Nov 03, 2025

Missouri Baptist University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

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Missouri Baptist University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fitness Management, BA

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CIP Code: 31.0504

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Arts

Fitness Management Major Requirements

Natural Science Courses

BIOL 213 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: Three AND
BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 223 - Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: Three AND
BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 303 - Nutrition Science Semester Hours: Three

Total: 11 Hours

Personal and Community Health Courses

KHSC 103 - Substance Abuse Semester Hours: Three
KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three
PSYC 213 - Personal Adjustment Semester Hours: Three

Total: 9 Hours

Sport and Athletic Courses

PHED 133 - First Aid and Emergency Care Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 233 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 283 - History and Philosophy of Sport Semester Hours: Three

Total: 9 Hours

Exercise Science and Management Courses

EXSC 112 - Introduction to Exercise Science Semester Hours: Two OR
SMGT 113 - Introduction to Sport Management Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 313 - Exercise Physiology I Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 323 - Exercise Physiology II Lecture Semester Hours: Three AND
EXSC 321 - Exercise Physiology II Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 363 - Adapted Physical Activity Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 413 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Semester Hours: Three AND
EXSC 411 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 403/503 - Exercise Psychology Semester Hours: Three
* OR
SMGT 433 - Sport Psychology Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 453/553 - Fitness Management Semester Hours: Three *
EXSC 483/583 - Principles of Human Performance Semester Hours: Three *
SMGT 423/523 - Sport Law Semester Hours: Three *
SMGT 463/563 - Sport Finance Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 31-32 Hours

Business Course

ENTR 303 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Internship/Practicum Courses

EXSC 223 - Practicum in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Three OR
SMGT 223 - Sport Management Practicum Semester Hours: Three
AND
EXSC 473B - Internship in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Three
OR
EXSC 476 - Internship in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Six
OR
SMGT 476 - Sport Management Internship Semester Hours: Six

Total: 6 Hours

Total: 69-70 Hours

Note(s)

*See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course

At least six hours of major and three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist University
A grade of D is not acceptable in courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a major or minor
If a substitution has been made, attach a copy of the signed approval and indicate the course number and title following the catalog requirement. Please include the date of the substitution.

Requirements for degree conferral:

At least 24 of the last 32 hours taken at Missouri Baptist University
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (those seeking certification must achieve a GPA of 2.75)
At least 42 hours of Upper Division (54 for a dual degree)
At least 120 total credit hours (144 for a dual degree)

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