B.S. Health & Community Wellness Program Map
Physical Therapy Track
Through program courses and service-learning experience, candidates are prepared to help people, organizations, and communities change lifestyle behaviors with the goal of moving toward a state of improved health, resulting in decreases of chronic disease and health care costs.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
60
Major Credit Hours
0
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
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C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
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M: MATH 1111
College Algebra |
3 |
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A: XIDS 2100
(Recommended) Arts and Ideas: Special Topics |
3 |
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T1: BIOL 1107 + Lab
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
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S: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
- Complete ENGL 1101 with C or better
- Complete MATH 1111 with C or better
- Complete BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L with B or better
- Earn 16 or more credit hours
- Maintain GPA 3.0 or better
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
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T2: BIOL 1108 + Lab
Principles of Biology II |
4 |
|
I1: COMM 1110
Public Speaking |
3 |
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S: PSYC 1101
Intro to General Psychology |
3 |
|
A1: Humanities |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with C or better
- Complete BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L with B or better
- Earn 16 or more credit hours
- Maintain GPA 3.0 or better
16 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 32 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: CMWL 2100*
Intro to Health & Community Wellness |
2 |
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F: MATH 1112
Trigonometry |
3 |
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BIOL 2251 + Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
P: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
|
I: Institutional Priority |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete MATH 1112 with a B or better
- Complete BIOL 2251 and BIOL 2251L with B or better
- Complete Field of Study Related Courses* with C or better
- Earn 15 of more credit hours
- Maintain GPA 3.0 or better
- Obtain 20 PT observation hours (setting #1)
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 2252 + Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
F: CMWL 2200*
Social Determinants |
3 |
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T3: MATH 1401
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
F: PHED 2628*
First Aid & CPR for Ed majors |
1 |
|
P: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete BIOL 2252 and BIOL 2252L with B orbetter
- Complete Field of Study Related Courses* with C or better
- Earn 15 of more credit hours
- Maintain GPA 3.0 or better
- Obtain 20 PT observation hours (setting #2)
15 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 29 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CHEM 1211 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
|
PHED 4603
Advanced Concepts of Personal Training |
3 |
|
PSYC 3010
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
|
CMWL 3210
Principles of Nutrition |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L with B or better
- Complete all other courses with C or better
- Maintain 3.0 or higher GPA
- Obtain 20 PT observation hours (setting #3)
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CMWL 3220
Health Promotion, Ed, and Program Eval |
3 |
|
CHEM 1212 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
|
CMWL 3101
Mental and Emotional Wellness |
4 |
|
CMWL 4000
Exercise and Wellness Programming for Special Populations |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L with B or better
- Complete all other courses with C or better
- Maintain 3.0 or higher GPA
- Obtain 20 PT observation hours (setting #4)
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CMWL 3102
Psychology of Health and Wellness |
3 |
|
CMWL 3240
Current Issues and Trends in Fitness and Wellness Leadership |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete all courses with a C or better
- Maintain 3.0 or higher GPA
- Research and visit graduate PT programs
14 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours + 6 Summer Credit Hours = 34 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PHYS 1111 + Lab
Introductory Physics I |
4 |
|
CMWL 3110
Program Evaluation in Community Settings |
3 |
|
CMWL 4100
Wellness Coaching |
3 |
|
PSYC 3150
Abnormal Psychology |
4 |
Milestones:
Complete PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L with B or better
Complete all other courses with C or better
Maintain 3.0 or higher GPA
Obtain recommendation letters, complete resume, and apply to PT graduate programs
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 1112 + Lab Introductory Physics II |
4 |
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CMWL 4102
Service Learning in Health & C. Wellness |
3 |
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PHED 4631
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
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CMWL 3300
Medical Terminology |
3 |
Milestones:
Complete PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L with B or better
Maintain 3.0 or higher GPA
Complete CMWL exit content exam and survey for graduation
14 Fall Credit Hours + 13 Spring Credit Hours = 27 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Complete ENGL 1101, 1102, and Area A2 Math courses with a C or better.
- Complete Lab Science with a B or better.
Middle Years:
- Complete CMWL pre-test in CMWL 2100. Pass CMWL 2100 with a C or better before beginning CMWL major courses.
- Obtain 40 hours of Physical Therapy observation logged in each setting (1 & 2)
- Maintain 3.0 or better GPA.
Last Year:
- Apply for an internship.
- Maintain 3.0 or better GPA.
- Obtain 40 hours of observation in setting #3.
- Complete CMWL exit content exam for graduation.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join S.H.I.F.T. (Health and Community Wellness Club).
- Volunteer with the Wolf Wellness Lab.
- Contact a certified physical therapist to shadow/observe or interview.
Middle Years:
- Volunteer with a community health organization.
- Take a leadership role in S.H.I.F.T.
- Apply for an internship.
- Explore Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy.
- Gain summer work experience (e.g. summer camps, internship.)
Last Year:
- Attend a conference in PT or a related field as a student member.
- Complete a research project with a faculty member.
- Apply to Graduate School/Graduate Assistantships.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Year:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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