Exercise Science and Physical Education Degree

Students may use this degree for teaching licensure, Grades K-12. This program, when it includes both the Physical Education Major and the Professional Education Core, will prepare students to teach Physical Education in grades K-12, whether in a Christian, public, or private school. The program is designed to meet all requirements for licensure to teach Physical Education in the public schools in Tennessee. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, including the Specialty Area test in Physical Education, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee State Department of Education.

Requirements: 130 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 38 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4 (not required for human performance)
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Exercise Science Core, 32 hours:

• BIO 2401, 2411. Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab, 4
• MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity electives, 4 (for content purposes, these courses
• are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHE 2455. Foundations of Physical Education, 3
• PHE 3001. Ethics and Legal Issues in Exercise Science, 2
• PHE 3104. Kinesiology, 3
• PHE 3205. Physiology of Exercise, 3
• PHE 3704. Motor Learning, 2
• PHE 4267. Exercise Science Internship, 2
• PHE 4907. Research Project in Exercise Science, 3
• PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3

(4) Physical Education and Professional (teacher licensure, K-12) Core, 28 hours:

• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102. Educational Psychology, 2
• EDU 4401. History and Philosophy of Education, 2
• EDU 4450. Introduction to Student Teaching, 1
• EDU 4500. Student Teaching Seminar, 2
• EDU 4700. Enhanced Student Teaching: K-12, 10
• PHE activity elective, 1
• PHE 3503. Psychomotor Development of Children, 3
• PHE 4103. Tests and Measurements in Physical Education, 2
• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3

Note: Each student completing a degree in Exercise Science must have current CPR certification. If a graduating senior is not CPR certified (current), he or she must be certified during the last semester of attendance as a part of the graduation requirements.

This provides preparation for students to enter sports business with opportunities for office management in public recreation such as YMCA and other sports businesses such as racquet clubs, golf clubs, etc. 

Requirements: 128 hrs, with a 2.00 g.p.a. overall and in each segment of degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 38 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4 (not required for human performance)
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Exercise Science Core, 32 hours:

• BIO 2401, 2411. Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab, 4
• MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity electives, 4 (for content purposes, these courses
• are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHE 2455. Foundations of Physical Education, 3
• PHE 3001. Ethics and Legal Issues in Exercise Science, 2
• PHE 3104. Kinesiology, 3
• PHE 3205. Physiology of Exercise, 3
• PHE 3704. Motor Learning, 2
• PHE 4267. Exercise Science Internship, 2
• PHE 4907. Research Project in Exercise Science, 3
• PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3

(4) Sports and Fitness Studies Emphasis, 26 hours:

• BIO 2502, 2512. Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab, 4
• BUS 3206. Marketplace Management, 3
• BUS 4202. Strategic Planning, 3
• PHE 2606. Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, 3
• PHE 2705. Coaching Techniques, 2
• PHE 3853. Sports Management, 3
• PHE 4103. Tests and Measurements in Physical Education, 2
• PSY 2312. Social Psychology, 3
• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3

Note: Each student completing a degree in Exercise Science must have current CPR certification. If a graduating senior is not CPR certified (current), he or she must be certified during the last semester of attendance as a part of the graduation requirements.

Careers in personal training, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, and coaching are among the options made possible by a degree in human performance. Students should be advised that graduate schools may require more for admission. Students should inquire early in their matriculation with graduate schools regarding requirements. The Biology Program coordinator may also advise students regarding these requirements.

Requirements: 126 hours, with a 2.00 g.p.a. overall and in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 38 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4 (not required for human performance)
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Exercise Science Core, 32 hours:

• BIO 2401, 2411. Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab, 4
• MAT 2111. Introduction to Statistics and Probability, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity electives, 4 (for content purposes, these courses
• are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHE 2455. Foundations of Physical Education, 3
• PHE 3001. Ethics and Legal Issues in Exercise Science, 2
• PHE 3104. Kinesiology, 3
• PHE 3205. Physiology of Exercise, 3
• PHE 3704. Motor Learning, 2
• PHE 4267. Exercise Science Internship, 2
• PHE 4907. Research Project in Exercise Science, 3
• PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3

(4) Human Performance Emphasis, 28 hours:

• BIO 1101, 1111. General Biology I and Lab, 4 (these courses satisfy BIO 1001, 1011 in A/S Core)
• BIO 1202, 1212. General Biology II and Lab, 4
• BIO 2502, 2512. Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab, 4
• CHE 1004, 1014. General Chemistry I and Lab, 4
• PHE activity elective, 1
• PHY 2003, 2113. General Physics I and Lab, 4
• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3
• Pre-health science elective, 4. CHE 1105, 1115. General Chemistry II and Lab, 4, or PHY 2106, 2116. General Physics II and Lab, 4

Note: Each student completing a degree in Exercise Science must have current CPR certification. If a graduating senior is not CPR certified (current), he or she must be certified during the last semester of attendance as a part of the graduation requirements.