B.S. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HEALTH EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE

Areas A, B, C, D and E (See Core section of the Catalog

42 semester hours

NOTE: Courses taken in Areas A, B, C, D, and E can be used to satisfy other requirements.

Area F

18 semester hours

BIOL 2160

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

(4 semester hours)

BIOL 2170

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

(4 semester hours)

HLTH 2500

Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals

(1 semester hour)

HLTH 2240

Nutrition

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 2680

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

(3 semester hours)

PSYC 2102

The Developing Individual

(3 semester hours)

Major Requirements

45 semester hours

HEEX 3000

Physiology of Exercise

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 3100

Structural Kinesiology

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 3250

Biomechanics

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 3400

Methods of Aerobic Dance

(1 semester hour)

HEEX 3960

Exercise Leadership

(1 semester hour)

HEEX 4200

Exercise Testing for Normal & Special Populations

(2 semester hours)

HEEX 4280

Exercise Prescription for Normal & Special Populations

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 4300

Essentials of Strength and Conditioning Programs

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 4400

Principles of Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 4450

Methods of Health and Exercise Promotion

(3 semester hours)

HLTH 4140

Research in Health and Physical Activity

(3 semester hours)

HLTH 4200

Stress Management

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 3700

Exercise Science Practicum I

(1 semester hour)

HEEX 3800

Exercise Science Practicum II

(1 semester hour)

HEEX 4700

Exercise Science Practicum III

(2 semester hours)

HEEX 4800

Exercise Science Practicum IV

(2 semester hours)

HLTH 490H

Senior Internship and/or Cooperative Education

(8 semester hours)

Optional Minor or Electives

15 semester hours

Recommended Electives:

HLTH 470C

Personal Training

(3 semester hours)

HLTH 3500

Substance Use and Abuse

(3 semester hours)

HLTH 2010

Personal Health and Fitness

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 2680

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 3685

Athletic Injury Assessment I

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 4685

Athletic Injury Assessment II

(3 semester hours)

Recommended Minor: Marketing – Non Business Majors (15 semester hours)

(for course requirements see the section of the catalog under the Department of Economics/Finance and Marketing)

Total

120 semester hours

NOTES:

  1. Students may be required to show proof of liability insurance their junior and senior years.
  2. Only grades of C or better are permitted in Area F, major and minor requirements.
  3. Current First Aid/CPR Certification Required.
  4. In order to graduate, students must also fulfill other requirements specified in the Graduation Requirements section of the Catalog.


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