B.S.E.S.S. in Exercise and Sports Science - General Emphasis

University of Tulsa

Exercise and sports science practitioners provide health care, technique/skill instruction, and performance enhancement for the physically active population. Foundational knowledge for this practice is gained through study of how physical activity influences the human body. Clinical skill acquisition is also a very necessary component. Courses within this degree program address both areas.Exercise and sports science graduates will be prepared to seek several entry-level certifications from agencies such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This degree also prepares students for graduate studies in any one of a number of medical-, health-, and sports medicine-related fields of study. Students pursuing entrance into professional medical or allied health care programs must be advised that the specific institution or school might dictate additional course requirements. These students are advised to obtain the most current admission requirements from that institution and work with their advisor in assuring all requirements are met.Students who complete the undergraduate program in exercise and sports science program will:Demonstrate comprehension of the sciences applied to human function and exercise.Demonstrate the ability to appraise behavioral and physiologic outcomes related to musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular human function.Demonstrate the ability to manage and critically analyze data relevant to the improvement of health and human performance.Demonstrate the ability to effectively retrieve, summarize and disseminate written and oral information relevant to the improvement of health and human performance.Demonstrate the ability to design and implement strategies, utilizing contemporary techniques, for improving health and human performance.Demonstrate the professional behaviors necessary to participate as responsible members of their chosen profession and community.

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