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: Health Promotion and Life Style Management and Dietetics must take PSYC 1030.

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 (HMSE 4999 is an elective for EXSS). 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 (1), 3002, 3502, 4102, 4112, 4602,  4802, 4803 (1), 4812, CHEM 3310/3301 (4), 3511, EXSS 3700, BIOL 1230/1231 (4), ACCT 2010, MKTG 3010, MGMT 3110, EDPR 4541.

b. Exercise and Sport Science (51 hours): HPRO 2100, EXSS 2004, 2010 (2), 2020 (2), 3020, 3050, 3405, 3603, 3703, 3803, 3450, 4000, 4015, 4603.

c. Health Promotion and Life Style Management (46 hours): ACCT 2010, EDPR 4541, EXSS 2010 (2), 2020 (2), 3700, HPRO 2100, 2200, 3500, 3505, 3522, 3606, 3716, 3800, 4500, 4520, 4530, NUTR 2202.

C. Electives (3-16 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.

Accelerated B.S.Ed. in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise and Sport Science/M.S in Health and Sport Science with a concentration in Exercise and Sport Science

This program allows outstanding undergraduates to begin the coursework for the Master of Science in Health and Sport Science during their senior year. Students are encouraged to begin planning to enter the Accelerated B.S.Ed./M.S. program early in their undergraduate career, in consultation with their advisor in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences.

Working with the undergraduate and graduate academic coordinators, undergraduates selected into this program begin a carefully tailored course of study which will allow them to complete their B.S.Ed. degree while they also begin the coursework toward their M.S.

To apply, students must have a minimum 3.25 grade point average, and must submit two reference letters and a copy of their transcript to the Health and Sport Sciences department. Each applicant will complete an interview with the graduate academic coordinator in health and sport sciences.

Students must also apply to the Graduate School for the accelerated B.S.Ed./M.S. program, which allows them to take graduate courses in health and sport science. To continue in the program past the B.S.Ed., students must apply for full admission into the Graduate School and into the Health and Sport Sciences department's M.S. program.

Only in ABM programs, up to 9 hours of graduate course work may be applied to both the undergraduate and graduate programs. However, any graduate coursework will not apply to undergraduate GPA.

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

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.