(Code 996-001)

University Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Credit Requirements
Minimum total for graduation 1		120
Upper division credits (courses numbered 300 and higher)		39
Core General Education		10 courses, 36 credits
Academic Concentrations
Grade Point Requirements 2
Total		2.00 average
Resident		2.00 average
Major		2.00 average
Minor		2.00 average
Certificate		2.00 average
University Residency Requirements
Minimum total		30
Senior year		23
Major, Standard, upper division in residence		12
Major, Comprehensive, upper division in residence		21
Certificate		25 percent of credits
Procedures Required for Graduation
Obtain admission to the degree program and/or the College offering it.
Apply for graduation on CampS.

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Certain programs exceed this minimum.

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See special requirements in each College.

Applicability of Credits Toward Graduation

Junior College or Two-Year College Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in a junior college or two-year college will be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire.

Extension Credits. Credits earned in credit outreach courses offered by UW-Eau Claire are treated as resident credits. Credits earned in extension courses offered by other units of the Universities of Wisconsin System are treated as transfer credits. All other (non-UW) extension and correspondence credits are normally limited to one-fourth of the total required for graduation from any curriculum.

WTCS Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in college parallel programs at Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Nicolet Area Technical College, or Chippewa Valley Technical College may be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire. A set number of general education courses will be accepted from other technical schools. Occupational and technical courses may also be considered for transfer if the quality and content of the course work from the technical college is judged to be comparable to course work at UW-Eau Claire. Refer to the Transfer Credit Wizard or contact the UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office for information about the current transfer policy.

USAFI Credit. UW-Eau Claire will accept up to 32 semester credits for work done through the United States Armed Forces Institute, under the provision for non-UW correspondence credit (see Extension Credits above).

Activity Credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184 courses) Students may count toward graduation no more than one credit of KINS 110-184 courses. Students may count toward graduation no more than four credits earned in any single activity course and no more than 12 credits resulting from any combination of activity courses (excluding KINS 110-184 courses). 

Other Restricted Credits. For other University restrictions, see the following: Cooperative Education; Credit by Examination; Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration; Transfer of Credits. College or departmental restrictions may also be placed on Independent Study (399-499 courses), Directed Study (395-495), and other types of credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION		Credit Restrictions
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Total degree credit		maximum 12
Major, Standard		maximum 1 course
Major, Comprehensive		maximum 2 courses
Minor		maximum 1 course
Credit by Examination
Total degree credit		maximum ¼ of total
Major or minor		maximum ½ of total
Two-Year College Credits
Total degree credit		maximum 72 credits
Activity credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184)
Total KINS 100-184		maximum 1 credit
Total Band, chorus, drama		maximum 12 credits
Single course band, chorus, drama		maximum 4 credits
Extension credits
UW-System		no maximum
Other extension/correspondence		maximum ¼ of total
USAFI
USAFI		maximum 32 credits

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CGER Categories
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR)		4 credit hours, 1 course min
Includes University Math Requirement 1
Communication & Literacy (CL)		8 credit hours, 2 course min (including CL-W)
Includes University Writing Requirement (CL-W) 2
Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW/NSWL)		6 credit hours, 1 course min (NSW-Lab required)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Humanities & Arts (HA)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Civics & Perspectives (CP)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
CGER Totals 3
Credits		minimum 36 credits
Courses		minimum 10 courses

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University Mathematics Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Mathematics Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing an approved university-level mathematics course (MQR) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the UW Math Placement Test
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement Calculus or Advanced Placement Statistics exams
• achieving a suitable score on a Credit by Examination administered by the Department of Mathematics.   

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University Writing Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Writing Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing a Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing course (WRIT 102, WRIT 114, WRIT 116, WRIT 118, or WRIT 120) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the English Placement Test (WPT ENGL)
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exams
• achieving a suitable score on the University Writing Program Portfolio.

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Completion via Placement Tests

• Writing: If the CL-W subcategory is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Communication and Literacy requirement will be reduced from 8 credits (2 courses) to 3 credits (1 course).
• Mathematics: If the University Math Requirement is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning requirement will be considered fully met, replacing the 4-credit (1 course) requirement.
• Students must still complete 36 credits across 10 courses, with any remaining credits or courses eligible to be taken from any CGER category.

College Degree Requirements

Program and Degree Requirements

Specific requirements are published in conjunction with the Catalog description of the major leading to the degree.

Degree Requirements

University Graduation Requirements. All candidates for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University residency as specified in the section of this catalog titled University Graduation Requirements.

College of Health and Human Sciences Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages. All degree candidates must earn minimum resident and total GPAs as required by their chosen major, minor, or certificate.  The specific GPA requirements for majors within the College of Health and Human Sciences are as follows:

• Exercise Science, Comprehensive Major:  2.5 total GPA.
• Professional Studies, Comprehensive Major:  2.0 total GPA.  
• Rehabilitation Science, Comprehensive Major:  2.75 total GPA.
• Social Work, Comprehensive Major:  2.00 total GPA.
• Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Comprehensive Major:  2.00 total GPA.

The resident and total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted credits applicable to the major including those offered by departments other than the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the second program are computed similarly.

Major-Minor and Major-Certificate Requirements.  Each candidate for a baccalaureate degree must present one of the following:

• Comprehensive major (at least 60 credits)
• Standard major (at least 36 credits) plus one of the following:
  • Another standard major (at least 36 credits), or
  • A minor (at least 24 credits), or
  • A certificate (12-18 credits)

Certain degree programs which include Comprehensive Majors may require more than the minimum of 120 credits for graduation.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Exercise Science, Comprehensive Major

This major is designed to prepare graduates for careers in community health promotion and education, worksite wellness, recreation, personal training, group exercise instruction, and sport science.  In addition, students who complete this major are prepared for professional or graduate programs related to Exercise Science. 

Formal application to the Exercise Science program should be made during the second year of attendance.  The Exercise Sciences Program Committee will screen students for admission to the program.  At the time of application, students must have:

1. Earned a C or better in KINS 304, KINS 308, and KINS 309.
2. Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Once admitted into the Exercise Science program, the student must meet the following criteria to remain in the program:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
2. Display appropriate dispositions regarding professional development, as outlined in the Exercise Science Policy for  Disposition Intervention.
3. Earn a C or better in KINS 312, KINS 357, KINS 476, KINS 498, BIOL 196. 

Students who are not admitted into the Exercise Science program are eligible to reapply; however, their graduation may be delayed.  

Transfer students who are interested in applying for the Exercise Science program should contact the Exercise Science program director.  Please note that transfer students must complete KINS 309 at UW-Eau Claire.  

Major Requirements

(Code 996-001)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS		60
Kinesiology Core		12
KINS 294	Anatomical Kinesiology	3
KINS 304	Biomechanical Kinesiology	3
KINS 308	Exercise Physiology	3
KINS 426	Motor Development Across the Lifespan	3
Exercise Science Core		21
BIOL 196	Human Nutrition (CGER NSW)	3
KINS 309	Introduction to Exercise Science	3
KINS 312	Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity	3
KINS 357	Essentials of Strength and Conditioning	3
KINS 476	Exercise Science Seminar	3
KINS 498	Exercise Science Internship	6
Exercise Science Secondary Area		27
Select 27 credits of coursework from the following options:
BCOM 206	Business Communication: Writing, Speaking, and Collaborating (CGER CL)
BCOM 207	Business Communication: Persuasive Messaging, Conversations, and Professional Development (CGER CL)
BIOL 314	Human Anatomy and Physiology II (CGER NSWL)
CHEM 108	General Chemistry I (CGER NSWL)
CHEM 109	General Chemistry II
ENPH 110	Introduction to Environmental Health (CGER NSW)
HCAD 222	Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Aging (CGER CP)
KINS 200	Orientation to Kinesiology
KINS 275	Prevention and Care of Athletic/Exercise Injuries
KINS 292	Management and Coaching Theory
KINS 313	Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
KINS 335	Introduction to School Health Education and Current Health Issues
KINS 348	Exercise Science Apprenticeship
KINS 445	Basic Electrocardiography
KINS 450	Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology
MGMT 220	Introduction to Sport Management
MGMT 320	Trends and Issues in Sport
MGMT 321	Sport Event and Facilities Management
NRSG 211	Wellness: Food for Fitness
NRSG 212	Navigating Health Care
NRSG 213	Body, Mind, Spirit Wellness
NRSG 220	The Language of Health Care
NRSG 375	Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals
PHIL 306	Ethics of Health Care (CGER CP)
PHYS 212	General Physics
PSYC 230	Human Development (CGER SBS)
PSYC 251	Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 333	Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
PSYC 353	Health Psychology
PSYC 380	Introduction to Behavior Modification
SLHS 410	Communication Changes and Disorders of the Older Adult
CORE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJORS
BIOL 151	Biology of Humans (CGER NSWL)	4
or BIOL 214	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
MATH 246	Elementary Statistics (CGER MQR)	4
or MATH 247	Elementary Statistics with Algebra Review II
PHYS 100	Physical Science (CGER NSWL)	4
or PHYS 211	General Physics
Select one:		2-5
WRIT 114	Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
WRIT 116	Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
WRIT 118	Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)

NOTE: No degree credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option in any course required for this major unless Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory is the only grading option available for a course.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes: 

• Demonstrate knowledge in scientific foundation as applied to the study of human movement.
• Identify and discuss research in Exercise Science and develop skills to critically analyze research literature.
• Develop basic assessment, technology, and exercise programming skills specific to Exercise Science.
• Communicate effectively within a discipline-specific context.

Exercise Science, Comprehensive Major (B.S.)

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The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Core General Education Requirements (CGER).  CGER course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as CGER CL, CGER HA, and CGER NSWL to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of the course.  Please click here for a description of the outcomes and requirements. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
KINS 200	Orientation to Kinesiology	1
KINS 294	Anatomical Kinesiology	3
Select one:
WRIT 114	Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
WRIT 116	Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
WRIT 118	Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
Second Semester
PHYS 100	Physical Science (CGER NSWL)	4-5
or PHYS 211	General Physics
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)
CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)
CGER Option: Communication & Literacy (CL)
Elective
TOTAL FIRST YEAR		30
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
BIOL 151	Biology of Humans (CGER NSWL)	4
or BIOL 214	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
MATH 246	Elementary Statistics (CGER MQR)	4
or MATH 247	Elementary Statistics with Algebra Review II
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Second Semester
KINS 304	Biomechanical Kinesiology	3
KINS 308	Exercise Physiology	3
KINS 309	Introduction to Exercise Science	3
CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
TOTAL SECOND YEAR		30
THIRD YEAR
First Semester
KINS 312	Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity	3
CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Elective
Second Semester
BIOL 196	Human Nutrition (CGER NSW)	3
KINS 357	Essentials of Strength and Conditioning	3
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Elective
TOTAL THIRD YEAR		30
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester
KINS 426	Motor Development Across the Lifespan	3
KINS 476	Exercise Science Seminar	3
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Second Semester
KINS 498	Exercise Science Internship	6
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Exercise Science Secondary Area course 1
Elective
TOTAL FOURTH YEAR		30

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The 27 credits of Exercise Science Secondary Area courses should be tailored to the student's academic and career goals.  Students planning to attend a graduate/professional program may use the Exercise Science Secondary Area courses to take the pre-requisite coursework needed to apply to those programs.  Students interested in UWEC's MSAT or MSEP Accelerated programs should consult with the appropriate program director or academic advisor about the connection between the Exercise Science Secondary Area credits and accelerated coursework.  

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Accelerated Plan allows qualified undergraduate students to complete the fourth year of the Exercise Science major while completing the first year of MSAT coursework. The accelerated pathway for the Master of Science degree in Athletic Training is five years upon matriculation to UW-Eau Claire.

Students who plan to pursue the MSAT Accelerated Plan should add the Pre-Athletic Training advising track to their Exercise Science degree plan early in their time at UW-Eau Claire.  In addition, any student interested in the MSAT Accelerated Plan should consult with the MSAT Program Director and their academic advisor to ensure they are on track to apply for the accelerated pathway.  Accelerated coursework is confirmed upon admission to the MSAT degree program and completion of the first term in the MSAT program.  A student will earn a Master of Science in Athletic Training upon successful completion of the fifth year in the MSAT program.  Students who successfully complete the five-year program will be eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) Inc. examination and pursue state-level licensure as an entry-level athletic trainer.

​The following MSAT courses will fulfill degree requirements for the Exercise Science major and the MSAT Program (33 credits during the fourth year):

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
KINS 700A	Principles of Athletic Training	3
KINS 701A	Applied Anatomy	2
KINS 710A	Foundations of Clinical Practice	3
KINS 714A	Pathophysiology & Emergency Medicine	3
KINS 720A	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Lower Extremity	5
KINS 721A	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Head and Spine	4
KINS 722A	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Upper Body	5
KINS 762A	Psychosocial Aspects in Healthcare	1
KINS 780A	Clinical Practicum I	2
KINS 781A	Clinical Practicum II	2
KINS 791A	Evidence Based Practice & Research I	3

To maintain good standing in the MSAT Accelerated Plan, a student must:

• Earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in all accelerated (KINS 7XXXA) coursework. 
• Earn a grade of C or better in all accelerated (KINS 7XXXA) coursework.  Any course grade below a C cannot be used to fulfill MSAT requirements.

Failure to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in concurrent accelerated B.S. in Exercise Science/MSAT coursework may prohibit a student from continuation in the program.

The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP) Accelerated Plan allows qualified undergraduate students to complete the fourth year of a Rehabilitation Science or Exercise Science major while completing the first year of MSEP coursework. The accelerated pathway for the Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology is five years upon matriculation to UW-Eau Claire. 

Students who plan to pursue the MSEP Accelerated Plan should add the Pre-Exercise Physiology advising track to their Rehabilitation Science or Exercise Science degree plan early in their time at UW-Eau Claire.  In addition, any student interested in the MSEP Accelerated plan should consult with the MSEP Program Director and their academic advisor to ensure they are on track to apply for the accelerated pathway.  Accelerated coursework is confirmed upon admission to the MSEP degree program and completion of the first term in the MSEP program.  A student will earn a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology degree upon successful completion of the fifth year in the MSEP program.

Admission Requirements: 

 At the time of admission to the MSEP Accelerated Plan, a student must have: 

• A minimum of 95 earned credits at the end of the 3^rd year of the Rehabilitation Science or Exercise Science program (or MSEP Program Director consent). 
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 at the end of the 3^rd year of the Rehabilitation Science or Exercise Science program. 
• Successful completion of prerequisite courses for the MSEP program.

The following MSEP courses will fulfill degree requirements for the Rehabilitation Science or Exercise Science major and the MSEP Program (18 credits during your fourth year):

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
KINS 664A	Clinical Exercise Physiology	3
KINS 708A	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
KINS 709A	Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory Procedures	4
KINS 784A	Clinical Practicum in Exercise Physiology I	2
KINS 785A	Clinical Practicum in Exercise Physiology II	3
KINS 791A	Evidence Based Practice & Research I	3