Suggested Arrangement of Courses, Health Promotion and Behavioral Science (BSKin&Health)
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| HED 311 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Behavioral Science (Major) | 3 |
| UGS 302 | First-Year Signature Course (Core) 090 | 3 |
| or UGS 303 | First-Year Signature Course | |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing (Core) 010 | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (Core) 030 | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence (or PED Course) (Major) | 1 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| KIN 310 | Physiological Basis of Conditioning (Major) | 3 |
| or KIN 312M | Management of Physical Activity and Sport Programs | |
| Mathematics (Core) 020 | 3 | |
| GOV 310L | American and Texas Government (Core) 070 | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology (Major) | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (Core) 030 | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence (or PED Course) (Major) | 1 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| KIN 310 | Physiological Basis of Conditioning (Major) | 3 |
| or KIN 312M | Management of Physical Activity and Sport Programs | |
| or KIN 335C | Motor Learning | |
| or KIN 347 | Historical and Ethical Issues in Physical Culture and Sports | |
| GOV 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government (Core) 070 | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part II (Core) 030 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Core) 080 | 3 | |
| CMS 306M | Professional Communication Skills (Major) | 3 |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence (or PED Course) (Major) | 1 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| HED 343 | Foundations of Epidemiology (Major) | 3 |
| E 316L | British Literature (Major) | 3 |
| or E 316M | American Literature | |
| or E 316N | World Literature | |
| or E 316P | Masterworks of Literature | |
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (Core) 050 | 3 | |
| Minor/Certificate course (Major) | 3 | |
| 5th Semester | ||
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| 6th Semester | ||
| Upper-division HPBS Elective (Major) | 3 | |
| HED 365 | Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities | 3 |
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| Minor/Certificate course (Major) | 3 | |
| KIN 349 | History of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| Communication (Core) 010 | 3 | |
| 7th Semester | ||
| HED 373 | Evaluation and Research Design (Major) | 3 |
| Upper-division HPBS Elective (Major) | 3 | |
| Minor/Certificate course (Major) | 3 | |
| HED 335 | Theories of Substance Use and Abuse (Major) | 3 |
| Free elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| 8th Semester | ||
| HED 350 | Theories of Health Promotion Behavioral Science (Major) | 3 |
| Minor/Certificate course (Major) | 3 | |
| KIN 332 | Techniques of Fitness Leadership (Major) | 3 |
| Upper-division Free Elective course | 3 | |
| 9th Semester | ||
| HED 351 | Needs Assessment and Program Planning (Major) | 3 |
| Minor/Certificate course (Major) | 3 | |
| Free elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| Free elective (Elective) | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Four-year degree suggestion (for planning purposes only).
Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor.
Course categories: Core, General Education†, Major, Elective, Opportunity
Core Component Areas: 010 Communication; 020 Mathematics; 030 Natural Science and Technology, Part I; 040 Humanities; 050 Visual and Performing Arts; 060 U.S. History; 070 American and Texas Government; 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences; 090 First-Year Signature Course; 093 Natural Science and Technology, Part II
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