University of the Cumberlands
Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH- -24 semester hours as follows:

  • HESS 234 First Aid and Safety
  • HESS 333 Nutrition
  • HESS 430 Substance Abuse
  • HLTH 130 Foundations of Health Science
  • HLTH 230 Introduction to Public Health
  • HLTH 335 Introduction to the Study of Disease
  • HLTH 336 Epidemiology
  • Three hours of Health electives

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN HEALTH EDUCATION --24 semester hours as follows:

  • HESS 234 First Aid and Safety
  • HESS 333 Nutrition
  • HESS 430 Substance Abuse
  • HLTH 130 Foundations of Health Science
  • HLTH 335 Introduction to the Study of Disease
  • HLTH 338 Family Life
  • HLTH 438 Health Education in the School and Community
  • Three hours of Health electives

Students seeking secondary certification in Health Education must also take 36 hours of professional education courses. In addition, students seeking teacher certification with a health education minor must also be pursuing certification in a major in another academic area. For more information, contact the Education Department.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (NON-TEACHING) -– 24 semester hours as follows:

  • HESS 233 Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • HESS 234 First Aid and Safety
  • HESS 439 Facilities Development and Management
  • ESS 131 Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science
  • ESS 232 Sports Skills
  • ESS 337 History and Principles of Exercise and Sport Science
  • ESS 437 Tests and Measurements
  • Three hours of electives

NOTE: ESS activity courses do not apply to the minor.

 

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