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

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science – Pre-Allied Health Studies (HES PAH) within the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science prepares students for advanced degrees in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Chiropractic Therapy, Athletic Training, or Ph.D. programs.

Graduates of the Health and Exercise Science – Pre-Allied Health Studies program develop the knowledge and skills to:

• Analyze and interpret advanced laboratory and field assessments.
• Integrate healthcare and health-fitness programs.
• Prepare for advanced degrees in healthcare professions.
• Administer and evaluate biomechanical assessments.
• Develop and implement prevention and treatment programs.

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 Kinesiology 2	1
PE Elective 2		1
	Hours	15
Spring
CHEM 2124 & CHEM 2120	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab	4
COMM 2173	Business and Professional Speaking	3
ENGL 1023	Composition II 1	3
HLED 1513	Lifetime Health and Fitness 2	3
PSY 2003	General Psychology	3
	Hours	16
Sophomore
Fall
AHS 2013	Medical Terminology	3
BIOL 2404	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
CHEM 2134 & CHEM 2130	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab	4
PE 3661	Laboratory Experiences in Anatomy/Physiology and Kinesiology 2	1
USHG 1XXX	U.S. History and Government 1	3
	Hours	15
Spring
BIOL 2414	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
ECON 2003	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
FAH 1XXX	Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1	3
PE 2513	First Aid 2	3
PE 3663	Kinesiology 2	3
	Hours	16
Junior
Fall
HES 2043	Applied Fitness Assessment and Development 2	3
MGMT 3003	Principles of Management	3
PE 3573	Prevention and Care of Activity Injuries 2	3
PE 4033	Exercise Physiology 2	3
PHYS 2014 & PHYS 2000	Algebra-Based Physics I and Physics Laboratory I	4
	Hours	16
Spring
FAH 1XXX	Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1	3
HES 3003	Exercise Prescription 2	3
HES 4043	Exercise Physiology Lab 2	3
HLED 3203	Consumer Health Programs 2	3
PHYS 2024 & PHYS 2010	Algebra-Based Physics II and Physics Laboratory II	4
	Hours	16
Senior
Fall
HES 4013	Health and Exercise Science Practicum 2	3
HES 4053	Biomechanics 2	3
HLED 4403	Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2	3
MKT 3043	Principles of Marketing	3
PE 4991	Special Problems in Health and Physical Education 2	1
PSY/SOC 2053	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3
	Hours	16
Spring
HES 4012	Health and Exercise Science Internship 2	12
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	122

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.

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