Sports Biology

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Sports Biology

(120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

This preprofessional program educates students in sports biology and prepares them for acceptance to health professions and graduate schools, as well as leadership roles in new careers in sports science and sports medicine. The program represents an expansion of the science program, which has a history of successfully placing students in health professions and graduate schools. In view of the reputation of the College in sports and the success the preprofessional science program has enjoyed, the program—which combines sports and sciences—is uniquely suited to Springfield College. It is particularly tailored for students who are strong in the sciences and are interested in sports.

The early curriculum gives students a grounding in the basic sciences as well as an opportunity to interact with working professionals to help students define their career objectives. Students then go on to take advanced courses in science and movement. In addition to academic work, students have the opportunity to participate in a research and/or shadowing program to provide hands-on real world experiences.

For more information about the sports biology major, contact Dr. Dustin Vale-Cruz of the Chemistry/Biology Department at (413) 748-3632 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

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CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

I. General Education Program (40 - 46 credits)

The General Education program at Springfield College is informed by its century-old Humanics tradition of educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, for leadership in service to humanity. These requirements have the goal of developing literate, thoughtful, socially responsible students, and instilling in them a spirit of inquiry into the nature of humankind and the universe. Towards those ends, the requirements emphasize and encourage: the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, and competency essential for the improvement of the human condition in a diverse society; a search for personal and spiritual values; and the development of an understanding and appreciation of physical well-being. For specific requirements, see the General Education Program (40 - 46 credits) section or the Sequencing Guide for this major.

II. Major Requirements

A. Core Requirements

AEXS 313 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 315 - Physiology of Exercise - Lab Credits: 0
AEXS 319 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics Credits: 3
AEXS 321 - Kinesiology / Biomechanics - Lab Credits: 0
BIOL 121 - Bioscience I Credits: 3
BIOL 122 - Bioscience II Credits: 3
BIOL 123 - Bioscience I Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 124 - Bioscience II Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 3
BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 3
BIOL 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 253 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 482 - Seminar in Biology Credits: 3
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 124 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 224 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 210 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 211 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Select two of the following math courses (6 credits):

One math course will count toward a General Education Program requirement.

MATH 125 - Precalculus Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 131 - Introduction to Calculus with Applications Credits: 3
MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 142 - Calculus II Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3

B. Additional Requirements

Select four courses (with accompanying lab where applicable) from the list below (12-16 credits):

BIOL 230 - Animal Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 241 - Developmental Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 280 - Genetics Credits: 3
BIOL 281 - Genetics Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 310 - Evolution Credits: 3
BIOL 315 - General Microbiology Credits: 3
BIOL 317 - General Microbiology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 316 - Virology and Immunology Credits: 3
BIOL 311 - Human Histology Credits: 3
BIOL 312 - Human Histology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOL 420 - Cellular Physiology Credits: 3
BIOL 421 - Cellular Physiology Laboratory Credits: 1
CHEM 331 - Biological Chemistry Credits: 3

III. Electives (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)

Program Standards

All biology majors must earn a grade of C- or better in all courses required for the major, including selectives.

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