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Step 2. Choose Your Degree Plan
Community Health
The community health track prepares students for careers in public and private agencies that provide health information and interventions to a variety of individuals and groups.
Click here for the Community Health plan.
Exercise and Health Promotion
Students majoring in exercise and sport sciences seeking careers in commercial, corporate, or clinical exercise settings should complete the exercise and health promotion track. The knowledge, abilities, and skills gained in this track prepare students to pursue nationally recognized certifications, such as those offered by the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional fitness organizations.
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Exercise Science
The exercise science track provides students and opportunity for concentrated study in the scientific foundations of exercise and physical activity. Students are prepared for advanced graduate study in biomechanical, physiological, and psychological aspects of exercise. Students pursuing entry into allied health programs (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical school) may select this track. Students interested in admission to allied health programs must consult with the departmental advisor regarding prerequisites for those programs.
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Physical Education / Teacher Education
Students majoring in exercise and sport sciences pursue teacher certification through the physical education teacher education (PETE) track. The certification program prepares students to teach in the EC – 12 grade levels. In addition to the required courses in the PETE track, students must complete the minor in education. A 2.5 GPA is required to enroll in teacher education courses. Also, students must meet other requirements outlined by the College of Education. Students interested in sport coaching in junior and senior high schools should complete the requirements in this track.
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Sport Studies
The sport studies track provides for the study of interdisciplinary ideas, concepts, and issues related to sport and physical activity from social and cultural perspectives. Upon graduation, students may pursue management and/or coaching opportunities in youth, intercollegiate, or professional sports. Additionally, students may pursue the advanced study of sport at the graduate level. Students interested in coaching interscholastic (junior/high school) sports should pursue teacher certification through the PETE track.
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Step 3. Check-Off Courses
On the Degree Plan Packet you downloaded in Step 2, check-off the courses you have completed.
Step 4. Pick Your Courses
Download the planning sheet.
Decide which courses you want to take and fill-out the planning sheet. The CRN numbers are for Step 5. Choose alternatives in case your class is full or is not offered for the semester.
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Step 5. Go Online
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Write down the CRN numbers for the courses you chose in Step 4. If your courses are not listed, they are closed or are not offered for the semester you are registering. Please choose an alternate course and write down its CRN number.
Step 6. Contact an Advisor
Make an appointment with an advisor. Bring your completed Degree Plan Packet & Planning Sheet with you.
Treasa Austin
Assistant Advisor
Holden Hall, Rm 260
(806) 742-1987, Ext 445
treasa.hicks@ttu.edu
Jodi Dillard
Senior Undergraduate Advisor
Holden Hall, Rm 261
(806) 742-3052, Ext. 437
jodi.dillard@ttu.edu