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Nursing & Health Sciences

Beth-El College of
Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado
at
Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4422
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30

 

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Sciences: Sports Health & Wellness Promotion Option

Pre-Professional Track | Senior Fitness Instructor Track | Sport Conditioning & Training Track
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Curriculum Plan Health & Wellness Promotion Track

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
4
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology
4
General Education Electives
7
TOTAL 30
Health Science Prerequisites
BIOL 100 & 106 Biology in the Modern World and Lab
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 or higher Math class (Re-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
Health Science Core Requirements
HSCI 401 Health Science Research (Pre-req/Co-req HSCI 206, Jr/Sr level, fall & summer only)
3
HSCI 420 Health Behavior Change (fall & summer only)
3
HSCI 452 Health Teaching
3
HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Soph level, spring & summer only)
3
TOTAL 12
Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
BIOL 330 Exercise Physiology (Pre-reqs BIOL 201, 202, CHEM 101, fall only)
3
BIOL 455 Biomechanics/Kinesiology (Pre-reqs BIOL 201, 202, PES 101, spring only)
3
HSCI 201 Intro to Sports Health and Wellness Promotion
3
HSCI 207 Nutrition for Health Science (Pre-req CHEM 101, can be taken during Interim)
3
HSCI 333 Sports Nutrition (Pre-reqs HSCI 106 or HSCI 207, BIOL201, fall only)
3
HSCI 4—Health Science Electives (three courses within HSCI 300 and above)
9
HSCI 405 Obesity and Weight Management (HSCI 207, spring only)
3
HSCI 459 Concepts of Health & Disease (Soph level, spring only)
3
HSCI 461 Sports Injury and Prevention (Pre-reqs BIOL 201 & 202, spring only)
3
HSCI 462 Internship in Sports Health
10
HSCI 464 Program Planning and Implementation (Jr/Sr level, fall only)
3
HSCI 467 Health Assessment (Jr/Sr level, spring only)
3
HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs BIOL 201, 202, 330, fall only)
3
TOTAL 52
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120
(Prerequisite courses are subject to change if preparing for a Physical Therapy program)

 

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Pre-Professional Track Curriculum

(For students interested in Pre-Med, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, etc. - professions that require an advanced [at least Master's level] degree)

Printable Pre-Professional Option Curriculum and Model Degree Plan

 

General Education Course Requirements Credits
ENGL 131 & 141 Rhetoric and Writing I & II (Complete Competency Exam)
6
Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list)
6
PSY 100 General Psychology
4
PSY 210 Intro to Psychology Statistics
4
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology
4
General Education Elective
3
TOTAL 27
Health Science Prerequisites
BIOL 100 & 106 Biology in the Modern World 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
HSCI 102 Personal Fitness and Wellness
3
MATH 104 College Algebra or higher math class (Pre-req score 12+ on Algebra Diagnostic Exam)
3
PES 101, 115, 102, 215 Physics for Life Sciences I & II plus labs (Pre-req MATH 104)
10
TOTAL 30
Health Science Core Requirements
HSCI 401 Health Science Research (Pre-req PSY 210, Jr/Sr level, fall & summer only)
3
HSCI 420 Health Behavior Change (fall & summer only)
3
HSCI 452 Health Teaching
3
HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Sophomore level, spring & summer only)
3
TOTAL 12
Pre-Professional Track Requirements
BIOL 321 Human Physiology (Pre-reqs BIOL 110/111, CHEM 103, spring only)
4
BIOL 330 Exercise Physiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 321, 435, CHEM 103, fall only)
3
BIOL 435 Human Anatomy (Pre-reqs BIOL 101, CHEM 103, fall only)
4
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
HSCI 201 Intro to Sports Health & Wellness Promotion (spring only)
3
HSCI 207 Nutrition for Health Science (Pre-req CHEM 103, can be taken during Interim)
3
HSCI 4—Health Science Elective (any course within HSCI above 300 level)
3
HSCI 459 Concepts of Health & Disease (Sophomore level, spring only)
3
HSCI 461 Sports Injury and Prevention (Pre-reqs BIOL 321 & 435, spring only)
3
HSCI 462 Internship in Sports Health
4
HSCI 467 Health Assessment (spring only)
3
HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs 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
TOTAL 51
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120

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Senior Fitness Instructor Track Curriculum

Printable Senior Fitness Instructor Option Curriculum and Model Degree Plan

 

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
4
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology
4
General Education Electives
4
TOTAL 27
Health Science Prerequisites
BIOL 100 & 106 Biology in the Modern World and Lab
4
BIOL 201 & 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
8
CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry I (Pre-req high school algebra)
4
HSCI 102 Personal Fitness and Wellness
3
MATH 104 College Algebra or higher math class (Pre-req score 12+ on Algebra Diagnostic Exam)
3
PES 101 Physics for Life Sciences (Pre-req of MATH 104, fall/summer)
4
TOTAL 26
Health Science Core Requirements
HSCI 401 Health Science Research (Pre-req/Co-req HSCI 206, Jr/Sr level, fall & summer only)
3
HSCI 420 Health Behavior Change (fall & summer only)
3
HSCI 452 Health Teaching
3
HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Sophomore level, spring & summer only)
3
TOTAL 12
Senior Fitness Instructor Track Requirements
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
*GRNT 4XX Gerontolgy Electives (two - choose from approved list)
6
*GRNT 462 Sociology of Aging (spring only)
3
*GRNT 463 Psychology of Aging (Pre-req PSY 100, fall only)
3
*GRNT 498 Professional Field Experience in Gerontology (Pre-req GRNT 300, summer only)
3
HSCI 201 Intro to Sports Health & Wellness Promotion (spring only)
3
*HSCI 280 Biomedical Aspects of Aging: Myths & Realities (spring only)
3
HSCI 462 Internship in Gerontology
10
HSCI 464 Program Planning and Implementation (Jr/Sr level, fall only)
3
HSCI 467 Health Assessment (Jr/Sr level, spring only)
3
HSCI 474 Aging, Physical Activity & Health (Pre-reqs HSCI 280, GRNT 300, Interim course, fall only)
3
HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, 330, fall only)
3
PSY 328 or PSY 362 Abnormal Psychology or Developmental Psychology (Pre-req PSY 100)
3
* indicates courses required for Gerontology Minor
TOTAL 55
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120

 

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. 

Sports Conditioning & Training Curriculum and Model Degree Plan

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
4
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology
4
General Education Electives
2
TOTAL 25
Health Science Pre-requisites
BIOL 100 & 106 Biology in the Modern World and Lab
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
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 (fall & summer only)
3
HSCI 452 Health Teaching
3
HSCI 463 Culture & Health (Sophomore Level, spring & summer only)
3
TOTAL 12
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 201,202, CHEM 101, fall only)
4
BIOL 455 Biomechanics/Kinesiology (Pre-reqs of BIOL 201, 202, PES 101, 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 331 Applied Sports and Exercise Psychology (Spring only)
3
HSCI 333 Sports Nutrition (Pre-reqs HSCI 106 or HSCI 207, BIOL201, fall only)
3
HSCI 403 Sports Specific Training: Principles & Techniques (Pre-req BIOL 330, spring only)
3
HSCI 405 Obesity & Weight Management (HSci 207, spring only)
3
HSCI 4XX Health Science Electives (two courses within HSCI above300 level)
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 (spring only)
3
HSCI 495 Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre-reqs BIOL 201, 202, 330, fall only)
3
TOTAL 53
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS = 120

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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
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Last updated May 12, 2009