B.S. in Health Promotion (HEPR.FW.BS, HEPR.PUHE.BS)

B.S. in Health Promotion (HEPR.FW.BS, HEPR.PUHE.BS)

Major Requirements/Health Studies (13-16 credits)
HE-101Strategies for Healthy Living3
HE-290Health Research Methods3
HE-320Principles of Health Education3
(Satisfies Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD) in General Education)
HE-440Health Policy3
Select one course from the following list:1-4
Professional Seminar in Health (3 credits)
School Based Education in Physical Activity and Nutrition (4 credits)
Internship in Health and Physical Education (1-3 credits)
or PE-389
Internship in Health and Physical Education
Cluster Requirements (33-39 credits)
Select one of the following clusters:33-39
Fitness and Wellness (39 credits)
Nutrition and Health
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Fitness Concepts and Measurements
Exercise Physiology
Applied Biomechanics
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Strength and Conditioning Techniques
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Fitness Facility Management and Professional Practice
Select 6 credits from Course Type: HE.PE/HE.EL
Select 3 credits of PE Skills Courses (with course*type GAMES, AQUA, RHYTH, OUTDR, PERF or FIT)
Public Health Cluster (33 credits)
Introduction to Public Health
Lifespan Development and Health
Environmental Health Issues
Epidemiology
Health in Developing Countries: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Community Health
Select 15 credits from Course Type: HE.PE/HE.EL
Interdisciplinary Requirements (17 credits)
BY-111Anatomy and Physiology I4
BY-112Anatomy and Physiology II4
(Science courses satisfy Natural Science (NS) in General Education)
MA-151Statistics with Applications3
(Satisfies Mathematics in General Education)
SO-101Introduction to Sociology3
(Satisfies Social Science (SS.SV) in General Education)
PY-103Introduction to Psychology3
(Satisfies Social Science (SS.SV) in General Education)
Free Electives (21-30 credits) 1
Complete up to 21-30 credits of free electives 121-30
General Education Requirements (27 credits) 2
Complete 27 credits as outlined on the General Education table. 227
Total Credits120
1

Please consult with your advisor regarding the required number of free electives that must be completed.

2

The General Education curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits. However, students may be able to share credits from within their major or interdisciplinary requirements. Please consult with your advisor to determine which General Education courses must be completed.

Notes

  • 54 credits must be completed at the 200 level or higher.

Sequence Chart - Public Health

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-101 Strategies for Healthy Living3Gen*Ed Technological Literacy (TL) suggested HE-2013
HE-180 Introduction to Public Health3EN-102 College Composition II3
EN-101 College Composition I3MA-151 Statistics with Applications (Gen*Ed Mathematics)3
PY-103 Introduction to Psychology (Gen*Ed Social Science Survey (SS.SV)3SO-101 Introduction to Sociology (Gen*Ed Social Science Survey (SS.SV)3
FO-xxx Gen*Ed World Language3Free Elective 3
Semester Credits15Semester Credits15
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-290 Health Research Methods3HE-212 Lifespan Development and Health3
HE.EL Health Elective 3HE-xxx Health Elective 3
BY-111 Anatomy and Physiology I (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL)4BY-112 Anatomy and Physiology II (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL)4
Gen*Ed Historical Perspectives (HS.SV)3Gen*Ed Aesthetics (AT) AR, DA, MU, TH3
Free Elective3Free Elective 3
Semester Credits16Semester Credits16
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-320 Principles of Health Education (Gen*Ed Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD))3(HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350) or Free Elective11-4
HE-340 Environmental Health Issues3HE-375 Health in Developing Countries: A Cross-Cultural Perspective3
EN-2xx Gen*Ed Literature (LIT)3HE.EL Health Elective 3
Free Elective 3HE.EL Health Elective3
Free Elective 3HE.EL Health Elective3
Semester Credits15Semester Credits13-16
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
(HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350) or Free Elective21-4(HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350) or Free Elective21-4
HE-435 Community Health3Free Elective3
HE-350 Epidemiology3Free Elective 3
HE-440 Health Policy3Free Elective 3
PR-xxx Gen*Ed Interdisciplinary Perspectives (ISP)3Free Elective 3
Free Elective2Free Elective2
Semester Credits15-18Semester Credits15-18
Total Credits 120-129
1

Graduate school applicants take HE-485 in year three spring.

2

Take HE-485 or HE/PE-389 or PE-350 if still needed.

Sequence Chart - Fitness and Wellness

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-101 Strategies for Healthy Living3Gen*Ed Tech Literacy (TL) - Suggested HE-2013
PE 1XX Skills/Activity1PE 1XX Skills/Activity1
EN-101 College Composition I3EN-102 College Composition II3
Gen*Ed HS.SV3MA-151 Statistics with Applications (Gen*Ed Mathematics)3
Gen*Ed Aesthetics (AT)3SO-101 Introduction to Sociology (Gen*Ed Social Science Survey (SS.SV)3
FO-xxx Gen*Ed World Language3Free Elective3
Semester Credits16Semester Credits16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-380 Nutrition and Health3HEPE/HE.EL Elective 3
HE-290 Health Research Methods3Gen*Ed Literature (LIT)3
HE.PE/HE.EL Elective3BY-112 Anatomy and Physiology II (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL)4
BY-111 Anatomy and Physiology I (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL)4Free Elective 3
PY-103 Introduction to Psychology3Free Elective 3
Semester Credits16Semester Credits16
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-320 Principles of Health Education (Gen*Ed Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD)3PE-320 Exercise Physiology3
PE-330 Applied Biomechanics3(HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350) or Free Elective11-4
PE-315 Fitness Concepts and Measurements3Gen*Ed Cultural Diversity (CD) or Global Understanding (GU)3
PE-1xx Skills/Activity1Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3Free Elective 3
Free Elective3 
Semester Credits16Semester Credits13-16
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
(HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350) or Free Elective21-4(HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350) or Free Elective21-4
PE-440 Fitness Facility Management and Professional Practice3PE-370 Strength and Conditioning Techniques3
HE-440 Health Policy3PE-310 Sport and Exercise Psychology3
PE-201 First Aid/CPR/AED Certification2PE-351 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
PR-4xx Gen*Ed Interdisciplinary Perspectives (ISP)3PE-410 Exercise Testing and Prescription4
Free Elective1 
Semester Credits13-16Semester Credits14-17
Total Credits 120-129
1

Graduate school applicants take HE-485 in year three spring.

2

Take HE-485 or HE/PE-389 or PE-350 if still needed.