Health Promotion and Behavioral Science (BSKin&Health)
The health promotion and behavioral science major is designed to prepare graduates for a number of professions including public health, community health promotion, university/college health services, government agencies, voluntary health agencies, corporate fitness and wellness, and healthcare centers.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| HED 311 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence | 1 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 310 | Physiological Basis of Conditioning | 3 |
| Mathematics (020) | 3 | |
| GOV 310L | American and Texas Government | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 310 | Physiological Basis of Conditioning | 3 |
| GOV 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part II (093) | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| CMS 306M | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HED 343 | Foundations of Epidemiology | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HPBS Elective | 3 | |
| HED 365 | Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate | 3 | |
| KIN 349 | History of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| Communication (010) | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HED 373 | Evaluation and Research Design | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HPBS Elective | 3 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate | 3 | |
| HED 335 | Theories of Substance Use and Abuse | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HED 350 | Theories of Health Promotion Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate | 3 | |
| KIN 332 | Techniques of Fitness Leadership | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Free Elective course | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HED 351 | Needs Assessment and Program Planning | 3 |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | ||
| HED 343 | Foundations of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HED 350 | Theories of Health Promotion Behavioral Science | 3 |
| HED 351 | Needs Assessment and Program Planning | 3 |
| HED 365 | Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities | 3 |
| HED 373 | Evaluation and Research Design | 3 |
| Select 6 hours from health promotion and behavioral science electives: | 6 | |
| Applied Human Anatomy | ||
| Child and Adolescent Health | ||
| Theories of Substance Use and Abuse | ||
| Adolescent Health Risk Behavior | ||
| Psychosocial Issues in Women's Health | ||
| Strategic Health Communication | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Topics in Health Promotion: Seminar | ||
| Three additional hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences chosen from the following fields: ANT, ECO, GRG, LIN, or SOC. | 3 | |
| CMS 306M | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| HED 311 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 6 | |
| Physiological Basis of Conditioning | ||
| Management of Physical Activity and Sport Programs | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Historical and Ethical Issues in Physical Culture and Sports | ||
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| Degree (see details below) | 21 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 21 | |
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| College Requirements - Education | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
At least 36 hours must be upper-division coursework.
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health (BSKin&Health)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) chosen from: ANT, ECO, GRG, LIN, or SOC. | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Topics in Movement Competence (any 3 topics) | ||
PED | ||
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Undergraduates are expected to have completed two years in a single foreign language in high school. Students without two years of high school foreign language coursework must earn credit for beginning-level proficiency in a foreign language; this credit does not count toward the student’s degree. Students should consult their advisors to determine whether additional foreign language requirements apply to them. A list of acceptable substitute courses is available in the Student Dean's Office, George I. Sánchez Building 2.110.
More information, including a list of specializations, tracks, and minors is available.