Requirements

Physical Education/Fitness Requirement

For all Carthage students

All Carthage students pursuing graduation are required to participate in and pass two physical education experiences within the Exercise and Sport Science Department. These are graded "S" for satisfactory or "U" for unsatisfactory.

Please note: Current students should follow the printed version of the College Catalog, and work with their advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.

1. EXS 0010 Concepts of Physical Fitness (1 credit)
All students must take this seven-week lecture/laboratory experience. It presents basic knowledge and methods relevant to maintaining and developing good health, fitness and overall wellness.

2. Lifetime/Fitness Activity (1 credit)
After completing EXS 0010, all students are required to pass one seven-week lifetime or fitness activity course. (See list below.) A student who participates on an athletic team for an entire season can fulfill the one lifetime/fitness activity requirement.

Only EXS 0010 and one lifetime/fitness activity count toward the 138 credits required for graduation.

Exercise and Sport Science majors (Athletic Training, PESF and PESF with licensure) are not required to take the EXS 0010 Concepts of Physical Fitness class or a life-time/fitness activity.

Lifetime/Fitness Activity Courses

EXS 0020 Walking for Fitness
EXS 0030 Strength Training
EXS 0050 Rock Climbing
EXS 0060 Racquetball
EXS 0070 Lacrosse
EXS 0110 Badminton
EXS 0130 Golf
EXS 0140 Tennis
EXS 0160 Water Aerobics
EXS 0170 Conditioning
EXS 0180 Aerobics
EXS 0190 Beginning Swimming
EXS 0200 Lifeguard Training
EXS 0210 Water Safety Instructor
EXS 0220 Swimming for Fitness
EXS 0230 Handball
EXS 0240 Yoga
EXS 0250 Martial Arts
EXS 0260 Recreational Sports
EXS 0500 Pilates
EXS 0410 Ballet I
EXS 0420 Ballet II
EXS 0430 Tap
EXS 0440 Jazz Dance I
EXS 0450 Jazz Dance II
EXS 0460 Ballroom Dance
EXS 0470 Modern Dance
EXS 0490 International Dance: Folk
EXS 0500 Pilates

Only EXS 0010 Concepts of Physical Fitness and one life-time/fitness activity count toward the 138 credits required for graduation.

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