Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Endicott College Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Endicott College Academic Catalog

School of Sport Science - Undergraduate Programs


Programs

Coaching Certification
Coaching Certification

Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major (Bachelor of Science)
Exercise Science Major with Allied Health Concentration (Bachelor of Science)
Exercise Science/Pre-Professional Athletic Training Major (Bachelor of Science)

 
Esports Management

 

Coaching Certification

The coaching certification program provides students with knowledge in the care and prevention of injury, principles associated with coaching, basic nutritional guidelines, personal health issues, and the role of sports in society. In addition, sport-specific field experiences assist in the development of practice organization, coaching techniques, and strategies. 

  


Coaching Certification


 

 

Exercise Science

  


Exercise Science Major (Bachelor of Science)


Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 127


First Year - Credits: 34


  • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)

Sophomore - Credits: 34


  • General Education Electives    (Cr: 3) 
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement     (Cr: 3)
  • Science and Technology General Education Requirement     (Cr: 3)
  • World Cultures General Education Requirement     (Cr: 3)

Junior - Credits: 32


  • Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • General Education Electives  (Cr: 6)
  • Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)

Senior - Credits: 27


  • General Education Elective  (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the exercise science program, students will:

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theories and concepts of the exercise science field.
  • Create exercise programs for diverse populations.
  • Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the exercise science discipline.
  • Demonstrate the inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline of exercise science.
 


Exercise Science Major with Allied Health Concentration (Bachelor of Science)


Requirements
Requirements for the Exercise Science with Allied Health Concentration program are as follows:

A. Concentration requirements
Students may apply to the concentration at the completion of their first year (freshmen) semester. To become accepted, students must demonstrate a minimum of a B- in their core exercise science courses.

B. Promotion and Graduation
Students must achieve a minimum of a B- (80) or better in all exercise science/allied health concentration courses and sciences. Courses can only be repeated once. Students must also have an overall 3.0 GPA at the beginning of their junior year to be promoted and graduated from Endicott College.

Curriculum Requirements- Total Credits Required: 127


First Year - Credits: 34


  • Global Issues General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3)

Sophomore - Credits: 34


  • Aesthetic Awareness General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Elective   (Cr: 3)
  • General Education Elective (Cr: 6)
  • Healthcare Elective (Cr: 3)

Junior - Credits: 32


  • General Education Electives   (Cr: 6)
  • Science and Technology General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • World Cultures General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)

Senior - Credits: 27


  • Elective   (Cr: 3)
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the exercise science program, students will:

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theories and concepts of the exercise science field.
  • Create exercise programs for diverse populations.
  • Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the exercise science discipline
  • Demonstrate the inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline of exercise science. 
 


Exercise Science/Pre-Professional Athletic Training Major (Bachelor of Science)


Curriculum Requirements- Total Credits Required: 173


Promotion and Graduation
Students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA, complete all prerequisite core coursework with a C+ or better, and meet academic and professional standards for matriculation into the master’s degree program at the end of their junior year.


Post Admission Requirements
A. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, complete all prerequisite core coursework with a C+ or better, and meet academic and professional standards for matriculation into the master’s degree program.
B. Documented minimum of 30 hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
C. Students must hold current certification in BLS Healthcare Provider.
D. Students must meet the Technical Standards and expectations with or without accommodations.
E. Complete Health Form/ Immunications (See MSAT Student Handbook: Appendix A)
 
Continued Matriculation and Graduation
Once in the professional (graduate) phase of the program students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students receiving grades lower than B- for six graduate credits will be placed under academic review. Students will be placed under academic probation if their GPA falls below 3.0. Continued unsatisfactory academic progress may lead to dismissal or loss of financial aid. Failure to meet or maintain any of the program’s Technical Standards may also result in dismissal from the program. Please see the MSAT student handbook to view the full academic policy regarding continued progress in the Athletic Training program.

Second Year - Credits: 35


  • Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Global Issues General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Elective (Cr: 3)

Third Year - Credits: 32


  • World Cultures General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Elective (Cr: 3)

MSAT Year One


Summer Session I, First Six Weeks - Credits: 5


Summer Session I, Second Six Weeks - Credits: 7


Fall - Credits: 17


(130 credits to confer degree B.S. in Exercise Science)

MSAT Year Two


Summer Session II - Credits: 3


Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the 3+2 Exercise Science/Pre-Professional Athletic Training program, students will:

  • Practice in a manner that advocates for the health needs of clients and is congruent with the ethical standards of the profession.
  • Develop critical thinking and independent decision-making skills for the care of athletic related injuries and illnesses.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply clinical skills and make evidence-based decisions to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately with clients/patients, family members, coaches, administrators, health care professionals, consumers, payors, policy makers, and others.
  • Demonstrate their confidence and ability to successfully transition to professional practice.
 

Sport Management

The sport management program has been awarded Maximum Accreditation by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

  


Sport Management Major (Bachelor of Science)


Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126


First Year - Credits: 32


  • General Education Electives  (Cr: 6)
  • Elective  (Cr: 3)

Sophomore - Credits: 32-33


  • General Education Electives  (Cr: 3)
  • Science and Technology General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3-4)

Junior - Credits: 31


  • General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • Individual and Society General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • World Cultures General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)

Senior - Credits: 30


  • Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • Global Issues General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the sport management program, students will:

  • Effectively analyze issues and challenges in sport management using critical thinking and decision making techniques.
  • Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the sport management discipline.
  • Apply the best practices of the sport management field in internship and professional settings.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the standards of ethical behavior as related to the sport management profession.
  • Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline of sport management.
 


Esports Management (Bachelor of Science)


Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 129


Junior - Credits: 33


  • Aesthetic Awareness General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
  • Science & Technology General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
  • Esports Elective (Cr. 9)

Senior - Credits: 30


  • General Education Elective (Cr. 12) (Two courses must be above the 100 level)

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the sport management program, students will:

  • Evaluate the esports ecosystem and its operation as a performance and commercial and entertainment activity
  • Analyze how esports organizations are managed and governed
  • Investigate principles to effectively enhance esports production, performance and engagement
  •  Design and develop software and gaming platforms
  • Research, plan, organize and produce various types of live events utilizing the latest in streaming technology
  • Promote events through digital technology and develop online communities