Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Sport Management
Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in two programs:
- Exercise Science
- Sport Management
The Exercise Science program at the University of Kansas prepares students for a variety of career paths after graduation, including admission to most physical therapy schools. Graduates may also work in agencies that dispense health- and fitness-related programs, such as commercial or private health and fitness centers, hospital exercise and cardiac rehabilitation programs, and corporate fitness centers or apply for graduate study in exercise physiology. It also serves as a foundation for graduate-level work in health sciences, such as nursing, chiropractic, medicine (physician assistant, medical doctor, etc.), physical/occupational therapy or dietetics. The program combines rigorous coursework in the sciences with exercise science classes such as biomechanics, exercise biochemistry and neuromuscular exercise physiology.
The Sport Management program at the University of Kansas builds on general education and introductory courses through nine core courses and an 18-credit hour minor in business, psychology, or journalism & mass communications. Students complete courses in sociology of sport, sport ethics, sport facilities and event management, sport law, sport fundraising and sponsorship, sport finance and economics, sport communication, sport marketing, and personnel management. The culminating experience is a semester-long internship working in a student-selected area of sport management. This degree program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in intercollegiate athletics, professional sports, recreational programs, and the fitness industry.
Incoming Freshman Students: Students can be admitted into the Sport Management or Exercise Science program as freshmen if they meet KU’s assured admission standards and declare Sport Management or Exercise Science as their major.
Incoming Transfer Students: Students can be admitted into Sport Management or Exercise Science as transfer students if they are admitted to KU, declare Sport Management or Exercise Science as their major, and meet the following criteria:
- A KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Current KU Students: Students can be admitted into Sport Management or Exercise Science as current KU students if they meet the following criteria:
- A KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Students that do not meet the requirements above can petition through the online SOEHS Admission Petition form.
For information about initial admission to KU, visit the Office of Admissions. Visit the Office of International Support Services for information about international admissions.
Primary responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student.
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Complete an approved program with a minimum of 120 credit hours of course work. At least 30 hours must be taken in residence.
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A 2.75 minimum KU + Transfer Cumulative grade-point average for all academic coursework, including transfer hours.
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Other general regulations of the School and University, including KU Core Goal requirements.
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Successful completion of internship or approved electives.
Requirements to begin internship:
- A minimum KU + Transfer Cumulative grade-point average of 2.75.
- All program requirements must be completed before internship.
B.S. in Exercise Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite & General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition (or exemption) 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Reading and Writing 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 104 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| College Algebra: _____ (MATH 103 is also required unless MATH 104, MATH 115, or MATH 125 are taken) 1 | ||
| Precalculus Mathematics 1 | ||
| Calculus I 1 | ||
| Calculus I 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 | ||
| Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology | ||
| BIOL 240 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy (BIOL 241 is also required for graduation) | 3 |
| BIOL 246 | Principles of Human Physiology (BIOL 247 is also required for graduation) | 3 |
| HSES 269 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| COMS 130 | Speaker-Audience Communication 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 160 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL 676 | Medical Ethics: Life and Death Issues | |
| MATH 103 | Trigonometry 1,6 | 2 |
| BIOL 241 | Human Anatomy Observation Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOL 247 | Principles of Human Physiology Laboratory | 2 |
| HSES 330 | Principles of Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| CHEM 130 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 135 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHSX 114 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHSX 115 | College Physics II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| Basic Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology and Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Elective: Any course meeting KU CORE Goal 3: Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
| Elective: Any course meeting KU CORE Goal 4: Learning Objective 1 (Diversity) | 3 | |
| Elective: Any course meeting KU CORE Goal 4: Learning Objective 2 (Global Awareness) | 3 | |
| Program Course Requirements | ||
| HSES 305 | Methods of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| HSES 310 | Research and Data Analysis in Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences | 3 |
| HSES 350 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HSES 369 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HSES 372 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HSES 375 | Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology and Motor Control | 3 |
| HSES 470 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HSES 473 | Clinical Fitness Evaluation Techniques | 3 |
| HSES 474 | Exercise Biochemistry | 3 |
| HSES 480 | Physical Activity and Exercise Management Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| Select 18 credit hours from the following list of electives, minors, or certificate programs | 18 | |
| Study Abroad Topics in: _____ (1-3) | ||
| Principles of Personal Training (3) 4 | ||
| Tactical Strength and Conditioning (3) 4 | ||
| Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3) 4 | ||
| Clinical Field Experience (1-6) | ||
| Health and Pathophysiology (3) 4 | ||
| Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (3) 4 | ||
| Health Aspects of Aging (3) 3 | ||
| Applied Sport and Performance Psychology (3) 3 | ||
| Communicable and Degenerative Diseases (3) 3 | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences (1-6) | ||
| Health and Human Sexuality (3) 3 | ||
| Independent Study (1-3) | ||
| Internship in: _____ (Exercise Science) (15) 2 | ||
| Special Course: _____ (1-5) | ||
| Culture and Health | ||
| Culture and Health, Honors | ||
| Introduction to Child Behavior and Development (3) | ||
| Culture and Health | ||
| Culture and Health, Honors | ||
| Culture and Health | ||
| Culture and Health, Honors | ||
| Principles of Genetics (4) | ||
| Immunology (3) | ||
| Immunology Laboratory (2) | ||
| Introductory Biochemistry, Lectures (3) | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory (2) | ||
| Biochemistry I (4) | ||
| Organic Chemistry I (3) | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2) | ||
| Organic Chemistry II (3) | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (2) | ||
| Medical Terminology: Greek and Latin Roots | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Elementary Statistics (3) | ||
| Child Development (3) ) | ||
| Psychological Disorders (3) ) | ||
| Elements of Sociology (3) 3 | ||
| Principles of Sociology (3) 4 | ||
| Sociology of Health and Medicine (3) | ||
| Spanish for Health Care Workers (3) | ||
| A maximum of 6 credit hours of foreign language courses can be counted as required electives credit 7 | ||
| Sport Management Minor (18 hrs.) 5 | ||
| Introduction to Sport Management (3) (Pre- or co-requisite to completion of Sport Management minor) | ||
Required coursework | ||
| Sociology of Sport (3) | ||
| Sport Finance and Economics (3) | ||
| Sport Marketing (3) | ||
| Personnel Management in Sport (3) | ||
Select two of the following: | ||
| Sport Law (3) | ||
or HSES 381 | Sport Ethics | |
or HSES 382 | Sport Facilities and Event Management | |
or HSES 484 | Sport in Film | |
or HSES 485 | Sport Communication | |
or HSES 598 | Special Course: _____ | |
| Healthcare Management Minor (18 hrs.) 5 | ||
| Healthcare Delivery Systems (3) | ||
| Legal Aspects of Healthcare (3) | ||
| Health Information Systems (3) | ||
| Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare (3) | ||
| Introduction to Healthcare Management (3) | ||
| Healthcare Reimbursement (3) 5 | ||
| Business Minor (18 hrs.) 5 | ||
| Survey of Accounting (3) | ||
or ACCT 200 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | |
| Finance and Accounting (3) | ||
or FIN 310 | Finance | |
or FIN 311 | Finance, Honors | |
| Survey of Information Systems (3) | ||
| Survey of Management and Leadership (3) | ||
or MGMT 310 | Principles of Management | |
or MGMT 311 | Principles of Management, Honors | |
| Survey of Marketing (3) | ||
or MKTG 310 | Marketing | |
or MKTG 311 | Marketing, Honors | |
| Survey of Decision Making in Business (3) | ||
or SCM 310 | Management Science and Operations Management | |
or SCM 311 | Management Science and Operations Management, Honors | |
| Entrepreneurship Certificate (9 hrs.) | ||
| Starting Your Own Business (3) | ||
or ENTR 701 | Building Entrepreneurial Competency | |
| Financing Your Own Business (3) | ||
or ENTR 702 | Entrepreneurial Finance | |
| Marketing Your Own Business (3) | ||
or ENTR 703 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | |
| Psychology Minor (18 hrs.) 5 | ||
| General Psychology (3) (Required for minor) | ||
or PSYC 105 | General Psychology, Honors | |
| Choose 2 of the following required electives: (6) | ||
| Cognitive Psychology (3) | ||
or PSYC 319 | Cognitive Psychology, Honors | |
| Child Development (3) | ||
or PSYC 334 | Child Development, Honors | |
| Psychological Disorders (3) | ||
or PSYC 351 | Psychological Disorders, Honors | |
| Social Psychology (3) | ||
or PSYC 361 | Social Psychology, Honors | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience (3) | ||
or PSYC 371 | Behavior Neuroscience, Honors | |
| Cognitive Neuroscience (3) | ||
| Clinical Neuroscience (3) | ||
or PSYC 381 | Clinical Neuroscience, Honors | |
| The remaining elective courses may include any undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Psychology in addition to the following: (9) | ||
| Independent Study (1-5) | ||
| Research Practicum (1-5) | ||
| Undergraduate Internship in Psychology (1-3) | ||
| A maximum of 3 hours of PSYC 480 or PSYC 481 or PSYC 483, or any combination of these 3 courses totaling 3 hours may count toward the minor. | ||
| Public and Population Health Minor (18 hrs.) 4,5 | ||
Required Courses: | ||
| Introduction to Public Health (3) | ||
| Introduction to Epidemiology (3) | ||
| Population Health (3) | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Health (3) | ||
Select One Elective Course: | ||
| Healthcare Delivery Systems (3) | ||
| Legal Aspects of Healthcare (3) | ||
| Sociology of Health and Medicine (3) | ||
| Sociology of Global Health (3) | ||
Select One Statistics Course: | ||
| Applied Statistics and Research Methods in Healthcare (3) | ||
| Principles of Statistics in Public Health (3) | ||
| Public and Population Health Certificate (12 hrs.) 4,5 | ||
| Introduction to Public Health (3) | ||
| Introduction to Epidemiology (3) | ||
| Population Health (3) | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Health (3) | ||
| Nutrition Minor (18 hrs.) 4,5 | ||
Required Courses: | ||
| Principles of Nutrition (3) | ||
or HSES 330 | Principles of Nutrition and Health | |
| Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (3) | ||
| Public Health Nutrition (3) | ||
| Nutrition Assessment (3) | ||
Select Two Elective Courses: | ||
| Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3) | ||
| Nutrition Education (3) | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (3) | ||
| Advanced Sports Nutrition (3) | ||
| Nutrition Certificate (12 hrs.) 4,5 | ||
| Principles of Nutrition (3) | ||
or HSES 330 | Principles of Nutrition and Health | |
| Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (3) | ||
| Public Health Nutrition (3) | ||
| Nutrition Assessment (3) | ||
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Must have a minimum grade of "C-" or better.
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Students may apply for an internship at an approved site once all coursework is completed. A 2.75 KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA is required before one can apply for an internship. Internship students are required to be present at the internship site a minimum of 40 hours per week for 16 weeks - NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Currently, only offered on the Lawrence Campus
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Currently, only offered on the Edwards Campus
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Any listed minor may be declared and completed as 18 elective credit hours OR taken as individual courses toward the required 18 required elective hours.
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Trigonometry must be completed as a sequence to MATH 101 (College Algebra) to meet degree requirements, unless a higher-level math is completed in its place (MATH 104-Precalculus Mathematics, MATH 115-Calculus I, or MATH 125-Calculus I).
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HSES advisor approval needed.
B.S. in Sport Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Admission Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Reading and Writing 1 | 3 |
| or ENGL 105 | Honors Introduction to English | |
| MATH 101 | College Algebra: _____ (or higher excluding MATH 103, MATH 109, MATH 110) 1 | 3 |
| COMS 130 | Speaker-Audience Communication 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 104 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 104 | Elements of Sociology | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introductory Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| PHIL 160 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| BIOL 100 & BIOL 102 | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| HSES 260 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| HSES 289 | Introduction to Sport Management 1 | 3 |
| HSES 299 | Careers in Sport Management | 3 |
| Any course meeting KU CORE goal 3: Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
| Any course meeting KU CORE goal 4: Learning Objective 1 (Diversity) | 3 | |
| General Education Requirements (can be taken prior to admission) | ||
| Select FIVE Upper Division Electives: | 9 | |
| Sport in Film | ||
| Special Course: _____ | ||
| American Society | ||
| Advanced Organizational and Professional Communication | ||
| Effective Business Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Politics | ||
| Foundations of Technical Writing | ||
| Principles of Nutrition and Health | ||
| Health and Human Sexuality | ||
| Sports, Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Leadership in Business Organizations | ||
| Any course meeting KU CORE goal 1: LO 1 (Critical Thinking) | 3 | |
| Any course meeting KU CORE goal 4: LO 2 (Global Awareness) | 3 | |
| Post-Admission Requirements can only be taken after admission | ||
| HSES 380 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| HSES 381 | Sport Ethics | 3 |
| HSES 382 | Sport Facilities and Event Management | 3 |
| HSES 384 | Sport Law | 3 |
| HSES 481 | Sport Fundraising and Sponsorship | 3 |
| HSES 483 | Sport Finance and Economics | 3 |
| HSES 485 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| HSES 486 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| HSES 487 | Personnel Management in Sport | 3 |
| HSES 488 | Pre-Internship Seminar | 1 |
| HSES 499 | Internship in Sport Management 2 | 15 |
| Students must complete at least one of the three minors below (Business, Journalism, and Psychology) | ||
| Business Minor Courses can be taken prior to admission | ||
| ACCT 205 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| IST 205 | Survey of Information Systems | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Finance and Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 305 | Survey of Management and Leadership | 3 |
| MKTG 305 | Survey of Marketing | 3 |
| SCM 305 | Survey of Decision Making in Business | 3 |
| Journalism Minor Courses can be taken prior to admission | ||
| JMC 101 | Media and Society 1 | 3 |
| JMC 104 | Words at Work: Writing Essentials 1 | 3 |
| JMC 300 | Visual Storytelling 1 | 2 |
| JMC 302 | Information Exploration 1 | 3 |
| JMC 304 | Media Writing for Audiences 1 | 3 |
| JMC 408 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| JMC Tech Tools Course (211-215) | 1 | |
| Psychology Minor Courses can be taken prior to admission | ||
| General Psychology (3), Satisfied by: | ||
| PSYC 104 | General Psychology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 105 | General Psychology, Honors | 3 |
| Psychology Required Electives (6), Satisfied by 2 courses chosen from: | ||
| PSYC 318 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 319 | Cognitive Psychology, Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 333 | Child Development | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 334 | Child Development, Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 350 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 351 | Psychological Disorders, Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 360 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 361 | Social Psychology, Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 370 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 371 | Behavior Neuroscience, Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 375 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSYC 380 | Clinical Neuroscience | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 381 | Clinical Neuroscience, Honors | 3 |
| Psychology Minor Remaining Electives (9). The remaining elective courses may include any undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Psychology including: | ||
| PSYC 480 | Independent Study | 1-5 |
| PSYC 481 | Research Practicum | 1-5 |
| PSYC 483 | Undergraduate Internship in Psychology | 1-3 |
| A maximum of 3 hours of PSYC 480 or PSYC 481 or PSYC 483, or any combination of these 3 courses totaling 3 hours may count toward the minor. | ||
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Must have a grade of "C" or better.
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Internships must be completed at an approved site within a 50-mile radius of Lawrence. Students who have a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA may petition to complete the internship at an approved site beyond the 50-mile radius. All coursework must be completed before the internship is approved. A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required before one can apply for internship. Internship students are required to be present at the internship site a minimum of 40 hours per week for 15 weeks - NO EXCEPTIONS.