Major Academic Plan (MAP) What will I study? The program is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations. Students learn how to assist people to live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition, as well as assisting them to overcome their fears, cope with and prevent injuries. The pre-Occupational Therapy option builds in the prerequisite science and psychology courses required to apply to a graduate program in OT. Knowledge and Skills The Exercise Science major prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, cardiac rehabilitation, and adult fitness, as well as professional programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Chiropractic. The coursework provides the knowledge and skills needed to pursue certification from organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and American Council on Exercise (ACE). These certifications are widely accepted in the fitness industry. Membership into a professional organization is a graduation requirement. Program Director and Advisor Dr. Wendy Repovich 200 PE Building Cheney, WA Admission to the Program To officially declare the EXSC-OT major students must have a grade of 3.0 or higher in CHEM 161 and CHEM 162. Department Chair Dr. Matthew Chase 200 PE Building Cheney, WA Department Assistant Colleen Mastel 200 PE Building Cheney, WA Sample Careers Personal Trainer Fitness Program Manager Associate in Arts and Sciences BS in Exercise Science, Pre-OT (93-95 credits) Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology (5)PSYC 201 Lifespan Technology (5) PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology (5)PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology (5) MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular w/Lab (5)BIOL 171 Biology I (5) BIOL& 241 Human A&P 1 w/Lab (6)BIOL 233 Human A&P Non-Biol Majors (5) CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry w/Lab (5)CHEM 161 General Chemistry for the Health Sciences (5) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 credits) BIOL& 242 Human A&P 2 w/Lab (6)BIOL 234 Human A&P Non-Biol Majors (5) CHEM& 122 Intro to Organic Chemistry w/Lab (5) CHEM 162 Organic Chem for the Health Sciences (5) CHEM& 123 Intro to Biochemistry w/Lab (5)CHEM 163 Biochemistry for the Health Sciences (5) CMST 260 Multicultural CommunicationCMST 340 Intercultural Communication (5) Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.