Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

Health Major | Health with Teacher Certification | Health Major with Fitness Emphasis

Course Descriptions

 

Chair: Alice Fisher (936) 294-1165

Faculty: Martha Bass, Bob Case, Bill Hyman, Rosanne Keathley, Roy Moss

HEALTH PROGRAM

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 teaching, service, and research in the areas of health education and health promotion.

Academic Programs

  • BS in Health
  • Teacher Certification

Students may choose between a Bachelor of Science with teacher certification, a Bachelor of Science with no teacher certification, 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. Your 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.

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

Required Field Experiences

Candidates for any teaching certificate participate in field experiences in the public schools. Requirements for these activities vary by course and are coordinated by the Field Experience office.

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program

Students seeking initial Teacher Certification will apply for admission to the Educator Preparation Program in their first Education class. Subsequent program specific requirements are explained below.

Curriculum

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

Major in Health
Bachelor of Science

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
HED 160, 166 6 HED 230, 280 6
ENG 164, 165 6 ENG 265, 266 or 267 3
HIS 163, 164 6 POL 261, any 200 level POL 6
BIO 134, 114 4 BIO 245, 246 8
CHM 8 CS 133, 138 or 143 3
KIN 215 1 MTH 164 or 170 3
  31 KIN 1 hr. activity 1
    Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
      33
       
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
HED 390, 392, 6 adv. hrs. 12 HED 460, 487 6
FCS 167 3 HED 492, 493, 494 9
ENG 330 3 Minor 12+
MTH 169 3 Additional electives to meet degree requirement ** 4+
Minor 6   31+
Fine Arts from Core Curriculum 3    
Cultural Studies 3    
  33    

* Choose 3 hours from ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, PSY 131, 289, SOC 261, 264

** Degree must have at least 128 total hours and at least 42 advanced hours.

A non-teaching minor is also offered to students interested in community health education. Health minors take 21 hours including HED 166, 487, 493, 494 and nine additional hours from health education with at least 3 of those hours advanced.

Major in Health – Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Science

Completion of this degree program will certify students to teach all-level health in Texas. Students can also attain teacher certification in health by completing a 24-hour health minor on a certification degree.

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
HED 160, 166 6 HED 230, 280, 282 9
ENG 164, 165 6 ENG 265, 266 or 267 3
HIS 163, 164 6 POL 261, 285 6
BIO 134, 114 4 BIO 246; CHM 135/115 8
BIO 245 4 CS 133, 138 or 143 3
MTH 164 or 170 3 MTH 169 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3 KIN 215 1
  32   33
       
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
HED 390, 391, 392 9 HED 460, 487, 493, 494 12
SCM 384 3 SED 392, 394, 464 9
ENG 330 3 SED 480, 496, 497 9
Fine Arts 3 Cultural Studies 3
SED 374, 383 6   33
CHM 136/116 4    
FCS 167 3    
KIN – 1 hr. activity 1    
  32    

* Choose 3 hours from ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, PSY 131, 289, SOC 261, 264

Note:

1) It is highly recommended that a second teaching field be added to the teacher certification degree plan.

2) This degree plan is subject to change pending action of the State Board of Educator Certification. Students should check with their academic advisor.

Major in Health – Fitness Emphasis
Bachelor of Science

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

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
HED 166, 230 6 HED 280, restricted elective 6
ENG 164, 165 6 CHM 135/115 4
HIS 163, 164 6 BIO, CHM, or PHY 4
BIO 134, 114 4 ENG 265, 266, or 267 3
BIO 245 4 POL 261, any 200 POL 6
Computer Science 3 Cultural Studies 3
MTH 164 or 170 3 ACC 231 3
  32 MTH or STA 169 3
    KIN 215W, 214 2
      34
       
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
HED 391, 392, 461 9 HED 492, 493, 494 9
HED restricted electives 6 HED restrictive elective* 3
KIN 362, 370, 373 9 KIN 473, 477 6
CHM 136/116 4 MGT 380, MKT 371 6
ENG 330 3 Visual/Performing Arts 3
KIN 219 1 GBA 362 3
ECO 230, 233, or 234 3 FCS 167 or 363 3
  35   33

* Choose HED electives from: HED 272, 281, 385, 390, 470, 490

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.

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