Department website: https://www.atu.edu/krs

The Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science's Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science Coaching Athletics and Physical Activity HES CAPA) track focuses on optimal performance of the human body. The track is designed for students seeking careers in K-12 teaching and athletic coaching, gym/health center management, or recreation supervisor. The track includes two options:

1. Students desiring to coach and teach in public school systems complete the Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education to obtain an Arkansas teaching license in K-12 Health and Physical Education with a coaching endorsement. A second content area for teaching certification is recommended for this option.
2. Students seeking careers in gym/health center management or recreation supervision choose a minor in a related area. Suggested minors include Business and Marketing.

Health and Exercise Science Studies Coaching Athletics and Physical Activity graduates acquire the knowledge and skills to:

• Test and assess the athletic populations in various age groups.
• Develop safe and effective strength & conditioning plans and programs.
• Evaluate sports performance data.
• Provide safe, effective and concise communication of exercise instruction.
• Implement best practices in teaching and learning.
• Organize and manage programs and facilities in health, athletics, and physical activity.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
ENGL 1013	Composition I 2	3
HES 1003	Introduction to Exercise Programming 2	3
HLED 1513	Lifetime Health and Fitness 2	3
MATH 1113	College Algebra 2	3
USHG 1XXX	U.S. History and Government 1, 2	3
Select one of the following: 3		1
TEACHING OPTION:
PE 1201	Orientation to Kinesiology 2
NON-TEACHING OPTION:
Minor Elective
	Hours	16
Spring
BIOL 1014	Introduction to Biological Science 2	4
ENGL 1023	Composition II 2	3
FAH 1XXX	Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1, 2	3
PE 2513	First Aid 2	3
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses 1, 2	3
	Hours	16
Sophomore
Fall
BIOL 2014	Human Anatomy 2	4
COMM 2003	Public Speaking 2	3
FAH 1XXX	Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1, 2	3
HES 2013	Weight Training for Personal Trainers, High School Athletics and Strength Coaching 2	3
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses 1, 2	3
	Hours	16
Spring
HES 2023	Endurance Programming and Conditioning 2	3
PE 3543	Lifespan Motor Development 2	3
PE 3661	Laboratory Experiences in Anatomy/Physiology and Kinesiology 2	1
PE 3663	Kinesiology 2	3
Select one of the following: 3		6
TEACHING OPTION:
EDMD 2013 & SEED 2003	Integrating Instructional Technology and Education as a Profession 2
NON-TEACHING OPTION:
Minor Elective
	Hours	16
Junior
Fall
HES 2043	Applied Fitness Assessment and Development 2	3
PE 3573	Prevention and Care of Activity Injuries 2	3
PE 4033	Exercise Physiology 2	3
PE 3413	Coaching Theory 2	3
Select one of the following: 3		3
TEACHING OPTION:
SEED 2113	Human Development and Learning Theories 2
NON-TEACHING OPTION:
Minor Elective
	Hours	15
Spring
HES 3003	Exercise Prescription 2	3
HES 3013	Coaching Power, Speed, and Agility 2	3
HES 4023	Principles of Strength and Conditioning 2	3
PE 3583	Coaching Physical Activity K-12 2	3
PE 4513	Organization and Administration of Athletics and Physical Activity 2	3
	Hours	15
Senior
Fall
HLED 4403	Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2	3
PE 4103	Principles of Adapted Physical Activity 2	3
Select one of the following: 3		8
TEACHING OPTION:
HLED 4303 & SEED 4553 & SPED 4052	Methods and Materials in Health for Grades K-12 and Classroom Application of Educational Psychology and Educating Diverse and Exceptional Learners 2
NON-TEACHING OPTION:
Minor Elective
	Hours	14
Spring
Select one of the following: 3		12
TEACHING OPTION:
SEED 4503 & SEED 4809	Seminar in Secondary Education and Residency B 2
NON-TEACHING OPTION:
HES 4012	Health and Exercise Science Internship 2
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	120

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".

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Must earn a grade of "C" or better.

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This plan of study offers two options for students to select from:

• Teaching Option
  • Earns the Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education.
• Non-Teaching Option
  • Recommended minors: Business Administration, Business and Entrepreneurship, Business Data Analytics, and Leadership.

Students who complete the program will:

1. Know and apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physically educated individuals.
2. Administer fitness/performance tests and interpret the results to facilitate effective programming.
3. Develop effective training plans and programs for clients, classes, and/or teams.
4. Develop and maintain physical variables related to health, fitness, and performance.
5. Prepared to attain nationally accredited personal trainer and/or strength and conditioning coach certifications.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php