Wellness and Exercise Promotion BS
A major in wellness and exercise promotion consists of an interdisciplinary program of study in which students will implement health assessments and wellness programs during internships. The degree endeavors to promote scholarly inquiry and cultivate professionals capable of assisting others in developing self-responsibility for their own health and wellness through healthy, active lifestyles. Completion of this degree prepares students for employment in corporate, clinical, or community wellness settings or for the pursuit of graduate study.
Major Requirements
A major in wellness and exercise promotion consists of:
| BIOL 322 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 322L | Human Anatomy & Physiology/Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 323 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 323L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 1 |
| HEPR 150 | Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
| HEPR 205 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HEPR 220 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HEPR 410 | Educational Strategies in Health Professions | 3 |
| HPE 100 | Wellness: Strategies for Life | 2 |
| HPE 101 | Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | 3 |
| HPE 205 | First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| HPE 308 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPE 315 | Comprehensive School Health Education | 3 |
| HPE 325 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| HPE 485 | Experiential Learning in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| PHED 307 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PHED 336 | Kinesiology/Biomechanics | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SCON 101 | Strength Training and Exercise | 1 |
Six hours from the following:
| GERN 210 | Gender and Aging | 3 |
| HPE 216 | Skills and Analysis of Individual and Dual Sports I | 2 |
| HPE 217 | Skills and Analysis of Individual and Dual Sports II | 2 |
| HPE 317 | Substance Abuse | 2 |
| HPE 318 | Human Sexuality | 2 |
| HPE 345 | Philosophy and Practice of Coaching | 3 |
| HPE 484 | Research in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| HPE 485 | Experiential Learning in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| SCON 220 | Personal Training I | 2 |
| SCON 221 | Personal Training II | 2 |
HPE 484: up to three hours may be used for the elective requirement.
HPE 485: three hours are required; up to two hours may be used for the elective requirement.
Additional Graduation Requirement:
All students must provide a current certificate of completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
Graduate Study Option
A bachelor's degree is conferred after the student earns a minimum of 124 credit hours. Students may also complete the BS in wellness and exercise promotion by completing the curriculum with the understanding that the 124 hour rule can be completed with graduate-level classes (not to exceed 32 credit hours). These students are required to meet all admissions criteria and degree requirements before entering or earning the master of athletic training degree. The graduate-level degree does not need to be earned prior to the bachelor's degree conferral.