Jun 05, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Health and Wellness, BS Sport and Physical Activity Emphasis

67 credit hours

Requirements

Major Coursework

41 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

BSC 10000 - Concepts in Biology Credit Hour: 4
EXS 24000 - Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle Credit Hour: 3
HFS 16000 - First Aid/CPR/Sport Injuries Credit Hour: 2
HFS 20500 - Fitness and Wellness Concepts Credit Hour: 3
HFS 20700 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hour: 4
HFS 21500 - Introduction to Health and Fitness Sciences Credit Hour: 3
HFS 30000 - Health and Well-Being in Society Credit Hour: 3
HFS 33000 - Recreation, Sport, and Fitness Administration Credit Hour: 3 or REC 41000 - Recreation Organization and Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 34000 - Mental Health and Resiliency Techniques Credit Hour: 3
HFS 43500 - Health Sciences Seminar Credit Hour: 1
PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 20500 - Human Development Credit Hour: 3
REC 20600 - Leisure in Contemporary Society Credit Hour: 3
REC 31000 - Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation Credit Hour: 3

Emphasis Coursework

26 credit hours

EXS 31500 - Physiology of Exercise Credit Hour: 3
EXS 31800 - Strategies for Effective Coaching Credit Hour: 3
EXS 36000 - Exercise Principles for Optimal Performance Credit Hour: 4
HFS 20800 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Credit Hour: 4
HFS 31000 - Functional Anatomy Credit Hour: 3
HFS 35000 - Practicum Credit Hour: 1-3 or REC 38500 - Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 40000 - Adapted Physical Education Credit Hour: 3
PE 33000 - Psychological Aspects of Physical Education Credit Hour: 3
Students must take HFS 35000 or REC 38500 for 3 credit hours to meet the requirement.