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Dec 21, 2024
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2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise, Sports and Health Education, B.S.
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Exercise, Sport and Health Education Major
All Exercise, Sport and Health Education majors must complete the core requirements in each area listed below. Refer to the ESHE concentration/option or major to determine exact requirements. Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)
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Majors are required to take the following courses and are advised to take them as part of their Core Curriculum requirements: Concentration (77 credits)
Majors must choose one of the seven concentrations/options/majors shown below. These hours include any required field-work hours. Other Requirements and Electives
Students should consult with their academic advisor when selecting other requirements and electives to complete 120 semester hours required for graduation. Total Credits Needed for Degree 120
Major Grade Point Average (GPA)
The major GPA is calculated using all ESHE, HLTH and NUTR courses. The sports medicine major GPA also includes BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 . Sport and Wellness Leadership Concentration
This area of study is designed for students interested in working in leadership positions within the fitness and/or sport industry. Students may choose either a Fitness, Strength, and Conditioning option, which emphasizes the leadership of fitness and wellness programs in corporate, clinical, commercial and community settings; or a Sports Administration option, which provides coursework and experiences related to the management and administration of athletics, coaching, and organizations within the sport industry. Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Option
Exercise Science Core (4-6 credits)
Options-Choose two options from below:
Commercial Option (9 credits)
Fitness Martial Arts Instructor Option (9 credits)
Health and Nutrition Option (9 credits)
Performance Training Option (6 credits)
Note(s):
*If a student selects this option, he/she must take ESHE 390 and ESHE 392 . Fitness Programming for Children Option (10 credits)
Professional Fieldwork (7–13 credits)
Required of all majors in the Sport and Wellness Leadership Concentration: Major Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 2.5 cumulative, and in major, grade point average is required for fieldwork and graduation for this concentration. Refer to the fieldwork manual for additional information and requirements for fieldwork. All required ESHE and HLTH prefix courses that are offered for either 3 or 4 hours credit at the 300 and 400-course levels require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 excluding 3 hour activity-based courses. Electives
Students should consult their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation. Total Credits Needed for Degree 120
Sport Administration Option (62 credits)
Interdisciplinary (15 credits)
Select 15 hours from the following interdisciplinary courses (please note that some courses will have prerequisites): Note(s):
**Minors are encouraged in: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies. However, no more than 6 credits toward a minor may be double counted from the major course work. Professional Fieldwork (7-13 credits)
Required of all majors in the Sport and Wellness Leadership Concentration Major Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 2.5 cumulative, and in major, grade point average is required for fieldwork and graduation for this concentration. Refer to the fieldwork manual for additional information and requirements for fieldwork. All required ESHE and HLTH prefix courses that are offered for either 3 or 4 hours credit at the 300 and 400-course levels require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 excluding 3 hour activity based courses. Electives
Students should consult their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation. Exercise and Sport Science Concentration
This area of study is designed for students interested in advanced degree programs in the allied health field: physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation. Chiropractic medicine or other allied health disciplines. Students will be required to achieve and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA to take 300- and 400-level ESHE/HLTH courses in the Sports Medicine Option. This option also requires a capstone fieldwork experience. Sports Medicine Concentration (77 credits)
Note(s):
*Must have a 3.00 overall grade point average to enroll in the course Choose two science courses from the following list:
Professional Fieldwork (7-13 credits)
Required for Students in Sports Medicine Electives
Students should consult their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 hours required for graduation. Major Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 2.5 cumulative, and in major, grade point average is required for fieldwork and graduation for this concentration. Refer to the fieldwork manual for additional information and requirements for fieldwork. All required ESHE and HLTH prefix courses that are offered for either 3 or 4 hours credit at the 300 and 400-course levels require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 excluding 3 hour activity-based courses. Total Credits Needed for Degree 120
Health Education and Health Promotion Concentration
This program of study prepares students to become Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES). This degree prepares students to develop the knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and evaluate health behavior change programs in order to promote and protect the health of individuals, communities, and the nation. Graduates of this program have the opportunity to work in communities, schools, health departments, worksites, or hospitals. Health Education and Health Promotion Concentration (HEHP) Courses (77 credits)
Professional Fieldwork (7 credits)
Major Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 2.5 cumulative, and in major, grade point average is required for fieldwork and graduation for this concentration. Refer to the fieldwork manual for additional information and requirements for fieldwork. All required ESHE and HLTH prefix courses that are offered for either 3 or 4 hours credit at the 300 and 400-course levels require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 excluding 3 hour activity based courses. Electives
Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 hours required for graduation. Total Credits Needed for Degree 120
Physical and Health Education Teaching Concentration
This program of study prepares students to teach physical education and health education to young people in grades K-12. Students in this program earn a BS degree and a license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. To be admitted to the Professional Education Program, a student must meet minimum requirements for admission. Graduates obtain positions as teachers of physical and health education in schools and/or directors of community-based physical activity programs for youth. (See teacher education program in College of Education and Human Development admissions requirements). Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)
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Majors are required to take the following courses and are advised to take them as part of their Core Curriculum requirements: ESHE General Content. (10 credits)
ESHE Health Content (12 credits)
ESHE Physical Education Content (16 credits)
Professional Education Requirements (18 credits)
In addition to the Foundation Courses listed above, 18 additional hours of courses in the College of Education and Human Development are required for licensure to teach in the State of Virginia. ESHE 453 is a student teaching experience in two clinical settings: one in an elementary school and the other in a high school. Major Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 2.5 overall GPA and a 2.5 major GPA are required for admission to the teacher education program and student teaching. See the teacher education admission requirements and procedures. Electives (9 credits)
Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 hours required for graduation. Fieldwork Requirement (12 credits)
Major Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 2.50 overall GPA and a 2.50 major GPA are required for admission to the teacher program and student teaching. See the teacher education requirements on p. 101. Driver’s Education Add-On Endorsement
A Driver’s Education add-on endorsement can be received upon completion of HLTH 410 and HLTH 412 if the candidate is licensed in Secondary or K-12. |
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