Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Students successfully completing degrees in exercise science will be prepared for employment opportunities in a clinical setting working with diseased or injured populations. Also, prerequisite requirements can be met allowing students to apply for specialized programs in allied health including physical therapy, occupational therapy and physician’s assistant schools.

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Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Emphasis in Athletic Training

Lubbock Christian University has an affiliation with the Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) School of Allied Health that provides outstanding athletic training students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. Upon completion of a specified program of study (109 hours), students may apply for admission to the TTUHSC Master of Athletic Training Program. Students admitted to the graduate program may transfer the necessary elective hours back to Lubbock Christian University to fulfill the Bachelor of Science Degree. Students successfully completing both programs would be eligible to sit for the examination for state licensure and the examination for national certification as an athletic trainer.

Unless stated otherwise, the degree requirements are the same as that in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Specific requirements for Emphasis in Athletic Training are

E. Electives

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Students interested in pursuing athletic training licensure in conjunction with educator certification or other career choices are not required to complete this program of study. Instead, interested students should refer to the Athletic Training Licensure section of this catalog.

Bachelor of Science in General Kinesiology

Students successfully completing degrees in general kinesiology will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities working with apparently healthy populations in fitness, wellness, and recreation, including personal training, corporate fitness, strength and conditioning specialization, and other non-school settings. The degree is broad-based, allowing students who want a kinesiology-related degree to emphasize a specific vocational choice. The 28-hour selection of supporting courses allows students to tailor the degree to special needs.

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Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Students successfully completing degrees in Physical Education will be eligible to take the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) in All-level Physical Education and in All-level Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility. Students must comply with requirements of the Department of Kinesiology, the Educator Certification Program and the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

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Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Students successfully completing degrees in sport management will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities in the financial, business, and marketing side of athletics and fitness including promotion, advertising, merchandising, and distribution.

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Athletic Training Licensure

The athletic trainer program meets all current requirements of the Texas Department of Health for state licensure. Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:

• Submission of an application, high school and college (if applicable) academic records, a resume, and 2 letters of recommendation
• Vacancies in current staff
• Previous athletic training experience (preferred)
• Completion of an interview with athletic training faculty/staff

Students of Lubbock Christian University seeking eligibility for the athletic training license issued by the Texas Department of Health must meet the following requirements:

• Earned baccalaureate degree
• Successful completion of BIO 2401, BIO 2402, KIN 1200, KIN 1270, KIN 2310, KIN 3301, KIN 3310, KIN 3371 and KIN 4302
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship program directed by the Lubbock Christian University licensed athletic trainer, which consists of 1800 clock hours conducted during a minimum of 5 fall and/or spring semesters
• Current certification in standard first aid and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Successful completion of the Texas Athletic Trainer Written Examination and the Texas Athletic Trainer Practical Examination

Students completing this program will be certified only in the state of Texas. Students interested in national certification should refer to the Exercise Science section of this catalog.

Coaching Emphasis

The National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) standards of coaching have been used in designing this program. It is useful for all students outside the Department of Kinesiology interested in coaching athletics. A 2.50 gpa must be achieved in the following courses: