B.S. in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Science: Applied
The Exercise Science: Applied Concentration became active in the Fall of 2009. It replaced the Exercise Science Concentration.
Designed for those interested in professional preparation in exercise and wellness programming for community, corporate, and/or private fitness/wellness programs, our Exercise Science Applied Concentration will give students the ability to successfully enter the work force upon earning their individual B.S. degrees. The program of study is structured to serve as preparation for the American College of Sports Medicine's Health Fitness Instructor Certification Examination. Here is a list of some of our graduates who have gotten their ACSM Health/Fitness Certification. Many prospective students ask what is the difference between this concentration and the pre-professional concentration. The applied concentration has more practical classes which will prepare you to work in the field once you earn your B.S. degree. The pre-professional concentration includes more basic science classes that better prepare you for graduate school. It is possible to use the Exercise Science: Applied concentration to meet all the pre-requesites for the Physical Therapy or Athletic Training Graduate School Programs. All of your electives plus one hour would be comprised of science classes.
If you are wondering what type of careers a degree in Fitness/Wellness might prepare you to do, the ACSM has a pamplet on careers in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science.
Some of the course that make this degree special are:
HHP 3140 Interpretation of EKG I: An introduction to electrocardiography and the interpretation of normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms.
HHP 3170 Exercise Physiology: Intensive study of various physiologic processes related to exercise.
HHP 3180 Kinesiology: Study of human motion; analysis of human motion as affected by gross anatomy and principles of motor learning.
HHP 4130 Exercise Leadership: - An introduction to the skills, methods and procedures utilized in exercise and fitness program design. Emphasis will be placed on exercise leadership skills, instructional techniques and oral communication.
HHP 4280 Exercise Prescription in Health & Disease: This course presents a comprehensive overview of the physical, physiological, and metabolic responses of the human body to exercise testing and training in both health and disease; the processes involved in prescribing safe and effective therapeutic exercise for healthy individuals as well as for patients with heart and lung disease, diabetes, and obesity will be discussed.
HHP 4400 Advanced Exercise Physiology: This course details the function of organ systems emphasizing mechanisms of control and regulation during exercise.
HHP 4410 Exercise & the Older Adult: This course will examine the scientific evidence concerning the relationship between physical activity level and physical, mental, social, and psychological well being during aging.
To view the entire list of classes for this major look at the class check sheet below
Degree requirements: Class Check Sheet for Health and Human Performance: Exercise Science Applied Concentration beginning Fall 2009 (Any student currently enrolled may change to a later catalog year. For example, if you enrolled at UTC in the Fall of 2004, you could change to the 2006-2007 catalog.You may not, however, change to a catalog year prior to entering UTC such as 2002-2003.)
Course of Study Planner
The planner is a Microsoft Word document that will help you determine which classes to take from your freshman year until your graduation
Our Graduates:
Some of our graduates are employed at the American Heart Association, Memorial Center for Health, Tennnessee Valley Authority, & UnumProvident. This is only a small listing of locations our graduates are working. Many of our graduates also pursue a graduate degree. We have had graduates attend the University of South Carolina, Ball State University and the University of Memphis, only to mention a few.
To get more information on this major please E-mail Dr. Burch Oglesby or call him at (423) 425 - 4064.
