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

This program is being renamed to Kinesiology (from Human Performance & Physical Education) beginning in August 2025. Fall 2025 majors may have either program name.

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 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
KIN 200/HPPE 200	Foundations of Health, PE, and Sport	3
KIN 211/HPPE 211	First Aid and Emergency Care	2
KIN 240/HPPE 240	Nutrition for Heath & Performance	3
KIN 340/HPPE 340	Advanced Strength and Conditioning	3
KIN 343/HPPE 343	Essentials of Adaptive Physical Education	3
KIN 390/HPPE 390	Research Methods in Human Performance	3
KIN 401/HPPE 401	Exercise Physiology	3
KIN 406/HPPE 406	Kinesiology	3
KIN 423/HPPE 423	Tests & Measurements in PE	3
KIN 430/HPPE 430	Exercise Prescription	3
KIN 498/HPPE 498	Physical Education Internship	6
KIN 499/HPPE 499	Human Performance Capstone	3
Core PE	PE Activity	1

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

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

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

General Electives (14)

*All HPPE/Kinesiology majors must make a “C-” or higher in all HPPE/KIN courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120