1. Department of Health and Human Performance
Welcome to MTSU
Department of Health and Human Performance

2. Health and Human Performance
Majors: Athletic Training
Community and Public Health
Public Health
Health Education and Lifetime Wellness
Exercise Science
Leisure, Sport and Tourism Studies
Physical Education
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

3. “Who do I meet with?”
Academic Advisor – All students have an assigned academic advisor.
Meet with or contact academic advisor throughout semester for any questions/concerns.
Meet with academic advisor in October to prepare for priority registration for the spring semester.
Meet with academic advisor in March to prepare for priority registration for the summer & fall semesters.
Academic Advisors: Sarah Fossett A-D
Crystal Ellis E-K
Gerald Christian L-Q
Judy Monroe R-Z
Located in CKNB, Suite 108.
To schedule an appointment:

4. “Who do I meet with?”
Faculty Advisor – All students have an assigned faculty advisor. Great resource for questions about coursework, internships or career guidance.
SLPA students work primarily with faculty advisors after first year.
Athletic Training students (once officially accepted into the program) work primarily with faculty advisors.

5. “Who do I meet with?”
Secondary Education Minor Advisor – Students majoring in Physical Education and Community & Public Health- Lifetime Wellness.
Pre-professional Advisor – Students interested in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical School, etc.

6. General Education Courses
Communication – 9 Hours required
ENGL1010
Expository Writing 3
*C- or higher required
ENGL1020
Research & Argumentative Writing
COMM2200
Fundamentals of Communication
**ENGL1010K required for some students

7. Choose 6 hours from list below
History – 6 Hours
Choose 6 hours from list below
HIST2010
Survey of US History I 3
HIST2020
Survey of US History II
HIST2030
Tennessee History
**Students required to take READ1000K will take HIST2020 the same semester

8. Humanities/Fine Arts – 9 Hours
One course must be in Literature. Taken after completing ENGL1010 & ENGL1020
ENGL2020
Themes in Literature & Culture 3
ENGL2030
Experience of Literature
HUM2610
Foreign Literature in Translation
The other two courses selected must have different prefixes.
ANTH2210
Introduction to World Prehistory 3
ART1030
Orientation to Art
ART1920
Art History II
DANC1000
Dance Appreciation
HIST1010
Survey of Western Civilization I
HIST1020
Survey of Western Civilization II
HIST1110
Survey of World Civilization I
HIST1120
Survey of World Civilization II
MUS1030
Introduction to Music 3
PHIL1030
Introduction to Philosophy
THEA1030
Theatre Appreciation

9. Math – 3 Hours MATH1010 Mathematics for General Studies 3
MATH1010K if required
MATH1530
Applied Statistics
MATH1530K if required
MATH1630
College Mathematics for Managerial, Social & Life Sciences
MATH1710
College Algebra
MATH1710K if required
MATH1720
Plane Trigonometry
MATH1730
Pre- Calculus 4
MATH1810
Applied Calculus I
MATH1910
Calculus I
*MATH1530 or MATH1530K is recommended for Athletic Training and Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

10. Natural Science - 8 Hours
Two courses selected must have different prefixes
ASTR1030/1031
Exploring the Universe 4
BIOL1030/1031
Exploring Life
BIOL1110/1111
General Biology
BIO2010/2011
Human Anatomy & Physiology
CHEM1030/1031
Chemistry for Consumers
CHEM1010/1011
Introductory General Chemistry I
CHEM1110/1111
General Chemistry I
GEOL1030/1031
Introduction to Earth Science
GEOL1040/1041
Physical Geology
PHYS1110
Discovering Physics (MATH1710 or 1910 or 1730 pre-req)
PHYS2010/2011
Non-Calculus Based Physics 4
PHYS2110/2111
Calculus Based Physics I
PSCI1030/1031
Topics in Physical Science
PSCI1130/1131
Contemporary Issues in Science

11. Social & Behavioral Sciences – 6 Hours
Two courses selected must have different prefixes
AAS2100
Introduction to African- American Studies 3
ANTH2010
Cultural Anthropology
ECON2410
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON2420
Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG2000
Introduction to Regional Geography
GS2010
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies
HLTH1530/1531
Health & Wellness
RIM/JOUR/EMC1020
American Media & Social Institutions
PS1010
Foundations of Government
PS1005
American Government & Politics
PSY1410
General Psychology 3
RS2030
Religion & Society 3
SOC1010
Introductory Sociology
SOC2010
Social Problems
WGST2100
Introduction to Women’s Studies 3

12. Athletic Training Admission Criteria
Prior to be considered as a candidate for admission into the program, a student must have completed a letter of application including three recommendations. The student must have also completed 24 hours of academic course work and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. After meeting these requirements, acceptance into the program is based upon 4 four weighted criteria. Students with the top 20 scores will be considered for admission into the program. Students apply in March of their freshmen year and are selected in the spring and summer to start the following fall.
Overall grade point average of 2.5 or better
45 pts
Grade of B- or better in ATHT 3580, ATHT 3570, BIO 2010
20 pts
Clinical evaluation of 60 observation hours
Interview
15 pts
Total points
125 pts

13. Are you Ready for Athletic Training?
Science is a critical part of the major, particularly Anatomy & Physiology. If you are not strong in the subject and/or have no desire to learn, this may not be the major for you.
Once accepted into the program, students have clinicals each semester. Students in this major should be prepared for a significant time commitment to athletic teams’ practices and competitions.
Minimum of 200 hours each semester
May need to participate in clinicals during early morning
or late evening hours, weekends, holidays and/or beyond
the regular academic school year.

14. Community and Public Health
Public Health Concentration
Designed to prepare health educators in community and public health strategies
Training to influence change in public health practice for individuals, organizations, and/or communities
Health Education and Lifetime Wellness Concentration
Designed to prepare highly qualified Lifetime Wellness instructors for grades K-12
Teacher licensure obtained through Secondary Education minor.
2.75 GPA
And ACT score of 22 or higher or successfully passing the Praxis CORE exam

15. Community and Public Health
Career Path
There are many interesting and exciting job opportunities working in elementary and high schools, health care, businesses and industries, and colleges and universities. Graduates also can find employment on the federal, state, county, or local government levels. Examples of professions graduates might pursue include:
Health education specialist
Health promotion specialist
Lifestyle coach
Policy advisor
Program analyst
Program evaluator
Program planner
Project coordinator
Teacher
Wellness coordinator
Patient Educator
Health Inspector

16. Exercise Science
Want to learn how physical activity impacts the body? Want to conduct research on how exercise is used to treat diseases? Then THIS is the major for you!
Major requirements
In addition to your general education Natural Sciences, this major requires that you complete BIOL 2010 & BIOL2010 is a pre-requisite to most of the EXSC major classes.
Must have a C or higher.
Physiology of Exercise is best taken by junior year, otherwise it could delay progress towards degree.
12 hour internship required

17. Exercise Science Potential Careers: Employee fitness director
Exercise physiologist/clinical exercise physiologist
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist
Pulmonary rehabilitation specialist
Oncology rehabilitation specialist
Diabetes educator
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Potential Careers:
Bariatric specialist
Group exercise instructor
Personal trainer
Physical therapy technician
Researcher
Strength and conditioning specialist
Teacher/professor
Wellness coach
*Many careers will require a Master’s or Doctorate Degree, or additional certifications

18. Leisure, Sport & Tourism Studies
The degree in Leisure, Sport & Tourism Studies offers a broad range of professional opportunities & studies in recreation administration, outdoor recreation, sports studies & tourism studies.
Potential employment opportunities
Parks & recreation departments
The sport industry (college, recreational, professional)
Event planning
State or national parks
Outdoor recreation & adventure education
Resort or hotel administration
Internship requirement enables students to
experience working in the LSTS field.

19. Physical Education
Physical Education offers a career in which you can enjoy sports & physical activity, give back to children or youth through teaching or coaching, while fulfilling a critical role in helping people achieve a quality level of skill, health & fitness.
School based practicum/clinical experiences & observation in physical education setting

20. Physical Education
The Secondary Education minor enables students to earn a K-12 teaching license.
What is required to apply for the Secondary Education minor?
Completion of 45 credit hours (may be in progress)
GPA of 2.75
ACT score of 22 or higher OR passing PRAXIS CORE exam
Completion of Secondary Education Application
Submission of 2 reference/interview forms
300 word autobiography
Pass background check

21. Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program offers students the opportunity to learn about human communication; speech, language, and hearing disorders; and intervention methods for children and adults experiencing communication problems.
Specialized clinic courses & experiences allow majors to combine academic knowledge with actual services. Students work in the University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic under certified speech-language pathologists & audiologists.

22. Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
MTSU’s program helps prepare students for graduate study in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Additional Info….
ENGL1010 & ENGL1020: Minimum of B-
American Speech-Language Hearing Association requires: MATH1530 (Statistics), Biology, Chemistry
Requires a Minor
Faculty advisors work closely with students to help them be successful at MTSU & work towards their career goals.