Wellness and Health Promotion BS
A major in wellness and health 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 health promotion consists of:
| BIOL 222 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I | 3 |
| BIOL 222L | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 223 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II | 3 |
| BIOL 223L | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions 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 |
| HHP 100 | Wellness: Strategies for Life | 2 |
| HHP 101 | Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | 3 |
| HHP 205 | First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| HHP 307 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| HHP 308 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HHP 315 | Comprehensive School Health Education | 3 |
| HHP 325 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 336 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HHP 485 | Experiential Learning in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SCON 101 | Introduction to Exercise Technique | 1 |
Six hours from the following:
| ADDC 100 | Alcohol and Other Drugs: The Fundamentals | 3 |
| GERN 210 | Gender and Aging | 3 |
| HHP 216 | Skills and Analysis of Individual and Dual Sports I | 2 |
| HHP 217 | Skills and Analysis of Individual and Dual Sports II | 2 |
| HHP 318 | Human Sexuality | 2 |
| HHP 345 | Philosophy and Practice of Coaching | 3 |
| HHP 484 | Research in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| HHP 485 | Experiential Learning in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| SCON 220 | Foundations of Personal Training | 2 |
| SCON 221 | Practical Applications in Personal Training | 2 |
HHP 484: up to three hours may be used for the elective requirement.
HHP 485: three hours are required; up to two hours may be used for the elective requirement.
Effective as of 4/20/2020