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:
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 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 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