HHP: Exercise and Health Sciences, B.S.

The HHP: Exercise and Health Sciences program equips students with skills in exercise assessment, prescription, and program design for various populations, along with health behavior change, risk factor identification for chronic disease, and basic nutritional guidance. Graduates can pursue careers in improving health, performance, and rehabilitation, such as exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning specialists, or fitness professionals. They can also take on health-focused roles like corporate wellness coordinators, clinical exercise specialists, or health promotion specialists in hospitals, wellness centers, or corporate environments. This degree also prepares students for graduate studies in fields like Athletic Training or Public Health, offers flexibility to pursue a minor in areas like Nutrition or Pre-Health, and supports earning advanced health or fitness certifications.

Continuation Standards, Internship Admittance and Graduation Standards
The following standards will be applied for all students enrolled in the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration:

1.   To continue to progress in the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration, students are required to:
a.   Earn a minimum grade of C in all HHP and NUTR classes required for the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration;
b. Maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA to register for 2000, 3000 and 4000 level required HHP classes;
c.   Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA to select the HHP: Exercise and Health Sciences concentration as their major upon transfer to or within the University.

2.   If, in the judgment of the faculty, there is reason to question the emotional and/or cognitive readiness of a student to successfully complete an internship, the faculty have the right and the obligation to exclude the student from the internship.

3.   Students may be required to purchase uniforms/lab attire for field experiences and/or internships. Internship placement is very competitive and based upon previous class work, field experiences, and internship site coordinator interviews. Students may need to be financially prepared for travel and living expenses if choosing to intern outside the Chattanooga area.

General Education (40-41 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Program Requirements

Additional Information and Notes

Electives to complete 120 hours.

Minimum grade of C required in all HHP and NUTR courses required for the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.