Learn lifelong skills that will prepare you for a healthy life, as well as careers in science and healthcare.
This program will challenge you to:
- Work closely with professors, engaging in hands-on learning and laboratory research.
- Embrace a core of courses, including nutrition and human anatomy and physiology.
- Enhance quality of life by linking to positive and healthful living.
- Prepare for successful careers in the health professions.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogExercise Science Major (37 credits):
NSM Peak
Core Requirements (28 credits):
Taking BIO-201 and BIO-202 instead of BIO-159 is recommended for students interested in certain health professions, such as medicine or physician's assistant. Please consult with an advisor in BIO or HHP about which route through the major is best for you.
MAT-212 is more appropriate for students who have a background in statistics already.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-203 | Human Health and Wellness | 3 credits |
| BIO-159 | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-159L | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-201 | Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credits |
| and | ||
| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credits |
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO-225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 credits |
| BIO-225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-314 | Research Methods in Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| HHP-319 | Mechanical Analysis of Sport | 3 credits |
| HHP-343 | Physiology of Exercise I | 3 credits |
| HHP-343L | Physiology of Exercise I Lab | 1 credits |
Capstone (3 credits):
For Capstone Requirement:
2 units of HHP-496 or HHP-497 is needed and senior standing going into senior year and should be taken in the Summer before senior year or Fall of senior year. HHP-498 should be taken the Spring of senior year.
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-496 | Collaborative Research | 1-3 credits |
| or | ||
| HHP-497 | Internship | 1-3 credits |
| HHP-498 | Capstone II | 1 credits |
Electives (9 credits):
Complete at least 9 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-300 | Applied Sport Psychology | 3 credits |
| HHP-304 | Motor Learning | 3 credits |
| HHP-312 | Health Related Fitness and Exercise Prescription | 3 credits |
| HHP-318 | Applied Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HHP-410 | Exercise Metabolism | |
| HHP-410L | Exercise Metabolism Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-411 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 credits |
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog14.5-15 credits
Minor Requirements
Complete all of the following (5 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-106 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 credits |
| HHP-106L | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-151 | Personal Fitness | 1 credits |
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
MAT credits counted in Professional Foundations minor.
Complete 9 credits from the following list:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-304 | Motor Learning | 3 credits |
| HHP-312 | Health Related Fitness and Exercise Prescription | 3 credits |
| HHP-314 | Research Methods in Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| HHP-319 | Mechanical Analysis of Sport | 3 credits |
| HHP-343 | Physiology of Exercise I | 3 credits |
| HHP-343L | Physiology of Exercise I Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-496 | Collaborative Research | 1-3 credits |
| HHP-497 | Internship | 1-3 credits |
Some graduate and professional programs have additional course requirements.
Activity Course (0.5-1 credit):
Students must take an HHPA Activity course of their choice for 0.5-1 credit.