Human Performance and Physical Education, Exercise Science Concentration Requirements

(SLO) Expected Outcomes:

1. Graduates shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in careers within the field.

2. Graduates shall demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to be successful in graduate /professional programs within the field.

3. Graduates shall complete a capstone course in the last semester of their senior year.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Courses

Core Requirements to include:

BIO 111	General Biology I	4
BIO 112	General Biology II	4
MAT 231	Statistics	3

Major Field of Study (47)

BIO 201	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BIO 202	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
HPPE	Activity Course	1
HPPE 200	Foundations of Health, PE, and Sport	3
HPPE 240	Nutrition for Heath & Performance	3
HPPE 340	Advanced Strength and Conditioning	3
HPPE 343	Essentials of Adaptive PE	3
HPPE 390	Research Methods in Human Performance	3
HPPE 401	Exercise Physiology	3
HPPE 406	Kinesiology/Biomechanics	3
HPPE 423	Tests & Measurements in PE	3
HPPE 430	Exercise Prescription	3
HPPE 498	Physical Education Internship	6
HPPE 499	Human Performance Capstone	3

Human Performance & Physical Education Electives (choose from the list below): 15

HPPE 111	Personal and Community Health	3
HPPE 210	Human Performance Practicum	3
HPPE 320	Motor Learning	3
HPPE 324	Philosophy & Techniques of Coaching	3
HPPE 325	Activity Skills: Individual and Team Sports	3
HPPE 330	Assessment and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
HPPE 350	Competition: The Pursuit of Excellence	3
HPPE 399	Special Topics in HPPE	3
HPPE 402	Administration of PE & Sport Programs	3
HPPE 420	Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology	3
HPPE 421	Exercise Electrocardiography	3

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)

General Electives (14)

*All Human Performance & Physical Education majors must make a “C-” or higher in all HPPE courses

Total Credit Hours: 120