HHP: Exercise and Health Sciences Pre-Health Professional, B.S.

The HHP: Exercise and Health Sciences Pre-Health Professional program is designed to prepare students for graduate work in areas of study such as Clinical Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Public Health. Students should refer to the Graduate Catalog for additional information about graduate studies.

Continuation Standards, Internship Admittance and Graduation Standards

The following standards will be applied for all individuals enrolled in the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration:

To continue to progress in the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration, students are required to:
1. Earn a minimum grade of B in all HHP and NUTR classes required for the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration;
2. An overall GPA of 3.25 is required to register for 2000, 3000 and 4000 level required HHP classes;
3. Transfer students must have an overall GPA of 3.25 to select the HHP: Exercise and Health Sciences concentration as their major.
If, in the judgment of the faculty, there is reason to question the emotional and/or cognitive readiness of the student to successfully complete an internship, the faculty have the right and the obligation to exclude the student from the internship.
Students may be required to purchase uniforms/lab attire for field experiences and/or internships. Internship placement is very competitive and based upon previous class work, field experiences, and internship site coordinator interviews. Students may need to be financially prepared for travel and living expenses if choosing to intern outside the Chattanooga area.

General Education (40-41 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Program Requirements

Graduate School Electives

Select at least 27 hours from the following courses. Up to 12 hours may come from approved courses.

Exercise and Health Sciences Specialization Electives

Select 6 hours from the following courses:

Additional Information and Notes

Electives to complete 120 hours.

Minimum grade of B required in all HHP and NUTR courses required for the Exercise and Health Sciences concentration.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.