Health and Human Performance - School Health

Education (BS)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2011 - Spring 2012 catalog year. For more
information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance - School Health Education (BS)

Major: HHP

Degree: BS

Concentration: SHE

Department: HSS

Unit: College of Education and Human Development

Admission Requirements: Students must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours and must have earned a minimum
cumulative U of L grade point average of 2.25. Students must have completed HSS 184, HSS 202, and HSS 320 with a grade
of "C" or better ("C-" will not be accepted). Students must not have earned any "D's" in courses required for the major.

Degree Requirements: All students completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance must
complete the Core classes, program requirements, and at least one area of concentration, and appropriate related and
supporting courses. A minimum of 123 hours with an overall GPA of 2.25 is required. No “D's” will be accepted in HSS
courses.

Type Total

General Education Requirements 34

Program Requirements

Type Hours

HSS 181 Academic Orientation 1

HSS 101-167 Physical Education Activity Courses 2

HSS 184 Healthy Lifestyles I 3

Total 6

Core Classes

Type Hours

HSS 180 First Aid and Safety Education 3

HSS 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3

HSS 293 Social and Psychological Dimensions of
3
Physical Activity

HSS 302 Nutrition in Healthy Living

3
OR HSS 303 Human Nutrition

HSS 320 Growth and Motor Development Across Lifespan 3

HSS 377 HSS Tests and Measurement 3

HSS 387 Biomechanics 3

HSS 394 Intro to Exercise Science 3

HSS 418 Diverse Populations in Physical Activity and Health 3

HSS 492 Cooperative Internship/Practicum in HSS 3

Total 30

Concentration in School Health Education

Type Hours

HSS 200 Exploring Health and Prevention Science 3

HSS 310 Healthy Lifestyles II 3

HSS 384 Program Planning in Health Education 3

HSS 385 Methods in Health Education 3

HSS 463 Sexuality Education 3

HSS 455 Current Trends & Studies in HSS 3

HSS 562 Alcohol & Drug Education 3

Total

Electives (consult advisor) 32

Type Hours

Minimum Total 123