Wellness BHS

Required Courses - 13

• FDNT 230 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• FDNT 448 - Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 3
• FDNT 460 - Seminar Credits: 1,2
• HLED 120 - Fit for Life Credits: 1
• HLED 445 - Consumer Health Credits: 2
• FTES 205 - Fitness Conditioning Credits: 1

Required Cognates - Minimum of 12

• Choose one of the following:

• BIOL 260 - General Microbiology Credits: 4

• Or

• MLSC 230 - Fundamentals of Clinical Microbiology Credits: 3

• Or

• SPPA 280 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 4

• Or

• PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
• And  PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4

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• Choose one of the following:

• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

• Or

• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4
• BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4

• Or

• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology
    credits: 3
• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I
    Credits: 3

• Or

• BIOL 100 - Human Biology Credits: 4

• Or

• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I
    Credits:4  (SPLAD emphasis only)

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• Choose one of the following:

• CHEM 110 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4
• BCHM 120 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4

• Or

• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
• BCHM 120 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
    Credits:4

• Or

• PHYS 225 - Sound and Waves Credits: 4 (SPLAD emphasis only)

Electives: - 5 to 12 (depending on emphasis selected)

In consulation with advisor. A student needs to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or greater in all credits used to meet the BHS degree requirements.

General Education Requirements for Nutrition, Fitness and Speech Pathology emphasis

See professional program requirements, see here , and note the following specific requirements:

Graduation Requirements

Students are expected to complete a professional development portfolio during the BHS Wellness program outlining their goals and accomplishments, including required hours of professional experience (based on class standing and previous experience). Successful completion of the portfolio is required for graduation.

ACE or ACSM Certification

The Department of Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness offers the option for certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in the following areas: Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant, and Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist. The exams for these certifications will be held on-campus.

Emphasis - Choose one of the following:

Total Credits for BHS Wellness - Nutrition Emphasis: 60

Total Credits for Fitness Emphasis: 60

Total Credits for Speech Pathology and Audiology Emphasis: 60