I. General Education Program

To integrate the humanics philosophy into their lives, Springfield College students engage in the search for knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of values through a variety of courses in the sciences and humanities. In addition to those General Education courses, students must complete 6 s.h. of Writing-Across-the-Curriculum (WAC) courses. For more information see the General Education Program and WAC courses. In the major requirements listed below, selected courses which fulfill General Education categories are marked with an asterisk; selected WAC courses are marked with a “W”.

II. Applied Exercise Science Core (41-44 s.h.)

• AEXS 101 - Introduction to Applied Exercise Science Credits: 1 s.h
• AEXS 230 - Instruction and Presentation Techniques Credits: 2 s.h
• AEXS 260 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3 s.h
• AEXS 284 - On-Campus Practicum Credits: 2 s.h
• AEXS 335 - Measurement and Evaluation Credits: 3 s.h
• AEXS 350 - Pre-Practicum in Health/Fitness Credits: 2 s.h
• AEXS 365 - Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations Credits: 3 s.h
• AEXS 377 - Stress Management Credits: 3 s.h
• AEXS 401W - Management of Health/Fitness Programs Credits: 3 s.h
• AEXS 461 - Electrocardiogram Interpretation and Graded Exercise Testing Credits: 3 s.h

• or

• AEXS 470 - Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3 s.h
• AEXS 486 - Health/Fitness Fieldwork Credits: 10-15 s.h
• MSCI 313 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3 s.h
• MSCI 319 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics Credits: 3 s.h

III. Related Requirements (45 s.h.)

• 2.5 s.h. of PEAC, PEPC, or approved PEAI selectives, as follows:
  • Aerobic skill selective (.5 s.h.)
  • Team skill selective (.5 s.h.)
  • Aquatic skill selective (.5 s.h.)
  • Racquet skill selective (.5 s.h.)
  • Skill elective (.5 s.h.; may include PEAI credit)
    

• BIOL 130* - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 3 s.h
• BIOL 131* - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 3 s.h
• BIOL 132* - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credits: 1 s.h
• BIOL 133* - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credits: 1 s.h
• CHEM 101* - Chemistry Survey Credits: 3 s.h
• CHEM 102* - Chemistry Survey Laboratory Credits: 1 s.h
• ENGL 302W - Business and Technical Writing Credits: 3 s.h
• HLTH 103* - Personal Health Credits: 3 s.h
• HLTH 106 - First Aid Responding to Emergencies and Community CPR Credits: 2 s.h
• HLTH 261 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3 s.h
• HLTH 361 - Applied Nutrition Credits: 3 s.h
• MATH 115* - College Algebra Credits: 3 s.h
• MGTE 121 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3 s.h
• MOSK 101* - Outdoor Pursuits Credits: 1 s.h
• MSCI 440 - Nutrition and Athletic Performance Credits: 3 s.h
• PEAC 100* - Fit for Life Credits: 1 s.h
• PEAC 120 - Relaxation Credits: .5 s.h
• PEPC 125 - Health Fitness Resistance Training Credits: 1 s.h
• PHYS 205* - Physics for Movement Science Credits: 3 s.h
• PHYS 207* - Physics for Movement Science Laboratory Credits: 1 s.h
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 s.h

IV. Electives (6-11 s.h. to complete 132 s.h.)

• AEXS 471 - Strength and Conditioning Applications Credits: 1 s.h

V. Program Standards

Applied exercise science majors must qualify for advanced standing in order to register for the third- and fourth-year sequences of required courses (including Pre-Practicum and Fieldwork). To qualify for advanced standing, the student must achieve and maintain the following standards by the conclusion of his or her sophomore year.

1. The student must have completed AEXS 284; BIOL 130, 131,132, and 133; CHEM 101 and 102; HLTH 103 and 106; PHYS 205 and 207; and PEAC 100.
2. An overall GPA (all courses) of 2.500 or higher.
3. A grade of C- or better in all AEXS courses and MSCI 313. (Grades of D+ or less are unacceptable and courses will need to be retaken).
4. Proper professional and responsible behavior is expected of each applied exercise science student. This includes behavior while a student (on- and off-campus) and as a member of the college community.

After achieving the minimum GPA and grade standards listed above, the student must maintain those standards through the remainder of the program. If the student fails to meet or maintain those standards, the applied exercise science faculty will review the student’s record and recommend departmental probation (with appropriate prescription to overcome the deficiency) or dismissal from the program.

Appeal Process
A student may appeal any action taken by the department regarding his or her probation or dismissal from the major. In order to appeal, the student must submit a letter to the department chairperson requesting a review of their status. This appeal must be submitted within two weeks of the student being notified of his or her probation or dismissal. The applied exercise science program director will call a meeting of the appropriate faculty. The student will be notified within ten days of the meeting regarding the outcome of their appeal.

VI. Sample Program By Year

The program listed below is a sample—courses are not guaranteed to be offered during the semester or year listed. It is the student’s responsibility to insure that all requirements are met on a timely basis and that needed prerequisite courses are completed before taking upper-level requirements; therefore, they should consult carefully with an advisor when planning their program. Students must average a minimum of 16.50 s.h. a semester to complete this program in four years.

In addition to the courses identified below, the following General Education categories need to be fulfilled for this major: Computer Science, Literature, Second Language/Culture, Visual and Performing Arts, History, Social Science, Social Justice, Philosophy, and Religion. 6–11 s.h. of electives will be required to complete 132 s.h. Courses marked with an * fulfill or partially fulfill a General Education category.

Courses marked with a w may fulfill a WAC requirement, depending on the year taken.