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Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(about barry)

With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(Academics)

Curriculum

Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (BS)

Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (BS) Curriculum As an major in the Applied Sport & Exercise Science program, you must exceed Barry University’s distribution requirement of 45 credits. The Science and Mathematics area requires 11 credits. Therefore, the total distribution credits required for Applied Sport & Exercise Science majors is 47 credits.

Theology and Philosophy: 9 credits

  • THE 201 - Theology, Faiths, Beliefs, and Traditions (3)
  • PHI 220 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
  • THE/PHI - From University approved distribution list (3)

Written and Oral Communication: 9 credits

  • ENG 111- First Year Composition and Literature (3)
  • ENG 112 - Techniques of Research (3)

OR

  • ENG 210 - Introduction to Literature (3)
  • SPE 101 or COM 104 or TH 155 (3)

Science and Mathematics: 11 credits

  • BIO 220 Human Anatomy (3)
  • BIO 220L Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)
  • MAT 107 General Education Math (3)

OR

  • Mat 109 Pre-Calculus 1 (3)

OR

  • MAT 152 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
  • SES 360 Essentials of Exercise Physiology (3)
  • SES 360L Essentials of Exercise Physiology Lab
    (also required in SES core but counted in distribution) (3)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits

  • PSY 281 - Introduction to Psychology (3)

From University approved distribution list (6)

Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credits

From University approved distribution list

SES Core Requirements: 18 credits

(SES 112/112L, SES 360/SES 360L are required but counted in distribution)

  • SES 210 - Foundations of Sport & Exercise Sciences (3)
  • SES 212 - Emergency Response and SES 212 Lab (3)
  • SES 270 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (3)
  • SES 335 - Introduction to Sport Psychology (3)

OR

  • SES 337 - Introduction to Exercise Psychology (3)
  • SES 340 - Adapted Physical Activity in Sport and Recreation (3)
  • SES 360 - Essentials of Exercise Physiology and SES 360L Lab (Counts in Distribution) (4)

OR

  • SES 361 - Exercise Physiology and SES 361L Lab (4)
  • SES 480 - Contemporary Issues and Ethics in Sport (3)

Applied Sport and Exercise Science Major Requirements: 22 credits

  • CS 180 - Digital Literacy (3)
  • SES 320 - Kinesiology (3)
  • SES 320L- Kinesiology Lab (3)
  • SES 326 - Principles of Motor Learning (3)
  • SES 328 - Theories of Coaching in Sport, Fitness, and Wellness (3)
  • SES 330 - Nutrition for Physical Performance (3)
  • SES 465 - Organizational Leadership and Management in SES (3)
  • SES 485 - Risk Management in Sport and Exercise Sciences (3)

Concentration Options: 18 credits

Coaching Option

  • SES 332 - Applied Exercise Techniques and Injury Prevention (3)
  • SES 341 - Psychology of Injury (3)
  • SES 427 - Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (3)
  • SES 469 - Directed Readings in Coaching (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Fitness Specialist (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Coaching (3)

Fitness Specialist Option

  • SES 332 - Applied Exercise Techniques and Injury Prevention (3)
  • SES 337 - Intro to Exercise Psychology (3)
  • SES 341 - Psychology of Injury (3)
  • SES 367 - Principles of Personal Training (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Coaching (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Fitness Specialist (3)

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Option

  • SES 337 - Introduction to Exercise Psychology (3)
  • SES 341 - Psychology of Injury (3)
  • SES 427 - Applied Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology (3)
  • SES 437 - Research in Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (3)
  • Elective (3)

Integrative Experience

  • SES 499 - Internship (Coaching and Fitness Specialist Concentrations only (3)
  • Electives (9 hours minimum) (3)

Degree Total - 120 Credits

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