Exercise Science - Sports Management Track, B.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus

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Sports Management Track program gives you the best of our Exercise Science program and key coursework in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship to prepare you for management and administrative positions within the fitness, health and sporting fields. You will gain a strong grounding in both the business of sports/fitness and the science of human movement, physiology, and more.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with Sports Management Track is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses
Major Courses
Minor Courses
Successful completion of this major will require a grade of “C” or better, graded on an “A” through “F” letter basis in the following classes: Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development I , Teaching Weight Training , Biomechanics , Biomechanics Lab , Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development II , Physiology of Exercise , and Advanced Exercise Science .

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science: Sports Management Track?

A bachelor’s degree in exercise science prepares graduates to work in a broad range of careers related to health and fitness promotion.

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science has two distinct programs. 1. Exercise Science Professional Track . 2 Exercise Science Sports Management Track. Coursework for each track is grounded in knowledge of the human body structure and function, then specializes to each unique track, providing significant coursework in each area. We have researched best practices in both professional preparation for graduate work and management coursework. Our degree meets or exceeds those requirements.

The sports management track provides coursework to place the student in public or private industry or educational settings. You will gain a strong grounding in both the business of sports/fitness and the science of human movement and physiology. This degree requires, in addition to the core coursework, the business background of marketing, finance, promotion, and personal interaction.

Possible Career Paths

Park and Recreation
Fitness Gym Owner
Fitness Trainer
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Requirements

General Education

The following are required as part of General Education

ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Required Core Classes

BIOL 111 - Concepts of Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 111L - Concepts of Biology Lab Credits: 1
OR
BIOL 150 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIOL 150L - General Biology I Lab Credits: 1
HPER 207 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
HPER 210 - First Aid and CPR Credits: 1
HPER 241 - Introduction Exercise Science Credits: 3
BIOL 220 - Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab Credits: 4
OR
HPER 215 - Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Credits: 3
HPER 215L - Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab Credits: 1
HPER 240 - Principles of Human Nutrition Credits: 3
HPER 300 - Perform Assessment and Training Prescription Credits: 3
HPER 320 - Teaching Weight Training Credits: 2
HPER 328 - Biomechanics Credits: 3
HPER 328L - Biomechanics Lab Credits: 1
HPER 371 - Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development I Credits: 2
HPER 372 - Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development II Credits: 2
HPER 410 - Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise Credits: 2
HPER 430 - Measurement and Evaluation Credits: 2
HPER 432 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3

Subtotal: 37

Sports Management Track Major Courses

ACCT 200 - Elements of Accounting I Credits: 3
ACCT 201 - Elements of Accounting II Credits: 3
ACCT 315 - Business Law I Credits: 3
BADM 336 - Management and Leadership Credits: 3
BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
ECON 202 - Principles of Macro-Economics Credits: 3
ENTR 366 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
HPER 217 - Personal and Community Health Credits: 2
HPER 360 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 2
HPER 420 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Credits: 2
HPER 497 - Internship Credits: 1-6
Six Credits Required
MRKT 301 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
PSYC 353 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3

Subtotal: 42

Total: 79

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
HPER 217 - Personal and Community Health Credits: 2
HPER 241 - Introduction Exercise Science Credits: 3
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

Subtotal: 16

Second Semester

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
HPER 215 - Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Credits: 3
HPER 215L - Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab Credits: 1
Exercise Science Electives or Minor Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Third Semester

BIOL 111 - Concepts of Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 111L - Concepts of Biology Lab Credits: 1
BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
HPER 210 - First Aid and CPR Credits: 1
HPER 328 - Biomechanics Credits: 3
HPER 328L - Biomechanics Lab Credits: 1
Exercise Science Electives or Minor Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Fourth Semester

ACCT 200 - Elements of Accounting I Credits: 3
BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
HPER 207 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
HPER 240 - Principles of Human Nutrition Credits: 3
General Education - Literature Course Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Fifth Semester

ACCT 201 - Elements of Accounting II Credits: 3
ACCT 315 - Business Law I Credits: 3
HPER 300 - Perform Assessment and Training Prescription Credits: 3
General Education - Creative Expression Course Credits: 3
General Education - Global Perspectives Course Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Sixth Semester

ECON 202 - Principles of Macro-Economics Credits: 3
HPER 320 - Teaching Weight Training Credits: 2
HPER 360 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 2
HPER 372 - Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development II Credits: 2
HPER 420 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Credits: 2
PSYC 353 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
Exercise Science Electives or Minor Credits: 3

Subtotal: 17

Seventh Semester

HPER 410 - Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise Credits: 2
HPER 430 - Measurement and Evaluation Credits: 2
HPER 432 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
MRKT 301 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
Exercise Science Electives or Minor Credits: 3
Exercise Science Electives or Minor Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Eighth Semester

BADM 336 - Management and Leadership Credits: 3
ENTR 366 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
HPER 371 - Performance Sport Assessment and Athletic Development I Credits: 2
HPER 497 - Internship Credits: 1-6
Four Credits Required
Exercise Science Electives or Minor Credits: 3

Subtotal: 17

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the major in Exercise Science, the student will be able to:

Integrate knowledge from various Exercise Science disciplines (Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Motor Learning) into an evidence based approach to training. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VII, and IX.)
Administer valid and reliable automated performance assessments, interpret and communicate results to users of the information, and develop and implement appropriate training experience from the assessment data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VII, VII, IX, and X.)
Demonstrate effective use of multiple methods of feedback, including the use of media and technology, to enhance the training process. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VI, VII, VIII, and IX.)
Demonstrate effective use of instructional and time management strategies into the training process. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VI, VII, and IX.)
Students in the Sport Management Track option will engage in meaning professional practice through the completion of Internship. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)