Department of Health & Physical Education

Health & Physical Education

Wellness & Fitness Program Option

See the College of Education page for additional requirements.

There are three levels in the Wellness/Fitness program. Students begin the first level by taking general education requirements and are introduced to basic concepts of the wellness/fitness program in PE 1201 Orientation to Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Science and WS 1002 Physical Wellness and Fitness.

During the second level, students complete general education requirements and take courses specific to the wellness profession. Admission to level two requires completion of PE 1201 Orientation to Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Science, WS 1002 Physical Wellness and Fitness, ENGL 1013 Composition I, ENGL 1023 Composition II, MATH 1113 College Algebra, BIOL 1014 Introduction to Biological Science, and COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking with a grade of C or better.

The third level is the internship stage of the program. Admission to this level requires completion of all content area courses (HLED, PE, & WS) with a grade of “C” or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better.

Curriculum

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

•  Freshman

  Fall		Spring
  ENGL 1013 Composition I1	3	ENGL 1023 Composition II1	3
  MATH 1113 College Algebra or higher	3	Social Sciences1	3
  BIOL 1014 Introduction to Biological Science	4	Physical Science with Lab1	4
  HLED 1513 Personal Health and Wellness	3	COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking	3
  PE 1201 Orientation to Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Science	1	WS 1002 Physical Wellness and Fitness	2
  Elective	1
  Total Hours	15	Total Hours	15

•  Sophomore

  Fall		Spring
  U.S. History/Government1	3	Fine Arts & Humanities1	6
  COMS 1003 Introduction to Computer Based Systems or equivalent	3	ECON 2003 Principles of Economics I	3
  PE 2513 First Aid	3	PE 2861 Rhythmic Aerobic Activities	1
  PE 2653 Anatomy and Physiology	3	PE 3661 Laboratory Experiences in Anatomy/ Physiology and Kinesiology	1
  WS 2003 Field-Based Experience in Wellness	3	PE 3663 Kinesiology	3
  WS 2031 Directing Food, Exercise, and Body Composition Programs	1
  Total Hours	16	Total Hours	14

•  Junior

  Fall		Spring
  AHS 2013 Medical Terminology	3	HLED 3203 Consumer Health Programs	3
  MGMT 3003 Management and Organizational Behavior	3	PE 4103 Principles of Adapted Physical Education	3
  PE 3573 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3	WS 2081 Directing Muscle Fitness Programs	1
  PE 4033 Exercise Physiology	3	WS 3003 Exercise Prescription	3
  WS 2043 Applied Fitness Assessment and Development	3	WS 3023 Exercise Behavior and Adherence	3
  WS 2091 Directing Fitness Walking/Jogging Programs	1	WS 4003 Advanced Professional Seminar	3
  Total Hours	16	Total Hours	16

•  Senior

  Fall		Spring
  HLED 4403 Nutrition and Physical Fitness	3	WS 4012 Wellness and Fitness Program Management Internship	12
  MKT 3043 Principles of Marketing	3
  WS 4013 Wellness Science Practicum	3
  WS 4023 Principles of Strength and Conditioning	3
  WS 4063 Wellness and Fitness Programming	3
  Elective	1
  Total Hours	16	Total Hours	12

¹See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".