This minor will help students develop a personal coaching philosophy, an understanding of the body, how it performs, injury and injury prevention, teaching of skills and progressions, sport psychology, and a variety of team responsibilities. A practicum or field experience will be required in the student’s chosen sport in order to further enhance the development of coaching skills and philosophy. If a student chooses a sport that is a winter sport, i.e., basketball, the student is required to register for winter session. The same requirement applies for a practicum experience done during the summer.

The Coaching Science Minor requires 19 credits. Students applying for the minor must have completed at least one semester of full time study with a minimum GPA of 2.25. Successful completion of the minor prepares students to take the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Coaching Certification examination.

Enrollment in the minor for at least four semesters is required due to sequencing of course work. A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses for the minor.

REQUIRED COURSES (Prerequisites)

• KAAP210 Emergency Management of Injuries and Illness – 3 credits
• KAAP220 Anatomy and Physiology * – 3 credits
• KAAP320 Principles of Strength and Conditioning/Lab (PR KAAP220) – 4 credits
• BHAN390 Principles of Coaching (Fall only; PR KAAP210 & KAAP220) – 3 credits
• BHAN440 Strategies of Athletic Peak Performance (Fall only) – 3 credits
• BHAN460 Coaching Performance Practicum (Pass/Fail: PR BHAN390,
  KAAP210 & KAAP220) – 3 credits

This minor cannot be applied for on-line. Paper applications are available any time from Coach Ferguson’s office.

Each student must speak with the director, BJ Ferguson, prior to beginning the application process. Coach Ferguson may be reached at her office 302.831.1109 to schedule an introductory meeting.

PR = Prerequisite

* *KAAP 310 Pre-Clinical Anatomy & Physiology II may be substituted for KAAP 220

A minor in dance is available for students who have an interest in dance and want a concentration of study in this area to complement their career goals. The minor provides students with the opportunity to study a variety of coursework including, but not limited to, technique, composition and choreography, and elective choices in the historical, cultural, pedagogical, and somatic areas of dance. Additionally, dance minors complete a variable credit capstone experience project. The Dance Minor is a joint program between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences.

REQUIRED COURSES: The minor requires a minimum of 17 credits distributed as follows:

Technique – 6 credits
A minimum of two courses, one of which must be at the 300 level, from the
following list: DANC 202, DANC 203, DANC 204, DANC 302, DANC 303,
DANC 304

Choreography and Performance – 3 credits
One course from the following list: DANC 207, DANC 208, DANC 308, DANC 309

Capstone Experience – 1-3 credits
DANC 401

Electives – 6 credits
Six credits from the following list, in consultation with the minor advisor:
DANC 101, DANC 206, DANC 305, DANC 306, DANC 307, DANC 310,
DANC 311, DANC 312, DANC 400, HESC 251, HESC 120 (Ballroom Dance)

With the exception of first semester freshmen, application for the minor can be made at any time on UDSIS. First semester freshmen must wait until after freshmen midterm grades have been posted. Log in with your UD username and password and follow the links for adding/declaring a minor. For help declaring the minor, or for advisement and curricular information, please contact Dr. Jan Bibikat 831-3537.

Dance Minor Courses (all courses 3 credits unless otherwise indicated:

• DANC101 Introduction to the Art of Dance
• DANC201 Careers in Dance (1 credit)
• DANC202 Beginning Ballet
• DANC203 Beginning Modern Dance
• DANC204 Beginning Jazz Dance
• DANC206 Dance in Culture and Society
• DANC207 Dance Improvisation
• DANC208 Dance Composition I
• DANC302 Intermediate Ballet
• DANC303 Intermediate Modern Dance
• DANC304 Intermediate Jazz Dance
• DANC305 Hip Hop
• DANC306 Musical Theatre Styles
• DANC307 Ethnic Dance Styles
• DANC308 Dance Composition II
• DANC309 Repertory
• DANC310 Methods of Teaching Dance
• DANC311 Dance, Drama and Learning
• DANC312 The Body and Motion in Dance
• DANC400 Dance in School and Community Settings (1-6 credit)
• DANC401 Dance Capstone Experience
  (1-6 credit)
• HESC120 Ballroom Dance
  (1 credit)
• HESC251 Skills & Techniques: Rhythms and Dance
  (1 credit)

This program provides undergraduate students with a theoretical base and quality field-
based experiences to appropriately serve individuals with disabilities across the lifespan
in a variety of settings that promote health and wellness. The minor is open to students
in any major, but it is particularly suited for students who are planning careers in health
and exercise sciences such as health and physical education, health promotion, fitness,
occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, physical therapy, sports medicine and
coaching.

The minor will help Health and Physical Education students to pursue a
national certification in Adapted Physical Education. Students applying for the minor
must have completed at least one semester of full-time study with a minimum GPA of
2.0. A grade of C- or better in required courses is needed for successful completion of
the minor. A maximum of six credits may be from the student’s major or another
minor.

REQUIRED COURSES (Prerequisites)

Core requirements: 13 credits

• KAAP301 Lifespan Motor Development OR - 4 credits
• KAAP428 Motor Control and Learning (PR KAAP309) - 4 credits
• BHAN342 Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity OR - 3 credits
• BHAN343 Adapted Physical Education - 3 credits
• BHAN403 Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity - 3 credits
• BHAN445 Health, Physical Activity and Disability - 3 credits

Elective: 3 credits - must select one course from the following:

• BHAN332 Health Behavior Theory and Assessment - 3 credits
• BHAN335 Health and Aging - 3 credits
• BHAN435 Physical Activity Behavior (PR KAAP220 or KAAP309) - 3 credits
• NTDT410 Overweight/Obesity Prevention & Management (PR NTDT200) - 3 credits
• HDFS270 Families and Developmental Disabilities - 3 credits
• EDUC431 Applied Behavior Analysis* (PR BHAN342 and EDUC414)

To request the minor or for advisement and curricular information, please contact Dr. Iva Obrusnikova, 831-8032.

* EDUC431 is recommended for and only available to Health and Physical Education majors pursuing this minor.

The Health and Wellness minor is for students who have an interest in expanding their
knowledge of health and wellness issues. Courses will provide students with the
knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to understand the role culture, gender,
environment and behavior play in personal and community health. The minor will
provide students with the opportunity to complement their major course of study by
expanding and applying health knowledge and concepts to their chosen profession and
personal life. Students in the Health Behavior Science major are not eligible to take this
minor. A grade of C- or better in all required courses is necessary for successful
completion of the minor. A maximum of nine credits may be from the student’s
major.

REQUIRED COURSES (Prerequisites)

Core requirements: 6 credits

• BHAN155 Personal Health Management: An Approach for a Lifetime - 3 credits
• NTDT200 Nutrition Concepts - 3 credits

Capstone course: 3 credits - must select one course from the following:

• HLPR430 Behavior Change Strategies and Tactics (PR BHAN332) - 3 credits
• NTDT410 Overweight/Obesity Prevention & Management (PR NTDT200) - 3 credits

Health Behavior Theory Course: 3 credits - must select one course from the following:

• BHAN332 Health Behavior Theory & Assessment (PR BHAN326/STAT200) - 3 credits
• BHAN333 Health Behavior Theory & Program Planning - 3 credits
• BHAN435 Physical Activity Behavior (PR KAAP220) - 3 credits
• Health Electives: 3 credits - must select one course from the following:
• BHAN301 The Art of Happiness - 3 credits
• BHAN311 Issues in Health Behavior Management - 3 credits
• BHAN335 Health and Aging - 3 credits
• NTDT305 Nutrition in the Lifespan (PR NTDT200 & bio course) - 3 credits
• NTDT310 Nutrition and Activity (PR NTDT200 & physiology course) - 3 credits
• BHAN401 Foundations of Human Sexuality (cross listed with HDFS401 - 3 credits and WOMS401)
• SOCI311 Sociology of Health and Illness - 3 credits
• BHAN304 Culture, Health and Environment (cross listed with ANTH304) - 3 credits

Other required courses: 3 credits

• BHAN130 Must take two of the 1-credit health topic courses - 2 credits
  (Cannot receive credit for both NTDT410 and BHAN130 Weight Management)
• BHAN120 Must take one credit in an approved BHAN120 course.* - 1 credits

To request the minor or for advisement and curricular information, please contact Dr. Steve Goodwin, or 831-4451.

*Must be approved by Dr. Goodwin. All approved 120 courses must address a health related physical activity such as Exercise & Conditioning, Yoga or Fitness Boot Camp. Sport-related BHAN120 courses are not acceptable for this requirement. The purpose of this credit is to engage students in a physically active course that addresses lifelong activity leading to a higher quality of life.

A minor in Nutrition provides student from other degree programs including, but not limited to, Biology, Chemistry and Nursing a fairly intensive level of understanding of nutritional science as well as acknowledgement of this knowledge. This minor is for students interested in the area of nutrition who believe that good nutrition and personal lifestyles are important for the well-being of individuals. This program is not available to students whose major program requires all of the following courses:

A minimum of 15 credit hours with a minimum grade of C- is required to include:

• NTDT 200 Nutrition Concepts - 3 credits
  
• NTDT400 Macronutrients (PR CHEM101, CHEM102,
  CHEM213/215 AND CHEM214/216*) - 3 credits
  
• NTDT 401 Micronutrients (PR NTDT400) - 3 credits
  
• NTDT Electives 2 courses 300 level or higher - 6 credits

Suggested Electives: 3 credits each

• NTDT301 Cultural Perspectives on Food & Nutrition
• NTDT305 Nutrition in the Lifespan (PR NTDT200 and a biology course)
• NTDT310 Nutrition and Activity (PR NTDT200 and a physiology course)
• NTDT350 Nutrition and Older Adults (PR NTDT200 and BISC106 or BISC276)
• NTDT410 Overweight/Obesity Prevention & Management (PR NTDT200)
• NTDT420 Maternal and Infant Nutrition (PR NTDT200 and BISC106 or BISC276)

Admission
Completion of the minor is awarded only to those who have applied and been admitted to the program. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above is required for admission to the minor. A student may apply at any time by obtaining permission from the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator in the Nutrition Program or BHAN Academic Advisor. To request the minor or for advisement and curricular information, please contact Susan Coffing, 302-831-2252.

* C- or better required for CHEM214/216

Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private sectors, communities and individuals. A joint program between the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition and the School of Public Policy and Administration, the Public Health minor provides an interdisciplinary opportunity to develop practical skills in program development and increase knowledge in the areas of social systems and policy as well as leadership. This minor offers a greater appreciation for the application of public health concepts to the student’s field of study.

The minor, available to students of all disciplines, requires 18 credit hours distributed as follows: Three required core courses (9 credits), and three elective courses (9 credits). At least six of the nine elective credits must be chosen from outside your major. All courses in the minor must be completed with a C- or better.

Curriculum

Required Core Courses – 9 credit hours:

• HLPR/UAPP 211, Introduction to Public Health (spring only)
• HLPR/UAPP 222, Introduction to Epidemiology* (spring only; prereq stat class - see below)
• HLPR/UAPP 233, Introduction to Global Health (fall only)
  

Elective Courses – 9 credit hours: one 3-credit course from each of the following categories. One of the three electives may be taken from within student’s major.

Program Development – 3 credits

• BHAN332 Health Behavior Theory & Assessment*
• BHAN490 Development of Health Promotion Programs*
• HDFS230 Families and Their Communities
• HDFS346 Counseling in Human Services *
• HDFS347 Program Development & Evaluation *
• HLPR610 Health and the Media
• NURS382 Communities and Health *

Social Systems and Policy – 3 credits

• ECON311 Economics of Developing Countries*
• ECON343 Environmental Economics *
• ECON390 Economics of Healthcare *
• ECON490 Economics of Health Policy *
• HDFS402 Child and Family Policy *
• SOCI311 Sociology of Health and Illness
• SOCI349 Aging and Society
• UAPP110 Changing the World & Public Policy
• UAPP225 Crafting Public Policy
• UAPP325 Public Policy Analysis
• UAPP410 Making Convincing Policy Arguments
• UAPP419 Policy Leadership and Ethics
• UAPP427 Evaluating Public Policy
• UAPP657 Health Policy
• WOMS 389: Topics: Women Health Issues

Leadership – 3 credits

• BHAN329 Dynamics of Team Problem Solving
• COMM330 Communication and Interpersonal Behavior
• LEAD100 Leadership, Integrity and Change
• LEAD101 Global Context for Leadership
• LEAD200 The Leadership Challenge
• LEAD300 Leadership, Creativity & Innovation *
• LEAD400 Leadership for the Common Good *

To request the minor or for advisement and curricular information, please contact Dr. Mia Papas in 013 Carpenter Sports Building, 302-831-4990.

Stat class options - STAT200, MATH201, MATH205, BHAN326, FREC408 or PSYC209

* These courses have prerequisites