Mar 10, 2026

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED 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 4 Credit Hour(s)
EXS 24000 - Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle 3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 16000 - First Aid/CPR/Sport Injuries 2 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 20500 - Fitness and Wellness Concepts 3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 20700 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 21500 - Introduction to Health and Fitness Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 30000 - Health and Well-Being in Society 3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 33000 - Recreation, Sport, and Fitness Administration 3 Credit Hour(s) or REC 41000 - Recreation Organization and Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 34000 - Mental Health and Resiliency Techniques 3 Credit Hour(s)
HFS 43500 - Health Sciences Seminar 1 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 20500 - Human Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
REC 20600 - Leisure in Contemporary Society 3 Credit Hour(s)
REC 31000 - Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation 3 Credit Hour(s)

Emphasis Coursework

26 credit hours

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