B.S. Public Health and Fitness
Major Minor
Public Health and Fitness Featured Courses
As a student in the public health and fitness major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the public health and fitness profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various public health and fitness careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
HHP 164
Cross Training 0.5 credits
Half semester
HHP 312
Exercise Prescription 3 credits
This course is designed to assist students in the identification, analysis, and implementation of exercise protocols that are appropriate for the specific needs of a variety of individuals. The special needs of those exercising in varying environments will also be covered.
HHP 385
Physiology of Exercise 3 credits
A course designed to give instruction in the physical processes of the body and how they relate to physical exercise. Applications will be made to areas of teaching, coaching, and conditioning of the athlete. Same as BIO 385.
BIO 243
Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 2. A study of the human body, its structure and function. Course will include introduction to the microscopic and gross anatomy of the body, a survey of each body system and the homeostatic mechanisms of the body.
HHP 484
Community Health 3 credits
A survey of community health education and promotion including an examination of the nature, extent and contributing factors of major community health issues and problems. The purpose, function, organization and administration of health services at the local, state and federal levels also will be examined.
HHP 488
Health Promotion Programming 3 credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the skills and knowledge necessary to provide leadership in the designing, implementation and evaluation of public, community and worksite health promotion programs.
Application is open!
Public and Health Fitness Sample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
HHP 182
First Aid and CPR 1 cr.
HHP 164
Cross Training 0.5 cr.
HHP 270
Human Performance Laboratory Techniques 2 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 12 cr.
15.5 Total Credits
Semester 2
HHP 275
Introduction to Public Health 2 cr.
HHP 282
Health Topics: Mental Health 1 cr.
BUS 281
Business Communication 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 9 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 3
HHP 312
Exercise Prescription 3 cr.
HHP 385
Physiology of Exercise 3 cr.
HHP 290
Health Psychology 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 7 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 4
HHP 281
Health Topics: Drug Education 1 cr.
BIO 244
Nutrition 3 cr.
BIO 243
Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr.
HHP 484
Community Health 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 5 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 5
HHP 284
Health Topics: Stress Management 1 cr.
HHP 425
Health Policy and Management 3 cr.
HHP 465
Human Diseases 3 cr.
HHP 486
Critical Issues in Health 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 6
HHP 386
Adult and Senior Health 3 cr.
HHP 480
Health and Human Sexuality 3 cr.
HHP 488
Health Promotion Programming 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 7
HHP 389
Senior Seminar in Public Health & Fitness 1 cr.
HHP 395
Biomechanics 3 cr.
HHP 495
Legal Aspects of Exercise, Recreation, and Sports 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 10 cr.
17 Total Credits
Semester 8
HHP 398
Internship in Public Health & Fitness 3 cr.
HHP 482
Applied Epidemiology 3 cr.
HHP 489
Global Health 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
15 Total Credits
Public Health and Fitness Faculty
As experts in public health and fitness, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.