioning | 1 |
| SES 2351 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| SES 4323 | Principles of Personal Training | 3 |
| SES 4284 | Training Special Populations | 3 |
| SES 4499 | Professional Preparation Capstone | 2 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Pre-Professional Health Studies concentration:
SES majors interested in continuing to study Physical Therapy at the graduate level will need a solid basis in science that goes beyond the requirements of the SES major. Students should work with the Pre-Professional Health advisor and Director to be sure that they will have all of the pre-requisites for the graduate schools they wish to apply to. This concentration totals 39 hours, but 17 of these credits will also count for the major, for a net increase of 22 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1197 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1195 | Principles of Organismal Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1198 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1199 | Principles of Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 3203 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 3258 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3259 | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1113 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1114 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1123 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1124 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHYS 1113 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1114 | College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 1118 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1119 | College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| PSYC 1100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
The following courses from this concentration will be counted in the SES major: BIOL 1197 Principles of Organismal Biology or BIOL 1198 Principles of Biology (in lieu of BIOL 1105 Human Biology); BIOL 3203 Human Anatomy and BIOL 3258 Human Physiology (in lieu of BIOL 1157 Introductory Anatomy & Physiology I and BIOL 1158 Introductory Anatomy & Physiology II); CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I (in lieu of CHEM 1101 Introduction to Chemistry); PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (in lieu of SES 2237 Sport Psychology or SES 2351 Exercise Psychology).