Major Sequence in Health Promotion and Fitness Management: The Health Promotion and Fitness Management major provides the knowledge and competencies related to a variety of health and fitness settings. The program combines curriculum and instruction from courses in the areas of biology, health, and exercise science. A dedicated focus within these disciplines provide the preliminary basis of information necessary for a future profession as a health care provider to promote healthy lifestyles. These professions could include a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Physical Therapist (PT), Wellness Director, Chiropractor and others. (See HPFM, page 197). Minor Sequence in Health Qualified students of the University, including nursing majors, may elect a Health minor offered by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. This minor prepares the student to make responsible life style choices in a complex society through exploration of determinants of health and quality of life (See Health, page 194). Minor Sequence in Human Services Management Qualified nursing majors may elect a minor in Human Services Management. This minor offers an educational pathway leading to entry level management positions in nursing, following appropriate clinical experience, or to graduate study in nursing service administration and/or business administration (See Minor Sequence in Business Administration, page 144). Nursing majors can complete the minor within the four years of academic study. Interested students should contact their academic advisors. Minor Sequence in Hispanic Studies Qualified nursing majors may elect the Hispanic Studies minor for nursing majors offered by the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. This minor prepares students for leadership in the care of Spanish speaking clients in the United States or the global community. In addition to campus classes, this minor offers domestic and international travel opportunities and internships where students apply linguistic and cultural skills in health care settings or with health care professionals. Entering students interested in the Hispanic Studies minor and who studied Spanish in high school are advised to take the Spanish placement test in August of their first year. The minor sequence recommended for nursing majors consists of six courses in Spanish at or above the 203 level, including 230, 303, 307, 308, and two electives. Study abroad is also available (See Hispanic Studies, page 310). Minor Sequence in Public Health Qualified students of the University, including nursing majors, may elect a Public Health minor offered by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (See Public Health, page 194). Other Study Options When courses articulate with the nursing sequence, students with specific interests have opportunity to work with faculty advisors to meet individual
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