Health and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science
Department website: https://www.atu.edu/krs
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science program is oriented toward preparing students to be strength/conditioning professionals, fitness professionals, and/or preparation for advanced degrees.
The Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences' internationally accreditied (International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association- IUSCA) Health and Exercise Science Program prepare students for the trends in the profession as established by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Club Industry, International Health, Racquet & Sports club Association, American College of Sports Medicine, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association, and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BIOL 1014 | Introduction to Biological Science 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| HES 1003 | Introduction to Exercise Programming 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1113 | College Algebra (or higher) | 3 |
| PE 1201 | Orientation to Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Science 2 | 1 |
| PE Elective 2 | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 2173 | Business and Professional Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| HLED 1513 | Lifetime Health and Fitness 2 | 3 |
| PHSC XXXX | Physical Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| PSY 2003 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMS 1003 | Introduction to Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| HES 2003 | Field-Based Experience in Health and Exercise Science 2 | 3 |
| PE 2513 | First Aid 2 | 3 |
| PE 2653 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 |
| PE Elective 2 | 1 | |
| USHG 1XXX | U.S. History and Government 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 2003 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 6 |
| HES 2013 | Weight Training for Personal Trainers, High School Coaches, and Physical Education 2 | 3 |
| PE 3661 | Laboratory Experiences in Anatomy/Physiology and Kinesiology 2 | 1 |
| PE 3663 | Kinesiology 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| AHS 2013 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HES 2023 | Endurance Programming and Conditioning 2 | 3 |
| HES 2043 | Applied Fitness Assessment and Development 2 | 3 |
| PE 3573 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 2 | 3 |
| PE 4033 | Exercise Physiology 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HES 3003 | Exercise Prescription 2 | 3 |
| HES 3023 | Exercise Behavior and Adherence 2 | 3 |
| HLED 3203 | Consumer Health Programs 2 | 3 |
| MGMT 3003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 3043 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| HES 4003 | Senior Seminar 2 | 3 |
| HES 4013 | Health and Exercise Science Practicum 2 | 3 |
| HES 4023 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning 2 | 3 |
| HES 4063 | Wellness and Fitness Programming 2 | 3 |
| HLED 4403 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HES 4012 | Health and Exercise Science Internship 2 | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
- 2
Must earn a grade of "C" or better.
Students who complete the program will:
- Know and apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physically educated individuals.
- Administer fitness/performance tests and interpret the results to facilitate effective programming.
- Develop effective training plans and programs for clients, classes, and/or teams.
- Develop and maintain physical variables related to health, fitness, and performance.
- Prepared to attain nationally accredited personal trainer and/or strength and conditioning coach certifications.