Health and Exercise Degree Requirements
Major/Minor in Health and Exercise Science in Secondary Education
This course of study is designed to produce baccalaureate students prepared to become licensed teachers in the area of physical education, wellness, and leisure in secondary public schools who may also obtain an endorsement to coach athletics. Please refer to the "Secondary Teacher Licensure" section in this Catalog for the curriculum. The licensure in secondary education occurs in three sequential blocks. Please contact Dr. Donna Quimby for advising as early as possible to reduce any possible delays in the progress toward the degree.
Minor in Health Sciences
The minor in health sciences is designed for students interested in community health education and requires 18 credit hours including these courses:
Health Sciences
- 1370 Personal Health
- 2401 Nutrition or 2302 Exercise, Wellness, and Lifestyle or 3302 Exercise Physiology
- 3377 Drug Education or 4373 Controversial Issues in Health Education
- 4374 Family Life and Sex Education
- 4376 Mental Health Education or 4371 Health Education Concepts and Applications
- 3374 Community Health Agencies or 4378 Organization and Administration of Health Education Programs
Minor in Health and Exercise Science
The minor in health and exercise science is designed for students seeking teacher certification in health and physical education and/or a coaching endorsement from the State Department of Education. This minor requires 19 hours consisting of HSCI 2302, 3210, and 3220 plus 12 upper-level hours from the courses required for the major/minor in health sciences with emphasis in health and exercise science in secondary education.
Courses in Health Sciences (HSCI)
1101. Dieting and Weight Control
A practical short course designed to teach the proper methods of dieting and controlling body weight. Students will be taught how to determine, achieve, and maintain their correct body mass by using the scientific principles of proper nutrition and exercise. The futility of using drugs and fad diets to control weight will be explained. One credit hour.
1102. Substance Abuse and Addiction
A practical short course designed to provide basic knowledge of drug abuse and addiction. Students will evaluate the role of drugs and other addictive behaviors in their life, and identify their risk factors for abuse or dependence. Students will be given information on available resources and options for behavior change and coping skills. One hours lecture/discussion per week. One credit hour.
1103. Smoking Cessation
A practical short course designed to explore nicotine dependency/addiction and smoking cessation options. Based on assessment of individual tobacco use and knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of smoking cessation options, students will plan and implement, if appropriate, a strategy for long term smoking cessation. One hour lecture/discussion per week. One credit hour.
1104. Stress Management
A practical short course designed to assist the individual in identifying sources and situations that trigger reactions, both positive and negative, that display the physiological stress response. The individual will be taught how to identify stressors in their lives and explore possible ways of changing responses in order to develop satisfactory reactions to these stressors. The approach to this course is both personal and practical. One hour lecture/discussion. One credit hour.
1170. Cardiopulmonary Respiration
Current lifesaving techniques used on individuals with heart or breathing emergencies. Appropriate first aid techniques also included. Two hours lecture/laboratory. One credit hour.
1370. Personal Health
Designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and practices which contribute to optimum physical, mental, and social well-being. Emphasis on major health problems and causes of death in various age groups. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
2302. Exercise, Wellness, and Lifestyle
Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 1401 or 1413. Designed to equip students with the information, opportunities, and strategies needed to improve their physical fitness, from nutrition and weight control to cardiovascular endurance. Practical applications of current theory in nutrition and exercise physiology that students can apply to their self-improvement plan. All students will be given a fitness evaluation at the beginning and at the end of the semester with interim testing, training, demonstrations, and technique development. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
2372. Care and Prevention of Injuries
Care, prevention, and treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; taping and wrapping; laboratory practicum activities; exercise therapy techniques and basic understanding necessary to sound exercise programs. Three hours lecture/laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
2401. Nutrition
Prerequisites: CHEM 1400, 1401 or their equivalents. Fundamental principles of human nutrition, nutritional value of foods, nutritional requirements of individuals at all ages, application of principles of nutrition under various physiological and economic conditions. Four hours lecture-demonstration per week. Four credit hours.
3195. Practicum in Health Education
Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of program coordinator. Directed observation and supervised field work in a health education professional setting. Emphasis on planning, conducting, and evaluating activities in the program. One credit hour for 30 clock hours. One credit hour.
3196. Practicum in Exercise Science
Prerequisites: HSCI 2302, consent of program coordinator and instructor of HSCI 2302. Practicum students will administer physical fitness tests to those enrolled in HSCI 2302 at both the beginning and end of the semester. They will help prescribe exercise and be responsible for helping HSCI 2302 class members achieve their stated fitness goals. This aid will consist of advice and motivation, leadership of exercise groups, nutrition planning, and modification of exercise prescriptions where required. One credit hour for 30 clock hours. One credit hour.
3210. Teaching Individual Sports
The course is an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and coaching: tennis and golf. Two hours lecture per week. Two credit hours.
3211. Health and Safety in Early Childhood
A practical short course designed to provide an introductory experience to the basic concepts of health and safety in early childhood environments. Specific attention is given to recognition of common illnesses in young children, infection control practices, in jury prevention, and basic emergency treatment procedures. Some of the regulations that guide health and safety practices in early educational environments will be examined. Two hours lecture per week. Two credit hours.
3220. Teaching Team Sports
The course is an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and coaching: basketball, volleyball, and baseball. Two hours lecture per week. Two credit hours.
3302. Exercise Physiology
Prerequisites: BIOL 1411, 1412 or their equivalents, or consent of instructor. The relationship between regular, moderate exercise and the resultant increase in the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and muscles. Students learn to assess fitness by the use of various laboratory instruments and techniques and to improve fitness by the judicious use of specific training programs. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Three credit hours.
3310. Coaching Theory and Methodology
Course is designed to improve the knowledge and understanding of methods and coaching theories. Students learn how to manage young athletes in conditioning, skill development, competition, motivation, and strategies. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
3320. History of Physical Education
A study of the historical development of organized physical activity designed to improve the understanding and appreciation of the purpose, value, nature, scope, and significance of physical education throughout history. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
3372. Advanced First Aid
Training individuals to realize ethical and legal obligations in rendering competent first aid in case of accident or injury until a physician can be found. American Red Cross advanced first aid certification on successful completion of the course. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
3374. Community Health Agencies
Principles and practices of public health and voluntary health programs and agencies. Students make guided observation in laboratory situations and engage in seminars. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
3377. Drug Education
An in-depth study of drug education designed to help teachers, administrators, and other special interest groups present drug education programs. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
3391. Cooperative Education in Health Education
Prerequisites: junior standing, acceptance as a health sciences major, minimum GPA of 2.50, and consent of program coordinator. Cooperative education seeks to integrate academic and professional work experiences. Students will be placed in a work setting consistent with their health sciences career objectives. This course requires a minimum of 200 semester work hours. Three credit hours.
3402. Kinesiology
Prerequisites: BIOL 1411, 1412, or the equivalents. An anatomical and physiological analysis of body movements with relation to the muscles, articulations, and nervous tissues involved. Does not count toward a major or a minor in biology. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
4330/5330. Activity and Sports Management
A study of the organization and administration of programs in physical education and sports. Topics include the development of administrative policy regarding budget, finance, marketing, philosophy, public relations, facilities, sports law, and program management. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
4340/5340. Adaptive Physical Education
Course presents the philosophy and methods pertaining to the adaptation of physical education for handicapped and exceptional students. A basic knowledge of handicapped conditions and their complications for participating in physical education along with classroom, laboratory, and practical experience will be provided to increase the awareness of the handicapped and to facilitate the application of knowledge to real life situations. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4350/5350. Methods and Techniques of Teaching Physical Education
A study of the methods and techniques of teaching physical activity in high school physical education programs. Emphasis is on opportunities to learn about organizing and planning programs, developing lesson plans, selection of activities, and evaluation procedures. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4371/5371. Health Education Concepts and Applications
Examination of the concepts, philosophy, and applications of health education in public, private, professional, and commercial organizations that exist to improve and maintain health. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4372. First Aid Instructor Training
Prerequisites: HSCI 3372, current American Red Cross first aid certification. Students under supervision develop a lesson plan, observe teachers, develop tests, and participate in the American Red Cross first aid program. Instructor training course for candidates to become certified by the American Red Cross to teach standard first aid and personal safety. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4373/5373. Controversial Issues in Health Education
Designed to expand the health educator’s knowledge of health issues as they are influenced by laws, public opinion, and scientific knowledge; an in-depth study of current controversial issues in health education. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4374. Family Life and Sex Education
A study of dating, engagements, marriage, children, divorce, and sexual behavior patterns. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4376. Mental Health Education
Examination of methods to be used by teachers to develop the mental health of individual students. Emphasis on the health educator’s role in reducing mental and emotional problems. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4378/5378. Organization and Administration of Health Education Programs
Prerequisites: HSCI 1370, senior or graduate standing. Designed to provide a foundation in health education and promotion in community health agencies. Students will also examine the basic school health education program which includes healthful school living, health services, and health instruction. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4379. Methods and Techniques of Teaching Health Education
Prerequisite: HSCI 1370. Basic philosophic structure of an efficient, meaningful, and effective health education program for early and late adolescence. Experience in organizing and planning programs (horizontal and vertical), developing lesson plans, experimenting with a variety of teaching methods and techniques, selection of appropriate learning experiences, and directed experience in health instruction. Three hours lecture per week. Three credit hours.
4391. Cooperative Education in Health Education
Prerequisites: junior standing, acceptance as a health sciences major, minimum GPA of 2.50, minimum of one semester of HSCI 3391, and consent of program coordinator. Cooperative education seeks to integrate academic and professional work experiences. Students will be placed in a work setting consistent with their health sciences career objectives. This course requires a minimum of 200 semester work hours. Three credit hours.
4194, 4294, 4394. Workshop in Health Education
Provides opportunities for students, inservice teachers, and interested individuals to work and study with health education professionals. The student can expect to spend two to four hours per week (15 week semester) on the workshop for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the workshop and will be specified in advance by the instructor. One, two, or three credit hours.
4402. Fitness Management
Prerequisites: BIOL 1411, 1412, HSCI 3302 or the equivalents. This course is designed to train students in the theory and skills required for the administration of fitness programs in industry, YMCAs, rehabilitation clinics, and similar facilities. Assessment of various physical and physiological parameters, administration of stress tests, formulation of exercise prescriptions, and basic EKG interpretation. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
4100-4600. Independent Study in Health Education
Prerequisite: consent of department chairperson. Provides an opportunity for advanced students to conduct an in-depth study in a specific area of interest or a special problem. May be taken for one to six credit hours. The student is expected to spend two to four hours per week on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the project and will be agreed on in advance by the student and instructor. One, two, three, four, five, or six credit hours.
4695. Internship in Health Education
Prerequisites: senior standing, 3195, 3196, consent of program coordinator. Directed observation and supervised field work in a health education professional setting. Emphasis on administration, supervision, and program leadership in public, private, or voluntary health agencies, institutions, or business. Six hours credit for 200 clock hours. Six credit hours.
