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Department of Health and Kinesiology

Chair
Alice Fisher

Health Program

Faculty
Bill Hyman
, Rosanne Keathley, Emily Roper

Mission

The mission of the Health Program at Sam Houston State University is to enhance the health and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through the provision of service and research in the areas of health education and health promotion.

Academic Programs

  • BA in Bilingual Health Care Studies
  • BS in Health
  • BS in Health – Fitness Emphasis

Students may choose between a Bachelor of Science, or for students with an Associate Degree from an accredited college in Allied Health, a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree.

Highlights

  • Nationally-recognized
  • Honorary affiliation (Eta Sigma Gamma)
  • Student-focused
  • Value student diversity (various ethnic and cultural backgrounds)
  • Seeking to create a diverse pool of graduates for successful entry into the workforce
  • Outstanding faculty and staff

Suggested Minors

  • Psychology
  • Kinesiology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Sociology
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication

Career Opportunities

  • Hospitals
  • Geriatric facilities
  • Corporate health promotion programs
  • Federal, state and local health agencies
  • Fitness settings
  • School settings
  • Voluntary agencies
  • Clinical settings

Student Organizations

  • Eta Sigma Gamma - National Health Science Honorary Society - requires a 3.0 GPA in Health and an overall 2.5 GPA; focus is research, service and education; volunteer hours required.
  • S.H.A.W. - Sam Houston Alliance for Wellness - promotes healthy lifestyles; open to all SHSU students.

Internships

The undergraduate Health program provides for majors a 400-hour professional internship and minors a 200-hour internship sanctioned by the Society of Public Health Educators. The internship will be conducted in either the school, community, medical or corporate health setting under the instruction and supervision of a qualified and experienced health-care professional.

Scholarships

Roy G. Moss, Jr., Health Education Scholarship— Majors in Health or Kinesiology, who demonstrate financial need, have an exemplary GPA, display leadership potential and are actively involved in community health issues.
Department of Health & Kinesiology Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major demonstrating financial need with a satisfactory GPA.
Robert L. Case Health & Kinesiology Wellness Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major displaying leadership potential with at least a 3.0 GPA and reflecting a high level of fitness.
Cady/Huskey Health Education Scholarship-Full-time junior or senior Health major displaying leadership potential with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Arts in Bilingual Health Care Studies

Bachelor of  Arts
Major in Bilingual Health Care Studies
SHSU Course Number
Hours
Recommended Sequence
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)
6
Component Area II (Mathematics)
3
Component Area III (Natural Sciences)
8
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)
9
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
15
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option)
1
Degree Specific Requirements
CTE 133 <CSTE 1330>
3
 
Major
HED 487
3
 
HED 391
3
 
HED 272
3
 
HED 283
3
 
HED 492
3
 
HED 493
3
 
HED 494
3
 
FCS 262
3
 
BIO 246
4
 
SOC 168
3
 
SOC 365
3
 
SOC 438
3
 
Electives
 
One from: SOC 333, SOC 364, SOC 381, FCS 460, PHL 471, CNE 231, CNE 331, CNE 332
3
 
300 or 400 level courses in SOC, FCS, CNE, PHL, or PSY
<3000 or 4000 level courses in SOCI, FACS, COUN, PHIL, or PSYC>
16
 
Minor in a Foreign Language Required
19+ hours required in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, or Arabic. Must include 6 advanced hours in a Special Topics Seminar.
19+
Total Hours: 
120
 

 

Key Competency Areas:

  • Assessing individual and community needs
  • Planning effective health education programs
  • Implementing health education programs
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs
  • Coordinating the provision of health education services
  • Acting as a resource person
  • Communication of health and health education needs

 

Bachelor of  Science
Major in Health – Community Health Education
SHSU Course Number
Hours
Recommended Sequence
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)
6
Component Area II (Mathematics)
3
Component Area III (Natural Sciences)
8
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)
9
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
15
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option)
1
Degree Specific Requirements
BIO 246 <BIOL 2402>
4
Sophomore
FCS 262 <FACS 2362>
3
Sophomore
ENG 330 <ENGL 3330>
3
Junior
CHM 136 <CHEM 1307> and CHM 116 <CHEM 1107>
or
CHM 139 <CHEM 1312>
and CHM 119 <CHEM 1112>
4
Freshman
MTH <MATH>, STA <STAT> or PHL 262 <PHIL 2303>
3
Junior
CTE 133 <CSTE 1330>
3
Sophomore
Major Core
HED 166 <HLTH 1366>
3
Freshman
HED 487 <HLTH 4387>
3
Senior
HED 493 <HLTH 4393>*
3
Senior
HED 494 <HLTH 4394>**
6
Senior
Major
HED 160 <HLTH 1360>
3
Freshman
HED 230 <HLTH 2330>
3
Sophomore
HED 280 <HLTH 2380>
3
Sophomore
HED 390 <HLTH 3390>
3
Junior
HED 392 <HLTH 3392>
3
Junior
HED 460 <HLTH 4360>
3
Senior
HED Elective – Any
3
Sophomore
HED Elective 300-400*
3
Junior
Electives hours needed to meet 120 and 42 advance hours
1
Minor (if required)
18+Hours
18
Freshman-Sophomore
Total Hours: 
120
 

Notes:

HED 160 <HLTH 1360> & HED 166 <HLTH 1366> should be completed prior to taking upper level (300-400) <3000-4000> coursework.

*HED 493 <HLTH 4393> must be completed prior to enrollment in HED 494 <HLTH 4394>.
**HED 494 <HLTH 4394> is the Community Health Internship.  Internships are performed during the final summer session prior to the student’s anticipated graduation.

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Health—Fitness Emphasis

This degree option prepares students for employment as managers of adult fitness settings including private health clubs, YMCAs, and corporate wellness programs.

Bachelor of  Science
Major in Health Fitness
SHSU Course Number
Hours
Recommended Sequence
Core Curriculum    
Component Area I (Communication)
6
Component Area II (Mathematics)
3
Component Area III (Natural Sciences)
8
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)
9
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
15
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option)
1
Degree Specific Requirements    
BIO Elective1
4
Freshman
MTH or STA 169
3
Sophomore
CHM 136/116 or 139/119
4
Sophomore
FCS 262 <FACS 2362>
3
Sophomore
CTE 133 <CSTE 1330>
3
Sophomore
Major    
HED 166 <HLTH 1366>
3
Freshman
HED 280 <HLTH 2380>
3
Freshman
HED 391 <HLTH 3391>
3
Junior
HED 392 <HLTH 3392>
3
Junior
HED 461 <HLTH 4361>
3
Senior
HED 493 <HLTH 4393>*
3
Senior
HED 494 <HLTH 4394>**
6
Senior
Select from HED 272 <HLTH 2372>, HED 281 <HLTH 2381>, HED 385 <HLTH 3385>, HED 390 <HLTH 3390>, HED 460 <HLTH 4360>, HED 470 <HLTH 4370>, HED 490 <HLTH 4390>
9
Sophomore-Senior
Minor (if required)    
KIN 230 <KINE 2330>
3
Sophomore
KIN 214 <KINE 2114>
1
Sophomore
KIN 215W <KINE 2115> (also counts in core)
1
Freshman
KIN 370 <KINE 3370>
3
Junior
KIN 373 <KINE 3373>
3
Junior
KIN 473 <KINE 4373>
3
Senior
KIN 477 <KINE 4377>
3
Senior
KIN 219 <KINE 2119>
1
Sophomore
Business Support Courses
 
MGT 380 <MGMT 3310>
3
Junior
GBA 362 <BUAD 3355>
3
Junior
MKT 371 <MKTG 3310>
3
Junior
Electives
Electives as needed to complete 120 hours including 42 advanced hours
2
Total Hours: 
120
 

Notes:

HED 160 <HLTH 1360> & HED 166 <HLTH 1366> should be completed prior to taking upper level (300-400) <3000-4000> coursework.

*HED 493 <HLTH 4393> must be completed prior to enrollment in HED 494 <HLTH 4394>.
**HED 494 <HLTH 4394> is the Community Health Internship.  Internships are performed during the final summer session prior to the student’s anticipated graduation.

 

Minor in Health

Health minors take 21 hours including HED 166 <HLTH 1366>, HED 487 <HLTH 4387>, HED 493 <HLTH 4393>, HED 494 <HLTH 4394> and nine additional hours from health education with at least 3 of those hours advanced.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree

Students may combine an Associate Degree in Allied Health with a Health minor for a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. Students should see the advisor for B.A.A.S degrees for specific courses.

 


 

Kinesiology Program

Chair
Alice Fisher

Faculty
Brent Estes
, Mark Gaus, Gary Oden, Emily Roper, Jose Santiago, Matthew Wagner, Ryan Zapalac

Mission

The mission of the Kinesiology program is to advance students’ understanding of relationships among movement, exercise, and skill that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training. The program seeks to prepare future professionals for movement-related fields such as teaching, coaching, personal exercise, training and fitness. Learning occurs through the study of movement and exercise processes within a framework that emphasizes the clinical and practical implications of theory and research.

Academic Programs

  • BS Kinesiology - All-Levels Teacher Certification
  • BS Kinesiology - Exercise Science Emphasis
  • BS Kinesiology – Athletic Training Endorsement
  • BS Kinesiology

Highlights

  • Nationally recognized (NCATE) teacher certification program making our majors in high demand by school district administrators.
  • Successful completion of the Athletic Training program prepares individuals to sit for the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers’ state license.
  • Web-based courses.
  • Outstanding faculty and staff.
  • Value student diversity (various ethnic and cultural backgrounds).

Suggested Minors

  • Teacher Certification students will minor in Education but should select another content area which is taught within the public schools.
  • Exercise Science students should select Health as a minor.
  • Athletic Training students should select either Health or Biology as a minor.
  • Kinesiology (non teacher certification) students can choose any content area for a minor.

Career Opportunities

  • All Levels Teacher Certification
  • Athletic training
  • Corporate fitness
  • Commercial fitness
  • Hospital-based wellness
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Assistants to chiropractors and physical therapists
  • Recreational specialists in camps, communities and YMCA’s
  • Personal trainers

Student Organizations

S.H.A.W. - Sam Houston Alliance for Wellness—promotes healthy lifestyles; open to all SHSU students.

Internships

Students completing the Exercise Science track complete a 3-credit, 400-hour internship at a site which is aligned with their career aspirations under the instruction and supervision of a qualified and experienced professional in the field.

Scholarships

  • Betty Alexander Scholarship—Kinesiology major with at least two years of academic preparation at SHSU having earned a minimum of 3.0 in the major.
  • H.O. “Molly” Crawford Scholarship—Male, junior standing in Kinesiology seeking teacher certification with at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrating financial need.
  • Joe and Mary Kirk Scholarship—Male, senior standing in Kinesiology seeking teacher certification with at least a 2.8 GPA.
  • Margaret Powell Award—Female majoring in Kinesiology displaying excellence in academics.
  • Robert J. Wagner Memorial Scholarship—Graduate student in Adult Fitness Management with 3.0 GPA, 1000 GRE and 3.5 graduate GPA reflecting a lifestyle of physical fitness and demonstrating financial need.
  • Department of Health & Kinesiology Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major demonstrating financial need with a satisfactory GPA.
  • Robert L. Case Health & Kinesiology Wellness Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major displaying leadership potential with at least a 3.0 GPA and reflecting a high level of fitness.

Program Specific Requirements

Those seeking Teacher Certification must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (includes transfer and SHSU hours) and must earn a “C” or better in their Kinesiology or Education courses.

Curriculum

The curriculum integrates the physiological, biomechanical, and psycho-social bases of movement. Students develop their own movement skills which transition into a focus on movement analysis, physiological function, and skill assessment. Students gain greater depth as they consider problems related to exercise, fitness and motor skill development within the context of lifestyle physical activity (i.e., play, games, sport, and other forms of human motor behavior). Students finish the program with strong theoretical and problem solving skills based on a comprehensive knowledge of movement and exercise science. It is expected that graduates will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to a wide variety of movement-related problems and career possibilities.

 

Bachelor of  Science
Major in  Kinesiology - Generalist
SHSU Course Number
Hours
Recommended Sequence
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)
6
Component Area II (Mathematics)
3
Component Area III (Natural Sciences)
8
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)
9
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
15
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option)
1
Degree Specific Requirements
BIO 134 <BIOL 1308> and BIO 114 <BIOL 1108>
4
Freshman
CHM 136/116 OR CHM 139/119 OR PHY 135/115
4
Sophomore
MTH <MATH>, STA <STAT> or PHL 262 <PHIL 2303>
3
Sophomore
CTE 133 <CSTE 1330>
3
Sophomore
Major Core
KIN 131 <KINE 1331>
3
Freshman
KIN 215W <KINE 2115>
1
Freshman
KIN 362 <KINE 3362>
3
Junior
KIN 373W <KINE 3373>
3
Junior
Major
KIN 114W <KINE 1114>
1
Freshman
KIN 230 <KINE 2330>
3
Sophomore
KIN 363 <KINE 3363>
3
Junior
KIN 364 <KINE 3364>
3
Junior
KIN 372 <KINE 3372>
3
Junior
KIN 378W <KINE 3378>
3
Junior
KIN 469W <KINE 4369>
3
Senior
KIN Restricted Elective*
KIN 265 <KINE 2365>, KIN 266 <KINE 2366>, KIN 267 <KINE 2367>, KIN 268 <KINE 2368>, KIN 288 <KINE 2388>, KIN 370 <KINE 3370>, KIN 388 <KINE 3388>, KIN 430 <KINE 4330>, KIN 435 <KINE 4335>, KIN 492 <KINE 4392>
9
Sophomore – Senior
KIN Activity
KIN 110 <KINE 1110>
, KIN 113 <KINE 1113>, KIN 115 <KINE 1115>, KIN 211 <KINE 2111>, KIN 213 <KINE 2113>, KIN 214 <KINE 2114>, KIN 417 <KINE 4117>
4
Freshman-Sophomore
Electives
Electives as needed to meet the 120 hours including 42 advanced hours
Minor (required)
18
Total Hours:
120
 

Notes:
Use the KIN electives, minor, and/or electives to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.

 

 

Bachelor of Science
Major in Kinesiology – Teaching
SHSU Course Number
Hours
Recommended Sequence
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)
6
Component Area II (Mathematics)
3
Component Area III (Natural Sciences)
8
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)
9
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
15
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option)1
1
Degree Specific Requirements
BIO 134 <BIOL 1308> and BIO 114 <BIOL 1108>
4
Freshman
CHM 136/116 or CHM 139/119 or PHY 135/115
4
Sophomore
MTH <MATH>, STA <STAT> or PHL 262 <PHIL 2303>
3
Sophomore
CTE 133 <CSTE 1330>
3
Sophomore
Major Core
KIN 131 <KINE 1331>
3
Freshman
KIN 215W <KINE 2115>
1
Freshman
KIN 362 <KINE 3362>
3
Junior
KIN 373W <KINE 3373>
3
Junior
Major
KIN 114W <KINE 1114>
1
Freshman
KIN 363 <KINE 3363>
3
Junior
KIN 364 <KINE 3364>
3
Junior
KIN 368 <KINE 3368>*
3
Junior
KIN 375 <KINE 3375>*
3
Junior
KIN 378W <KINE 3378>
3
Junior
KIN 463 <KINE 4363>* (taken with methods block)
3
Senior
KIN 469W <KINE 4369>
3
Senior
KIN Restrictive Elective
KIN 265 <KINE 2365>, KIN 266 <KINE 2366>, KIN 267 <KINE 2367>, KIN 268 <KINE 2368>, KIN 288 <KINE 2388>, KIN 370 <KINE 3370>, KIN 388 <KINE 3388>, KIN 430 <KINE 4330>, KIN 435 <KINE 4335>, KIN 492 <KINE 4392>
6
Sophomore-Senior
KIN Activity
KIN 110 <KINE 1110>, KIN 113 <KINE 1113>, KIN 115 <KINE 1115>, KIN 211 <KINE 2111>, KIN 213 <KINE 2113>, KIN 214 <KINE 2114>, KIN 417 <KINE 4117>
2
Freshman-Senior
Elective as needed to complete 120 hours
Minor (if required)
ALL Level Certification
SED 374 <CISE 3374>
3
Junior
SED 383 <CISE 3383>
3
Junior
RDG 492 <READ 4320> (Methods Block)
3
Senior
SED 494 <CISE 4394> (Methods Block)
3
Senior
SED 464 <CISE 4364> (Methods Block)
3
Senior
SED 480 <CISE 4380> (Student Teaching)
3
Senior
SED 496 <CISE 4396> (Student Teaching)
3
Senior
CIEE 4391 or 4392
3
Senior
Total Hours: 
120

Notes:
1KIN 215 <KINE 2115> satisfies the major core and component area VI requirements.
*Kinesiology Teacher Certification Courses
KIN 463 <KINE 4363> is taken with methods block (semester prior to student teaching).
If a student chooses an additional Minor for a second teaching field the restrictive electives in Kinesiology major will be waived.

 

 

 

Bachelor of  Science
Major in Kinesiology – Exercise Science
SHSU Course Number
Hours
Recommended Sequence
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)
6
Component Area II (Mathematics)
3
Component Area III (Natural Sciences)
8
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)
9
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
15
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option)
1
Degree Specific Requirements
BIO 134 <BIOL 1308> and BIO 114 <BIOL 1108>
4
Freshman
CHM 136/116, CHM 139/119 OR PHY 135/115
4
Sophomore
ACC 231 <ACCT 2301>
3
Freshman
MTH <MATH>, STA <STAT> or PHL 262 <PHIL 2303>
3
Sophomore
CTE 133 <CSTE 1330>
3
Sophomore
MGT 380 <MGMT 3310>
3
Junior
FCS 262 <FACS 2362>
3
Sophomore
GBA 362 <BUAD 3355>
3
Junior
MKT 371 <MKTG 3310>
3
Junior
ENGL 3330
3
 
Major Core
KIN 131 <KINE 1331>
3
Freshman
KIN 215W <KINE 2115>
Freshman
KIN 362 <KINE 3362>
3
Junior
KIN 373W <KINE 3373>
3
Junior
Major
KIN 214 <KINE 2114>
1
Sophomore
KIN 370 <KINE 3370>
3
Junior
KIN 473 <KINE 4373>
3
Senior
KIN 477 <KINE 4377> (Spring Only)
3
Senior
KIN 493 <KINE 4393>
3
Senior
KIN 494 <KINE 4394>
6
Senior
Minor (if required)
Choose from GBA, HLT, or FCS minor.    
ELECTIVES as needed to meet the required 120 hours to include 42 advanced hours
3
Freshman-Senior
Total Hours:
120
 

 

Notes: 1KIN 215 satisfies the major core and component area VI requirements.

*Use the KIN elelctives, minor, and/or electives to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.

 

Bachelor of Science
Major in Kinesiology – Athletic Training Endorsement
SHSU Course Number
Hours
Recommended Sequence
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)
6
Component Area II (Mathematics)
3
Component Area III (Natural Sciences)
8
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)
9
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)
15
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option)1
1
Degree Specific Requirements
BIO 134 <BIOL 1308> and BIO 114 <BIOL 1108>
4
Freshman
CHM 136/116 or  CHM 139/119 or PHY 135/115
4
Sophomore
HED 280 <HLTH 2380> or HED 391 <HLTH 3391>
3
Sophomore or Junior
MTH <MATH>, STA <STAT> or PHL 262 <PHIL 2303>
3
Sophomore
CTE 133 <CSTE 1330>
3
Sophomore
Major Core
KIN 131 <KINE 1331>
3
Freshman
KIN 215W <KINE 2115>
Freshman
KIN 362 <KINE 3362>
3
Junior
KIN 373W <KINE 3373>
3
Junior
Major
KIN 230 <KINE 2330>
3
Freshman
KIN 363 <KINE 3363>
3
Junior
KIN 364 <KINE 3364>
3
Junior
KIN 369 <KINE 3369>
3
Junior
KIN 370 <KINE 3370>
3
Junior
KIN 378 <KINE 3378>
3
Junior
KIN 469W <KINE 4369>
3
Senior
KIN 473 <KINE 4373>
3
Senior
KIN 477 <KINE 4377>
3
Senior
KIN 492 <KINE 4392>
3
Senior
KIN Major Electives
KIN 265 <KINE 2365>, KIN 266 <KINE 2366>, KIN 267 <KINE 2367>, KIN 268 <KINE 2368>, KIN 288 <KINE 2388>, KIN 388 <KINE 3388>, KIN 435 <KINE 4335>
3
Sophomore-Senior
KIN Activity
KIN 110 <KINE 1110>, KIN 113 <KINE 1113>, KIN 115 <KINE 1115>, KIN 211 <KINE 2111>, KIN 213 <KINE 2113>, KIN 214 <KINE 2114>, KIN 417 <KINE 4117>
1
Freshman – Senior
ELECTIVES as needed to meet the 120 including 42 advanced hours
Minor (required)
18+
Total Hours:
120

 

Notes: 1KIN 215 satisfies the major core and component area VI requirements.

*Use the KIN elelctives, minor, and/or electives to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.

 

Minor in Kinesiology

Requirements
Hours
Kinesiology Core
KIN 131 <KINE 1331>, KIN 230 <KINE 2330>, KIN 362 <KINE 3362>,
KIN 363 <KINE 3373>, KIN 364 <KINE 3364>, and KIN 373 <KINE 3373>
18
Select 3 hrs from KIN 110 (tennis/badminton), 113, 115, 211, 213 and 214
3
KIN 372
3
KIN 114W and KIN 215W
2

 

Special Endorsement

Athletic Training: This endorsement is applicable to an appropriate degree in Kinesiology. It is strongly recommended that the candidate choose either Health or Biology as the minor. The program will meet the preparation requirements of the state licensing agency. Interested students are urged to confer with the Head Athletic Trainer concerning required field experience, examinations, and other pertinent information.


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