Health and Human Performance, Exercise and Sport Studies Emphasis, B.S.

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Health and Human Performance

The Health and Human Performance major prepares the student for a variety of fitness, educational and rehabilitation settings including local, state and federal agencies such as schools, non-profit organizations such as health department services as well as commercial enterprises such as fitness centers, the Health and Human Performance major will include four emphasis areas.

Exercise and Sport Studies Emphasis

This option offers rigorous academic training to meet an increasing demand for well-educated professionals capable of delivering a broad range of exercise-based preventive, technical education and rehabilitative services. The specialists in this area develop individual exercise programs for a diverse population ranging from healthy individuals to individuals with known cardiovascular disease.

Program Specific Requirements (4 Credit Hours)

BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).

Required Emphasis Courses (22 Credit Hours)

BUS 230 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
HHP 206 - Introduction to Athletic Injuries 3 Credit(s).
HHP 332 - Strength and Conditioning 3 Credit(s).
HHP 361 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription 3 Credit(s).
HHP 400 - Advanced Exercise Science 3 Credit(s).
HHP 450 - (Capstone) Design and Application of Health and Human Performance Programs 3 Credit(s).
HHP 499 - Internship 4 Credit(s).

Health and Human Performance, Exercise and Sport Studies Emphasis, B.S.

Health and Human Performance

Experiential Component (Complete the Following Course:)

Liberal Arts Requirements (11 Credit Hours)

Required Common Courses (25 Credit Hours)

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Exercise and Sport Studies Emphasis

Program Specific Requirements (4 Credit Hours)

Required Emphasis Courses (22 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours Required in Major: 47

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121