Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Health Promotion Degree Requirements
Below is a list of the required courses for a B.S. in HFRR (Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources) with a concentration in Health Promotion. Consult the current George Mason University catalog for descriptions of courses and degree requirements. Students will be cleared for graduation using the degree requirements listed in the catalog year they matriculated into the EXS or HPR concentration.
In addition to completion of the HPR core courses, the Health Promotion degree includes completion of all General Education requirements (which must include BIOL 124 & BIOL 125) and 15 credit hours of electives .
[Course numbers below are linked to a sample syllabus, which includes a detailed course description. Keep in mind that although the course title, description, and objectives remain constant, other aspects of the course may differ from one semester and/or section to another.]
Health Promotion Required Courses (67 credits)
| HEAL 205 | Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention | 4 credits |
| HEAL 220 | Dimensions of Mental Health | 3 credits |
| HEAL 323 | Program Leadership and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| HEAL 330 | Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HEAL 350 | Interventions for Populations and Communities at Risk | 3 credits |
| HEAL 370 | Health Determinants and Status | 3 credits |
| HEAL 372 | Health Communication | 3 credits |
| HEAL 430 | Seminar on Contemporary Health Problems | 3 credits |
| HEAL 450 | Epidemiology and Environmental Health | 3 credits |
| HEAL 470 | Community Health Systems | 3 credits |
| HEAL 490 | Internship | 12 credits |
| PHED 200 | Prof. Dimensions of Health, Rec, and Physical Education | 3 credits |
| PHED 365 | Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness | 3 credits |
| PHED 410 | Social/Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness | 3 credits |
| PRLS 310 | Program Planning and Design | 3 credits |
| PRLS 410 | Administration of RHT Organizations I | 3 credits |
| PRLS 411 | Administration of RHT Organizations II | 3 credits |
| PRLS 450 | Research Methods | 3 credits |
| PRLS 460 | Sport and Recreation Law | 3 credits |