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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Health and Exercise Science is designed

  1. to train students who plan to work in the health, fitness and sport fields or
  2. to prepare students for graduate studies in Health and Exercise Science or related fields.

The undergraduate program consists of a single core curriculum emphasizing applied science and professional preparation in combination with an elective block sufficiently broad to allow students to develop strong preparation in an area of personal interest related to health and exercise. A minor in athletic coaching is also available at the undergraduate level for non-HES majors.

Curriculum and Forms

Pre - HES

Students interested in entering the HES undergraduate degree program must apply for matriculation into the upper division HES core curriculum. Students will be selected for admission from a pool of students who have completed all pre-requisite coursework, have pre-requisite and combined retention GPAs that 2.75 or higher, and have submitted all required HES application materials.  The required pre-requisite course work includes the three lower division HES core courses (HES 2131, HES 2823, HES 2913) and the Major Support Requirements that are listed on the Undergraduate Degree Checksheet.

Approximately forty-five (45) students will be accepted into the HES undergraduate degree program each Fall and Spring semester. The application deadlines are September 30 for Spring admission and January 30 for Fall admission. Final admission to HES is a competitive process that is based on the following criteria: 1) pre-requisite course GPA, and 2) combined retention GPA.  Pre-registration and career advisement for those students who declare the Pre-HES curriculum will be conducted within the department by designated advisors.  Please contact the HES support staff for further information at (405) 325-5211.

HES Minor in Athletic Coaching

A minor in Athletic Coaching is available to persons with a major other than HES. It is designed to prepare future teachers and other students interested in pursuing coaching for a variety of roles in the coaching profession.

Completion of the minor will provide students with the qualifications for coaching in public and private schools, community athletic/sport programs, club sport programs, or other settings where coaching knowledge and experience is needed.

Department of Health and Exercise Science • University of Oklahoma
1401 Asp Avenue, Room 104 • Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-5211 • Fax: (405) 325-0594
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Page last updated July 13, 2007