Health Behavior Science - Health and Disability Concentration (BS)

Students will be able to think critically, conceptually, and creatively, especially when assessing and accommodating the needs of individuals with disabilities in health and physical activity settings [Goals 2, 8].  

Students will be able to apply academic knowledge through supervised practical experiences in fields that apply to student’s professional goals [Goal 7]. 

When planning for or working with individuals with disabilities, students will be able to analyze a multitude of barriers to health and physical activity from a variety of perspectives, national and international [Goals 4, 5, 10]. 

Students will be able to appreciate differences in people and identify the basic federal legislation that prevents discrimination of and guarantees equal opportunities for those with differences in health and physical activity settings [Goals 4, 9, 10]. 

Students will be able to engage in written and oral conversations with their peers, community partners, exercise specialists, parents, and individuals with disabilities (through various assistive technology) to broaden their perspective and attain effective communication skills. They will be able to use digital tools for information gathering to cultivate and deepen intellectual curiosity that goes beyond simple engagement and leads to lifelong learning [Goals 1, 6]. 

Students will demonstrate the ability to complete individual and collaborative work when planning strategies to improve the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in health and physical activity settings [Goal 3].