Sports Science, BSED, Health and Fitness Concentration (GPS)

This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Program Description

Majors in the Sports Science BSEd Program must choose from one of two concentrations: Health and Fitness, or Sports Medicine.

Health and Fitness Concentration The Health and Fitness concentration will incorporate both classroom and supervised practical experiences to prepare undergraduate students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work as professionals in the health and fitness industry. Candidates who compete this program will be eligible to apply for the ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor certification, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, or other similar professional certifications. Entry-level health and fitness professionals will be skilled in evaluating health behaviors, risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, developing and implementing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors. Health and fitness professionals can perform these activities in commercial, university, corporate, or community settings where their clients participate in health promotion, fitness, and sports performance activities.

Term One

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Earn a grade of C or higher in KNH 2410.

ATH 2500 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology for Health Care Professionals Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 1010 - Medical Terminology Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE: Mathematics Credits / Units: 4 KNH 2410 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Health Credit Hour(s): 3 TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 16

Term Two

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.

BIO 1070 - Health and Disease Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1070L - Health and Disease Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CORE: Global Traditions (History) Credits / Units: 3 HED 1230 - Personal Health Credit Hour(s): 3 TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 15

Term Three

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Earn a grade of C or higher in KNH 2500.

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2500 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology for KNH Majors Credit Hour(s): 4
KNH 2840 - Practicum in Health, Physical Education and Recreation Credit Hour(s): 1 to 15
CORE: Arts and Humanities Credits / Units: 3 SW 2720 - Multicultural Competence in a Diverse World Credit Hour(s): 3 TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 14

Term Four

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.

HED 2340 - Health Behaviors Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 2120 - Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Credit Hour(s): 3
HPR 2430 - Motor Development and Learning Credit Hour(s): 4
KNH 2600 - First Aid and CPR Credit Hour(s): 2
PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Educators I Credit Hour(s): 4 TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 16

Term Five

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Earn grades of C or higher in KNH 2530 and KNH 2550.

ATR 3020 - Strength and Conditioning Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2530 - Kinesiology Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2550 - Applied Exercise Physiology Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE: Social Science Credits / Units: 3 KNH 2620 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Credit Hour(s): 3 TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 15

Term Six

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.

ATR 3030 - Therapeutic Exercise Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2540 - Psychology of Sport Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective Credits / Units: 3 Elective Credits / Units: 3 KNH 4110 - Fitness Assessment and Programming Credit Hour(s): 3 TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 15

Term Seven

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.

ATR 4820 - Exercise and Sport Pharmacology Credit Hour(s): 3
TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 16
Elective Credits / Units: 4 Elective Credits / Units: 3 Elective Credits / Units: 3 HED 4570 - Health and Fitness for Chronic Disease and Disorders Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

Success Markers: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Complete a professional certification exam.

KNH 4550 - Seminar in Sports Science Credit Hour(s): 1
TOTAL CREDITS: Credits / Units: 13
KNH 4840 - Practicum in Health, PE and Rec Credit Hour(s): 1 to 15