2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog


Health and Fitness, B.S.

The health and fitness option provides the educational foundation required for pursuit of fitness-related careers. Students gain an understanding of the exercise prescription and assessment of general and athletic populations. In addition, students learn the planning, organization and administration of fitness and athletic conditioning programs and facilities.

Requirements

1. Core Curriculum (core hours depending on the number of coupled courses): (39-63 hours)

2. Major: Health and Fitness (50 hours)

Kinesiology Core Courses (14 hours)

KINE 10101Introduction to Kinesiology

KINE 10603Anatomical Kinesiology

KINE 20503Motor Behavior

KINE 30623Biomechanics

KINE 30634Exercise Physiology

Foundation Courses (27 hours)

HLTH 30233Sport and Exercise Pharmacology

HLTH 30423Nutrition and Physical Activity

HLTH 40203Study of Human Disease

KINE 20313Foundations of Sport Injuries

KINE 30523Exercise Assessment and Prescription

 

KINE 30713Psychology of Sport

OR

KINE 30733Exercise Psychology

 

KINE 30833Physical Activity and Disability

KINE 40513Principles of Strength and Conditioning

KINE 40903Senior Internship

Emphasis Courses (choose 9 hours)

HLTH 30203Health and Stress Management

KINE 30843Neuromuscular Pathophysiology

Strength and Conditioning
KINE 30343Theory of Coaching

KINE 40543Advanced Strength and Conditioning

3. Associated Requirements (17 hours)

BIOL 20204Anatomy and Physiology

BIOL 20214Anatomy and Physiology

MANA 30153Organizational Management

MATH 10043Elementary Statistics

PSYC 10213General Psychology

4. Electives as needed to complete (124 hours)