Exercise Science Concentration: This area of concentration prepares the student for advanced study in the fields of health and fitness training, exercise physiology, athletic training, biomechanics, sport psychology, and allied health professions like physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

Students interested in completing this concentration must have a combined GPA of 2.67 or better in HHK 114, HHK 260, BIOL 120, and ZOOL 251 (C- minus or better) and obtain department approval before proceeding.

A minimum of 15.75 total course units are required for this concentration. Please note that some courses may have prerequisites that are not indicated below.

Required Courses

HHK 114 HHK 140 (0.5 unit) HHK 141 (0.5 unit)
HHK 260* (C- minus or better) HHK 270 HHK 345
HHK 395 or HHK 495 HHK 499 BIOL 120
ZOOL 251 (C- or better) ZOOL 325 PSYCH 210 or MATH 105
Choose 3 of the following 4:    
HHK 345 HHK 352 HHK 355
HHK 365    
General HHK majors, as well as those with concentrations in Exercise science and health promotion, must be certified in first aid and adult and pediatric CPR through an approval organization before they complete hhk 260, and students must maintain certification in adult and pediatric CPR and first aid through graduation. several american red cross classes are offered on campus each year. recertification opportunities are also offered on a regular basis.

Two Paired Courses (minimum 2 units) As Shown Below

CHEM 110 & 111 PHYS 115 & 116
Two upper-level HHK courses (among those not shown in the required course list) Two upper-level ZOOL/BOMI courses (among those not shown in the required course list)

One Additional Unit From

HHK 270 HHK 300.4 HHK 300.8 HHK 300.9
HHK 343 HHK 347 HHK 363 MATH 110
PSYC 110 PHYS 111 PHYS 115 PHYS 116
CHEM 110 CHEM 111 PSYC 243 PSYC 343
PSYC 310 ZOOL 331 ZOOL 333  

Department Contact Info

Location

Edwards Gymnasium
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
P 740-368-3725
F 740-368-3751

Department Contact

Chair: Christopher Fink
clfink@owu.edu

Academic Assistant: Wendi Kay
wwkay@owu.edu