Exercise and Health Science B.S.

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Contact: Dr. Tiffany Esmat, EHS Program Coordinator
Bachelor of Science Degree
WellStar College of Health and Human Services,
Department of Health, Physical Education & Sport Science
(770) 794-7600
http://www.kennesaw.edu/chhs/hps/

The Exercise and Health Science major program is designed for students seeking academic preparation in the exercise, fitness and/or health areas. This program of study prepares students to become leaders in the fitness profession, and to organize and deliver health promotion programs in private, public, or corporate wellness environments. The capstone to the program is a one academic semester internship experience working in an exercise and health science setting, or students can select pre-professional elective coursework to prepare for advanced or graduate studies, e.g., physical therapy, exercise physiology. For admission to the program and further information, see the department office (HS 4025).

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

see listing of requirements

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

Select any two courses from HPS 1050-HPS 1830

Upper Division Major Requirements

Exercise and Health Science Core (28 Credit Hours)

Exercise and Health Science Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Select any two 3000- and 4000-level HPS courses except HPS 3398. (Students interested in Health Promotion are advised to select HPS 4200 and HPS 4600).

Capstone Experience (15 Credit Hours)

(Select one of the following)

Internship Experience

Pre-Professional Electives

CHEM 1211 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1211L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 1212 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 1212L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
or
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II
any 3000-4000 level BIOL, CHEM, HPS, PSYC

Free Electives (11 Credit Hours)

Any course in the university curriculum.