Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Studies

The Bachelor of Science degree program in health studies provides graduates with an understanding of a wide range of health-related topics, including: diseases and their causes, distributions, risk factors and prevention; the system of health care delivery in the U.S.; and health promotion and health education in the broadest sense. The program prepares for careers related to health care and health promotion in various public and private, clinical and non-clinical settings. The program also prepares for graduate or professional studies in areas such as public health, physical therapy, clinical exercise physiology, and medicine. Study of health and ultimately being successful in a health-related position require an understanding of the life sciences, an appreciation of factors that positively and negatively influence health, personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle, a strong desire to educate others about health, and high ethical standards.

Curriculum (2006-2008 Catalog; 127 semester hours, 57- 66 upper-division)

University Core Requirements (47 hours)

CHEM 1311/1111 General Chemistry I/Lab

CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II/Lab

ECON 2301 Principles of Economics I

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or

ENGL 2323 English Lit./from 1780’s to Present (3 hours)

Fine and Performing Arts (3 hours)

HIST 1301 United States History I

HIST 1302 United States History II

MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

POLS 2305 Intro American Government

POLS 2306 Intro Texas Politics

UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (14 hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal and Community Wellness

American Literature (3 hours)

BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

Required Upper-Division Health Studies Courses (51 hours)

ALHS 3301 Environmental Health

ALHS 3302 Human Diseases

ALHS 3350 Health Biometry

ALHS 3352 Consumer Health

ALHS 3360 Community Health Principles

ALHS 3362 Behavioral Health

ALHS 4304 Needs, Processes and Outcomes in Health

ALHS 4306 The Health Care Delivery System

ALHS 4315 Nutrition in Health and Performance

ALHS 4320 Principles of Epidemiology

ALHS 4324 Drugs and Health

ALHS 4326 Sexual Health

ALHS 4333 Stress Management

ALHS 4333 Stress Management

HECC 4308 Ethics

HECC 4370 Internship

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab

KINE 4314 Prescriptive Exercise

Electives (15 hours)

With advisor approval the student elects a minimum of 15 semester hours of courses consistent with educational or career objectives. These electives may include up to 9 hours of lower-division courses. These courses may be interdisciplinary or may be concentrated in an area that complements the area of health.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Studies

(EC-12 Health Teacher Certification)

The Bachelor of Science degree program in health studies provides graduates with an understanding of a wide range of health-related topics, (including: diseases and their causes, distributions, risk factors and prevention; the system of health care delivery in the U.S.; and health promotion and health education in the broadest sense), and prepares for Texas State certification to teach health at all levels from Early Childhood to Grade 12. Study of health and ultimately being successful in a health-education position require an understanding of the life sciences, an appreciation of factors that positively and negatively influence health, personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle, a strong desire to educate others about health, and high ethical standards.

Curriculum (2006-2008 Catalog; 127 semester hours, 63 upper-division)

University Core Requirements (47 hours)

CHEM 1311/1111 General Chemistry I/Lab

CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II/Lab

ECON 2301 Principles of Economics I

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or

ENGL 2323 English Lit./from 1780’s to Present (3 hours)

Fine and Performing Arts (3 hours)

HIST 1301 United States History I

HIST 1302 United States History II

MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

POLS 2305 Intro American Government

POLS 2306 Intro Texas Politics

UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (17 hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal and Community Wellness

American Literature (3 hours)

BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

Required Upper-Division Health Studies Courses (48 hours)

ALHS 3301 Environmental Health

ALHS 3302 Human Diseases

ALHS 3350 Health Biometry

ALHS 3352 Consumer Health

ALHS 3360 Community Health Principles

ALHS 3362 Behavioral Health

ALHS 4304 Needs, Processes and Outcomes in Health

ALHS 4306 The Health Care Delivery System

ALHS 4315 Nutrition in Health and Performance

ALHS 4320 Principles of Epidemiology

ALHS 4324 Drugs and Health

ALHS 4326 Sexual Health

ALHS 4333 Stress Management

HECC 4308 Ethics

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab

KINE 4314 Prescriptive Exercise

Professional Courses (15 hours)

The student pursuing health teacher certification must complete 15 hours of educator preparation courses designated by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. These hours do not include student teaching, and student teaching is not a degree requirement, but student teaching or an acceptable alternative must be completed (before or after degree completion) to be eligible for Texas teacher certification.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the study of movement or exercise. The Bachelor of Science degree program in kinesiology prepares for careers in exercise-related professions, including positions in clinical and business settings. With appropriate use of electives, this program prepares for graduate or professional studies in areas such as physical therapy, medicine, clinical exercise physiology, and exercise sciences. Study of kinesiology requires a passion for exercise, an appreciation of the health and recreational benefits of regular exercise, and a strong desire to educate others about the benefits and proper uses of exercise, and especially life-long exercise.

Curriculum (2006-2008 Catalog; 129 semester hours, 60-68 upper-division)

University Core Requirements (47 hours)

CHEM 1311/1111 General Chemistry I/Lab

CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II/Lab

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or

ENGL 2323 English Lit./from 1780’s to Present (3 hours)

Fine and Performing Arts (3 hours)

HIST 1301 United States History I

HIST 1302 United States History II

MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

POLS 2305 Intro American Government

POLS 2306 Intro Texas Politics

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (14 hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal and Community Wellness

American Literature (3 hours)

BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

Kinesiology Core Courses (23 Hours)

HECC 4308 Ethics

HECC 4333 Tests and Measurements

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab

KINE 3303 Motor Development

KINE 3331/3132 Human Motor Control and Learning/Lab

KINE 3334/3135 Biomechanics & Anatomical Kinesiology/Lab

KINE 4314 Prescriptive Exercise

Cognate Courses (24 Hours)

Students must complete 24 hours from the cognate courses listed below, selected with advisor approval, but including HECC 4370.

ALHS 3302 Human Diseases

ALHS 3350 Health Biometry

ALHS 3362 Behavioral Health

ALHS 4315 Nutrition in Health and Performance

ALHS 4317 Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Weight Management

ALHS 4324 Drugs and Health

ALHS 4333 Stress Management

HECC 4353 Program Organization and Administration

HECC 4370, 4371 Internship

KINE 4305 Principles of Training

KINE 4308 Adapted Physical Education

KINE 4321 Sports Nutrition

PYED 3356 Elementary Health & Physical Education Essential Knowledge and Skills

Electives (21 Hours)

Students must complete 21 upper-division hours of electives, selected with advisor approval. These electives normally must be courses in the natural or behavioral sciences, health or kinesiology. The student who intends to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree related to kinesiology or health may count up to 8 hours of lower-division majors science credit (e.g., chemistry, physics) towards these electives.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology

(EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification)

Kinesiology is the study of movement or exercise. The Bachelor of Science degree program in kinesiology, with teaching specialization, prepares for teaching physical education in schools. The person who completes this curriculum and passes the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) will be certified by the State of Texas to teach physical education at all grade levels. Study of kinesiology requires a passion for exercise, an appreciation of the health and recreational benefits of regular exercise, and a strong desire to educate others about the benefits and proper uses of exercise, and especially life-long exercise.

Curriculum (2006-2008 Catalog; 132 semester hours, 59 upper-division)

University Core Requirements (47 hours)

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or ENGL 2323 Eng. Lit. from 1780’s to the Present

Fine & Performing Arts (3 hours)

HIST 1301 United States History I

HIST 1302 United States History II

Lab Science (8 hours)

MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

POLS 2305 Introductory American Government

POLS 2306 Introductory Texas Politics

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (26 hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal & Community Wellness

American Literature (3 hours)

BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

KINE 2337 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Physical Activity Skills Courses (6 hours) - Two hours in each of the following categories are

recommended: body control (e.g., gymnastics, rhythms), direct control (e.g., basketball, volleyball) and indirect control (e.g., golf, tennis)

Speech (3 hours)

Kinesiology Core Requirements (23 hours)

HECC 4308 Ethics

HECC 4333 Tests and Measurements

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab

KINE 3303 Motor Development

KINE 3331/3132 Human Motor Control & Learning/Lab

KINE 3334/3135 Biomechanics & Anatomical Kinesiology/Lab

KINE 4314 Prescriptive Exercise

Cognate Courses (21 Hours)

ALHS 4315 Nutrition in Health and Performance

ALHS 4317 Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Weight Management

ALHS 4324 Drugs and Health

ALHS 4333 Stress Management

HECC 4353 Program Organization and Administration

KINE 4308 Adapted Physical Education

PYED 3356 Elementary Health & Physical Education Essential Knowledge and Skill

Professional Courses (15 hours)

The student pursing physical education teacher certification must complete 15 hours of educator preparation courses designated by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. These hours do not include student teaching, and student teaching is not a degree requirement, but student teaching or an acceptable alternative must be completed (before or after degree completion) to be eligible for Texas teacher certification.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health and Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Health and Kinesiology provides broad exposure to both health and kinesiology and provides flexibility with elective courses to align the curriculum with career goals. The student may use electives for more in-depth study of health and/or kinesiology. Alternatively, the student may choose electives from other academic areas (e.g., natural sciences, behavioral sciences, business), either as a concentrated minor field of study or in interdisciplinary fashion. Depending on electives, this degree prepares for graduate or professional studies (e.g., medicine, physical therapy, exercise science), or for entry positions related to health, exercise and fitness, and other areas.

Curriculum (2006-2008 Catalog; 129 semester hours, 60-68 upper-division)

University Core Requirements (47 hours)

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or ENGL 2323 Eng. Lit. from 1780’s to the Present

Fine & Performing Arts (3 hours)

HIST 1301 United States History I

HIST 1302 United States History II

Lab Science (8 hours)

MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

POLS 2305 Introductory American Government

POLS 2306 Introductory Texas Politics

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (14 hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal & Community Wellness

American Literature (3 hours)

BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

Health & Kinesiology Core Requirements (32 hours)

ALHS 3301 Environmental Health

ALHS 3302 Human Diseases

ALHS 3352 Consumer Health

ALHS 3360 Community Health Principles

ALHS 4306 The Health Care Delivery System

HECC 4308 Ethics

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab

KINE 3303 Motor Development

KINE 3331/3132 Human Motor Control & Learning/Lab

KINE 3334/3135 Biomechanics & Anatomical Kines. Lab

Electives (36 Hours)

With advisor approval the student elects a minimum of 36 semester hours of courses consistent with educational or career objectives. These electives must include at least 6 hours of upper-division health courses and at least 6 hours of upper-division kinesiology courses. These electives may include up to 8 hours of lower-division courses, which must be health and/or kinesiology courses.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Athletic Training)

Kinesiology is the study of movement or exercise. The Bachelor of Science degree program in kinesiology may be used to prepare for the State examination for licensing as an athletic trainer in Texas. A student wanting to pursue the Texas athletic trainer license should consult with an academic advisor early in the program. Such students must complete other State licensing requirements in addition to the courses listed below, including apprenticeships under the supervision of a licensed or certified athletic trainer. With appropriate use of electives, this program also prepares for graduate or professional studies in areas such as physical therapy, medicine, clinical exercise physiology, and exercise sciences. Study of kinesiology requires a passion for exercise, an appreciation of the health and recreational benefits of regular exercise, and a strong desire to educate others about the benefits and proper uses of exercise, and especially life-long exercise.

 

Curriculum (2006-2008 Catalog; 129 semester hours, 57-65 upper-division)

 

University Core Requirements (47 Hours)

CHEM 1311/1111 General Chemistry I/Lab

CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II/Lab

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or ENGL 2323 English Lit./1780’s to Present (3 hours)

Fine and Performing Arts (3 hours)

HIST 1301 United States History I

HIST 1302 United States History II

MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

POLS 2305 Intro American Government

POLS 2306 Intro TexasPolitics

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (17 Hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal & Community Wellness

American Literature (3 hours)

BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

KINE 2337 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Kinesiology Core Courses (23 Hours)

HECC 4308 Ethics

HECC 4333 Tests and Measurements

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab

KINE 3303 Motor Development

KINE 3331/3132 Human Motor Control and Learning/Lab

KINE 3334/3135 Biomechanics & Anatomical Kinesiology/Lab

KINE 4314 Prescriptive Exercise

Cognate Courses (21 Hours)

ALHS 3302 Human Diseases

ALHS 4315 Nutrition in Health and Performance

ALHS 4324 Drugs and Health

HECC 4370, 4371 Internship

KINE 3340 Assessment of Athletic Injuries

KINE 3342 Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Trainers

Electives (21 Hours)

Students must complete 21 upper-division hours of electives, selected with advisor approval. These electives normally must be courses in the natural or behavioral sciences, health or kinesiology. The student who intends to pursue, a post-baccalaureate degree related to kinesiology or health may count up to 8 hours of lower-division majors science credit (e.g., chemistry, physics) towards these electives.