General Education Foundations
Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.
NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.
| General Education Foundations | ||
| F1 - Composition & Rhetoric | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research | ||
or ENGL 103 | Accelerated Academic Writing | |
| F2A/F2B - Science & Technology | 4-6 | |
| F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| F4 - Society & Connections | 3 | |
| F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past | 3 | |
| F6 - The Arts & Creativity | 3 | |
| F7 - Global Studies & Diversity | 3 | |
| F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 31-37 | |
Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.
Degree Requirements
| University Requirements | 58 | |
| Career and Professional Development Common Core | ||
| Health and Well-Being Major Requirements | 62 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
University Requirements
| General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits) | ||
| Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 | 30 | |
| PASS 191 | First-Year Seminar | 2 |
| General Electives | 26 | |
| Total Hours | 58 | |
Career and Professional Development Common Core
| Common Core: | ||
| First-Year Seminar | ||
| Career Exploration in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences | ||
| Capstone Experience in PASS | ||
Health and Well-Being Major Requirements
| Community Well-being | ||
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEF 4) | 3 |
| PET 124 | Human Body: Structure and Function | 2 |
| PET 125 | Principles of Human Movement | 2 |
| PET 175 | Motor Development | 2 |
| PET 244 | Motor Learning and Performance | 2 |
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Argumentation | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Nonverbal Communication | ||
| Communication and Aging | ||
| Interpersonal Relationships & Technology | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Health and Well-being | ||
| HN&F 171 | Introduction to Human Nutrition (GEF 2) | 3 |
| PASS 224 | Enhancing Health and Well-being | 3 |
| Complete one of the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to Helping Professions | ||
| Mindfulness for Health and Well-being | ||
| EXPH 365 | Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| SEP 383 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| SEP 415 | Physical Activity Promotion in Diverse Settings | 3 |
| PASS 300 | Career Exploration in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| PASS 375 | Methods of Health Coaching | 3 |
| PASS 401 | Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| PASS 402 | Core Concepts in Health Education | 3 |
| PASS 403 | Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation for Health Educators | 3 |
| PASS 404 | Enhancing Community Well-being | 3 |
| PASS 489 | Capstone Experience in PASS | 3 |
| Dimensions of Health and Well-being Electives | 9 | |
| Optional Area of Emphasis | ||
Adventure and Outdoor Learning | ||
Aquatic Physical Activity | ||
Fitness | ||
Recreational Sport | ||
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Dimensions of Health and Well-Being Electives
| Physical Health and Well-Being | ||
| HN&F 126 | Society and Food | 3 |
| RPTR 145 | Recreation Services for Special Populations | 3 |
| FDST 200 | Food Science and Technology | 3 |
| HN&F 200 | Nutrition/Activity/Health | 3 |
| PE 229 | Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| PET 349 | Health-Optimizing Physical Education | 3 |
| HN&F 350 | Cross-Cultural Cuisine | 3 |
| ACE 374 | Fitness Field Testing | 3 |
| PASS 472 | Methods of Personal Training | 3 |
| No more than two of the following: | ||
| Fitness Walking | ||
| Group Fitness | ||
| Weight Training | ||
| Conditioning | ||
| Intermediate Yoga | ||
| Yoga for Health and Wellness | ||
| Emotional/Mental Health and Well-Being | ||
| CDFS 110 | Families Across the Life Span | 3 |
| CDFS 112 | Introduction to Marriage and Family | 3 |
| BIOL 122 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOWK 147 | Human Diversity | 3 |
| SOWK 151 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOC 207 | Social Problems in Contemporary America | 3 |
| GERO 212 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| SOC 221 | Families and Society | 3 |
| COUN 240 | Introduction to Addiction Studies | 3 |
| COUN 350 | Families & Addiction | 3 |
| DISB 380 | Disability and the Family | 3 |
| CDFS 413 | Stress in Families | 3 |
| CDFS 414 | Adolescent Problems and Disorders | 3 |
| CDFS 432 | Early Socio-Emotional Development | 3 |
| Health Policy and Healthy Environment | ||
| MDIA 101 | Media and Society | 3 |
| LARC 105 | Introduction to Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design and Planning | 3 |
| PHIL 130 | Current Moral Problems | 3 |
| DSGN 140 | Sustainable Living | 3 |
| ENVP 155 | Elements of Environmental Protection | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| POLS 210 | Law and the Legal System | 3 |
| ADV 215 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| POLS 220 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| POLS 230 | Introduction to Policy Analysis | 3 |
| DSGN 280 | Sustainable Design and Development | 3 |
| DISB 381 | Lifespan Disability Policy | 3 |
| DISB 385 | Disability and Society | 3 |
| JRL 450 | Writing for Health Promotion | 3 |
| ECON 465 | Health Economics | 3 |
| DISB 482 | Disability in the Community | 2 |
Areas of Emphasis
Adventure and Outdoor Learning Area of Emphasis
| A minimum grade of C- is required in AOE coursework. | ||
| Skills Sequence Coursework | 6 | |
Whitewater Paddling | ||
| Introduction to Whitewater Rafting | ||
| Whitewater Rafting Techniques | ||
| Introduction to Whitewater Raft Guiding | ||
| Swiftwater Rescue | ||
| Whitewater Raft Trip Leadership | ||
Rock Climbing | ||
| Introduction to Rock Climbing | ||
| Rock Climbing Techniques | ||
| Lead Climbing | ||
| Climbing Rescue Techniques | ||
| Rock Climbing Instructor Development | ||
Aerial | ||
| Challenge Course Facilitation | ||
| Canopy Tour Facilitation | ||
| ACE 454 | Advanced Sport Instruction Techniques | 3 |
| PASS 489 | Capstone Experience in PASS | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | PSYC 101 (GEF 4) | 3 |
| PASS 110 | 2 | PET 125 | 2 |
| PET 124 | 2 | HN&F 171 (GEF 2) | 3 |
| PASS 191 | 1 | GEF 2 | 3 |
| PE 224 | Dimension of Hlth/WB Elective | 3 | |
| GEF 6 | 3 | Elective | 1 |
| Elective | 2 | ||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | PET 244 | 2 |
| MATH 121 (GEF 3) | 3 | Complete one of the following | 3 |
| PET 175 | 2 | ||
| GEF 5 | 3 | ||
| ADRC Skill Courses | 2 | Dimension of Hlth/WB Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | GEF 7 | 3 |
| GEF 8 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 300 | 3 | Select one of the following: | 3 |
| ACE 375 | |||
| SEP 383 | 3 | ||
| Dimension Hlth/WB Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| EXPH 365 | 3 | ||
| PASS 401 | 3 | ||
| ACE 454 | 3 | ||
| RPTR 326 | 3 | ||
| 12 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 402 | 3 | PASS 403 | 3 |
| SEP 415 | 3 | Capstone | 6 |
| GEF 8 | 3 | ||
| ADRC Skill Course | 1 | GEF 8 | 3 |
| Electives | 5 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 115 | |||
Aquatic Physical Activity Area of Emphasis
| A minimum grade of C- is required in AOE coursework. | ||
| PE 175 | Lifeguard Training | 2 |
| PET 324 | Water Safety Instructorships | 2 |
| ACE 482 | Certified Pool Operator | 3 |
| ACE 483 | Aquatic Exercise Professional | 3 |
| ATTR 322 | Orthopedic Assessment 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | HN&F 171 (GEF 2) | 3 |
| PASS 191 | 2 | PSYC 101 (GEF 4) | 3 |
| PASS 224 | 3 | PET 125 | 2 |
| PET 124 | 2 | GEF 2 | 3 |
| GEF 6 | 3 | Dimension Hlth/WB Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | Elective | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | PET 244 | 2 |
| MATH 121 (GEF 3) | 3 | Complete one of the following | 3 |
| PET 175 | 2 | ||
| PE 175 | 2 | ||
| GEF 5 | 3 | ATTR 322 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Dimensions Hlth/WB Elective | 3 |
| GEF 7 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 300 | 3 | Complete one of the following | 3 |
| PASS 375 | 3 | ||
| SEP 383 | 3 | ||
| PET 324 | 2 | ||
| Dimension Hlth/WB Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 1 | ||
| EXPH 365 | 3 | ||
| PASS 401 | 3 | ||
| ACE 482 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 402 | 3 | PASS 403 | 3 |
| PASS 404 | 3 | PASS 489 | 3 |
| SEP 415 | 3 | GEF 8 | 6 |
| ACE 483 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| GEF 8 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
Fitness Area of Emphasis
| A minimum grade of C- is required in AoE coursework. | ||
| PASS 373 | Fitness Management | 3 |
| PASS 374 | Fitness Field Testing | 3 |
| PASS 470 | Methods of Group Fitness | 3 |
| PASS 472 | Methods of Personal Training | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | PSYC 101 (GEF 4) | 3 |
| PET 124 | 2 | PET 125 | 2 |
| PASS 191 | 2 | HN&F 171 (GEF 2) | 3 |
| GEF 6 | 3 | GEF 2 | 3 |
| PASS 224 ENHANCING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | 3 | Dimension Hlth/WB Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | Elective | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | PET 244 | 2 |
| MATH 121 (GEF 3) | 3 | Complete one of the following | 3 |
| PET 175 | 2 | ||
| GEF 5 | 3 | ||
| Dimension Hlt/WB Elective | 3 | GEF 7 | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | GEF 8 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 300 | 3 | Complete one of the following | 3 |
| PASS 373 FITNESS MANAGEMENT | 3 | ||
| PASS 375 METHODS OF HEALTH COACHING | 3 | ||
| SEP 383 | 3 | ||
| Dimension Hlth/WB Elective | 3 | ||
| EXPH 365 | 3 | ||
| PASS 374 FITNESS FIELD TESTING | 3 | ||
| PASS 401 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 402 | 3 | PASS 403 | 3 |
| PASS 404 | 3 | PASS 470 METHODS OF GROUP FITNESS | 3 |
| PASS 472 METHODS OF PERSONAL TRAINING | 3 | PASS 489 | 3 |
| SEP 415 | 3 | GEF 8 | 3 |
| GEF 8 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
Recreational Sport Area of Emphasis
| A minimum grade of C- is required in AOE coursework. | ||
| ACE 256 | Principles and Problems of Coaching | 3 |
| ACE 310 | Coaching Pedagogy | 3 |
| ACE 430 | Coaching Education Administration | 3 |
| SM 426 | Liability in Sport | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | PSYC 101 (GEF 4) | 3 |
| PET 124 | 2 | PET 125 | 2 |
| PASS 191 | 2 | HN&F 171 (GEF 2) | 3 |
| GEF 6 | 3 | GEF 2 | 3 |
| PASS 224 ENHANCING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | 3 | Dimension Hlt/WB Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | Elective | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | PET 244 | 2 |
| MATH 121 (GEF 3) | 3 | Complete one of the following | 3 |
| PET 175 | 2 | ||
| GEF 5 | 3 | ||
| ACE 256 | 3 | GEF 7 | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | GEF 8 | 3 |
| Dimension Hlth/WB Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 300 | 3 | Complete one of the following | 3 |
| PASS 375 METHODS OF HEALTH COACHING | 3 | ||
| SEP 383 | 3 | ||
| Dimension Hlth/WB Elective | 3 | ||
| ACE 310 | 3 | ||
| EXPH 365 | 3 | ||
| PASS 401 | 3 | ||
| ACE 430 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PASS 402 | 3 | PASS 403 | 3 |
| PASS 404 | 3 | Capstone | 3 |
| SEP 415 | 3 | ||
| GEF 8 | 3 | GEF 8 | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| SM 426 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
Program Learning Outcomes
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Program graduates will integrate disciplinary knowledge, skills, and dispositions and apply them to complex professional issues for employment in health and wellness settings, including the pursuit of advanced degrees in health-related disciplines.
- Program graduates will reflect on their professional readiness and think critically about the continued refinement of the disciplinary knowledge, skills, and dispositions learned across the curriculum for employment in health and wellness settings, including the pursuit of advanced degrees in health-related disciplines
- Program graduates will model professional and ethical behaviors that are consistent with industry standards and the related recommendations for best practice learned across the curriculum for employment in health and wellness settings, including the pursuit of advanced degrees in health-related disciplines
- Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, evaluate and effectively share health and wellness related information via written and oral communication