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Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness

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Tennessee Tech University:
Tennessee Tech University (TTU) is a public, co-educational and comprehensive university located in Cookeville, TN, 82 miles east of Nashville. The Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness at TTU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in physical and sports related categories including Pre-Physical Therapy Fitness & Lifetime Wellness, Adapted Physical Education, and more.

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Photo of Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education and WellnessUndergraduate Degree Programs:
- Coaching and Sport Administration
- Fitness and Wellness
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Teacher Licensure (K-12)
- Recreation & Leisure Management

Master's in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness (Online)

Core Courses:
- Technology in Sport, Physical Education and Wellness (Spring Only) 
- Assessment in Sport, Physical Education and Wellness (Spring Only)
- Applied Motor Development and Motor Learning

Research
- Research Methods
- Research Project (Prerequisite: EXPW 6510) (Spring, Summer and Fall)

Electives 
- Perspectives in Physical Education
- Fitness and Wellness (Spring Only)
- Field Experience (Spring and Fall)
- Assessment and Strategies for Adapted Physical Education (Fall Only)
- Topics in Physical Education & Wellness (1-6 hours, Fall and Spring)

Elementary & Middle School Physical Education
- Curriculum Design in Physical Education (Fall Only)
- Instructional Strategies for Physical Education (Fall Only)
- Middle School Physical Education (Spring Only)
- Assessment and Strategies for Adapted Physical Education (Fall Only)

Licensure Course
- Physiology of Exercise (Summer)
- Accessment and Strategies for Adapted Physical Education (Fall Only)
- Curriculum Design in Physical Education (Fall Only)
- Instructional Strategies for Physical Education (Fall Only)
- Middle School Physical Education (Spring Only)

Fitness and Lifetime Wellness
- Health Promotions (Spring Only)
- Physiology of Exercise (Summer)
- Fitness and Wellness (Spring Only)
- Field Experience (Spring and Fall)

Adapted Physical Education
- Education of Orthopedic and Motor Impaired
- Assessment and Strategies for Adapted Physical Education (Fall Only)
- Field Experience (Spring and Fall)

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