Description of Majors and Four-Year Plans

ESS Suggested 4-Year Course Sequence

First Year Plans (All majors)

• Suggested Courses

ESS Standard Major

Broad based major that gives students a thorough knowledge base in the academic subdisciplines that make up ESS. Students must complete a minor in another discipline.

• Four Year Plan

• Contact:
  Dr. Kathleen Kinkema kkinkema@western.edu.
  (970) 943-7133

  

Exercise Science: Clinical Track

Comprehensive major grounded in the natural sciences which is designed to prepare students for a variety of post-graduate options in exercise science (e.g., graduate school, professional certifications, entry-level job)

• Four Year Plan

• Contact
  Dr. Scott Drum sdrum@western.edu

Exercise Science: Health Fitness Track

Comprehensive major that focuses on the application of exercise science coursework to a variety of health and physical activity settings. This major is designed to prepare students for an entry-level job as well as professional certifications.

• Four Year Plan
• Contact
  Dr. Scott Drum sdrum@western.edu

K-12 Physical Education Emphasis

Comprehensive major designed to prepare students for a teaching career in physical education. Successful completion of teacher education requirements and coursework, including the internship year, will result in students obtaining a teaching license from the State of Colorado.

• Four Year Plan

• Contact:
  Dr. Kathleen Kinkema kkinkema@western.edu.
  (970) 943-7133

Sport And Fitness Management Emphasis

Major focuses on the "business" of the sport and fitness industries (e.g., marketing & promotions, event and facility management). Students must complete a minor in another academic discipline.

• Four Year Plan

• Contact:
  Dr. Kathleen Kinkema kkinkema@western.edu

Pre-Physical Therapy Coursework Recommendations

• Recommendations