2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Human Performance and Physical Education, Exercise Science Concentration

CIP Code: 31.0501

(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 111General Biology I

4

BIO 112General Biology II

4

MAT 231Statistics

3

Major Field of Study (47)

BIO 201Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

HPPE
Activity Course

1

HPPE 200Foundations of Health, PE, and Sport

3

HPPE 211First Aid and Emergency Care

2

HPPE 240Nutrition for Heath & Performance

3

HPPE 340Advanced Strength and Conditioning

3

HPPE 343Essentials of Adaptive PE

3

HPPE 390Research Methods in Human Performance

3

HPPE 401Exercise Physiology

3

HPPE 406Kinesiology/Biomechanics

3

HPPE 423Tests & Measurements in PE

3

HPPE 430Exercise Prescription

3

HPPE 498Physical Education Internship

6

HPPE 499Human Performance Capstone

3

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

HPPE 111Personal and Community Health

3

HPPE 210Human Performance Practicum

3

HPPE 320Motor Learning

3

HPPE 324Philosophy & Techniques of Coaching

3

HPPE 325Activity Skills: Individual and Team Sports

3

HPPE 330Assessment and Care of Athletic Injuries

3

HPPE 350Competition: The Pursuit of Excellence

3

HPPE 399Special Topics in HPPE

3

HPPE 402Administration of PE & Sport Programs

3

HPPE 420Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology

3

HPPE 421Exercise 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

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Human Performance and Physical Education, Exercise Science Concentration