Cleveland State University - College of Education and Human Services
(4-3 Conversion) ALLIED SPORT PROFESSIONS: EXERCISE/FITNESS SPECIALIST
Rev. 9/15/2014
UNDERGRADUATE (Effective Fall 2014)
Student Name _________________________________
GENERAL EDUCATION
(EFFECTIVE FALL 2014)
Sem.
Credits

taken
CSU ID # _________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Sem.
Credits

taken
PROFESSIONAL CORE (32-36 credits)
ASC 101 Intro to University Life (if required)
1
Writing/Composition
3
3
ENG 100 OR ENG 101 College Writing
ENG 102 College Writing II
Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy
Math or QL course selected from approved list
(MTH 116 Recommended)
Second Math or QL course selected from approved list
(MTH 117 Recommended)
3
3
PED 322 Kinesiology [Prereq: BIO 266/267]
PED 324 Physical Fitness (take w/PED 325) Prereq: BIO 268/269
PED 325 Physiology of Exer. (take w/PED 324) Prereq: BIO 268/269
HED 450 Theories of Health Behavior
PED 435 PE for Students w/ Disabilities
PED 328 Legal/Admin in PE and Sport
HED 475 Nutrition and Physical Activity
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
Capstone Experience (PED 445 and 480/481)
PED 445 Gateway to the Profession (take w/PED 480/481)
PED 480/PED 481 Internship and Senior Seminar
3
8 or 12
MAJOR FIELD (39 credits)
Natural Sciences
4
4
BIO 266/267 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)
BIO 268/269 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)
Social Sciences
3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
§Second Social Science course selected from approved list
from department other than Psychology and focusing on a
society other than U.S.
3
Arts and Humanities
3
DAN 201 Introduction to Dance
§Second Arts and Humanities course selected from
approved list from department other than HPERD and
focusing on a society other than U.S.
3
Social Diversity
HPR 250 Diversity and Sport
African American course selected from approved list
3
3
Wellness
‡HED 210 Personal Health
3
Foreign Language (Required if deficiency exists)
2 semesters of Foreign Language or
2 semesters of ASL & 1 Foreign Culture Course
0-11
Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum
Note: Students transferring in 60-89 credits must complete 2 courses; those
transferring in 90+ credits must complete 1 course.
One of the three-course Writing-Across-the-Curriculum
(WAC) requirements will be met by PED 466 (3 hours).
Second WAC course will be met by HED 475.
Third WAC (if required) course selected from approved list
(could also qualify as a African American Social Diversity)
0
0
0-3
Free Elective
Free Elective (If Reqd) Course #:
3
PED 205 Introduction to Sport Management (w/field)
3
PED 415 Evaluation in Physical Education, Sport &
3
PED 466 Sport/Fitness Facility Management
3
PED 315 Group Fitness Instruction
3
PED 470 Exercise Testing & Prescription
3
PED 472 Physiology of Aging
3
HED 360 Health Promotion at Workplace
3
MGT 301 Principles of Management
3
PES/PED Activity Courses (choose 3 courses)
PES 101 Physical Fitness
1
PES 104 Jogging
1
PES 105 Weight Training
1
PES 106 Walking for Aerobic Fitness
1
PES 107 Cross Training
1
PES 108 Muscle Madness
1
PES 120 Beginning Swimming
1
PES 121 Intermediate Swimming
1
PES 122 Swimmers
1
PES 162 Yoga 1
1
PES 163 Yoga II
1
PES 178 Inline Skating
1
PES 117 Rock Climbing
1
PED 222 Rock Climbing/Back Packing
1
PED 240 Adventure Sports
2
HHP Electives
3
Approved HHP Elective Course #:
Approved HHP Elective Course #:
3
3
Approved HHP Elective Course #:
3
Approved HHP Elective Course #:
Summary of Credits
45-59
General Education:
32-36
Professional Education:
39
Major Field:
120-134
Total Credits:
(NOTE: Minimum requirement for graduation is 120 semester credits)
§ At least one Social Science or Arts & Humanities elective must be focused
on Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East.
‡This course included in calculation of Professional GPA.
Student must maintain a 2.50 GPA to take professional
courses above the 200 level.
Student must meet CSU Writing across the Curriculum requirements.
See the Undergraduate Bulletin for complete information.
Grade of "D" in any Professional Core or Major Field course must
be repeated with a grade of "C" or better.
Evaluator's Signature
Date
Cleveland State University
College of Education and Human Services
Rev. 8/4/10
ALLIED SPORT PROFESSIONS
• Sport Manager
• Exercise/Fitness Specialist
INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATES
The College of Education and Human Services offers a Bachelor’s degree in two specializations of the Allied Sport
Professions program. Specializations are offered in the areas of Exercise/Fitness Specialist or Sport Manager.
If you choose to pursue one of the Allied Sport Professions specializations, you should be aware of the following:
1. MAJOR IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES. If you pursue a specialization in the
Allied Sport Professions, you must gain admission to the College of Education and Human Services (see admission
requirements below) and declare a major in your specialization area.
2. ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES. Admission to the College requires:
• For entering freshmen: a high school degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher (4 point scale); an ACT
score of at least 20 or a combined SAT score of at least 950.
• For students transferring from other institutions of higher education: a grade point average of 2.50 or higher
(4 point scale) for all previous college coursework.
• For CSU students: a grade point average of 2.50 or higher (4 point scale) for 12 semester hours or more of
previous CSU coursework (if less than 12 semester hours of CSU coursework, the combined grade point average
for all previous college coursework will be considered).
3. ADMISSION TO THE ALLIED SPORT PROFESSIONS PROGRAM. Admission to the University or College of
Education and Human Services DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CONSTITUTE ADMISSION TO ONE OF THE
ALLIED SPORT SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE. All students are required to meet certain
standards and requirements of the College to be fully accepted into the program and prior to registering for
coursework in education above the 200 level. These standards and requirements are:
1. An overall grade point average of 2.50 or better at the time of enrollment in education coursework above the
200 level.
2. Completion or in the process of completing 30 semester hours of college-level course work.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in writing by earning a grade of “C” or higher in a college-level English Composition
course.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in mathematics by earning a grade of “C” or better in a college-level mathematics
course.
5. Completion of an intake interview with the coordinator of Undergraduate Student Services in Julka Hall, Room
164. Submission of “unofficial” transcripts from all previous colleges attended is required at the time of this
interview. During the intake interview, a College Advisor will evaluate your transcripts, discuss program
requirements, and complete a program checklist for you. To schedule an interview, contact the HPERD
department at (216) 687-4870. (Requirements 1-4 above must be completed prior to the intake interview).
4. CONTINUING GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENT. A CSU GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF AT LEAST
2.50 IS REQUIRED FOR CONTINUING ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATION COURSEWORK.
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNSHIP AND SENIOR SEMINAR. Eligibility for internship and senior seminar
depends on an overall grade point average of 2.50 or higher, plus a professional core grade point average of 2.75
or higher, plus a major field grade point average of 2.50.