Associate of Science, Community Health
The Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science (HSES) encourages students to lead a healthy and active lifestyle by offering academic and experiential learning opportunities focused on health literacy, technical and tactical sport strategies, and the culture of exercise. Academic courses and internship experiences provides students with opportunities to work with others, understand the importance of putting forth maximum effort in completing a task, and to appreciate the importance of being resilient in their daily lives.
The HSES will be a leader in promoting quality of life for American Indians and Alaska Natives through academic instruction, experiential learning opportunities, research, and services.
The mission of the Health, Sport and Exercise Science degree programs are to academically prepare students for transferability into baccalaureate programs, as well as obtain career success. The Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science
HSES currently offers two Associate of Science degrees. One degree is in Community Health.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to create an individualized fitness plan.
- Graduates will be able to integrate wellness information for personal health awareness.
- Graduates will be able to analyze coping strategies for stressful situations.
Academic Plan
This academic plan is based on entry into ENGL 101 and MATH 101 in the first semester at Haskell.
Freshman Year
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 101 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Historical & Contemporary Indigenous Issues | 3 | |
| VISQU 101 | Vision Quest | 1 |
| HSES | Activity Course (101, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108) | 1 |
| HSES 112 | Intro to Health, Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 14 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 | English II | 3 |
| BIOL 102 | General Biology with lab | 5 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HSES 160 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HSES 204 | First Aid | 2 |
| TOTAL: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMS 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Historical & Contemporary Indigenous Issues | 3 | |
| HSES 125 | Fitness for Life | 2 |
| HSES 161 | Diabetes and the Native American | 3 |
| HSES 201 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 14 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Multicultural, World, Comparative Issues | 3 | |
| Humanities and the Arts | 3 | |
| HSES 246 | Stress Management | 3 |
| HSES 264 | Internship in Community Health | 4 |
| HSES | Elective (up to 3 hours) | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 16 |
Associate of Science, Community Health
Professional Programs
Contact:
Ms. Jackie Boyd,
Interim Dean
jboyd@haskell.edu
785-749-8426
