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2016 - 2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise, Sport and Health Education, B.S.
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Exercise, Sport and Health Education Major
All Exercise, Sport and Health Education (ESHE) 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
Majors must choose one of the five concentrations 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 Administration Concentration (60 credits)
This area of study is designed for students interested in working in leadership positions within the fitness and/or sport industry. The Sport Administration concentration provides coursework and experiences related to the management and administration of athletics, coaching, and organizations within the sport industry. Interdisciplinary/Cognates (15 - 16 credits) Choose One:
Select 15 hours from the following interdisciplinary courses (please note that some courses will have prerequisites): Sport Administration (15 hours)
Selected from the following courses (please note that some courses will have prerequisites): Note(s):
**Minors are encouraged in: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies.
Coaching Management (15 - 16 hours)
Select from the following courses (please note that some courses will have prerequisites): And select 12 to 13 hours from the following:
Professional Fieldwork (6-13 credits)
Required of all majors in the Sport Administration 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. Allied Health Sciences 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 Allied Health Sciences Concentration. Program admission is competitive and requires an application for upper division. Students should see the allied health sciences website (http://www.radford.edu/content/cehd/home/hhp/academics/majors/sports-medicine.html) for specific admittance and standards. This option also requires a fieldwork experience.
Allied Health Sciences Concentration (66 credits)
Note(s):
*Must have a 3.00 overall grade point average to enroll in the course Choose 16 hours from the approved list:
Courses cannot be used to satisfy more than one requirement.
Suggested for Physical Therapy
Suggested for Occupational Therapy
Suggested for students in other pre-health disciplines
Professional Fieldwork (3 credits)
Required for Students in Allied Health Sciences Concentration
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
Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Concentration
This area of study is designed for students interested in working in leadership positions within the fitness and/or strength and conditioning industry. Students may choose either a Fitness option or Strength and Conditioning option. The Fitness option focuses on leadership in the fitness and wellness industry. It is appropriate for individuals interested in working in health clubs or corporate fitness facilities. The Strength and Conditioning option focuses on leadership in strength and conditioning and performance training programs. It is appropriate for people who want to train athletes for performance or pursue graduate work in the strength and conditioning field. Options-Choose one option from below:
Commercial Option (9 credits)
Fitness Martial Arts Instructor Option (9 credits)
Health and Nutrition Option (9 credits)
Fitness Programming for Children Option (10 credits)
Professional Fieldwork (7–13 credits)
Fitness, Strength and Conditioning 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 (12-16 hours)
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
Strength and Conditioning Option
Electives (6 hours)
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
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: Physical and Health Education (46 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.
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 (6 credits)
Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 122 hours required for graduation.
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. K-12 School Focus Option (15 credits)
Youth Sport Focus Option (15 credits)
And 12 credits from the courses listed below:
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