Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
INQR 101	Inquiry	1
Communications Elective		3
Information Literacy Elective		3
Information Literacy Elective		3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101	Foundational Skills	1
Math Elective	MATH 114 or higher	3
Technology Competency 2		0-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105	Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3	2
RSCH 201	Research	3
Critical Thinking Elective		3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101	Evangelism and the Christian Life 3	2
Cultural Studies Elective		3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective		3
Social Science Elective		3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105	Old Testament Survey	2
BIBL 110	New Testament Survey	2
THEO 201	Theology Survey I 3	2
THEO 202	Theology Survey II 3	2
Total Hours		44-47

¹

Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

²

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

³

Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived

Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Major Foundational Courses
BIOL 213	Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,2	3
BIOL 214	Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,2	1
BIOL 215	Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,2	3
BIOL 216	Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,2	1
CRST 290	History of Life 1	3
PSYC 101	General Psychology 1	3
Total Hours		14

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Course may fulfill select general education requirements

²

Minimum grade of "C" required

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Major Core
ATTR 205	Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation	2
EXSC 101	Introduction to Exercise Science	1
EXSC 310	Physiology of Exercise	3
EXSC 311	Analysis of Human Movement	3
EXSC 320	Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Kinesiology	3
EXSC 333	Ergogenic Aids in Sport	3
EXSC 340	Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning	3
EXSC 345	Applied Strength Training and Conditioning	2
EXSC 350	Biomechanics	3
EXSC 351	Biomechanics Lab	1
EXSC 401	Seminar in Strength and Conditioning	1
EXSC 410	Applied Exercise Physiology	3
EXSC 411	Applied Exercise Physiology Lab	1
EXSC 440	Programming and Periodization for Strength and Conditioning	3
EXSC 461	Exercise Leadership	3
PHED 225	Weight Training/Conditioning	1
STRG 298	Practicum I	3
STRG 325	Advanced Strength Training	2
STRG 335	Speed, Agility, and Quickness	2
STRG 398	Practicum II	2
STRG 480	Essentials of Sport Science	3
STRG 499	Strength and Conditioning Field Experience 1	4-5
Total Hours		52-53

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All other Major Core courses must be completed prior to enrollment in STRG 499.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Cognate
PHED 208	Motor Learning	2
PHED 209	Motor Learning Lab	1
SMGT 300	Introduction to Coaching	3
SMGT 400	Sport and Exercise Psychology	3
Elective 1,2		1
Total Hours		10

¹

Choose one of the following courses EXSC 486¹, PHED 101-221, or PHED 228-237

²

EXSC 486 is a recommended elective that includes the CSCS certification, which is an industry standard often required by employers

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Free Electives
Choose 0-7 credit hours of Free Electives		0-7
Total Hours		0-7

Additional Requirements

• First Aid/CPR Certification

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

• 120 Total hours
• 2.5 Overall grade point average
• 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
• Grade of 'C' Minimum required for major and major foundational courses
• 50% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
• 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
• Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
• CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded