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2018-2019 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Promotion and Exercise Science Comprehensive Major, B.S.
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The Health Promotion and Exercise Science academic program is a baccalaureate degree providing professional preparation for a career in health and fitness exercise science and a solid foundation for graduate study in health, exercise science/fitness, and allied health.
In addition to the course requirements listed:
- It is REQUIRED that each major be an active member of an approved state or national organization in Health Promotion & Exercise Science during the academic years while pursuing this major.
- It is REQUIRED that all Health Promotion & Exercise Science majors attend two state and/or national conferences in the area of health promotion and/or exercise science during the academic years while pursuing this major.
- It is REQUIRED that each student develop an electronic portfolio of their academic work beginning with their freshman year. The electronic portfolio is to be completed by the student during their senior year.
- It is REQUIRED that each student earn a minimum of “C” in each Health Promotion & Exercise Science core class.
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Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Health Promotion and Exercise Science
Total hours required, 120 Hours:
Core Requirements in the Major, 66 Hours:
Restricted Electives, 12 Hours:
Complete 12 credits, selected from the following:
Four-Year Course Progression
Health Promotion and Exercise Science
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
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Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| HLTH 101 |
1 |
First-Year Experience in Health and Exercise (FYEX) |
1 |
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HLTH 100 |
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Exercise Leadership |
3 |
| HLTH 110 |
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Wellness in the Workplace |
3 |
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GSPE 210 |
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Fitness for Life |
3 |
| BIOL 103 |
1 |
General Biological Science OR |
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BIOL 104 |
1 |
General Biological Science OR |
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| CHEM 101 |
1 |
Chemistry with Lab |
4 |
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CHEM 102 |
1 |
Chemistry with Lab |
4 |
| MATH 101 |
1 |
Fundamentals of Mathematics |
3 |
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ART 103 |
2 |
Introduction to Visual Art |
3 |
| ENGL 101 |
1 |
Writing and Rhetoric I |
3 |
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ENGL 102 |
1 |
Writing and Rhetoric II |
3 |
| PSYC 101 |
2 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
17 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| BIOL 225 |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology AND |
3 |
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BIOL 226 |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology AND |
3 |
| BIOL 227 |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab |
1 |
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BIOL 228 |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HLTH 203 |
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Contemporary Health I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities |
3 |
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RECR 200 |
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Recreation Technology |
3 |
| ECON 123 |
2 |
Contemporary Economics OR |
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HLTH 225 |
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First Aid/CPR |
3 |
| ECON 205 |
2 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PHED 405 |
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Applied Kinesiology |
3 |
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RECR 320 |
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Facilities Management |
3 |
| PHED 370 |
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Applied Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
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HLTH 235 |
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Stress Management |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective 1 |
3 |
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HLTH 300 |
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Substance Use and Abuse |
3 |
| HLTH 468 |
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Principles of Sports Nutrition |
3 |
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HLTH 400 |
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Exercise for Special Populations |
3 |
| HLTH 390 |
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Exercise Prescription |
3 |
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PSCI 100 |
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Politics and Government |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| HLTH 350 |
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Research in Health and Exercise |
3 |
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HLTH 450 |
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Health and Exercise Internship |
9 |
| Elective |
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Elective 2 |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective 4 (if not already taken) |
3 |
| RECR 465 |
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Essentials of Strength and Conditioning |
3 |
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TOTAL |
9 or 12 |
| HLTH 391 |
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Worksite Health Promotion |
3 |
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| Elective |
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Elective 3 |
3 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120-122 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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