Human Performance and Sport with a Concentration in Exercise Science

This undergraduate degree educates students in the areas of personal training and corporate fitness, and prepares interested students for graduate work in Exercise Science. Courses in this concentration offer a more scientifically focused curriculum, including kinesiology, exercise physiology, fitness program design, and fitness administration. Students are encouraged to minor in Business or Health, in order to help prepare them for the job market in this field.

Plan of Study

These courses are required for a Concentration in Exercise Science. Additionally, the Plan of Study includes a suggested progression of coursework from the freshman through senior years.

Suggested progression of courses in major:

First Fall Semseter:
Gen Pe 100 Fit for Life 2.0
HPS 260 History and Principles of PE 3.0

First Spring Semseter:
HPS 223 First Aid & CPR 3.0
Health 213 Nutrition for Exercise & Sport 3.0

Second Fall Semester:
HPS 370 Kinesiology 3.0
HPS 227 Water Safety Instructor 2.0

Second Spring Semester:
HPS 372 Applied Kinesiology 3.0

Third Fall Semester:
HPS 376 Exercise Physiology 3.0
Health 489 Fitness/Wellness Prog Leader 3.0

Third Spring Semester:
HPS 421 Designs for Fitness 3.0
HPS 2XX Techniques Course 1.0

Fourth Fall Semester:
HPS 410 Measurement & Evaluation 3.0

Fourth Spring Semester:
HPS 476 Theory & Tech. of Stress Test 3.0
HPS 334 Practicum 3.0

38 Total Credits

Department Majors

HUMAN PERFORMANCE & SPORT | HEALTH

Available Minors

Human Performance & Sport
Health
Coaching