Exercise & Sport Science

Major Requirements

Core Requirements (30 units):

Emphasis (15-34 units) - Choose one of the following:

Athletic Training Certificate - 34 units

This is the program for students who wish to be athletic trainers. Concordia University has successfully completed the application for candidature, which is the first step for full accreditation for the National Athletic Trainers Association. The sequence of classes is also appropriate for those students who wish to have a career in occupational therapy or physical therapy.

Coaching - 15 units

This program is for those students who wish to specialize in coaching. The sequencing of classes creates a new emphasis that will meet most National Association Sport and Physical Education coaching standards up to level 3 - high school coach. This would complement nicely with either the teacher education emphasis or the exercise science emphasis.

Exercise Science - 18 units

This is the sequence of classes for those students who wish to work in the fitness and health industry, including personal trainer, as well as preparing a Concordia graduate for graduate school. Because many of our graduates will work in the fitness industry, it is important that they be given the proper tools to work in that industry. This sequencing meets most national standards, including American College of Sport Medicine standards for certification as a person trainer.

Rehabilitation - 20 units

Teacher Education - 18 units

This sequencing of classes is for graduates who wish to teach physical education. This sequence of classes puts the ESS program in compliance with California standards for teaching credentials. The Division of ESS is submitting materials for California State Single Subject Program review. If this process is successful, then Concordia graduates in this program would not have to take the PE subject matter state teacher certification exams.