Feb 23, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Health and Wellness, BS Lifestyle and Behavior Management Emphasis

65 credit hours

The lifestyle and behavior management emphasis focuses on health promotion, health psychology, and behavior change.

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
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

24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 30500 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Credit Hour: 3
EXS 32000 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credit Hour: 3
HFS 47000 - Internship Credit Hour: 3-6
(Only 3 credit hours of HFS 47000 may be applied toward this requirement.)
PHS 37000 - Health Promotion Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30300 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32100 - Health Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33200 - Psychology of Motivation and Emotion Credit Hour: 3
Faculty Advisor approved 30000-level or higher Elective 3 Credit Hour(s)