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College of Health and Human Services
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposesonly; see the catalog for official details.
Health Sciences - Fitness Wellness, Bachelor of Science
Four Year Progression PlanCampus Availibility
- Flagstaff
Year 1
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | BIO181 | Unity Of Life I: Cell Life | 3 | ||
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Description: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular principles of all life on earth. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: high school algebra, biology, and chemistry. Corequisite: BIO 181L Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO181L | Unity Of Life I Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Introduces experimental techniques in cellular and molecular biological sciences. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 181 or BIO 181H Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | ENG105 | Critical Read/Writng In Univ | 4 | ||
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Description: Writing skills for completing university coursework. Fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English composition. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ((English Placement Test Results (ACT 17+; Accuplacer WR 4-7; IELTS 6+; PLACE 30+; SATI 340+, TOEFL PB 525+/CB 193+/IB 70+)) or (Test Results (ACT < 7; AccuplacerWR < 4; PLACE 10; SATI < 340) and Corequisite: ENG 100)) Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | PSY101 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 | ||
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Description: Surveys the science of psychology, including history of psychology, physiology, development, health, abnormal, learning, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, and intelligence. Letter grade only. Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | LS/DIVAHIE | LS/DIV Course - AHIE | 3 | ||
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| 1. | BIO192 | Intro To Exercise Science | 3 | ||
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Description: Overview of the biological basis of human movement and function, including health, disease, and human performance. Provides information on the subject matter, career opportunities, and current literature in exercise science. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | LS/DIVCUG | LS/DIV Course - CUG | 3 | ||
| 3. | HS200 | Healthy Lifestyles | 3 | ||
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Description: Physical, mental, and social health as it relates to the individual. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | MAT114 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | ||
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Description: Contemporary quantitative methods, especially descriptive statistics, elementary probability, examples of statistical inference, linear and exponential models of growth and decay, and applicable discrete models. Fulfills liberal studies foundation requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 102X with a grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 30+; PLACE 43+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | LIBSTSAS | Liberal Studies (SAS) Course | 3 | ||
| 6. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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Year 2
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | BIO201 | Human Anatomy/Physiology I | 3 | ||
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Description: Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems in health and disease. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (BIO 181 or 181H) and BIO 181L Corequisite: BIO 201L Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO201L | Bio 201 Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Examines histology and human organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Pre-or Corequisite: BIO 201 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | LIBSTCU | Liberal Studies (CU) Course | 3 | ||
| 4. | LIBSTSPW | Liberal Studies (SPW) Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 6. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | BIO202 | Human Anatomy/Physiology II | 3 | ||
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Description: Body fluid, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems in health and disease. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and BIO 201L Corequisite: BIO 202L Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO202L | Bio 202 Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Examines human organ systems including endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 202 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | FW311 | Transformational Change | 3 |
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Description: A conceptual and experiential introduction to established practices found to be useful in the art and science of transformative life change. This course introduces students to basic concepts, current understandings, and new research regarding the use of transformational practices for optimal health. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Notes: on line only Spring only |
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| 4. | NTS256 | Medical Nutrition | 3 | ||
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Description: Science of human nutrition, nutrient sources, functions and interactions; physiological needs throughout the life cycle; role of nutrition in health and disease. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | LIBSTAHI | Liberal Studies (AHI) Course | 3 | ||
| 6. | PES100 | Physical Education | 1 | ||
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Description: For a description about this specific PES class, please visit our website at www.nau.edu/pes. PES classes are pass-fail only and count as general elective credits. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 7. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
Year 3
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | FW343 | Facilitating Active Living | 3 |
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Description: A client-centered approach to facilitating healthy lifestyles; this course offers opportunities to gain skills necessary for helping others include physical activity and nutrition into their daily lives. Additionally, students will gain knowledge and skill in motivational interviewing and other techniques for facilitating positive lifestyle change in others. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PSY 101, HS 200, and any nutrition course Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Notes: Online only Fall Only |
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| 2. | PE325 | Appl Mvmt Anlys And Motor Lrng | 3 |
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Description: Foundational components of movement analysis and motor learning specific to the improvement of teaching and learning in the physical education domain. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: Fall only |
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| 3. | HS390W | Current Health Issues | 3 | ||
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Description: In-depth study of selected contemporary health problems; examines contributing social, psychological, physical, legal, and cultural factors. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) and HS 200 w/ grades of B or better and (Public Health Milestone or Minor in Health Education or Health Sciences: Allied Health (BS) or Health/PE (BSED)) Requirement Designation: Junior Writing Requirement Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | FW321 | Stress Management | 3 |
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Description: Examination of the stress response and the relationship of stress management to health. Analysis and application of stress management strategies using a holistic paradigm. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: PSY 101 and HS 200 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Notes: on line only Spring only |
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| 2. | FW330 | Health Risk Apprsl Assmnt | 3 |
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Description: This course will prepare students in the skills and knowledge needed to conduct basic pre-participation health screening and risk stratification for apparently healthy individuals and those with health challenges who are able to exercise independently. Students will learn to administer fitness assessments such as submaximal cardiovascular exercise tests, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, and body compositions tests for all age groups. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: HS 200, PE 325, BIO 201, BIO 202 and any nutrition course Notes: Spring only |
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| 3. | LS/DIVCOURSE | Liberal Studies/Diversity Course | 3 | ||
| 4. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
Year 4
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | FW405 | Worksite Health Promotion | 3 |
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Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to develop, manage, and sustain health and wellness programs in the worksite setting. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: HS 200, FW 343, and any nutrition course Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: online only Fall Only |
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| 2. | FW406 | Health Coaching Skills | 3 |
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Description: This course will provide health coaching skills for allied health, health promotion, and public health professionals with emphasis on the practical application of brief intervention and motivational interviewing skills to promote healthy lifestyle changes. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: PSY 101, HS 200, FW 343, and any nutrition course Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: online only Fall only |
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| 3. | FW420 | Exercise Program Design & Mod | 3 |
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Description: This course will prepare students in the skills and knowledge needed to design and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and those with health challenges who are able to exercise independently to enhance quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness, performance, and promote lasting health behavior change. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: HS 200, PE 325, BIO 192, BIO 201, BIO 202, FW 330, and any nutrition course Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: Fall only |
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| 4. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | FW430 | Prof Practice/Responsibilities | 3 |
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Description: This course will prepare students in the skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate professional responsibilities and practice required to work in the fitness/wellness industry. Students will learn to safely and effectively facilitate fitness programs in a variety of recreational, nonprofit, corporate and health club settings. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: HS 200, BIO 192, BIO 201, BIO 202, PE 325, FW 330, FW 343, FW 420, and any nutrition course Notes: online ony, Spring only |
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| 2. | HS408C | Field Work Experience | 9 |
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Description: Supervised fieldwork experience in a professional health setting. Instructor consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (Public Health Milestone or Health Sciences: Allied Health) and Instructor consent Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Notes: Spring only |
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University Requirements Specified by Major
| University requirements includes 35 units of liberal studies and 6 units of diversity coursework. The courses listed below are required for the major, but may also be used to satisfy liberal studies and/or diversity. Know that if a course is used to satisfy more than one requirement it is only counted once in the cumulative totals. The sections that are blank can be satisfied with any course from the approved list of liberal studies or diversity. | |
| Foundation Requirements:English (FNRQ:ENG) (4 units) | ENG 105 (4) |
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| Foundation Requirements:Math (FNRQ:MAT) (3 units) | MAT 114 (3) |
| Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (AHI) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Social and Political Worlds (SPW) (6 units) | PSY 101 (3) |
| Cultural Understanding (CU) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Science/Applied Science (SAS/LAB) (7 units) | BIO 181 (3), BIO 181L (1) |
| Liberal Studies Elective (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:U.S. Ethnic (DIV:ETHN) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:Global (DIV:GLBL) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
Program Information
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
College of Health & Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Wellness
2012-2013
GENERAL INFORMATION
This degree progression plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree progress report.
- Students are encouraged to see an academic advisor regularly to confirm their academic progress.
- Many courses have pre-requisites. Please check the academic catalog for pre-requisite and placement information. http://www4.nau.edu/academiccatalog/2005/academiccatalog.htm
- Some courses are only offered once a year (Fall term only or Spring term only). Some of these courses may be pre-requisites for future courses. Please check with your advisor for current course rotations.
- Honors students complete different requirements to meet NAU's liberal studies program. Students should consult an Honors Program advisor for complete information on fulfilling Honors Liberal Studies requirements.
- All students are required to complete a minimum of 123 total units which includes:
- 35 units of liberal studies courses: http://www4.nau.edu/aio/LScourselist.htm
- 6 units of diversity courses: (3 units in Global and 3 units in Ethnic): http://www4.nau.edu/aio/DiversityCourseList.htm
- Enrollment in the English foundations course for liberal studies is based off of student SAT/ACT scores or incoming transfer/test credit, otherwise the student must take the English Placement Exam: http://testing.nau.edu/exams/placement.html
- Enrollment in the Math foundations course for liberal studies requires students to take the ALEKS Math Placement Exam: http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Academic/Math/studentInformation/Placement/Placement.shtml
General Information
Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses.
For a full description of degree requirements, review the Academic Catalog. To determine what requirements you may have already met through transfer credits, AP/IB courses, or test credits review your Academic Requirements, advisement report.
Some courses may have prerequisites and/or require appropriate placement scores in Mathematics and English. If you do not have the appropriate placement or prerequisite courses, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.
Not all classes are offered every term so use caution when changing the sequencing of courses.
For further clarification, refer to the catalog (link provided at the top of this page) or speak with an academic advisor.
