2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Promotion Major


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Health Promotion

September Kirby
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 119
605-688-5387
e-mail: september.kirby@sdstate.edu

The Health Promotion (HP) graduate possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance awareness, change behavior, and create environments that support good health practices, including, but not limited to exercise and physical activity.  The HP professional assists people to develop self-responsibility for their own health and wellness, and implement health assessments and wellness programs that promote a healthy lifestyle.  Health Promotion professionals work and study in commercial, clinical, and workplace settings to improve health and quality of life of the general population.  In the area of exercise, which promotes better health or may enhance the performance of athletes.

Application for admission to the Health Promotion major occurs during a student’s sophomore year.  The number of students accepted each year is based on availability of facilties and staff; there may be more students applying that can be accepted, so the process may be more competitive.

Minimum admission requirements include: sophomore standing with a 2.75 GPA or higher, completion of PE 180 and WEL 100 and a “C” or better in the following courses: WEL 100, HDFS 210, BIOL 221 and CHEM 108.  Students are required to choose classes from a career orientation emphasis area to complete course work for the major.

The Health Promotion program at South Dakota State University is endorsed and recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine for meeting the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of an ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor.

Requirements for Health Promotion Major - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Science:


Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: PSYC 101, General Psychology Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)

Choose one of the following:


Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring) (G)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 2
    * (Fall or Spring)

Choose one of the following:


Senior Year:


  • Career Orientation Electives Credits: 9
    (Fall or Spring)

Choose one of the following:


Allied Health Specialization:


This is designed for individuals interested in matriculating into the baccalaureate degree and receiving transfer credit for their technical training. This degree will prepare graduates for a broad range of opportunities in Health Promotion while continuing their commitment to an allied health profession. This option is appropriate for graduates in allied health programs such as radiological, cardiovascular, or nuclear medicine technology.

Admission requirements: Completion of a one or two year regionally or nationally accredited/certified program in an allied health area. A 2.5 or higher GPA, and a “C” or better in all courses taken within the major requirements.

Required Courses for Allied Health:


See note below

  • Gen Ed Core Requirements Credits: 38-39
  • Electives Credits: 16-33

Choose one of the following:


Note:


Students must have a minimum of 33 credit hours of upper level courses.

Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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