Exercise and Sport Sciences Programs

Major in Human Performance and Sport (BA)

The HPS Physical Education concentration and HPS minor prepare elementary and secondary Physical Education Teachers. This area offers a broad technical foundation in scientific principles and relevant technology, including kinesiology, exercise physiology, sports techniques, and pedagogical methodology. Students in the HPS Physical Education concentration should minor in Secondary Education to obtain the K-12 teaching licensure in New Mexico.

The HPS Exercise Science concentration is designed to prepare students who wish to become personal trainers and/or work in the area of corporate fitness. This concentration offers a more scientifically focused curriculum, including kinesiology, exercise physiology, fitness program design, and fitness and wellness program leadership. Students in this concentration are encouraged to minor in either Health or Business.

The HPS Recreational Sport Management concentration is designed to prepare students in sport industry including amateur sports (youth and high school sports, collegiate sports, and international sports) and professional sports, sport facility management, management, sporting goods and licensed products, health and fitness, and recreational sport, but the other industries which are marketing their products/services through sport. Students receive training in marketing their products or services through sport, for possible employment in other industries. No minor is required for students completing this concentration.

Prerequisite:

PHED 1610 Fit for Life (2) *

*Satisfies two credit hours of university extended core requirement.

Required Courses: 9 credit hours

EXSC 3700C Kinesiology (3)

EXSC 3760C Exercise Physiology (3)

EXSC 4100 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Ed (3)

Students must also choose an area of concentration and complete all courses in the concentration area.

A. Concentration in Exercise Science

Required courses: 27 credit hours

EXSC 4050C Body Composition (3)

EXSC 4210 Designs for Fitness (3)

EXSC 4280 Nutrition and Supplements for Sport (3)

EXSC 4720C Biomechanics of Sport (3)

EXSC 4760C Stress Testing (3)

EXSC 4890 Fitness/Wellness Program Leadership (3)

EXSC 4300 ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Review (3) or

EXSC 4320 NSCA Strength Coach Review (3)

HLED 1120 ARC First Aid & CPR (3)

HLED 2160 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (3)

Major Total: 36 credit hours

Core Requirements: 21 credit hours

Flex Requirements: 10 credit hours

Extended Requirements: 8 credit hours

Proficiency Requirements: 11-17 credit hours

General Electives to 120 (if needed): 8-14 credit hours

Minor: 20 credit hours minimum

Total for degree: 120 credit hours*

*A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. New Mexico Highlands University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.

B. Concentration in Physical Education

Required courses: 21 credit hours

EXSC 3500 Methods of Teaching HPE (3)

EXSC 3870 PE for Elementary Teachers (3)

EXSC 4020 Motor Learning (3)

EXSC 4680 PE for Special Populations (3)

EXSC 4950 Capstone/Senior Seminar (3)

HLED 1120 ARC First Aid & CPR (3)

SPED 2110 Introduction to Students with Exceptionalities (3)

Electives: 6 credit hours (choose three)

EXSC 2161 Techniques of Team Sports (2)

EXSC 2163 Techniques of Individual Sports (2)

EXSC 2165 Techniques of Innovative Sports (2)

HLED 1140 Water Safety Instruction (2)

Major Total: 36 credit hours

Core Requirements: 21 credit hours

Flex Requirements: 10 credit hours

Extended Requirements: 8 credit hours

Proficiency Requirements: 11-17 credit hours

General Electives to 120 (if needed): 8-14 credit hours

Minor: 20 credit hours minimum

Total for degree: 120 credit hours*

*A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. New Mexico Highlands University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.

C. Concentration in Recreation and Sport Management

Required courses: 36 credit hours

ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting I (3)

BFIN 2110 Introduction to Finance (3)

BLAW 2110 Business Law I (3)

ECON 2120 Microeconomics Principles (3)

EXSC 2300 Introduction to Sport Management (3)

EXSC 3150 Introduction to Golf Course Management (3)

EXSC 4090 Economics and Finance in Sport (3)

EXSC 4120 Public Relations in Sport (3)

EXSC 4610 Sport Market and Promotion (3)

EXSC 4650 Plan Areas and Facilities (3)

MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing (3)

MGMT 2110 Principles of Management (3)

Electives: 15 credit hours

In exercise and sport science, choose six credits from the following:

EXSC 4160 Aquatic Management (3)

EXSC 4210 Designs for Fitness (3)

HLED 1120 ARC First Aid & CPR

In the School of Business, Media and Technology, choose nine credits of electives in consultation with a business advisor.

Major Total: 60 credit hours

Core Requirements: 21 credit hours

Flex Requirements: 10 credit hours

Extended Requirements: 8 credit hours

Proficiency Requirements: 11-17 credit hours

Minor: 20 credit hours minimum

Total for degree: 120 credit hours*

*No minor is required. The number of proficiency credit requirements will vary based on student placement scores. New Mexico Highlands University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.

Major in Health (BA)

The Health major has two tracks. The Health Promotion and Wellness track is designed to prepare the secondary school health teacher as well as students interested in the health careers with commercial, corporate, community, or government health/fitness/wellness programs. The Pre-Professional Allied Health track is designed to prepare students for professional school in allopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, podiatric, naturopathic, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, or similar health related areas. Both tracks prepare the student for advanced training in graduate school. Student must take: MATH 1215, MATH 1220, MATH 1250C, or the equivalent of algebra and trigonometry in high school and PHED 1610 (Fit for Life) to qualify for the major in Health.

Concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness

General Biology (BIOL 1110C) should be taken as part of the student’s science requirement. Students who intend to teach health in the public schools must consult with an advisor in the School of Education for licensure requirements.

Anatomy & Physiology-core science course: OPTIONAL for health educator certification

PHED 1610 Fitness for Life (2) (Applies to Extended Core)

Concentration Core: 24 hours

EXSC 4100 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Ed (3)

HLED 1130 Concepts of Health and Wellness (3)

HLED 2160 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (3)

HLED 3210 Foundations of Community Health (3)

HLED 3520 Health and Sex Education (3) or

PSYC 4220 Human Sexuality (3)

HLED 3530 Health & Drug Education (3) or

PSYC 4080 Drugs and Behavior (3)

HLED 3800 Human Diseases (3)

HLED 3820 Health Problems in Schools (3)

Content Electives: 6-9 hours

HLED 4020 US-Mexico Border Health Issues (3)

HLED 4150 Health, Culture, and Diversity (3)

HLED 4720 Health Promotion (3)

HLED 4740 Stress Management (3)

Professional Practice Electives: 6-9 hours

EXSC 3500 Methods of Teaching HPE (3)

EXSC 4890 Fitness/Wellness Program Leadership (3)

HLED 1120 ARC First Aid & CPR (3)

HLED 4210 Epidemiology (3)

SOCI 3300 Research Methods in Social Relations (3)

Courses with a # symbol count as accepted health coursework for health educator certification: (Minimum 24 hours required for certification)

Major Total: 39 credit hours

Core Requirements: 21 credit hours

Flex Requirements: 10 credit hours

Extended Requirements: 8 credit hours

Proficiency Requirements: 11-17 credit hours

General Electives to 120 (if needed; can include Content Electives & Professional Practice Electives in this degree plan not already used to satisfy major requirements): 6-12+ credit hours

Minor: 20 credit hours minimum

Total for degree: 120 credit hours*

*A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. The number of proficiency credit requirements will vary based on student placement scores. New Mexico Highlands University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.

Concentration in Pre-Professional Allied Health

Required courses: 57 credit hours

BIOL 2110C Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology (4)

BIOL 2620C Ecology and Evolution (4)

BIOL 3310C Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4)

BIOL 3320C Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4)

CHEM 1215 General Chemistry 1 (3) *

CHEM 1225 General Chemistry 2 (3) *

CHEM 1215L Chemistry Lab 1 (2) *

CHEM 1225L Chemistry Lab 2 (2) *

EXSC 3700C Kinesiology (3)

EXSC 3760C Exercise Physiology (3)

HLED 1051 Personal Health and Wellness (3)

HLED 2160 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (3)

HLED 4020 US-Mexico Border Health Issues (3)

HLED 3810 Injury Assessment and Management (3)

PHED 1610 Fitness for Life (2) (Applies to Extended Core)

PHYS 1230C Algebra-based Physics 1 (4) *

PHYS 1240C Algebra-based Physics 2 (4) *

PSYC 3240 Abnormal Psychology (3) or

PSYC 3400 Developmental Psychology (3)

*This block of coursework is required for most pre-professional applicants to physical therapy schools. Other professional schools may require less laboratory preparation, in which case electives may be taken instead to structure a program according to individual needs and goals. This curriculum is not designed to prepare students for medical school. Students interested in the Pre-Med Program should contact the Biology or Chemistry Department.

Major Total: 57 credit hours

Core Requirements: 21 credit hours

Flex Requirements: 10 credit hours

Extended Requirements: 8 credit hours

Proficiency Requirements: 11-17 credit hours

Minor: 20 credit hours minimum

Total for degree: 127-133 credit hours*

*A minor is required. The number of proficiency credit requirements will vary based on student placement scores. New Mexico Highlands University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.

Minor in Human Performance and Sport

This minor is available to all students.

Prerequisite:

PHED 1610 Fitness for Life (2)

*Satisfies two credit hours of extended core requirement.

Required courses: 21 credit hours

EXSC 3500 Methods of Technology Health and Physical Ed (3)

EXSC 3760C Exercise Physiology (3)

EXSC 4100 Measurement and Evaluation (3)

EXSC 4680 Physical Ed for Special Populations (3)

EXSC 4720C Biomechanics of Sport (3)

EXSC 4950 Capstone/Senior Seminar (3)

HLED 1120 ARC First Aid & CPR (3)

Electives: 4 credit hours

Choose two courses from the following:

EXSC 2161 Techniques of Team Sports (2)

EXSC 2163 Techniques of Individual Sports (2)

EXSC 2165 Techniques on Innovative Games (2)

HLED 1150 Lifeguarding (2)

HLED 1140 Water Safety Instruction (2)

Minor Total: 25 credit hours

Minor in Coaching

This minor is available to students with any major.

Prerequisite:

PHED 1610 Fitness for Life (2)

*Satisfies two credit hours of extended core requirement.

Required courses: 24 credit hours

EXSC 3760C Exercise Physiology (3)

EXSC 3810 Injury Assessment and Management (3)

EXSC 4080 Principles, Ethics, and Problems of Athletic Coaching (3)

EXSC 4210 Designs for Fitness (3)

EXSC 4280 Nutrition and Supplements for Sports (3)

EXSC 4780 Psychology of Coaching (3)

HLED 1120 ARC First Aid & CPR (3)

HLED 2160 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (3)

Electives: 4 credit hours

Choose two courses from the following:

EXSC 3630 Coaching/Officiating Gymnastics (2)

EXSC 3650 Coaching/Officiating Baseball/Softball (2)

EXSC 3660 Coaching/Officiating Basketball (2)

EXSC 3670 Coaching/Officiating Football (2)

EXSC 3680 Coaching/Officiating Volleyball (2)

EXSC 3690 Coaching/Officiating Track and Field (2)

Minor Total: 28 credit hours

Minor in Recreation

Prerequisite:

PHED 1610 Fitness for Life (2)

*Satisfies two credit hours of extended core requirement.

Required courses: 24 credit hours

EXSC 2300 Introduction to Sport Management (3)

EXSC 3150Introduction to Golf Course Management (3)

EXSC 4090 Economics and Finance in Sport (3)

EXSC 4120 Public Relations in Sport (3)

EXSC 4160 Aquatics Management (3)

EXSC 4610 Sport Marketing and Promotion (3)

EXSC 4650 Planning Areas and Facilities (3)

HLED 1120 ARC First Aid & CPR

Minor Total: 24 credit hours

Minor in Health

The Health minor is designed for students wishing to study information related to the various aspects of health.

Prerequisite:

PHED 1610 Fitness for Life (2)

*Satisfies two credit hours of extended core requirement.

Required courses: 24 credit hours

HLED 1051 Personal and Community Health (3)

HLED 2160 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (3)

HLED 3800 Human Diseases (3)

HLED 3210 Foundations of Community Health (3)

HLED 4740 Stress Management (3)

HLED 4720 Health Promotion (3)

HLED 3520 Health and Sex Education (3) or

PSYC 4220 Human Sexuality (3) and

HLED 3530 Health and Drug Education (3) or

PSYC 4080 Drugs and Behavior (3)

Minor Total: 24 credit hours 

Master of Arts in Human Performance and Sport (MA)

This program continues the undergraduate program’s emphasis on physical education, health, wellness, and sport. The program is flexible in offering a number of course options for school applications; social, legal, and ethical dimensions; advanced exercise physiology; health; and specialized topics such as sports psychology and special physical education.

Students in the master’s program also receive a foundation in inquiring skills including research methods and assessment as preparation for a comprehensive study. Students may select either a thesis, field project or non-thesis option. A total of 36 credit hours are required.

Required courses: 6 credit hours

EXSC 6200 Research Methods in HPLS (3)

EXSC 6700 Assessment & Evaluation in HPLS (3)

Electives: 24 (30 if you choose the Comprehensive Exam Option)

Choose at least 24 credits from the following:

HLED 5210 Epidemiology (3)

HLED 5350 Selected Topic in Health (3)

HLED 5690 Public Health & Wellness (3)

HLED 5740 Stress Management (3)

EXSC 5890 Fitness/Wellness Program Leadership (3)

EXSC 5900 Independent Study (1–4)

EXSC5080 Principles, Ethics, & Problems of Athletic Coach (3)

EXSC 5150 Women in Sport (3)

EXSC 5160 Aquatic Management (3)

EXSC 5210 Designs for Fitness (3)

EXSC 5280 Nutrition & Supplements for Sport (3)

EXSC 5300 ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Review (3)

EXSC 5320 NSCA Strength Coach Review (3)

EXSC 5/6340 Practicum in HPS (1-4)

EXSC 5/6350 Selected Topic in HPS (1-4)

EXSC 5360 Pediatric Exercise Physiology (3)

EXSC 5380 Physical Activity & Aging (3)

EXSC 5610 Sport Marketing & Promotion (3)

EXSC 5650 Planning Areas & Facilities (3)

EXSC 5680 P.E. for Special Populations (3)

EXSC 5720C Biomechanics of Sport (3)

EXSC 5760C Stress Testing (3)

EXSC 5780 Psychology of Coaching (3)

EXSC 5/6900 Independent Study (1-4)

EXSC 6040Curriculum Design (3)

EXSC 6120 Sport in Society (3)

EXSC 6130 P.E., Athletics & Law (3)

EXSC 6410 Issues in HPLS (3)

EXSC 6500Seminar (1)

EXSC 6510 Administration of Athletics (3)

EXSC 6600 History & Philosophy of P.E. & Sport (3)

EXSC 6820 Physiological Basis of Sport Performance & Conditioning Programs (3)

EXSC 6920 Independent Research (1-4)

Students must choose one of the following:

EXSC 6970 Field Project (6) OR

EXSC 6990 Thesis* (6)

*Students register for at least one credit hour of Thesis until completed; thesis credits hours may exceed the required minimum of six. OR

Comprehensive Exam Option: Students must complete six more credits of approved electives. In addition, students must pass a comprehensive examination over the graduate program. This examination may not be taken until after midterms in the last semester of coursework.

Program Total: 36 credit hours

Master of Arts in Human Performance and Sport (MA) – Teacher Education and Sport Administration Concentration

This program presents an opportunity to focus on careers in teaching in the public or private sector, national or international market, or in the sports and fitness industry. Students may select an area of study that best meets their specific interest in the fields of teacher education and sports administration. The following emphasis areas are flexible and inclusive: teacher education and sports administration with advisement, students may select an interdisciplinary approach that best satisfies their specific needs. Students may select a thesis, field project, or comprehensive exam option. A total of 36 credit hours are required.

Required in either concentration:

Research Methodology: 6 credit hours

GNED 6100 Educational Research Interpretation (3) OR

HLED 6200 Research Methods HPLS (3) OR

MGMT 6040 Business Research Methods (3) AND

EXSC 6700 Assessment & Evaluation (3)

Required core: 12 credit hours

EXSC 6120 Sport in Society (3)

EXSC 6130 P.E., Athletics, & Law (3)

EXSC 6410 Issues in HPLS (3)

EXSC 6040 Curriculum Design (3) (Education Students Only) OR

EXSC 6510 Administration of Athletics (3) (Sports Administration Students Only)

Core Total: 18 credit hours

Concentration in Teacher Education

Select 12 credits from the following (18 credits if you are selecting the comprehensive exam option).

HLED 5740 Stress Management (3)

EXSC 5080 Principles, Ethics, & Problems of Athletic Coach (3)

EXSC 5150 Women in Sport (3)

EXSC 5160 Aquatic Management (3)

EXSC 5210 Designs for Fitness (3)

EXSC 5280 Nutrition & Supplements for Sport (3)

EXSC 5300 ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Review (3)

EXSC 5320 NSCA Strength Coach Review (3)

EXSC 5/6350 Selected Topic in HPS (1-4)

EXSC 5360 Pediatric Exercise Physiology (3)

EXSC5380 Physical Act & Aging (3)

EXSC 5/6500 Seminar in HPS (1-4)

EXSC 5610 Sport Marketing & Promotion (3)

EXSC 5680 P.E. for Special Pop (3)

EXSC 5720C Biomechanics of Sport (3)

EXSC 5760C Stress Testing (3)

EXSC 5780 Psychology of Coaching (3)

EXSC 5/6900 Independent Study (3)

EXSC 6600 History & Philosophy of P.E. & Sport (3)

EDLD 6730 Public School Administration (3)

EXSC 6820 Physiology Basis of Sport Performance & Conditioning (3)

Concentration Total: 12-18 credit hours

Students must choose one of the following:

EXSC 6970 Field Project (6) OR

EXSC 6990 Thesis* (6)

*Students register for at least one credit hour of Thesis until completed; thesis credits hours may exceed the required minimum of six.

OR

Comprehensive Exam Option: Students must complete six more credits of approved electives. In addition, the students must pass a comprehensive examination over the graduate program. This examination may not be taken until after midterms in the last semester of coursework.

Program Total: 36 credit hours

Concentration in Sport Administration

Select 12 credits from the following (18 credits if you are selecting the comprehensive exam option):

EDLD 6730 Public School Administration (3)

ACCT 6060 Managerial Accounting (3)

BFIN 6070 Financial Management (3)

MGMT 6640 Organizational Behavior (3)

BMIS 5250 Information Systems: Management Issues & Tech (3)

MKTG 5110 Marketing Res (3)

EXSC 5080 Principles, Ethics, & Problems of Athletic Coach (3)

EXSC 5150 Women in Sport (3)

EXSC 5160 Aquatic Management (3)

EXSC 5/6340 HPS Practicum (1-4)

EXSC 5/6350 Selected Topics in HPS (1-4)

EXSC 5/6500 Seminar in HPS (1-4)

EXSC 5090 Economics & Finance in Sport (3)

EXSC 5120 Public Relations in Sport (3)

EXSC 5610 Sport Marketing & Promotion (3)

EXSC 5650 Planning Areas & Facilities (3)

EXSC 5720C Biomechanics of Sport (3)

EXSC 5780 Psychology of Coaching (3)

EXSC 5/6900 Independent Study (1-4)

EXSC 6040 Curriculum Design (3)

EXSC 6600 History & Philosophy of Sport & P.E. (3)

EXSC 5/6980 Internship (1-9)

(See additional licensure requirements for New Mexico’s State certification.)

Concentration Total: 12-18 credit hours

Students must choose one of the following:

EXSC 6970 Field Project (6) OR

EXSC 6990 Thesis* (6)

*Students register for at least one credit hour of Thesis until completed; thesis credits hours may exceed the required minimum of six.

OR

Comprehensive Exam Option: Students must complete six more credits of approved electives. In addition, the students must pass a comprehensive examination over the graduate program. This examination may not be taken until after midterms in the last semester of coursework.

Program Total: 36 credit hours