B.A. in Health and Human Physiology

University of Iowa

Learning Outcomes

The B.A. degree in health and human physiology:

provides students a broad education in the health sciences;
prepares students to employ their fundamental knowledge of human physiology and health sciences together with the scientific method to solve problems in their chosen professional and/or graduate career fields; and
instills in students the understanding and appreciation of the relevance of healthy behaviors to a fulfilling and productive life, and the importance of lifelong learning in the rapidly evolving fields of physiology and the health sciences.

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in health and human physiology requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including work for the major, which varies by track. The health promotion track requires a total of 46-50 s.h. of work for the major; the health studies track requires 43-47 s.h. of work for the major; and the exercise science track requires 48-52 s.h. of work for the major. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major.

The health promotion track is intended for students seeking careers that promote wellness in the community and the workplace. The health studies track is designed for students who want a more flexible health science curriculum. The exercise science track is intended for students seeking careers as professionals in fitness and in strength and conditioning.

Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in health and human physiology or a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in human physiology, but not both.

Students who major in health and human physiology may not earn the minor in human physiology or the minor in physical activity and nutrition science.

Students in all tracks are required to complete the following science and math foundation courses and departmental core courses, as well as additional courses required specifically for their track.

The Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.

• Health studies track
• Exercise science track
• Health promotion track