This dual major is intended to serve the needs and interests of students who wish to concentrate their studies in the fields of exercise science or allied health. When students finish this major they will be well prepared for further study in the exercise sciences and allied health professions.  Students selecting this major should have a strong interest in science.  Students should have an advisor in both the Chemistry and Exercise Science and Physical Education departments.  For more information about this dual major students should contact either Dr. Richard Smith (Chemistry) or Dr. Steve McCole (Exercise Science).

Exercise Chemistry Dual Major (50 hrs)
Required:
CHE 1101 Intro. Chem. I: Structure & Bonding
CHE 1102 Intro. Chem. II: Chemical Reactivity
CHE 2201 Electr. Lit. Search - Chem. Sci. (1 hr.)
CHE 2217 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 2218 Organic Chemistry II
CHE 3321 Biochemistry I
CHE 4492 Chemistry Seminar (1 hr.) (Capstone Experience)
BIO 1111 Principles of Biology I
BIO 2211 Human Physiology or BIO 3316 Animal Physiology
EPE 2230 Biomechanics & Applied Anatomy
EPE 3222 Physiology of Exercise
EPE 3325 Nutrition
MAT 1117 Calculus I
PHY 1101 General Physics I

Recommended:
BIO 1112 Principles of Biology II
BIO 3324 Comparative Anatomy of Invertebrates
CHE 2210 Physical Chem. for the Life Sciences or CHE 3308 Physical Chemistry II
CHE 3322 Biochemistry II
MAT 1118 Calculus II
PHY 1102 General Physics II

For a detailed list of all EPE courses and descriptions see our course offerings.