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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Health and Exercise Science is designed

  1. to train students who plan to work in the health, fitness and sport fields or
  2. to prepare students for graduate studies in Health and Exercise Science or related fields.

The undergraduate program consists of a single core curriculum emphasizing applied science and professional preparation in combination with an elective block sufficiently broad to allow students to develop strong preparation in an area of personal interest related to health and exercise. A minor in Health and Exercise Science also available at the undergraduate level for non-HES majors.

Curriculum and Forms

Pre - HES

Students interested in entering the HES undergraduate degree program must apply for matriculation into the upper division HES core curriculum. Students will be selected for admission from a pool of students who have completed all pre-requisite coursework, have pre-requisite and combined retention GPAs that are 2.75 or higher, and have submitted all required HES application materials.  The required pre-requisite course work includes the three lower division HES core courses (HES 2131, HES 2823, HES 2913) and the Major Support Requirements that are listed on the Pre-HES Form.

Approximately forty-five (45) students will be accepted into the HES undergraduate degree program each Fall and Spring semester. The application deadlines are September 30 for Spring admission and January 30 for Fall admission. Final admission to HES is a competitive process that is based on the following criteria: 1) pre-requisite course GPA, and 2) combined retention GPA.  All HES and Pre-HES students are required to be advised prior to enrollment. Advising will be available by appointment with the HES departmental advisor. Students may also sign up for group advising sessions. Please contact HES at (405) 325-5211 for further information.

HES Minor

Students must successfully complete at least 18 hours of course work acceptable for course credit in HES, including at least 12 hours at the upper-division level. The following specific requirements must be met.
 
Prerequisite Courses Hrs Grade Semester
     HES 1823 – Scientific Principles of Health and Disease
3
    
     HES 2913 – Personal Health
3
    
     HES 3813 – Principles of Health and Fitness
3
    
     HES UD Elective -
3
    
     HES UD Elective -
3
    
     HES UD Elective -
3
    
Total Required Hours =
18
    

The requirements for a minor must be completed concurrently with the major degree requirements*. No minor may be added by completing courses after receiving the bachelor's degree. If the minor is officially declared and successfully completed, the student's transcript will so indicate at the time the bachelor's degree is posted.

* Requests to substitute a minor requirement must be approved in writing by the Department of Health and Exercise Science.

Minor in HES Form

 
Department of Health and Exercise Science • University of Oklahoma
1401 Asp Avenue, Room 104 • Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-5211 • Fax: (405) 325-0594
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Page last updated August 28, 2008