| Minor in Health Education | Minor in Coaching |
| Major in Sports Management |

The ultimate goal of health education is to enable individuals to use knowledge in ways that promote positive behavioral change; therefore, the mission of the department is to empower students to make healthful choices in all dimensions of their lives. Students are encouraged to explore health-related problems confronting contemporary society so as to enable them to make effective decisions concerning their own health and that of their family and community.

General education requirements include a personal health and wellness course for all entering students. Additional opportunities exist for a more in-depth study of health-related fitness and wellness.

Program Goals:
Students who have completed coursework will be
able to:

1. Define, understand and value health and wellness as the dynamic interaction of the following dimensions: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational and environmental.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of health concepts and skills in all six dimensions.
3. Value and integrate new behaviors that will promote lifelong health and wellness.
4. Develop skills to critically evaluate and analyze health information with regard to its potential benefit to self and society.

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MINOR IN HEALTH EDUCATION

22-25 Credits
This is an excellent minor for individuals interested in positively influencing the health behavior of individuals and communities in the public or private sector. Students completing a minor in health education will demonstrate evidence of achieving the program goals stated above.

Requirements:
BI 230, 231 Anatomy and Physiology
HP 110 Wellness for College Life
OR
HP 112 Lifetime Wellness
HP 213 Stress Management
HP 215 Nutrition for Sport, Fitness, Health
HP 310 Health Psychology
HP 315 Understanding Sexuality
HP 321 Applied Exercise Physiology

Recommended Electives:
HP 153 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
PY 254 Adolescent Psychology
PY 351 Psychology of Adult Development
SO 425 Conflict Management

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MINOR IN COACHING

18-21 Credits
An excellent minor for education majors and anyone interested in coaching in a school or recreational setting. Upon completing the minor students will be able to demonstrate the skills and abilities needed to coach a variety of sports. This minor includes CPR and a First Aid Certificate as required by the State of Ohio for School Athletic Coaches.

Requirements:
HP 153 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
HP 215 Nutrition for Sport, Fitness, and Health
HP 230 Skills for Coaching Team and
Individual Sports
HP 400 Practicum in Coaching
PY/HP 388 Psychology and Ethics of Coaching
BU 462 Legal Issues in Sports

Recommended Electives:
BI 230, 231 Basic Anatomy and Physiology and Lab
HP 107 Water Safety Instruction
HP 213 Stress Recognition and Management
CA 201 Interpersonal Communication
SO 420 Conflict Management and Resolution

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MAJOR IN SPORT MANAGEMENT

68-69 Credits
For information on this major, please refer to the Business
Administration section of this catalog.

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