Program: Sport and Fitness Science Major (MAP) - Muskingum University

Apr 08, 2025

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

The Sport & Fitness major is designed for healthcare professionals with an associate of science degree who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Sport and Fitness Science.

The Bachelor of Science and clinical experience will enable candidates to successfully apply/obtain advanced certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS). This combination of credentials will prepare candidates for positions such as High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, Strength and Fitness Professional, or Strength and Conditioning Specialist in the sport and fitness industry at the community, medical, athletic and/or corporate levels.

Professionals with a sport and fitness or exercise science background, and physical therapists assistants also often choose this major to continue on for a master’s in athletic training.

Major Requirements (30 semester hours for major)

Health Core Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

HLSC 301 - The American Health Care System Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 495 - Seminar in Health Science Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 307 - Health Communication and Promotion Credit Hours: 3

Choose one of the following:

HLSC 304 - Statistics for the Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 305 - Health Informatics Credit Hours: 3

Foundational Core Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

EXSC 333 - Motor Learning and Performance Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 336 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
SPST 441 - Sports Management Credit Hours: 3

Sport & Fitness Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Choose Four of the Following:

BIOL 346 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 376 - Pathophysiology II Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 430 - Psychology of Injury Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 330 - The Human Body: Structure and Function Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 331 - Nutrition and Health Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 337 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit Hours: 4

Customize Your Curriculum Plan

MAP majors are designed to accommodate the demands of your career and personal life. Most courses are offered multiple times per year within four 10-week terms. This allows you to:

Adjust your course load: take only 1 or up to 4 courses each term
Choose the pace at which you will complete your program: take courses in just one term each year,or in all 4
Customized dual majors and or/minors: Your Health-Related Program Advisor will help you create a curriculum plan to meet your career goals

For additional information, contact Jennifer Baird, Allied Health Programs Advisor, at jbaird@muskingum.edu or 740-826-8470

For a complete listing of MAP requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Muskingum Adult Program Guidebook( pdf).

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