Department of Exercise and Wellness

www.poly.asu.edu/ecollege/wellness

480/727-1945

EAW 109

William J. Stone, Chair

Professor

Stone

Associate Professors

Swan, Tudor-Locke

Assistant Professor

Adams

Senior Lecturer

Woodruff

Lecturer

Sebren

EXERCISE AND WELLNESS—BS

The BS degree in Exercise and Wellness offers two concentrations: (1) exercise and wellness and (2) health promotion. Exercise and Wellness students study physical activity and healthy lifestyles as they relate and contribute to optimal health and wellness. The exercise and wellness concentration is designed to prepare professionals and scholars in exercise and physical activity leadership as well as in wellness education. Areas of study include the kinesiological and physiological foundations of physical activity, exercise testing and prescription, as well as nutrition, stress management, social/cultural issues, and factors involved in health behavior change. The health promotion concentration is designed to prepare professionals and scholars in health and wellness promotion and disease prevention and management. Areas of study include epidemiology, health behavior change, prevention of chronic disease, program development and evaluation, as well as nutrition, stress management, social/cultural issues, and substance abuse. Students in both concentrations are exposed to the latest research and practice designed to enhance fitness, wellness, and healthy living, including both laboratory and field experiences. A unique aspect of both degree options in the Exercise and Wellness program is an outstanding internship program that provides preprofessional experience in all segments of fitness, wellness, health promotion, and the allied health professions in metropolitan Phoenix or elsewhere in the country.

Career opportunities range broadly across the several sectors of the industry related to fitness, wellness, health promotion, and the health professions. Those settings include worksite/corporate, clinical/medical, community/educational, and the private/commercial sector. The degree is also ideal preparation for advanced study in health professions such as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, physical therapy, and athletic training, as well as graduate study in exercise and wellness and public health.

Graduation Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation with a minimum of 45 semester hours of upper-division credit. As part of the undergraduate degree program, students complete ASU General Studies requirements. For a list of courses that meet ASU General Studies requirements, see General Studies.

Exercise and Wellness students are required to complete the following courses:

Required Core Courses

EXW 300 Foundations of Exercise and Wellness L/SB 3

EXW 310 Computer Skills and Technology for Exercise and Wellness CS (3)

EXW 320 Program Development and Leadership (3)

EXW 342 Health Behavior Change (3)

EXW 400 Stress Management for Wellness (3)

EXW 450 Cultural and Social Issues in Exercise and Wellness SB, C (3)

EXW 484 Exercise and Wellness Internship (6)

NTR 241 Human Nutrition (3)

Total 27

Each EXW core course has specific prerequisite courses that must be taken before taking the respective core course. These prerequisite courses include the following:

BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I SG (4)

BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry SQ (4)
or any equivalent chemistry course

COM 225 Public Speaking L (3)

PGS 101 Introduction to Psychology SB (3)

Total 18

Exercise and Wellness Concentration

The following EXW courses are required of all students in the exercise and wellness concentration:

EXW 212 Instructional Competency Laboratory (6)

EXW 315 Physiological Foundations of Movement (3)

EXW 330 Kinesiological Foundations of Movement (3)

EXW 420 Exercise Testing 3

EXW 425 Exercise Prescription 3

Elective* (3)

Total 21

* Three semester hours must be selected from an approved list of concentration electives.

Health Promotion Concentration

The following EXW courses are required of all students in the health promotion concentration:

EXW 325 Fitness for Life (3)

EXW 346 Health Promotion and Program Evaluation (3)

EXW 350 Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (3)

EXW 442 Physical Activity in Health and Disease L (3)

EXW 444 Epidemiology (3)

Electives* (6)

Total 21

* Six semester hours must be selected from an approved list of concentration electives.

WELLNESS FOUNDATIONS MINOR

The minor in Wellness Foundations is appropriate for students in the BIS degree program. It consists of the following plus all prerequisite courses:

EXW 300 Foundations of Exercise and Wellness L/SB (3)

EXW 325 Fitness for Life (3)

EXW 342 Health Behavior Change (3)

EXW 450 Cultural and Social Issues in Exercise and Wellness SB, C (3)

EXW electives* (6)

Total 18

* Six semester hours must be selected from an approved list of EXW electives. See an advisor for a list of approved electives.

BIS CONCENTRATION

A concentration in wellness foundations is available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the BIS program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

APPLIED SCIENCE—BAS

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is a capstone degree for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The BAS degree exposes students to advanced concepts and diverse critical thinking skills to prepare them for future career opportunities and professional advancement.

Admission

Admission to the BAS degree program is restricted to students holding an AAS degree from a regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary educational institution. A GPA of 2.00 or higher is required for all resident applicants and 2.50 for nonresident applicants.

BAS Degree Graduation Requirements

The BAS degree program consists of 60 semester hours of upper-division courses, with 30 semester hours in residence. An overall GPA of 2.00 or higher is required.

AAS degree (60)

Assignable credit (5)

BAS core (15)

Concentration (21)

General Studies (19)

Total 120

General Studies Curriculum

The BAS curriculum builds on the general education content of the AAS degree. Additional General Studies courses are taken in the core or concentration. General Studies courses focus on contextual learning.

L (3)

MA (3)

HU (3)

HU or SB (3)

SB (3)

SG (4)

Total 19

Assignable Credit

Assignable credit allows space in the curriculum for an internship requirement.

BAS Core

EXW 300 Foundations of Exercise and Wellness L/SB (3)

EXW 310 Computer Skills and Technology for Exercise and Wellness CS (3)

EXW 320 Program Development and Leadership (3)

EXW 325 Fitness for Life (3)

EXW 346 Health Promotion and Program Evaluation (3)

Total 15

Wellness Concentration

The wellness concentration is designed to prepare professionals in the area of wellness promotion and disease prevention and management.

Wellness Concentration

EXW 342 Health Behavior Change (3)

EXW 350 Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (3)

EXW 400 Stress Management for Wellness (3)

EXW 442 Physical Activity in Health and Disease L (3)

EXW 444 Epidemiology (3)

EXW 450 Cultural and Social Issues in Exercise and Wellness SB, C (3)

EXW 300- or 400-level elective (3)

Total 21

CERTIFICATE IN SPA MANAGEMENT

The Spa Management Certificate program is a nondegree, 34-semester-hour program designed to prepare students for careers in spa administration. The program was designed and implemented in response to a rapidly growing spa industry, which has identified a real need for more directors, assistant directors, and supervisors, and for management candidates with formal education and training in spa administration. The required courses meet a comprehensive list of core competencies identified by the spa industry and an advisory committee of spa directors. This certificate is recognized by the International Spa Association, and it significantly enhances a graduate’s opportunity for placement and advancement within the industry.

Admission to the certificate program is based on a rubric that includes higher education credits, GPA, work experience, résumé, references, and a letter of intent.

Required Courses

BUA 330 Organizational Leadership (3)

BUA 381 Small Business Accounting and Finance (3)

BUA 382 Small Business Sales and Market Development (3)

BUA 383 Small Business Working Relationships (3)

EXW 325 Fitness for Life (3)

EXW 400 Stress Management for Wellness (3)

EXW 484 Exercise and Wellness Internship (6)

EXW 498 Pro Seminar: Spa Management I (2)

HHS 300 Overview of Complementary Health Systems (3)

NTR 345 Development of Healthy Cuisines (3)

WED 165 Overview of Massage Therapy* (2)

Total 34

* This course is offered through Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher in every course to earn the certificate. Any course in which a student fails to earn a “C” (2.00) or higher must be repeated.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The faculty offer programs leading to the MS degree in Exercise and Wellness. The department also participates with the Division of Graduate Studies and College of Education in the program leading to the PhD degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in exercise and wellness. See the Graduate Catalog for requirements.

Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.