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Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences

Students majoring in exercise and sport sciences may choose from one of four tracks: physical education teacher education; exercise and health promotion; exercise science; or sport studies. The minimum number of hours for the major is 36, including 24 junior-senior level hours. Departmental faculty members will provide information about career options associated with each track. A four-year plan for each track is presented in this section. Students must meet with a departmental advisor to verify appropriate courses and other degree requirements for each track. Students in pre-allied health fields should consult with the departmental advisor for information on required courses and acceptable substitutions.

 

Bachelor of Science in Health

Students interested in careers in health promotion should choose to major in health, which requires 48 hours. The two tracks in this major are the community health track and the school health track.

 

Minor in Exercise and Sport Sciences

The minors in exercise and sport sciences require a minimum of 18 hours in ESS courses with at least 12 hours from 3000 level or above ESS courses. No more than 3 hours from ESS 4000 may be counted. Six credit hours of ESS courses are required in residency. See a departmental advisor for additional information and completion of the minor in exercise and sport sciences on the degree plan.

 

Minor in Health

The minors in health require a minimum of 18 hours in HLTH courses with at least 12 hours from 3000 level or above HLTH courses. No more than 3 hours from HLTH 4300 may be counted. Six credit hours of HLTH courses are required in residency. See a departmental advisor for additional information and completion of the minor in health on the degree plan.

 

Athletic Training

Students who wish to become athletic trainers must contact the Athletic Training Program in the Texas Tech Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Students must be accepted into the student athletic training program and complete a non-credit internship of at least 1800 hours over a 3-year period. Students must complete the following courses: ZOOL 2403, ESS 3301, 3305, 3323, 4325, 4327, and one course from health, nutrition, or first aid (ESS 3321). Beginning September 2004, coursework in therapeutic exercise-modalities will be required. Upon satisfactory completion of these requirements students will be qualified to take the Texas Athletic Training Licensure Examination.

 

Personal Fitness and Wellness Program

University students interested in learning sport skills, improving their health and physical fitness, and developing knowledge about sport, exercise, and physical activity should enroll in courses in the personal fitness and wellness program. To satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences requirement of two hours of fitness and wellness, students may complete any two personal fitness and wellness (PFW) courses. For a specific activity, the completion of the course sequence is allowed if the sequence is taken in the appropriate order from beginning to advanced levels. Students participating in varsity athletics may enroll in the personal fitness and wellness course that corresponds to their varsity sport. A maximum of 1 credit hour per academic year per sport may be earned in this manner.

 

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Additional Resources

 

For More Information:

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