Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science program has two tracks. Kinesiology and Pre-Allied Professional Health Studies will prepare students for strength and conditioning, fitness, and exercise/sport science professions, or preparation for advanced health care degrees.
Tracks
Kinesiology
Pre-Allied Health Studies
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 Composition I 1 |
3 |
| MATH 1113 College Algebra or higher | 3 |
| BIOL 1014 Introduction to Biological Science | 4 |
| PE 1201 Orientation to Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Science | 1 |
| PE Elective | 1 |
| HES 1003 Introduction to Exercise Programming | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 |
3 |
| PSY 2003 General Psychology | 3 |
| PHSC XXXX 1 |
4 |
| COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking | 3 |
| HLED 1513 Lifetime Health and Fitness | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| USHG 1XXX U S HISTORY & GOVERNMENT 1 |
3 |
| COMS 1003 Introduction to Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| PE 2513 First Aid | 3 |
| PE 2653 Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| HES 2003 Field-Based Experience in Health and Exercise Science | 3 |
| PE Elective | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| HLED 3203 Consumer Health Programs | 3 |
| HES 3003 Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| HES 3023 Exercise Behavior and Adherence | 3 |
| MKT 3043 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 3003 Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| HES 4012 Health and Exercise Science Internship | 12 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".