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 (HECA) track is designed for students seeking careers in K-12 teaching and coaching or gym/health center management or recreation supervision. The track includes two options:

1. Students desiring to teach and coach in public school systems complete the Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education (ACSE) 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 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	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	3
PE 2513	First Aid 2	3
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses 1	3
	Hours	16
Sophomore
Fall
BIOL 2014	Human Anatomy 2	4
COMM 2003	Public Speaking	3
FAH 1XXX	Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1	3
HES 2013	Weight Training for Personal Trainers, High School Athletics and Strength Coaching 2	3
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses 1	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 HECA 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