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2021 - 2022 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS

College/School: College of Health Solutions

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry (SQ) OR CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SQ) OR CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SQ)	4	C
CHS 101: The ASU Experience for Health Solutions Students	1
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
MAT course (MA)	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students
Build your professional connections -- join the ASU Mentor Network

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BIO 160: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (SQ) OR BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SG)	4	C
EXW 101: Foundations of Health and Fitness Science	3	C
CHS 100: Optimizing Your Health and Performance (SB) OR CHS 300: An Exploration of Well-Being (SB)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16

Join a student club or professional organization such as the Healthy Lifestyles Organization at ASU.
Students who come in as freshmen must take CHS 100 rather than CHS 300.

Term 3 30 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

NTR 241: Human Nutrition	3	C
STP 226: Elements of Statistics (CS) OR STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (CS) OR HCD 300: Biostatistics (CS)	3	C
EXW 215: Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Elective	3
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Develop your skills.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

NTR 290: Introduction to Evidence-Based Research in Nutrition (L)	3	C
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SB)	3	C
EXW 217: Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

EXW 335: Physical Activity and Physiological Concepts	3	C
HSC 300: Complementary Health Care	3	C
MED 320: Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics (HU)	3	C
Upper Division Major Electives	3	C
Global Awareness (G)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Develop your professional online presence.
Explore a certificate such as Health and Wellness Coach, Health Education Specialist or Personal Fitness Training.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHS 340: Health Theory	3	C
EXW 344: Impact of Physical Activity on Health and Disease	3	C
EXW 450: Social Determinants of Health and Health Behavior ((L or SB) & C)	3	C
HSC 355: Eating for Lifelong Health (SB)	3	C
Elective	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HSC 440: Health Coaching Concepts and Skills	3	C
EXW 400: Stress Management for Wellness	3	C
EXW 425: Exercise Prescription for Health and Wellness	3	C
HEP 350: Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior	3	C
Upper Division Major Electives	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	15

Visit the CHS student website to explore experiential learning opportunities, including research and internships.
Gather professional references.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

NTR 360: Nutrition Entrepreneurship	3	C
Experiential Learning Course	3	C
Upper Division Major Electives	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Visit the CHS student website to explore experiential learning opportunities, including research and internships.
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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2021 - 2022 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2021 - 2022 Major Map
Health Sciences (Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science), BS

College/School: College of Health Solutions

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry (SQ) OR CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SQ) OR CHM 114: General Chemistry for Engineers (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

CHS 101: The ASU Experience for Health Solutions Students

Hours: 1

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT course (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students
Build your professional connections -- join the ASU Mentor Network

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

BIO 160: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (SQ) OR BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SG)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

EXW 101: Foundations of Health and Fitness Science

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHS 100: Optimizing Your Health and Performance (SB) OR CHS 300: An Exploration of Well-Being (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Notes:

Join a student club or professional organization such as the Healthy Lifestyles Organization at ASU.
Students who come in as freshmen must take CHS 100 rather than CHS 300.

Term 3

30 - 45 Credit Hours

NTR 241: Human Nutrition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

STP 226: Elements of Statistics (CS) OR STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (CS) OR HCD 300: Biostatistics (CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EXW 215: Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Notes:

Develop your skills.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

NTR 290: Introduction to Evidence-Based Research in Nutrition (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EXW 217: Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

EXW 335: Physical Activity and Physiological Concepts

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HSC 300: Complementary Health Care

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MED 320: Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your professional online presence.
Explore a certificate such as Health and Wellness Coach, Health Education Specialist or Personal Fitness Training.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

CHS 340: Health Theory

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EXW 344: Impact of Physical Activity on Health and Disease

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EXW 450: Social Determinants of Health and Health Behavior ((L or SB) & C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HSC 355: Eating for Lifelong Health (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

HSC 440: Health Coaching Concepts and Skills

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EXW 400: Stress Management for Wellness

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EXW 425: Exercise Prescription for Health and Wellness

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HEP 350: Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Visit the CHS student website to explore experiential learning opportunities, including research and internships.
Gather professional references.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

NTR 360: Nutrition Entrepreneurship

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Experiential Learning Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Major Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Visit the CHS student website to explore experiential learning opportunities, including research and internships.
Apply for career opportunities.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition