Exercise Science and Wellness - Human Performance (Bachelor of Science)

Students majoring in Exercise Science and Wellness – Human Performance concentration may attain this degree by completing:

Students will be classified as “ESW_HPN_Undecided” majors prior to assessment for upper-level ESW courses.

At the completion of the sophomore year, students may seek assessment into the ESW upper-level courses upon email invitation Kinesiology Office.

Program candidates are assessed twice per year.  All the following criteria must be met:

1. The candidate must have earned a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit.
2. The candidate must have earned an overall grade point average of 2.50 based upon a 4.00 scale to include all HPE courses and BY 263 with a “C” or better. After assessment to the ESW upper level courses (Human Performance concentration), the student is required to maintain a minimum 2.50 grade point average. In accordance with the Department of Kinesiology Grades Dismissal Policy, a student may repeat a professional course only once and may not accumulate more than three (3) grades of “D” or “F” in “professional studies” courses.  In accordance with the Department of Kinesiology GPA Dismissal Policy, failure to maintain the appropriate GPA will result in dismissal from the ESW program. Reinstatement to the ESW program is at the discretion of the ESW committee.
3. The candidate must have submitted three (3) written recommendations from professors in the general studies area.
4. The candidate must satisfactorily complete an interview to provide information of the student’s personality, interests, and aptitudes consistent with the requirements for a successful ESW career.

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.