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Apr 19, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health and Human Performance (B.S.)
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Bulletin/Catalog Year 2017-2018
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Health and Human Performance
Location: Dunn Center, Room 268
Phone: 931-221-6111
Website: www.apsu.edu/hhp/
Description of Major
The Department of Health and Human Performance offers a major in Health and Human Performance. Concentrations are offered in Applied Exercise Science, Health Care Management, Human Movement, Public Health and K-12 Teaching. A minor is available in Health, in Physical Education, and in Coaching.
All students completing a major in Health and Human Performance must take the University Senior Exit Exam and the HHP Senior Exit Exam during the last semester of study at the University.
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General Education Core
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Credit Hours |
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41 |
| University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement |
1 |
Major’s Requirements that Satisfy General Education
Applied Exercise Science
The applied exercise science concentration provides students the opportunity to prepare for fitness positions in hospitals, retirement centers, corporate wellness centers, YMCA settings, community recreation programs, and private fitness centers. Students who enroll in this concentration are also interested in pursuing Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Athletic Training, and/or other post-baccalaureate program.
Total Concentration Hours 43
Health Care Management
The Health Care Management concentration provides students the opportunity to prepare for employment as a manager in a variety of health and human service organization settings both in the private and public sectors, including medical centers and systems, health departments at the local, regional, and state levels: home health-care agencies, health maintenance organizations, and insurance companies, hospitals, surgical care centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, physician group practices, and volunteer organizations.
Total Concentration Hours 49
Total Concentration Hours 43
Group I
Select one (1) course from the list below
Group II
Select one (1) course from the list below
Group III
Select one (1) course from the list below
Group IV
Select one (1) course from the list below
Group V
Select one (1) course from the list below
K-12 Teaching
The K-12 Teaching Concentration provides students the opportunity to prepare for teaching health and physical education and/or coaching in grades K-12. The program meets all Tennessee and CAEP guidelines. The Professional Education minor (23 credits) is required for licensure.
Total Concentration Hours 45
Public Health
The public health concentration provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry-level public health, health education, or community health positions aimed at promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and community health in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on competency-based skills required by the workplace. Students completing this concentration may be eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, a voluntary individual certification, after a review of academic transcript(s).
Total Concentration Hours 43
Options
Select one of the options below
Option 2 - Extended Public Health Coursework
Select four (4) courses from the list below with consultation of an advisor
Professional Education Minor
This minor is required for K-12 Teaching Concentration
Optional Electives
Student Teaching
Total Program Hours 120-122
Communication Sciences and Disorders
A bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Communication Sciences and Disorders will prepare students for graduate education in audiology and speech-language pathology. The degree may also be a pathway for graduate study or careers in a variety of other fields such as healthcare, education, science, and public policy. The curriculum will combine academic courses and clinical education.
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