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Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Undergraduate FAQ
Q. What does the ESHP program prepare me to do?
A. The ESHP program is designed to prepare its graduates for leadership
positions in the expanding health/fitness industry.
Q. Will I be certified when I graduate?
A. At the present time there is no industry wide health/fitness
certification system. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
comes closest with its Health/Fitness Instructor (HFI) Certification Exam or the National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. Our program is geared to assist you to pass these exams.
Q. Will the ESHP program prepare me for graduate study?
A. Yes, the ESHP program has as one of its basic purposes the preparation of
is students for further study in the ESHP field.
Q. What are the Academic learning Compacts associated with the ESHP Porgram?
A. They can be viewed here: ESHP Academic Learning Compacts
Q. Will I be given credit for prior course work?
A. Yes, equivalent course work at other recognized institutions, could result in course waiver.
Q. How long does the ESHP program take to complete?
A. On a full-time basis, the ESHP program will take four (4) semesters and a
summer to complete.
Q. What about prerequisites?
A. Many of the clinically and science-based courses have prerequisites. Check Out the Classes offered in Exercise Science & Health Promotion in the FAU catalog
Q. Is there a specific grade that is needed for the required coursework?
A. Yes. A "C" or better is required for all of the classes listed below!
Q. Have the required classes changed?
A.No! Some of the classes have been given new numbers to follow the state numbering system. See below and always check with your advisor!
| Pre-Professional Requirements : 26 Credit Hours |
| Intro to Statistics
| STA 2023
| 3 credits
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| Elements of Data Process or Info Systems Fundmentals
| CGS 2000 or ISM 2000 (must sign up for the lab too)
| 3 credits
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| College Algebra
| MAC 1104
| 3 credits
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| General Psychology
| PSY 1012
| 3 credits
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| Anatomy/Physiology I & II + Labs
| BSC 1085 & 1086 + Labs
| 8 credits
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| General Chemistry+Lab
| CHM 1045+Lab or CHM 1040/L and CHM 1041/L
| 4 credits
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| Health, Fitness for Life
| HSC 2100
| 2 credits
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The following is the recommended sequence of classes for Exercise Science & Health Promotion Majors.
Courses with a #-indicate that they have a prerequisite! Always check with an Exercise Science & Health Promotion Advisor
| First Semester : 16 Credit Hours |
| Intro to Exercise Science & Health Promotion
| PET 3102
| 3 credits
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| #Perspectives in Health & Wellness
| HSC 3102
| 3 credits
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| #Exercise Physiology+ Lab
| PET 4351C/4351L
| 4 credits
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| #Exercise Leadership I
| PEP 3192
| 3 credits
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| Nutrition in Health & Exercise
| PET 3361
| 3 credits
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| Second Semester : 16 Credit Hours |
| #Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
| PET 4551
| 3 credits
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| Advanced First Aid
| HSC 3406
| 3 credits
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| #Kinesiology
| PET 4330C
| 4 credits
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| #Exercise Leadership II
| PEP 3136
| 3 credits
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| # Exercise Testing
| PET 4550C
| 3 credits
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| Third Semester: 16 Credit Hours |
| #Motor Learning & Control
| PET 3050
| 3 credits
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| #Health Promotion
| HSC 4581
| 3 credits
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| #Management Principles in Exercise Science & Health Promotion
| PET 4404
| 4 credits
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| Elective: Choose One (**Some classes have other prerequisites) | 3 credits |
PET 4552-Exercise Testing & Prescription for Special Populations**
PEP 4136-Advanced Methods of Strength & Conditioning**
PET 4628-Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuires**
PET 4402-Exercise Programming for the Older Adult
| #Practicum
| PET 4947
| 3 credits
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| Fourth Semester : 12 Credit Hours |
| #Internship -Permission required-All required classes must be completed!
| PET 4946
| 9 credits
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| #Special Topics in Health-Choose One | 3 credits |
HSC 4170-Stress Management
HSC 4143-Substance Abuse
HSC 4139-Weight Management
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Date of Last Revision
April 1, 2006
 Please send comments to:
Dr. Don Torok at: Torok@fau.edu
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