University of New England

Degree: Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Exercise Science

College: Health Professions

Department: Exercise and Sport Performance

Contact: Dr. Richard J. LaRue (Chair)  rlarue@une.edu

The Department of Exercise and Sport Performance, in its commitment to the College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum, has designed departmental degree curricula that reinforce the College of Arts and Sciences' core values of discovery, creativity, problem-solving, decision-making and critical thinking. The department further embraces the educational philosophy of physical education and sport: the development of the whole person through knowledge acquisition and experience that stress cognitive, affective and psychomotor outcomes. These outcomes are accomplished at UNE through a series of learning experiences that form a foundation of professional knowledge and skills.

Additionally, all students in the Department of Exercise and Sport Performance are required to complete a series of clinical experiences or internships (depending upon the degree program) that are designed for further applied learning and professional development. These closely managed experiences are an integral part of the curricula and provide opportunities for the development and reinforcement of effective interpersonal, team, and organizational skills, along with the specific skills of the degree program.

Applied Exercise Science majors graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to prescribe exercise and health programs for healthy and health-limited populations; to counsel athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and health-compromised participants in safe exercise; and, to develop health promotion programming which leads people into lives of optimal health and wellness. Whether working with large medical centers, in research laboratories, the field of athletics and conditioning, sports medicine, or corporate fitness exercise and health promotion graduates are on the cutting edge of medicine, health, and fitness. With a combination of science, health, and fitness courses, these individuals are prepared for career opportunities involving physical activity programs in hospitals, industry, fitness facilities, and communities.

Students will be retained within the Applied Exercise Science major providing the following criteria are maintained throughout the undergraduate experience:

All students in Applied Exercise Science complete a series of clinical experiences designed to expose them to the fields of exercise and health and to give them progressively responsible experiences working with specialists in the field. As students move through the clinical experiences (nine credits total), they experience the application of knowledge in the clinical setting under departmental supervision.

Minor in Applied Exercise Science
A student with a major in another department may minor in Applied Exercise Science with the approval of the Exercise and Sports Performance Department Chair. Eighteen hours of approved course work is required for the Minor in Applied Exercise Science as follows:

NOTE: Specific prerequisites are required for the above listed course work. Carefully planned sequencing is required in order to complete this minor. Select courses carefully in consultation with your academic advisor.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2007-2008 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2007.

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.