Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Science
The Bachelor of Sciences in Health Sciences with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Science is designed for students interested in careers related to health and fitness. Students will have the ability to engage in their field of study through internships and experiential learning with IU South Bend’s Titan Athletics. Students majoring in Sport and Exercise Science can pursue certification and apply for a variety of jobs such as: athletic training, exercise science and kinesiology, sport and fitness administration
Sports and Exercise Science Concentration Objectives
To be able to fulfill the requirements of a Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in sports and exercise science and promote the overall program goals, graduates of the Health Sciences degree at Indiana University South Bend will be able to:
- Design improvement plans for health and fitness
- Analyze aggregate exercise data to inform individuals and special populations of plans for health and fitness
- Evaluate exercise outcomes in both health and special populations
Academic Advising
College policy on advising requires that students meet with their academic advisors at least once each year, and in some departments, prior to each semester’s to enrollment. Advising holds are placed on all Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences students prior to advance registration and are released following advising appointments. Students with a declared major are advised in their academic units. To determine who your advisor is and how to contact them, see One.IU.
Degree Requirements (120 cr.)
Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Science must complete 120 total credit hours including:
- IU South Bend Dwyer College of Health Sciences Campuswide General-Education Curriculum (39 cr.)
- Biomedical Sciences Requirements (18 cr.)
- Social Sciences Requirements (3 cr.)
- Major Requirements (54 cr.)
- Free Electives (balance of credits needed to equal 120 cr. requirement)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
- Courses required for the major must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required.
Major Requirements (54 cr.)
Health Sciences Core (21 cr.)
All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise designated
The Health Sciences Core will begin with an Introduction to Health Sciences course during the first semester. This will be taken along with the General Education courses and introduce students to careers in Health Sciences. All Health Sciences students will take 21-33 credit hours of the Health Sciences core depending on the concentration. After the first two years of General Education, students will determine which of the three Health Sciences Concentrations they will complete. The following courses are required. Students should make an appointment with their advisor for additional degree requirements. Each of the concentrations are offered as minors and post-degree certificates (courses are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- HSC-A 491 Internship in Health Sciences
- HSC-H 101 Introduction to Health Sciences
- HSC-H 411 Psychosocial Behavior Modeling for Fitness and Health
- HSC-H 434 Diversity and Cultural Competence (Final Approval Pending)
- HSC-H 492 Research in Health Sciences
- HSC-H 499 Senior Seminar in Health Sciences
- HSC-W 314 Ethics and Health Professionals
Sport and Excercise Science Core (33 cr.)
Students should make an appointment with their advisor for additional degree requirements.