Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

Applied Health & Fitness B.A./B.S.

Explore the fields of exercise, physical activity, and health.

In the BA/BS in Applied Health and Fitness you will explore and apply the most current research and science in the field of exercise, physical activity, and health. With three specialized focus areas (Fitness and Exercise, Health Coaching, and Fitness for Special Populations), we provide you with a core foundation in public health and specialized skills in exercise science that positions you to excel in the career path you seek.

Requirements

In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements all majors in Applied Health & Fitness must take the following required coursework. Majors must also complete coursework in one of three focus areas: Fitness & Exercise, Fitness for Special Populations, or Health Coaching.

Required Coursework

PHE 250Our Community: Our Health

4

PHE 270Basic Biomechanics

2

PHE 314Research in Health and Fitness

4

PHE 325UNutrition for Health

4

PHE 363Communicable Diseases and Chronic Health Problems

4

PHE 370Applied Kinesiology

4

PHE 473Physiology of Exercise

4

PHE 474Exercise Prescription and Training

4

PHE 475Exercise Testing Techniques

4

PHE 404Cooperative Education/Internship

4-8

Bi 301Human Anatomy and Physiology

4

Bi 302Human Anatomy and Physiology

4

Total Credit Hours:46-50

Fitness & Exercise Focus

Required Courses

PHE 324Health Coaching Foundations

4

PHE 421Health Coaching Strategies

4

PHE 456Health Aspects of Aging

4

PE 194Fitness Instruction: Personal Training

2

BA Courses Upon Advisor Approval

4

PHE or approved electives

8

Students earning a PE teaching endorsement for Secondary Education see*** below.

Total Credit Hours:26

*** Students take the following 4-credit courses for the teaching endorsement:

PHE 340 - Motor Learning

PHE 417 - Adapted Physical Education

Psy 311U - Human Development


Fitness for Special Populations Focus

Required Courses

PHE 295Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

4

PHE 340Motor Learning

4

PHE 417Adapted Physical Education

4

 

PHE 456Health Aspects of Aging

4

or

Psy 311UHuman Development

4

  

PE 193Fitness Instruction: Adapted Physical Education

2

PHE or approved electives

8

Total Credit Hours:26

 

Health Coaching Focus

Required Courses

PHE 295Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

4

PHE 324Health Coaching Foundations

4

PHE 421Health Coaching Strategies

4

 

PHE 323UBody Liberation for Health

4

or

PHE 466Mind/Body Health: Disease Prevention

4

  

PHE or approved electives

8

Total Credit Hours:24