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Program checklist · Exercise Science BS/Therapeutic Recreation MS 4+1 [EXSC]

Exercise Science BS/Therapeutic Recreation MS 4+1 [EXSC]

State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY

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Program
Award
Exercise Science BS/Therapeutic Recreation MS 4+1 [EXSC]
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Students who are enrolled in the B.S. in Exercise Science in the Kinesiology Department at SUNY Cortland are eligible to apply to the 4+1 program to earn their M.S. in Therapeutic Recreation. The undergraduate degree in exercise science will prepare students to rigorously apply the scientific method to examine human movement. The graduate program in therapeutic recreation prepares students to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS).
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196149
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196149_30ce3638
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

B.S. Exercise Science

0 items

    A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 33-36 credit hours

    Choose 1 of the following · Select one: · 15 items
    1. COM 210
      Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Select either:
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CPN 100
      As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) and”
    4. CPN 101
      Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.) and
    5. CPN 103
      Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Select one:
      Not resolved to a course
    7. EXS 201
      Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    8. COM 230
      Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    9. ECO 221
      Economic Statistics (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    10. MAT 201
      Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    11. PSY 201
      Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. GESS: Social Sciences: 3 credit hours
      Not resolved to a course
    13. PSY 101
      Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. GEDI: Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
      Not resolved to a course
    15. EXS 290
      Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    B. Required Courses: 31-32 credit hours

    12 items
    1. BIO 110
      Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: BIO 111 - Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.) and
    2. BIO 113
      Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. BIO 301
      Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    4. BIO 302
      Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. CHE 227
      General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    6. CHE 277
      General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. CHE 228
      General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    8. CHE 278
      General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. MAT 121
      Calculus A (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)
    10. PHY 105
      Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.) and
      Not resolved to a course
    11. PHY 106
      Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.) and
    12. PHY 202
      Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    C. Exercise Science Theory Required Courses: 27 credit hours

    10 items
    1. EXS 100
      Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. EXS 111
      Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. EXS 250
      Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. EXS 290
      Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. EXS 310
      Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. EXS 346
      Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    7. EXS 367
      Exercise Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. EXS 380
      Motor Control and Motor Learning (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. EXS 387
      Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. EXS 397
      Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    D. Exercise Science Electives: 12 credit hours

    18 items
    1. EXS 225
      Digital Video for Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. EXS 315
      Anatomical Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. EXS 320
      Patient Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. EXS 325
      Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. EXS 344
      Medical Terminology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. EXS 356
      Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. EXS 357
      Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. EXS 415
      Emergency Management (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. EXS 432
      Exercise Prescription (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. EXS 435
      Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. EXS 438
      Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. EXS 449
      Advanced Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. EXS 465
      Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. EXS 477
      Practicum in Kinesiology (3 or 6 credit hours)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. EXS 487
      Advanced Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. EXS 489
      Exercise Science Research Methods (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. EXS 490
      Independent Research in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. EXS 525
      Seminar in Exercise Science (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    E. Free Electives: 12 credit hours

    1 item
    1. REC 330
      Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    M.S. Therapeutic Recreation

    0 items

      A. Recreation Core: 9 credit hours

      3 items
      1. REC 601
        Recreation Research and Evaluation I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. REC 602
        Recreation Research and Evaluation II (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. REC 603
        Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives of Recreation and Leisure (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      B. Therapeutic Recreation Core: 15 credit hours

      4 items
      1. REC 530
        Therapeutic Recreation Process I: Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. REC 533
        Therapeutic Recreation Process II: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. REC 535
        Therapeutic Recreation Interventions I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. REC 536
        Therapeutic Recreation Interventions II (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      C. Electives: 6 credit hours

      2 items
      1. PSY 521
        Abnormal Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PSY 533
        Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      D. Internship: 3 credit hours

      1 item
      1. REC 607
        Therapeutic Recreation Internship (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      E. Culminating Activity: 1 credit hour

      1 item
      1. REC 683
        Comprehensive Examination in Recreation and Leisure Studies (1 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      Examples of the BS/MS over Five Years

      0 items

        First Year Fall

        8 items
        1. CHE 227
          General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. CHE 277
          General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. COR 101
          The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CPN 100
          As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or”
        5. CPN 102
          Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. EXS 100
          Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. EXS 111
          Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. GEUS course (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        First Year Spring

        8 items
        1. BIO 111
          Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BIO 113
          Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. CHE 228
          General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. CHE 278
          General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. CPN 101
          Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
          Not resolved to a course
        6. CPN 103
          Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. MAT 121
          Calculus A (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. PSY 101
          Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Second Year Fall

        4 items
        1. BIO 301
          Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. COM 210
          Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. EXS 290
          Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. GEAR course (3 cr. hr.) GEWL or GEST course (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Second Year Spring

        5 items
        1. BIO 302
          Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. EXS 201
          Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. EXS 250
          Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. EXS 380
          Motor Control and Motor Learning (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. GEWL or GEST course (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Third Year Fall

        6 items
        1. EXS 310
          Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. EXS 346
          Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. EXS 367
          Exercise Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. EXS 397
          Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. PHY 105
          Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Elective course (3 cr. hr.) Elective course (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Third Year Spring

        4 items
        1. EXS 315
          Anatomical Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PHY 106
          Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. REC 330
          Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. GEHU course (3 cr. hr.) WI course (3 cr. hr.) Elective course (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Fourth Year Fall

        5 items
        1. EXS 344
          Medical Terminology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. EXS 387
          Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. REC 530
          Therapeutic Recreation Process I: Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. REC 536
          Therapeutic Recreation Interventions II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. GEWH course (3 cr. hr.) Elective course (2 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Fourth Year Spring

        5 items
        1. EXS 320
          Patient Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. EXS 432
          Exercise Prescription (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. REC 533
          Therapeutic Recreation Process II: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. REC 535
          Therapeutic Recreation Interventions I (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Elective course (3 cr. hr.) Elective course (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        MS Summer

        2 items
        1. PSY 521
          Abnormal Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PSY 533
          Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Fifth Year Fall

        3 items
        1. REC 538
          Design and Administration of Therapeutic Recreation Services (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. REC 601
          Recreation Research and Evaluation I (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. REC 603
          Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives of Recreation and Leisure (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Fifth Year Spring

        3 items
        1. REC 602
          Recreation Research and Evaluation II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. REC 607
          Therapeutic Recreation Internship (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. REC 683
          Comprehensive Examination in Recreation and Leisure Studies (1 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
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