Department of Health and Sport Sciences

Health and Human Performance (B.S.Ed.)

Program objectives for a B.S.Ed. in Health and Human Performance are: (a) to demonstrate critical thinking skills, specifically in the areas of evaluating evidence and understanding sources; (b) to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication and computer utilization; (c) to use knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics to analyze and evaluate movement and to prescribe exercises to prevent injuries and enhance performance; (d) to recognize risk factors (i.e., cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal) and their relationship to physical activity, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors; identify risk factors, which may require consultation with medical or allied health professionals (e) to demonstrate an understanding of principles and research-based guidelines for nutrition, body composition, and weight management when analyzing current status and prescribing desirable changes; (f) to demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of program planning, management, evaluation, and administration of health and wellness programs and facilities; (g) to be able to formulate research questions, collect and analyze data, and make appropriate conclusions based on data results.

A. University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note the following are specified by the department for this major: Natural Science (8 credit hours as a 2 lecture/lab sequence): Dietetics concentration must take CHEM 1110/1111 and 1120/1121; Exercise and Sport Science concentration and Health Promotion and Life Management concentration may select from the following: BIOL 1110/1111, BIOL 1120/1121 or CHEM 1010/1011, 1020/1021, 1110/1111, 1120/1121 or PHYS 2010/2011, 2020/2021. Social/Behavioral Sciences: Heath Promotion and Life Style Management must take PSYC 1200.

B. The Major (66-79 hours)

1. Major Core: Minimum grade of "C" required in all major core and concentration courses: BIOL 2010/2011 (4), BIOL 2020/2021 (4), NUTR 2202; HMSE 4999. A satisfactory (S) grade required for: EXSS 4605 (9) HPRO 4605 (6), or NUTR 4605, plus one of the following concentrations and electives to bring the total for the degree to 120 hours.

2. Concentrations

a. Dietetics (55 hours): NUTR 2102, 2302, 2303, 3002, 3502, 4102, 4112, 4602, 4802, 4812, CHEM 3311/3301 (1), 3312/3302 (1), EXSS 3700, BIOL 1230/1231, ACCT 2010, MKTG 3010, MGMT 3110, EDPR 4541.

b. Exercise and Sport Science (51 hours): SLS 3005, and either SLS 3650 or 4205 or 4500 or JOUR 3400; HPRO 2100, 3800, EXSS 2010 (2), 2020 (2), 3050, 3405, 3603, 3703, 3803, 3450,  4000, 4015, 4603.

c. Heath Promotion and Life Style Management (49 hours): ACCT 2010, EDPR 4541, EXSS 2010 (2), 2020 (2), 3700, HPRO 2100, 2220, 3505, 3522, 3606, 3716, 3800, 4500, 4510, 4520, NUTR 2202, PSYC 3512.

C. Electives (3-13 hours) selected in consultation with advisor to bring the total number of credit hours to 120.

In some of the above courses, variable hours of supervised laboratory/field experience will be required.

Typical 4-Year Dietetics Concentration Sequence

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours: 120

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

Typical 4-Year Exercise & Sport Science Concentration Sequence

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours: 120

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

** Select one of the following: SLS 3650, 4205, 4500 or JOUR 3400.

Typical 4-Year Health Promotion & Lifestyle Management Concentration Sequence

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Hours: 120

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

** Must show proof of current First Aid and CPR certification before Internship.