Exercise and Sports Studies B.S.

ESS (Track 1 - Exercise Studies) 

General Education Requirements30
Required Courses for ESS (Track 1 - Exercise Studies) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements32
Required Courses for ESS (Track 1 - Exercise Studies)36
Free Electives22
Total Credits120

Required Courses for ESS (Track 1 - Exercise Studies) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements

BIO-107Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
BIO-107LHuman Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory1
BIO-108Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
BIO-108LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II Lab1
CHE-111Chemistry for Health Sciences3
BIO-639Human Gross Anatomy6
BIO-639LHuman Gross Anatomy Lab0
CHE-112Chemistry for Health Sciences II2
CHE-113LChemistry for the Health Sciences Lab1
PSY-101General Psychology3
SOC-312Sociology of Sports and Phys Activity3
LAS ElectivesTwo (2)6
Total Credits32

Required Courses for ESS (Track 1  -Exercise Studies)

ESS-101Introduction to Exercise and Sports Studies3
ESS-201Principles of First Aid in Athletic Injury3
ESS-206Coaching Theory & Methodology3
ESS-220Human Biomechanics3
ESS-232Sport & Exercise Psychology3
ESS-270Exercise and Sports Studies Practicum3
ESS-301Fitness Eval & Exercise Prescription3
ESS-306Exercise Physiology3
ESS-410Strength & Conditioning Seminar3
ESS-470Exercise and Sports Studies: Internship3
ESS-490Exercise and Sports Studies Seminar0
HP-203Medical Terminology1
DTC-306Principles of Nutrition3
DTC-328Nutrition for Fitness & Athletic Performance2
Free Electives22
Total Credits58

ESS (Track 2 - Sports Studies) 

General Education Requirements30
Required Courses for ESS (Track 2 - Sports Studies) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements32
Required Courses for ESS (Track 2 -Sports Studies)24
Free Electives34
Total Credits120

Required Courses for ESS (Track 2 - Sports Studies) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements

BIO-107Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
BIO-107LHuman Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory1
BIO-108Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
BIO-108LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II Lab1
PSY-101General Psychology3
PSY-203Lifespan Development3
SOC-222Health, Illness and Society3
SOC-312Sociology of Sports and Phys Activity3
SOC-400Social Epidemiology3
LAS Electives Three (3)9
Total Credits32

Required Courses for ESS (Track 2 - Sports Studies) 

ESS-101Introduction to Exercise and Sports Studies3
ESS-201Principles of First Aid in Athletic Injury3
ESS-206Coaching Theory & Methodology3
ESS-232Sport & Exercise Psychology3
ESS-270Exercise and Sports Studies Practicum3
ESS-307Sports & Fitness Management3
ESS-410Strength & Conditioning Seminar3
ESS-470Exercise and Sports Studies: Internship3
ESS-490Exercise and Sports Studies Seminar0
Free Electives34
Total Credits58

ESS (Track 3 - Pre-Physical Therapy) 

General Education Requirements30
Required Courses for ESS (Track 3 - Pre-Physical Therapy) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements32
Required Courses for ESS (Track 3 - Pre-Physical Therapy)36
Free Electives22
Total Credits120

Required Courses for ESS (Track 3 - Pre-Physical Therapy) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements

BIO-107Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
BIO-107LHuman Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory1
BIO-108Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
BIO-108LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II Lab1
CHE-111Chemistry for Health Sciences3
CHE-112Chemistry for Health Sciences II2
CHE-113LChemistry for the Health Sciences Lab1
MAT-123Introduction to Applied Statistics4
PHY-111Introduction to Physics3
PHY-111LIntroduction to Physics Lab1
PHY-112Introduction to Physics3
PHY-112LIntroduction to Physics Lab1
PSY-101General Psychology3
SOC-312Sociology of Sports and Phys Activity3
Total Credits32

Required Courses for ESS (Track 3 - Pre-Physical Therapy) 

ESS-101Introduction to Exercise and Sports Studies3
ESS-201Principles of First Aid in Athletic Injury3
ESS-206Coaching Theory & Methodology3
ESS-220Human Biomechanics3
ESS-232Sport & Exercise Psychology3
ESS-270Exercise and Sports Studies Practicum3
ESS-301Fitness Eval & Exercise Prescription3
ESS-306Exercise Physiology3
ESS-410Strength & Conditioning Seminar3
ESS-470Exercise and Sports Studies: Internship3
ESS-490Exercise and Sports Studies Seminar0
HP-203Medical Terminology1
DTC-328Nutrition for Fitness & Athletic Performance2
DTC-306Principles of Nutrition3
Free Electives22
Total Credits58

ESS (Track 4 - Pre-Chiropractic) 

General Education Requirements30
Required Courses for ESS (Track 3 - Pre-Chiropractic) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements36
Required Courses for ESS (Track 3 - Pre-Chiropractic)36
Free Electives18
Total Credits120

Required Courses for ESS (Track 4 - Pre-Chiropractic) that meet Liberal Arts and Science Requirements

BIO-107Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
BIO-107LHuman Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory1
BIO-108Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
BIO-108LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II Lab1
CHE-111Chemistry for Health Sciences3
CHE-112Chemistry for Health Sciences II2
CHE-113LChemistry for the Health Sciences Lab1
MAT-123Introduction to Applied Statistics4
PHY-111Introduction to Physics3
PHY-111LIntroduction to Physics Lab1
PHY-112Introduction to Physics3
PHY-112LIntroduction to Physics Lab1
PSY-101General Psychology3
SOC-312Sociology of Sports and Phys Activity3
FREE ELECTIVE (FE)4
Total Credits36

 Required Courses for ESS (Track 4 - Pre-Chiropractic)

ESS-101Introduction to Exercise and Sports Studies3
ESS-201Principles of First Aid in Athletic Injury3
ESS-206Coaching Theory & Methodology3
ESS-220Human Biomechanics3
ESS-232Sport & Exercise Psychology3
ESS-270Exercise and Sports Studies Practicum3
ESS-301Fitness Eval & Exercise Prescription3
ESS-306Exercise Physiology3
ESS-410Strength & Conditioning Seminar3
ESS-470Exercise and Sports Studies: Internship3
ESS-490Exercise and Sports Studies Seminar0
HP-203Medical Terminology1
DTC-306Principles of Nutrition3
DTC-328Nutrition for Fitness & Athletic Performance2
Free Electives18
Total Credits54

The B.S. in exercise and sports studies (ESS) requires 120 credits.  The program offers three tracks, each of which includes 60 credits that meet the D’Youville University general education core requirements along with ESS foundation courses specific to a student’s academic focus. Each track also includes additional coursework from a variety of disciplines that round out a students’ educational experience.

Good Academic Standing

To be in good academic standing for exercise studies (track #1) and sports studies (track #2), students must:

  1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00, and
  2. Earn minimum grades of C in all courses required for students major.*

To be in good academic standing for health professions (track #3 or #4), students must refer to the section of the academic catalog on physical therapy or chiropractic program requirements.

Academic Probation

Students who are not in good academic standing will be placed on academic probation. Student on academic probation will be limited to 13 credit hours during the semester they are on academic probation.

Dismissal

Students will be dismissed from the ESS program1 if they:

  1. Fail to remain in good academic standing while on academic probation or after having been on academic probation during a previous (non-summer) semester, or
  2. Fail to earn a minimum grade of C in a repeated course.
1

 Students dismissed from track #3 or #4 (ESS + DPT or ESS + DC programs) may be permitted to continue in either track #1 or #2 if they otherwise meet all academic requirements of those tracks.

Appeals

To appeal a decision rendered by the School of Health Professions faculty/administration that has academic consequences, you must follow the appeal procedures which are available at www.dyc.edu/appeals.

Applicant will meet these criteria for entrance into ESS program (Track #1 and Track #2):

  1. High school average of at least 80 percent
  2. Transfers: must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA

Applicants for entrance into the ESS + D.P.T. program (Track #3):

(Refer to physical therapy section of the catalog for admission requirements.)

Students who do not meet admission requirements for track #3 may be given the option of being accepted into either track #1 or track #2 dependent upon past academic performance. After two semesters in good academic standing that includes successful completion of two semesters of science required for the major, students can apply for a change of major into the seven-year ESS + D.P.T. program.

Applicants for entrance into the ESS + Chiropractic program (Track #4):

(Refer to chiropractic section of the catalog for admissions requirements)

Students who do not meet admission requirements for the ESS + chiropractic program may be given the option of being accepted into either track #1 or track #2 dependent upon past academic performance. After two semesters in good academic standing that includes successful completion of two semesters of science required for the major, students can apply for a change of major into the seven-year ESS + chiropractic program.