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Why Adrian?
Whatever your background, Adrian College can provide you with the skills and experience you need to realize your dreams.
Undergraduate Studies
We offer an undergraduate program of study that’s small enough to be personal
Graduate Studies
Pursuing your dream career starts with the next phase of your education. When you enroll in graduate school at Adrian College, you’re beginning more than advanced training in your field; you’re accelerating your professional journey.
Must complete the Exercise Science core, Exercise Science Cognates, and a minor from another department.
Exercise Science Core (21 hours)
ESAT 225 Anatomy (3)
ESAT 240 Introduction to Research (3)
ESAT 250 Human Physiology (3)
ESAT 300 Kinesiology (3)
ESAT 311 Exercise Physiology (3)
ESAT 339 Principles of Strength & Conditioning (3)
ESAT 350 Exercise Physiology Lab (1)
ESAT 404 Capstone: Senior Seminar (2)
Exercise Science Cognates (10 hours)
BIOL 101 Biology and Society (4)
or BIOL 131 General Biology I (4)
BIOL 209 Human Nutrition (3)
or ESAT 312 Sports Nutrition (3)
PSYC 100 General Psychology (3)
Note: Students must complete 4 credits of Chemistry OR Physics
CHEM 101 The World of Chemistry (4)
or CHEM 102 Kitchen Chemistry (4)
or CHEM 105 General Chemistry (3) + CHEM 117 Introductory Chemistry Lab (1)
OR
PHYS 101 Introductory Physics (3)
PHYS 103 Introductory Physics Lab (1)
Must complete Pre-Professional Core and Pre-Professional Cognates
Pre-Professional Core (18 hours)
ESAT 225 Anatomy (3)
ESAT 240 Introduction to Research (3)
ESAT 250 Human Physiology (3)
ESAT 300 Kinesiology (3)
ESAT 311 Exercise Physiology (3)
ESAT 350 Exercise Physiology Lab (1)
ESAT 404 Capstone: Senior Seminar (2)
Pre-Professional Cognates (33-34 hours)
PSYC 100 General Psychology (3)
PSYC 211 Statistics for Psychology (4)
or MATH 204 Elementary Statistics (4)
MATH 115 Pre-Calculus (4)
BIOL 101 Biology and Society (4)
or BIOL 131 General Biology (4)
BIOL 209 Human Nutrition (3)
or ESAT 312 Sport Nutrition (3)
CHEM 105 General Chemistry (3)
CHEM 106 General Chemistry II (3)
CHEM 117 Introductory Chemistry Lab (1)
CHEM 118 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
PHYS 101 Introductory Physics (3)
PHYS 103 Introductory Physics Lab (1)
PHYS 102 Introductory Physics II (3)
PHYS 104 Introductory Physics Laboratory II (1)
NOTE: Students should research other electives required by the graduate school to which they are applying.
This degree program combines requirements from the Exercise Science major and Athletic Training major for the completion of both a B.S. in Exercise Science/Pre-Athletic Training and an M.S. in Athletic Training in five years.
Athletic trainers are board certified allied health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. Students who want to become athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum.
For students interested in majoring in Athletic Training, years one and two comprise the Candidacy Phase, and then students apply to be retained in the Professional Phase. During the Professional Phase (years 3-5), students will complete the combined degree program concurrently, that is, by completing the degree requirements for the bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the same time. By the end of the fourth year of study, students will have earned a B.S. in Exercise Science / Pre-Athletic Training and an M.S in Athletic Training after year five.
Visit the Graduate Athletic Training Program page to learn more about the curriculum.
Non-Teaching Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education
Major Non-Teaching Track (28-30 Hours)
BIO 101 Biology and Society (4)
ESAT 225 Anatomy (3)
ESAT 230 Motor Learning and Development (3)
ESAT 246 Lifetime Fitness (3)
ESAT 247 Organizational Sports (2)
ESAT 248 Outdoor Education and Lifetime Activities (2)
ESAT 250 Human Physiology (3)
ESAT 333 Adapted Physical Education (3)
ESAT 399 Professional Internship (3-5)
or ESAT309 Theory and Practice (1)
ESAT 402 Capstone: Administration of Physical Education and Sport (3)
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Must have current certification in CPR/AED for adult and child, First Aid upon graduation.
See the Teacher Education page to learn more about the curriculum.
Minor in Physical Education (19-20 hours)
BIOL101 Biology and Society (4)
ESAT225 Human Anatomy (3)
ESAT230 Motor Learning and Development (3)
ESAT246 Lifetime Fitness (3)
ESAT333 Adapted Physical Education (2)
Choose 4-5 credits required from the following:
ESAT247 Organizational Sports (2)
ESAT248 Outdoor Education and Lifetime Activities (2)
ESAT339 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
ESAT399 Professional Internship (1-12)
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Students must have current certification in CPR/AED for adult and child and First Aid upon graduation.