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Sample Plan of Study

Health and Wellness

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

First Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 101: Introduction to Learning & Living in the UD Community (1 hour)
  • HSS 102: Introduction to Health & Sport Science (2 hours)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
  • BIO 101: Life, Environment, and Society (3 hours)
  • BIO 101L: Life, Environment, and Society Laboratory (1 hour)
  • MTH 207: Introduction to Statistics (3 hours)
  • PSY 101: Introductory Psychology or SOC 101: Principles of Sociology (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • HSS 121: Essentials of Youth Fitness (3 hours)
  • HSS 217: Social Determinants of Health (3 hours)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 206: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours)
  • HSS 250: Principles of Management in Health & Sport (3 hours)
  • HSS 295: Nutrition and Health (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • HSS 255: Practicum in Health & Sport Science (3 hours)
  • ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
  • CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 309: Theories and Techniques for Health Behavior Change (3 hours)
  • HSS 371: Foundations of Epidemiology (3 hours)
  • CMM 411: Health Communication (3 hours)
  • CAP Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • POL 309: Health Policy (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Religion (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Summer Semester

  • HSS 485: Health & Sport Science Internship (1-12 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 370: Healthcare Administration (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Philosophy (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours) 
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • HSS 450: HSS Capstone (1-3 hours) 
  • CAP Advanced History (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours) 
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

First Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 101: Introduction to Learning & Living in the UD Community (1 hour)
  • HSS 102: Introduction to Health & Sport Science (2 hours)
  • BIO 101: Life, Environment, and Society (3 hours)
  • BIO 101L: Life, Environment, and Society Laboratory (1 hour)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
  • MTH 207: Introduction to Statistics (3 hours)
  • PSY 101: Introductory Psychology or SOC 101: Principles of Sociology (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • HSS 121:  Essentials of Youth Fitness (3 hours)
  • HSS 217: Social Determinants of Health (3 hours)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 206: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours)
  • HSS 250: Principles of Management in Health & Sport (3 hours)
  • HSS 295: Nutrition and Health (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • HSS 255: Practicum in Health & Sport Science (3 hours)
  • HSS 311: Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
  • CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours) 
  • ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 321: Essentials of Personal Training (3 hours)
  • CAP Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours) 
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • HSS 320: Essentials of Strength and Conditioning (3 hours)
  • HSS 405: Tests and Measurements in Sport Science (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Religion (3 hours) 
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours) 
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Summer Semester

  • HSS 485: Health & Sport Science Internship (1-12 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • HSS 428: Research in Sport and Health Sciences or HSS 371: Foundations of Epidemiology (3 hours)
  • HSS 448: Safety & the Law in Health and Sport (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Philosophy (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • HSS 444: Sport and Wellness Seminar (2 hours) or HSS 450: HSS Capstone (1-3 hours) 
  • CAP Advanced History (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours) 
  • Minor/Advisor Approved Elective (3 hours)