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 1XXX PHYSICAL SCI TRANSFER ELECTIVE 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 and 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 4 | 12 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2Students in the accelerated program will substitute SCS 6063 Trends in Sports Nutrition and Metabolism.
3Students in the accelerated program will substitute SCS 6013 Measurement and Evaluation in Strength and Conditioning.
4Students in the accelerated program will also take PE 6083 Research Methods and Statistics or EDFD 6003 Educational Research.