Exercise Science & Wellness
Program Description
Exercise science & Wellness is our newest career option, available fall semester 2006. This undergraduate program is an
ideal step toward pre-professional and/or graduate school in health-related professions. This concentration enables students to prepare for future pursuit in professions such as cardiac
rehabilitation, physical/occupational rehabilitation, kinesio/physiotherapy, or community health.
Advisors for Exercise Science & Wellness Students
Dr. Karen Greenockle
Dr. John Coons
Dr. Deborah Gibson
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Course of Study 2006-2007
General Education Core (38-39 hours)
English 110 or 111* - English Composition
English 112* - English Composition
Communications 230 - Public Speaking
Biology 110 - Introduction to Cellular Biology and Genetics
Human Anatomy and/or Physiology w/lab
Mathematics 130 or above
Health 111-Principles and Concepts in Personal Health
Fine Arts Elective (3 hours)- See Below
Humanties Elective (9 hours) - See Below
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (3 hours) - See Below
Additional HHP General Education Requirements (15 hours)
Health 320 - Advanced First Aid and CPR (3)
Nutrition elective (3)
Fine Arts Elective (3 hours) - See Below
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (6 hours) - See Below
Human Performance Core (21 hours)
HPER 305 - Biomechanics of Human Movement
HPER 315 - Historical & Philosophical Perspectives of Physical Education
HPER 415 - Professional Leadership
HPER 430 - Exercise Physiology
HPER 432 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
HPER 440 - Evaluation in Human Performance
Health 351 - Substance Abuse
Concentration Core (26 hours)
HPER 207 - Techniques in Strength and Conditioning
HPER 350 - Motor Behavior
HPER 431 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
Health 354 - Aging Populations
Health 410 - Health Education and Promotion
Health 440 - Health Fitness: Assessment and Guidelines
*Choose Option 1 or 2*
Option 1 (8 hours):
Chemistry 100 (or above)
Physics 101 (or above) Physics for Everyday Life
Option 2 (8 hours)
Health 353 - Human Sexuality
Human Performance 405 - Sport Management and Administration
HPER 318 - Directed Practicum OR
Physical Activity Electives (PACT 195 excluded)
World of Practice (14 hours)
HPER 319 - Exercise Science & Wellness Practicum
HPER 491 - Exercise Science & Wellness Internship
Option Electives (6 hours)
Must be upper division academic electives (unless choosing a minor in business)
selected from ATRN,
COMM, HLTH, HPER, NUTR, PSYC, SOC, or Science.
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Lower Division (general education) elective choices
Fine Arts Electives : ART 110; ARTH 210, 211; DANC 110; MUS 111, 112; THEA 110, 111
Humanities: ENGL 250, 251, 260, 261, 270, 271; FREN 250; GERM 250; HIST 121, 122, 201, 202; HONS 111; PHIL 110, 120, 130, 160; SPAN 250
Social and Behavioral Sciences: AGRI 295; ECON 100, 201, 202; ENGR 100; GEOG 151, 152, 202; HLTH 111; HONR 112; IDST 201; NRM 101; POSC 210; PSYC 110, 120; SWRK 220; SOC 201, 202
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Beginning with the 1997-98 catalog, a
letter grade of "C" or better is required
in all departmental courses.
*The University requires a grade of "C" or better in English 110 or 111 and 112. |
