The Health and Wellness Option will prepare health professionals to seek employment in a variety of agencies such as local, state, national, international non-profit and corporate wellness programs.

The Health and Wellness Option is designed to address the seven areas of responsibilities for the health education profession as recommended by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).  The seven areas of responsibility are:

• Assess Individual and Community Needs for Health Education
• Plan Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs
• Implement Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs
• Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education
• Administer Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs
• Serve as a Health Education Resource Person
• Communicate for Health and Health Education

The health and wellness curriculum will prepare students to:  develop a strong background in human behavior and behavior modification; effectively plan, implement, and evaluate health and wellness programs; increase leadership skills; and become familiar with the latest research and developments within the field.

Internship opportunities may be explored at local, regional, and national agencies/organizations that qualify students for employment in that field.

Health and wellness graduates will find employment opportunities as health educators, health and wellness coaches, and community or worksite health promotion coordinators.

Certifications students will be eligible for upon graduation:

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

American Council on Exercise

• Health Coach

National Society of Health Coaches

• Certified Health Coach

American College of Sports Medicine

• Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Group Exercise Instructor
• Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (additional 1200 hour requirement after graduation)

National Strength and Conditioning Association

• Certified Personal Trainer

A grade of C- or higher is mandatory in all health and human performance courses satisfying the major requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Conduct a needs assessment for health promotion.
• Plan health and wellness education.
• Synthesize health and wellness research.
• Explain health behaviors and theories.

Admission Requirements for Health and Human Performance – Health and Wellness Option

All students desiring admission to the Health and Wellness Option are required to file an application for admission.

1. Each applicant also must complete 18 credits from the approved list of prerequisite courses with a GPA of at least 3.0 (see application for list of courses).
2. Applications will be accepted when the student has completed a minimum of 23 credits from the General Education category requirements at Montana State University Billings, or at another regionally accredited institution of higher education, earning a minimum grade point average of 3.0.  Courses taken on a pass/no pass or credit/noncredit basis will not be used to calculate the GPA requirement.  Students should consult with their academic advisor.
3. Applications for admission to the Health and Wellness Option may be obtained online at www.msubillings.edu/cahp/hhp or from the Department of Health and Human Performance Office in the Physical Education Building, Room 120.  The application should be submitted to the faculty advisor for review and approval, signed by the advisor and the Department Chairperson.  A current working copy of the transcript will be attached to the application form.
4. Applications are handled on a rolling admissions basis.  Students will be notified of the status of their application within 15 working days of submitting the complete application.  Enrollment in some major courses is limited to students admitted to the program.
5. No student will be allowed to register for restricted upper division courses in Health and Human Performance without formal admission to the Health and Wellness Program.

Required Courses 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		31
Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major. The following courses are required:
COLS 108	The College Experience
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics
WRIT 101	College Writing I
COMX 111	Intro to Public Speaking
BIOB 101	Discover Biology
or BIOB 121	Fund of Bio for Allied Health
CHMY 121	Intro to General Chemistry
PSYX 100	Intro to Psychology (recommended)
HTH 270	Global Health Issues (recommended)
Health and Wellness Requirements
ACT 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ	3
BIOH 301	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	3
BIOH 302	Human Anatomy & Phys I Lab	1
BIOH 311	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	3
BIOH 312	Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab	1
CHTH 250	Introduction to Public Health	3
CHTH 317	Health Behavior Theories	3
CHTH 435	Human Response To Stress	3
COMX 341	Public Advocacy	3
COMX 426	Leadership and Communication	3
COMX 480	Health Communication	3
HEE 310	Methods of Adapted Hlth Enhncm	3
HEE 340	Methods of Health Education	3
HTH 110	Personal Health and Wellness *	3
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent	3
HTH 435	Hlth & Wllnss Acrss the Lfspn	3
KIN 105	Fnd of Exercise Science	3
KIN 106	Fndtns of Exercise Science Lab	1
KIN 210	Prncpls Strength Conditioning	3
KIN 320	Exercise Physiology	3
KIN 321	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
KIN 330	Motor Learning and Control	3
KIN 331	Motor Learning and Control Lab	1
KIN 364	Rsrch Meths in Hlth Hmn Prfrm	3
NUTR 221	Basic Human Nutrition	3
NUTR 411	Nutrition for Sprts & Exercise	3
Subtotal		68
Health and Wellness Electives
Select 21 credits with advisor assistance. Recommended courses include:		21
ACT 499	Senior Thesis/Capstone
AHAT 210	Prev & Care Athletic Injuries
AHMS 144	Medical Terminology
BGEN 105B	Introduction to Business
BMKT 325	Principles of Marketing
COA 205	Introduction to Coaching
COA 409	Psychology of Coaching
ECP 120	Emergency Medical Responder
HADM 305	Survey of US Healthcare System
HADM 307	Health Informatics
HADM 440	Mgmt Epidemiology & Pub Hlth
HEE 306	Methods of Cond Act
KIN 322	Kinesiology
KIN 323	Anatomical Kinesiology Lab
KIN 415	Adv Exercise Test & Prescrip
SOCI 380	Soc of Health and Medicine
Any ACT or REC course
Total Minimum Credits		120

*

May satisfy General Education requirements.

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Fall
KIN 105	Fnd of Exercise Science	3
KIN 106	Fndtns of Exercise Science Lab	1
COLS 108	The College Experience	1
General Education (recommended WRIT 101)		3
General Education (recommended BIOB 101)		3
HTH 110	Personal Health and Wellness	3
ACT course (corequisite with HTH 110)		2
Total		16
Spring
General Education (recommended PSYX 100)		3
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics	4
General Education (recommended CHMY 121/CHMY 122)		4
General Education (recommended COMX 111)		3
Total		14
Second Year
Fall
CHTH 250	Introduction to Public Health	3
BIOH 301	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	3
BIOH 302	Human Anatomy & Phys I Lab	1
HTH 270	Global Health Issues	3
General Education		6
Total		16
Spring
NUTR 221	Basic Human Nutrition	3
KIN 210	Prncpls Strength Conditioning	3
BIOH 311	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	3
BIOH 312	Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab	1
General Education		3
Total		13
Third Year
Fall
CHTH 317	Health Behavior Theories	3
COMX 341	Public Advocacy	3
REC or ACT course		2
HTH 435	Hlth & Wllnss Acrss the Lfspn	3
KIN 320	Exercise Physiology	3
KIN 321	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
Total		15
Spring
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent	3
HEE 310	Methods of Adapted Hlth Enhncm	3
HEE 340	Methods of Health Education	3
KIN 364	Rsrch Meths in Hlth Hmn Prfrm	3
Total		12
Fourth Year
Fall
KIN 330	Motor Learning and Control	3
KIN 331	Motor Learning and Control Lab	1
Restricted Electives		6
COMX 426	Leadership and Communication	3
COMX 480	Health Communication	3
Total		16
Spring
ACT 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ	3
NUTR 411	Nutrition for Sprts & Exercise	3
CHTH 435	Human Response To Stress	3
Restricted Electives		6
Total		15