HEHP Degrees and Programs of Study

Declaration of Major Forms:
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

Athletic Training (Bachelor of Science)

The CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), which prepares students for a career in the field of athletic training is directed by Dr. Susan Rozzi. The program is a competitive and selective program that admits 8-10 students annually. Currently there are approximately 20 students completing this challenging program. The program requires the student to complete five semesters of clinical education in addition to the course work. In the clinical education experience students have the opportunity to work with 15 different clinical instructors at 8 affiliate sites in addition to our own facilities at the Johnson Center and at the Patriot's Point Athletic Complex. To learn more about the ATEP and to view pictures of our many affiliate sites, visit our website at: www.cofc.edu/~rozzis/at.html

Physical Education (Bachelor of Science)

An undergraduate liberal arts and science degree in Physical Education has three components:

1. General education courses (required of every student) - a total of at least 56 semester hours, including English, history, natural science, mathematics, foreign language, social sciences, and humanities;
2. Major requirements - a maximum of 43 hours as outlined by departmental faculty; and
3. Elective credits to reach the minimum of 122 total hours.
4. Students majoring in physical education must choose one of the following concentrations:
   
   Exercise Science
   Health Promotion
   Teacher Education

Physical education majors must take a core curriculum of 19-20 semester hours. These include Physical Education and Health courses: PEHD 201, 330, 340, 431, 458, and HEAL 216. (Also required are Human Physiology BIOL 201 and lab, and Human Anatomy BIOL 202 and lab as prerequisites to upper division Physical Education courses.)

Health Professional Minor

Thi Health Professional minor is available to students NOT MAJORING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION.  In order to declare a health minor, the student must meet with the Health Coordinator to complete a program of study. 

For more information on the Health Professional Minor, please visit http://www.cofc.edu/hhp/healthmi.html.