Exercise and Sport Science (AS)

This program is pending approval from Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

• Minor: Not Required.
• Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.75 or higher in all courses required for this major. The overall GPA must be 2.00 or better. No more than one “D” is acceptable.
• Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60 credit hours is required for graduation. Sixteen credit hours of required support courses maybe used as general education credit.
• Program Code: 

Advisement

All Exercise and Sport Science students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor or the department advisement coordinator each semester for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6696 or email the ENS Department Advisor for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List).

Admission Requirements

Make application with the ENS Department and declare program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information).

Program Learning Outcomes

• Reflective and empirical thinking: Students will problem solve and/or make decisions based on deep reflection and empirical, logical, thinking.
• Quantitative literacy: Students will demonstrate the comprehension of quantitative data and the ability to reason using quantitative analysis.
• Effective communication: Students will practice effective communication using scientific writing, active listening, and verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Cultural competency: Students will describe the impact of values and cultures of their own and of others on health literacy, health risks, and physical activity and other lifestyle behaviors related to health and wellness.
• Exercise physiology knowledge: Students will accurately apply exercise physiology concepts in conducting and evaluating health and fitness assessments, developing exercise programs, and prescribing exercise for health and performance improvement.
• Kinesiology & biomechanics knowledge: Students will effectively use muscle mechanics and biomechanical concepts to evaluate musculoskeletal movements, thereby facilitating performance enhancement and mitigating potential injury risks.
• Health & fitness assessment: Students will independently conduct health and fitness assessments and interpretresults based on the standards established by American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and other relevant organizations.
• Exercise program design: Students will design exercise prescription programs appropriate to the target populations using sound scientific principles and reasoning.