Title:
Revision of the undergraduate concentration in Exercise and Fitness,
B.S. in Movement Sciences
Sponsor:
Department of Movement Sciences,
College of Applied Health Sciences
Description:
The Department of Movement Sciences proposes the following changes to the Exercise
and Fitness concentration of the B.S. in Movement Sciences:

Add the following courses as requirements:
o MVSC 343, Advanced Fitness Assessment (3 sh)
o MVSC 441, Principles of Resistance Training (3sh)
o MVSC 442, Principles of EKG Interpretation (3 sh)

Require students to select one of the two following options:
o MVSC 393, Internship (6-8 sh)
o Upper-level MVSC courses, or as determined by the Department (6-8 sh)

Dropped the following two courses as requirements and changed them to
electives:
o KINE 152 (MVSC 135), Basic Concepts in Health (3 sh)
o KINE 345 (MVSC345), Aquatic Fitness Leadership (2 sh)

Reduced the number of hours of electives for the Exercise and Fitness
concentration from 24 to 11-13.
Justification:
The changes made in this concentration will better align the curriculum to meet the
requirements of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) University
Connection Endorsement Program, as well as the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA). The ACSM Endorsement Program is designed to recognize
institutions with educational programs that cover all the knowledge, skills, and abilities
(KSAs) specified by the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards to
prepare students for successful careers in the health and fitness and clinical exercise
programming field. Individuals interested in pursuing certification by the NSCA must
have a bachelor’s degree, and the course titled Principles of Resistance Training (MVSC
441) will help prepare them to sit for this exam.
Courses Added as Requirements

MVSC 343, Advanced Fitness Assessment. The Basic Fitness Assessment course
warrants an advanced course in this concentration. Practical exams are
administered in this advanced course certify that all students are proficient in
advanced fitness techniques. The practical exam also certifies that the students
have the skills that are requisite for employment. This course will help prepare
students to gain the KSAs necessary to sit for the ACSM Health & Fitness
Instructor certification exam.

MVSC 441, Principles of Resistance Training. This course examines the
physiological principles underlying resistance training and the development of
safe and effective resistance training programs. This course will also help prepare
students to gain the KSAs necessary to sit for the NSCA Certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist certification exam. Professionals in the field have
certified that one of the weaknesses of students interning in the field is in
resistance training program design.

MVSC 442, Principles of EKG Interpretation. This course will prepare students
to develop EKG recognition skills as an integral component of the monitoring of
vital signs during graded exercise testing in apparently healthy and diseased
individuals. An understanding of the pathophysiology underlying various
arrhythmias will give students the ability to comprehend various health problems
when reviewing health histories as a consideration in seeking medical clearance
and in the development of individualized exercise prescriptions. Additionally,
this course will help prepare students to gain the KSAs necessary to sit for the
ACSM Health & Fitness Instructor certification exam.
Students Select One of the Following Options

MVSC 393, Internship. Internships are an integral part of the curriculum in
quality exercise science programs across the country. Therefore, it is
recommended for this concentration to situate prospective graduates in internship
positions of their interest (cardiac rehabilitation, corporate fitness, personal
training, etc.). The experience is typically a 6-8 credit hour experience, generally
not conducted on campus, but at an off-site facility. Students work in supervised
positions for 300-400 hours in the final semester of their senior year.

MVSC Upper Level Coursework. Although the internship would be strongly
suggested in this concentration, students can elect to complete their degree by
taking an additional 6-8 credit hours of upper level (300/400) Movement Sciences
courses, or as determined by the Department. The Capstone Experience can
become part of this requirement for students who choose to focus their
coursework in research.
Required Courses Reclassified as Electives

KINE 152 (MVSC 135), Basic Concepts in Health. This course was changed to
elective status to allow for the addition of several new courses in the
concentration. This course does not meet any of the KSAs necessary to sit for the
certification exams, but will serve as a valuable elective in the concentration.

KINE 345 (MVSC 340), Aquatic Fitness Leadership. This course was changed to
elective status to allow for the addition of several courses in the concentration.
This course does not meet any of the KSAs necessary to sit for the certification
exams, but will serve as a valuable elective in the concentration.
Change in Elective Hours

The number of hours in the Exercise and Fitness concentration is reduced from 24
to 11-13 in order to accommodate the several courses that were added to the
concentration as required courses.
Catalogue Statement:
See attached.
Minority Impact Statement:
None
Budgetary and Staff Implications:
The Department of Movement Sciences will purchase some minor instrumentation to
equip the undergraduate applied exercise physiology laboratory. No impact on staff is
anticipated.
Library Resource Implications:
None
Space Implications:
None
Unit (e.g., department) approval date:
October 7, 2003
College (e.g., educational policy committee, faculty) approval dates:
Proposed Effective Date:
Fall 2004
REVISION OF THE B.S. IN MOVEMENT SCIENCES,
CONCENTRATION IN EXERCISE AND FITNESS
CATALOGUE STATEMENT
Present
Proposed
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirements
BioS 100, Biology of Cells & Organisms (5hrs)
Psch 100, Introduction to Psychology (4hrs)
Engl 160, English Composition I (3hrs)
Engl 161, English Composition II (3hrs)
Social Science electives from approved list (3hrs)
Humanities electives from approved list (6hrs)
Total: 24 hours
SAME
Kinesiology Common Core
Movement Sciences Common Core
Kine 150, Intro to the Study of Kinesiology (2hrs) MVSC 100, Intro to the Study of
Movement Sciences (2hrs)
Kine 195, Biomechanics: Intro to the Human
MVSC 160, Biomechanics: Intro to
Machine (3hrs)
the Human Machine (3 hrs)
HN 196, Nutrition (2hrs)
HN 196, Nutrition (2hrs)
Kine 251, Human Physiological Anatomy I (5hrs) MVSC 251, Human Physiological
Anatomy I (5hrs)
Kine 252, Human Physiological Anatomy II (5hrs) MVSC 252, Human Physiological
Anatomy II (5hrs)
Kine 352, Physiology of Exercise (4hrs)
MVSC 352, Physiology of Exercise
(4hrs)
Kine 353, Exercise Psychology (3hrs)
MVSC 335, Exercise Psychology
(3hrs)
Kine 354, Motor Control and Learning (3hrs)
MVSC 372, Motor Control and
Learning (3hrs)
Total: 27 hours
Total: 27 hours
Concentration in Exercise and Fitness
Concentration in Exercise and
Fitness
Required Coursework
Required Coursework
Natural Science elective (from approved list,
5hrs)
Math 118, Mathematical Reasoning (5hrs)
SAME
Math 118, Mathematical Reasoning
(5 hrs)
OR
Math 121, Precalculus Math (5hrs)
Kine 120, Stress Management (3hrs)
MVSC 130, Stress Management
(3hrs)
Kine 152, Basic Concepts in Health (3hrs)
Dropped as a requirement
Kine 203, Research Literacy in Kinesiology (3hrs) MVSC 200, Research Literacy in
Movement Sciences (3hrs)
Kine 240, Instructional Techniques in Fitness
MVSC 240, Instructional Techniques
(3hrs)
in Fitness (3hrs)
Kine 258, Fitness Assessment (3hrs)
MVSC 243, Basic Fitness
Assessment (3hrs) Name change
Kine 331, Sport and Exercise Injury
MVSC 331, Sport and Exercise
Management (3hrs)
Injury Management (3hrs)
MVSC 343, Advanced Fitness
Assessment (3 hrs) New req.
Kine 345, Aquatic Fitness Leadership (2hrs)
Dropped as a requirement
Kine 387, Exercise Programming (3hrs)
MVSC 345, Exercise Programming
(3hrs)
Kine 351, Biomechanics of Exercise (3hrs)
MVSC 360, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Function (3hrs) Name
change
Kine 383, Modifications in Exercise
MVSC 348, Modifications in
Programming (3hrs)
Exercise Programming (3hrs)
Kine 404, Human Aging and Physical
MVSC 410, Human Aging and
Performance (3hrs)
Physical Performance (3hrs)
Kine 406, Business Principles for the
MVSC 400, Business Principles for
Fitness Professional (3hrs)
the Fitness Professional (3hrs)
MVSC 441, Principles of Resistance
Training (3hrs) New requirement
MVSC 442, Principles of EKG
Interpretation (3hrs) New req.
Students select one of the following
options:
MVSC 393, Internship (6-8hrs)
OR
Upper-level MVSC courses, or as
determined by department (6-8hrs)
Total: 45 hours
Total: 55-57 hours
Electives: 24 hours, 9 of which must be in
upper level Kinesiology courses (300/400)
Electives: 11-13 semester hours
(One elective course should be from
the approved lists for general
education in the humanities, natural
sciences, or social sciences.)
Students with a cumulative GPA of 4.25 or
greater are encouraged to complete KINE 397,
Senior Research Seminar (3hrs) and KINE
390, Senior Research Project (3hrs), during
senior year as part of their elective coursework.
Students with a cumulative GPA of
3.25 or greater are encouraged to
complete MVSC 398, Senior
Research Seminar (3hrs) and MVSC
399, Senior Research Project (3hrs),
during senior year as part of their
elective coursework.