| Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences | |
The Sports and Health Sciences degree is a study of the human, physical, psychological, and related issues concerning sports, recreation, health, and wellness. Students study a core of issues central to this growing field and also have the opportunity to concentrate in specific areas of sports and health interest, to include: athletic performance, coaching, sports management, and pre-sports medicine. This degree is applicable in the various sports and health professions, and it is also a foundation degree for general purposes and further academic interests in a variety of areas. |
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Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of sports and health sciences, graduates in this degree program will be able to: - Apply knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health, and kinesiology to applications in sports and fitness.
- Apply training, conditioning, and psychology to applications in sports and wellness.
- Articulate and interpret the legal and regulatory issues associated with recreational, officially sanctioned, and professional sports.
- Apply the management principles, concepts, and practices associated with the operations and maintenance of sports and recreation facilities.
- Address the sociological, historical, political, and philosophical aspects of sport.
- Discuss human behavior with respect to sport and fitness.
- Pursue a career in the disciplines of sport coaching, sport management, or health and fitness management.
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Degree Program Requirements | Required Course - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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General Education Requirements (38 semester hours) |
| English Composition - 6 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| Social Sciences - 6 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs | | | | | | | | | |
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| Mathematics - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| History - 6 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| Humanities - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| Political Science - 3 semester hours | | | | | | | | | |
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| Core Courses (34 semester hours) | | | | | - SC102 / SCIN102 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology [Required]
- SC122 / SCIN102L - Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab [Required]
- GM382 / LSTD209 - Sports Law, Risk, and Regulation
- GM390 / SPMT320 - Nutrition
- MC360 / SCIN360 - Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology [Prerequisite: SC102 / SCIN120]
- MC379 / SPHS379 - Contemporary and Social Issues in Sport
- MC380 / SPMT315 - Training and Conditioning
- MC381 / SPMT316 - Sports and Recreation Facility Management
- MC430 / SPHE421 - Kinesiology [Prerequisite: MC360 / SCIN360]
- PY342 / CHFD342 - Human Life Span Development
- PY460 / PSYC460 - Sports Psychology
- GM383 / SPHE314 - Exercise Physiology
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| Major Courses (18 semester hours) | | | | | General Concentration
Note: Students can select any 6 courses that they wish in the area of Sports and Health Sciences for a General concentration. - GM373 / SPHE312 - Liability
MC323 / SPHE323 - Sports Conditioning MC321 / SPHE324 - Biomechanics MC325 / SPHE325 - Gender Issues in Sport MC381 / SPHE316 - Sports and Recreational Facility Management MC383 / SPHE383 - Disabilities in Sport MC388 / SPHE388 - Stress and Health Management MC385 / SPHE317 - Sports Medicine MC386 / SPHE318 - Coaching Theory and Methodology MC395 / SPHE319 - Sports and Drugs MC407 / SPHE412 - Sports Finance MC408 / SPHE413 - Sports Marketing MC411 / SPHE416 - Athletic Programs Administration MC421 / SPHE400 - Sports Management Foundations MC431 / SPHE420 - Exercise Programming and Testing MC432 / SPHE417 - Leadership Concepts in Coaching MC433 / SPHE418 - Coaching Strategy Concepts MC434 / SPHE402 - Sports Psychology for the Injured Athlete MC435 / SPHE401 - Prevention of Catastrophic Injuries MC474 / SPHE419 - Recovery and Rehabilitation
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| Concentration in Exercise Science | | | | | - MC385 / SPHE317 - Sports Medicine
- MC395 / SPHE319 - Sports and Drugs
- MC431 / SPHE420 - Exercise Programming and Testing
- MC474 / SPHE419 - Recovery and Rehabilitation
- MC323 / SPHE323 - Sports Conditioning
- MC321 / SPHE324 - Biomechanics
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| Concentration in Coaching Studies | | | | | - MC386 / SPHE318 - Coaching Theory and Methodology
- MC411 / SPHE416 - Athletic Programs Administration
- MC432 / SPHE417 - Leadership Concepts in Coaching
- MC433 / SPHE418 - Coaching Strategy Concepts
- MC325 / SPHE325 - Gender Issues in Sports
- MC323 / SPHE323 - Sports Conditioning
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| Concentration in Sports Management | | | | | - GM306 / BUSN310 - Business Theory
- GM373 / SPHE312 - Liability
- MC407 / SPHE412 - Sports Finance
- MC408 / SPHE413 - Sports Marketing
- MC421 / SPHE400 - Sports Management Foundations
- GM404 / BUSN316 - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
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| Concentration in Pre-Sports Medicine | | | | | - MC385 / SPHE317 - Sports Medicine
- MC395 / SPHE319 - Sports and Drugs
- MC474 / SPHE419 - Recovery and Rehabilitation
- MC321 / SPHE324 - Biomechanics
- MC435 / SPHE401 - Prevention of Catastrophic Injuries
- MC434 / SPHE402 - Sports Psychology for the Injured Athlete
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| Capstone Course (3 semester hours) | | | | | - MC487 / SPMT490 - Senior Seminar in Sports and Health Sciences
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all core and major courses prior to enrollment.
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| Electives (27 semester hours) | | | | | | Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill core or major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major. | | | | |
Total = 123 semester hours |
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