Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Concentration in Sport and Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science 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 experiential learning with local healthcare organizations, fitness facilities, and employee wellness programs. Students majoring in Sport and Exercise Science can pursue certification as a personal trainer, in strength and conditioning, or exercise physiology. Graduate education can be pursued in a wide variety of fields such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sports administration.

Additional Academic Requirements

Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all Health Sciences (HSC) required coursework. It is recommended all coursework to be completed with a C or higher.

Students are responsible for reviewing and maintaining records of the needs of desired graduate programs. While this concentration offers a broad and comprehensive education, it does not guarantee fulfillment of all requirements for every graduate program.

During the program, students will complete Service Learning in Health Sciences, an internship-like course, requiring students to gain real-world experience in the community. Students are expected to collaborate with the course instructor to find a site based on their professional goals and should refer to the website for additional information: healthscience.iusb.edu/internships.html. Enrollment in this course will require students to pay for a background check, supply evidence of CPR certification, and complete additional compliance requirements.

Students should refer to the program handbook for detailed academic and clinical policies, ensuring compliance with program requirements and standards (i.e. GPA requirements, program dismissal, reinstatement, etc.).

Degree Requirements

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree must complete 120 credits including the following. All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.

• IU South Bend Campuswide General Education Curriculum (33 cr.)
• Health Sciences Core (25 cr.)
• Sport and Exercise Science Core (33 cr.)
• Supporting Requirements (25 cr.)
• Free Electives

Health Sciences Core (25 cr.)

• HSC-A 291 Service Learning in Health Sciences I; OR
  HSC-A 491 Service Learning in Health Sciences
• HSC-H 101 Introduction to Health Sciences
• HSC-H 322 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• HSC-H 327 Introduction to Public and Community Health
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• HSC-H 411 Psychosocial Behavior Modeling for Fitness and Health
• HSC-H 492 Research in Health Sciences
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• HSC-H 499 Senior Seminar in Health Sciences
• HSC-W 211 Orientation to Health and Rehabilitation Professions (1 cr.)
• HSC-W 314 Ethics and Health Professionals
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  

Sport and Exercise Science Core

• HSC-H 102 Lifetime Wellness for Health
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• HSC-K 205 Structural Kinesiology
• HSC-K 218 individual Physical Activity and Exercise Instruction
• HSC-K 405 Exercise and Sport Psychology
  This class is offered in even years in the spring (i.e. 2026)
• HSC-N 422 Exercise and Nutrition
• HSC-S 311 Strength and Conditioning Methods
• HSC-S 391 Biomechanics
• HSC-S 409 Physiology of Exercise
• HSC-S 416 Sports Management and Marketing
  This class is offered in odd years in the spring (i.e. 2027)
• HSC-S 419 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
• HSC-S 420 Exercise for Special Populations

Supporting Requirements (25 cr.)

• ANAT-A 210 Elementary Human Anatomy
• ANAT-A 211 Human Anatomy Laboratory (2 cr.)
• ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills; OR
  ENG-W 270 Argumentative Writing
• HPER-N 220 Nutrition for Health
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• PHSL-P 130 Human Biology
• PSY-P103 General Psychology
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• Eight additional credit hours from Sciences (i.e. BIOL, CHEM, PHYS)

Free Electives

• Additional courses as needed to meet the 120 credit hour requirement