Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
The Health and Wellness major is designed to prepare students to actively participate in changing the health and wellness environments for individuals and their communities. Students are prepared for careers in public and community health, wellness, or fitness disciplines.
Program Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness concepts including terminology, mental health, disease prevention approaches, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
2. Students will demonstrate meaningful and inclusive communication methods and technologies to support, manage, and promote wellness initiatives.
3. Students will develop/create the appropriate intervention strategies to maximize, maintain, and promote healthy lifestyles for individuals, families, and their community using evidence-based information.
4. Students will recognize business and leadership concepts used in effectively promoting, budgeting, and managing health and wellness programs and facilities.
5. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills in adopting person-centered approach to educate individuals and the public about wellness.
General Education Requirements: 37-40 Hours
Additional University Requirements: 6 Hours
For more information, see the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.
Physical Education w/ Certification Major: 56 hours + 36 hours of Professional Education coursework.
Health and Wellness Major Requirements
Major requirements
| BI106 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BI106L | Human Biology Lab | 1 |
| AH212 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BU110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| EX203 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 |
| EX440 | Program Design (Capstone) | 3 |
| PE210 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| PE212 | 1st Aid and Community CPR | 2 |
| PE216 | Nutrition and Athletic Performance | 3 |
| PE221 | Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| PE323 | Care and Prevention of Injuries | 3 |
| PE324 | Human Anatomy/Kinesiology | 4 |
| PE328 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE329 | Methods and Techniques for Tests and Measurements in Sport & Exercise | 3 |
| SPM321 | Organization and Administration of Sports and Athletic Programs | 3 |