Nursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Sciences: Sports Health & Wellness Promotion Option
Pre-Professional Track |
Senior Fitness Instructor Track | Sport Conditioning & Training Track
Mandatory
Background Check Instructions
Curriculum Plan
Health & Wellness Promotion Track
- *see Health Sciences Program General Info for Application Information
- Printable Health & Wellness Promotion Curriculum and Model Degree Plan
General Education Course Requirements |
Credits |
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ENGL 131 & 141 Rhetoric and Writing I & II (Complete Competency Exam after ENGL 141) |
6 |
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HSCI 206 Health Science Statistics (Can Sub w/PSY 210) |
3 |
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Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) |
6 |
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PSY 100 General Psychology |
3-4 |
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SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology |
3-4 |
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General Education Electives |
6-9 |
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TOTAL 30 |
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Health Science Prerequisites |
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BIOL 110/111 General Biology I and Lab (Pre-req HS CHEM or concurrent w/CHEM101 fall only) |
4 |
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BIOL 201 & 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II |
8 |
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CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry I (Pre-req of high school algebra) |
4 |
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HSCI 102 Personal Fitness and Wellness |
3 |
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MATH 104 College Algebra or higher Math class (Re-req score of 12+ on Algebra Diagnostic Exam) |
3 |
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PES 101 Physics for Life Sciences (Pre-req of MATH 104 FALL/SUMMER) |
4 |
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TOTAL 26 |
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Health Science Core Requirements |
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HSCI 401 Health Science Research (Pre-req/Co-req of HSCI 206, Jr/Sr level, FALL only) |
3 |
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HSCI 420 Health Behavior Change (Pre-req PSY 100, HSCI 463, FALL only) |
3 |
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HSCI 452 Health Teaching (Soph level, FALL only) |
3 |
| HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Soph level, SPRING only) | 3 |
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TOTAL 12 |
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Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements |
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BIOL 330 Exercise Physiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, CHEM 101) (FALL only) |
3 |
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BIOL 455 Biomechanics/Kinesiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, PES 101) (SPRING only) |
3 |
| BIOL 477 Human Metabolism (Pre-req BIOL 330, SPRING only) | 3 |
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HSCI 207 Nutrition for Health Science (Pre-req of CHEM 101, can be taken during Interim) |
3 |
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HSCI 201 Intro to Sports Health & Wellness Promotion/Early Experience |
3 |
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HSCI 4XX Health Science Electives (three - see Advisor for approved list) |
9 |
| HSCI 405 Obesity & Weight Management (Pre-reqs BIOL 201, 201 & HSCI 207, SPRING only) | 3 |
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HSCI 459 Concepts of Health & Disease (Soph level, SPRING only) |
3 |
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HSCI 461 Sports Injury and Prevention (Pre-req BIOL 201 & 202, SPRING only) |
3 |
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HSCI 462 Internship in Sports Health |
10 |
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HSCI 464 Program Planning and Implementation (Jr/Sr level, FALL only) |
3 |
| HSCI 467 Health Assessment (Pre-req BIOL 201, Jr/Sr level, SPRING only) | 3 |
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HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, 330, HSCI 210) (FALL only) |
3 |
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TOTAL 52 |
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TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120 |
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(Prerequisite courses are subject to change if preparing for a Physical Therapy program)
Pre-Professional Track Curriculum
(This track is for students interested in Pre-Med, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, etc. - professions that require an advanced [at least Master's level] degree)
General Education Course Requirements |
Credits |
|
ENGL 131 & 141 Rhetoric and Writing I & II (Complete Competency Exam) |
6 |
|
Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) |
6 |
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PSY 100 General Psychology |
3-4 |
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PSY 210 Intro to Psychology Statistics |
4 |
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SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology |
3-4 |
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General Education Elective |
3-5 |
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TOTAL 27 |
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Health Science Prerequisites |
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BIOL 110/111 General Biology I and Lab |
4 |
| CHEM 103 & CHEM 106 General Chemistry I & II (Pre-reqs of 1 yr of High School Chemistery + 2 yrs High School Math) | 10 |
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HSCI 102 Personal Fitness and Wellness |
3 |
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MATH 104 College Algebra (or higher) |
3 |
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PES 101, 115, 102, 215 Physics for Life Sciences I + II plus LABS (Pre-req of MATH 104) |
10 |
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TOTAL 30 |
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Health Science Core Requirements |
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HSCI 401 Health Science Research (Pre-req PSY 210, Jr/Sr level, fall only) |
3 |
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HSCI 420 Health Behavior Change (Pre-req PSY 100, HSci 463, fall only) |
3 |
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HSCI 452 Health Teaching (Sophomore level, fall only) |
3 |
| HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Sophomore level, spring only) | 3 |
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TOTAL 12 |
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Pre-Professional Track Requirements |
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| BIOL 321 Human Physiology (Pre-reqs BIOL 110/111, CHEM 103, spring only) | 4 |
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BIOL 330 Exercise Physiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 321, 435, CHEM 103, fall only) |
3 |
| BIOL 435 Human Anatomy(Pre-reqs BIOL 110/111, CHEM 103, fall only) | 4 |
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BIOL 455 Biomechanics/Kinesiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 321, 435, PES 101, spring only) |
3 |
| CHEM 330 Organic Chemistry (Pre-req CHEM 106 w/C or better grade, highly recommended, fall only) | 3 |
| CHEM 483 General Biochemistry (Pre-req CHEM 330, highly recommended, fall/spring) | 3 |
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HSCI 201 Intro to Sports Health & Wellness Promotion/Early Experience |
3 |
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HSCI 207 Nutrition for Health Science (Pre-req CHEM 103, can be taken during Interim) |
3 |
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HSCI 4XX Health Science Elective (See Advisor for approved list) |
3 |
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HSCI 459 Concepts of Health & Disease (Sophomore level, spring only) |
3 |
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HSCI 461 Sports Injury and Prevention (Pre-reqs BIOL 321, 435, spring only) |
3 |
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HSCI 462 Internship in Sports Health |
4 |
| HSCI 467 Health Assessment (Pre-req BIOL 435, spring only) | 3 |
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HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs of BIOL 321, 330, 435, fall only) |
3 |
| PSY 328 Abnormal Psychology (Pre-req PSY 100, highly recommended) | 3 |
| PSY 362 Developmental Psychology (Pre-req PSY 100, highly recommended) | 3 |
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TOTAL 51 |
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TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120 |
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Senior Fitness Instructor Track Curriculum
General Education Course Requirements |
Credits |
|
ENGL 131 & 141 Rhetoric and Writing I & II (Complete Competency Exam after ENGL 141) |
6 |
|
HSCI 206 Health Science Statistics (Can Sub w/PSY 210) |
3 |
|
Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) |
6 |
|
PSY 100 General Psychology |
3-4 |
|
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology |
3-4 |
|
General Education Electives |
3-6 |
|
TOTAL 27 |
|
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Health Science Prerequisites |
|
|
BIOL 110/111 General Biology I and Lab (Pre-req HS Chem or concurrent with CHEM 101, fall only) |
4 |
|
BIOL 201 & 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II |
8 |
|
CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry I (Pre-req of high school algebra) |
4 |
|
HSCI 102 Personal Fitness and Wellness |
3 |
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MATH 104 College Algebra (or higher) |
3 |
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PES 101 Physics for Life Sciences (Pre-req of MATH 104, fall/summer) |
4 |
|
TOTAL 26 |
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Health Science Core Requirements |
|
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HSCI 401 Health Science Research (Pre-req/Co-req of HSCI 206, Jr/Sr level, fall only) |
3 |
|
HSCI 420 Health Behavior Change (Pre-reqs PSY 100, HSCI 463, fall only) |
3 |
|
HSCI 452 Health Teaching (Sophomore level, fall only) |
3 |
| HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Sophomore level, spring only) | 3 |
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TOTAL 12 |
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Senior Fitness Instructor Track Requirements |
|
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BIOL 330 Exercise Physiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, CHEM 101, fall only) |
3 |
|
BIOL 455 Biomechanics/Kinesiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, PES 101, spring only) |
3 |
| *GRNT 300 Intro to Gerontology | 3 |
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*GRNT 4XX Gerontolgy Electives (two - choose fromAapproved list) |
6 |
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*GRNT 462 Sociology of Aging (spring only) |
3 |
| *GRNT 463 Psychology of Aging (Pre-req PSY 100, fall only) | 3 |
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*GRNT 498 Professional Field Experience in Gerontology (Pre-req GRNT 300, summer only) |
3 |
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HSCI 201 Intro to Sports Health & Wellness Promotion/Early Experience |
3 |
| *HSCI 280 Biomedical Aspects of Aging: Myths & Realities (spring only) | 3 |
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HSCI 462 Internship in Gerontology |
10 |
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HSCI 464 Program Planning and Implementation (Jr/Sr level, fall only) |
3 |
| HSCI 467 Health Assessment (Pre-req BIOL 201, Jr/Sr level, fall only) | 3 |
| HSCI 474 Aging, Physical Activity & Health (Pre-reqs HSCI 280, GRNT 300, Interim course, fall only) | 3 |
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HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, 330, fall only) |
3 |
| PSY 362 Developmental Psychology OR PSY 328 Abnormal Psychology (Pre-req PSY 100) | 3 |
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* indicates courses required for Gerontology Minor |
TOTAL 55
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TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120 |
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Sports Conditioning & Training Track Curriculum
For successfully meeting established criteria, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) officially recognizes the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Educational Program in Strength and Conditioning.
General Education Course Requirements |
Credits |
|
ENGL 131 & 141 Rhetoric and Writing I & II (Complete Competency Exam after ENGL 141) |
6 |
|
HSCI 206 Health Science Statistics (Can Sub w/PSY 210) |
3 |
|
Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) |
6 |
|
PSY 100 General Psychology |
3-4 |
|
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology |
3-4 |
|
General Education Electives |
6-8 |
|
TOTAL 29 |
|
|
Health Science Prerequisites |
|
|
BIOL 110/111 General Biology I and Lab (Pre-req HS Chem or concurrent with CHEM 101, fall only) |
4 |
|
BIOL 201 & 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II |
8 |
|
CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry I (Pre-req of high school algebra) |
4 |
|
HSCI 102 Personal Fitness and Wellness |
3 |
|
MATH 104 College Algebra higher math class (Pre-req score of 12+ on Algebra Diagnostic Exam) |
3 |
|
PES 101 Physics for Life Sciences (Pre-req of MATH 104, fall/summer) |
4 |
|
TOTAL 26 |
|
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Health Science Core Requirements |
|
|
HSCI 401 Health Science Research (Pre-req/Co-req of HSCI 206, Jr/Sr level, fall only) |
3 |
|
HSCI 420 Health Behavior Change (Pre-reqs PSY 100, HSCI 463, fall only) |
3 |
|
HSCI 452 Health Teaching (Sophomore Level, fall only) |
3 |
| HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Sophomore Level, spring only) | 3 |
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TOTAL 12 |
|
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Sport Conditioning & Training Track Requirements |
|
|
BIOL 330 Exercise Physiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, CHEM 101, fall only) |
3 |
| BIOL 435 Human Anatomy (Pre-reqs BIOL 110/111, Chem 101, fall only) | 4 |
|
BIOL 455 Biomechanics/Kinesiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, PES 101, spring only) |
3 |
| BIOL 477 Human Metabolism (Pre-req BIOL 330, spring only) | 3 |
| HSCI 207 Nutrition for Health Science (Pre-req of CHEM 101 - can be taken during Interim) | 3 |
|
HSCI 201 Intro to Sports Health & Wellness Promotion |
3 |
| HSCI 403 Sports Specific Training: Principles & Techniques (Pre-req BIOL 330, spring only) | 3 |
| HSCI 405 Obesity & Weight Management (Pre-reqs BIOL 201 & 202, HSci 207, spring only) | 3 |
|
HSCI 4XX Health Science Electives (two - see Advisor for approved list) |
6 |
| HSCI 461 Sports Injury & Prevention (Pre-reqs BIOL 201 & 202, spring only) | 3 |
|
HSCI 462 Internship in Sports Health |
10 |
| HSCI 467 Health Assessment (Pre-req BIOL201, spring only) | 3 |
|
HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, 330, HSCI 210, fall only) |
3 |
| PSY 348 Principles of Sports Psychology OR SOC 330 Sociology of Sport | 3 |
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TOTAL 53 |
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TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120 |
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