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

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise program has two tracks. Kinesiology and Pre-Allied Professional Health Studies will prepare students for strength and conditioning, fitness, and exercise/sport science professions, or preparation for advanced health care degrees.

See the College of Education and Health page for additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

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
AHS 2013	Medical Terminology	3
COMS 1003	Introduction to Computer Based Systems	3
PE 2513	First Aid 2	3
PE 2653	Anatomy and Physiology 2	3
USHG 1XXX	U.S. History and Government 1	3
PE Elective 2		1
	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
HES 2023	Endurance Programming and Conditioning 2	3
HES 2043	Applied Fitness Assessment and Development 2	3
MGMT 3003	Principles of Management	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 3013	Coaching Power, Speed, and Agility 2	3
HES 4043	Exercise Physiology Lab 2	3
HLED 3203	Consumer Health Programs 2	3
PE 4103	Principles of Adapted Physical Activity 2	3
	Hours	15
Senior
Fall
HES 4013	Health and Exercise Science Practicum 2	3
HES 4023	Principles of Strength and Conditioning 2	3
HES 4053	Biomechanics 2	3
HLED 4403	Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2	3
MKT 3043	Principles of Marketing	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:

1. Know and apply discipline-specific 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.