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 catalog
36-42 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Major Requirements
Complete the Health and Human Performance Core (18-23 credits):
One of the following (4-8 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-201 | Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-210L | Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab | 1 credits |
| and | ||
| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-159 | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology | 3 credits |
The BIO-201 - BIO-202 sequence is the better choice for students planning to enter a graduate program that would require Cell Biology or Biochemistry, i.e., programs leading to careers as a physician or physician’s assistant or in dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical lab science, optometry or pharmacy.
BIO-159 is the appropriate choice for students who do not plan to enter a graduate program that would require Cell Biology or Biochemistry. Graduate programs not requiring these courses would include those leading to careers as a nurse, physical therapist or occupational therapist.
All of the following (14-15 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of 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-203 | Human Health and Wellness | 3 credits |
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
Complete the following (9 credits):
| 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 |
Complete two the following (6-7 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-244 | Care and Prevention of Injury | 3 credits |
| HHP-300 | Applied Sport Psychology | 3 credits |
| HHP-317 | Drug Use and Abuse | 3 credits |
| HHP-318 | Applied Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HHP-319 | Mechanical Analysis of Sport | 3 credits |
| HHP-321 | Functional Motor Skills Testing | 3 credits |
| HHP-343 | Physiology of Exercise I | 3 credits |
| HHP-343L | Physiology of Exercise I Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-370 | Gross Anatomy | 3 credits |
| HHP-408 | Adult Fitness Programming | 3 credits |
| HHP-434 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
Complete a total of 3 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-496 | Collaborative Research | 1-3 credits |
| HHP-497 | Internship | 1-3 credits |
| HHP-498 | Sport Science Seminar | 1 credits |
Some graduate and professional programs have additional course requirements.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalog
17-23 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Minor Requirements
Complete one of the following (4-8 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-201 | Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credits |
| or | ||
| BIO-210L | Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab | 1 credits |
| AND | ||
| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credits |
| OR | ||
| BIO-159 | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology | 3 credits |
The BIO-201 - BIO-202 sequence is the better choice for students planning to enter a graduate program that would require Cell Biology or Biochemistry, i.e., programs leading to careers as a physician or physician’s assistant or in dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical lab science, optometry or pharmacy.
BIO-159 is the appropriate choice for students who do not plan to enter a graduate program that would require Cell Biology or Biochemistry. Graduate programs not requirig these courses would include those leading to careers as a nurse, physical therapist or occupational therapist.
Complete all of the following (10-11 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-203 | Human Health and Wellness | 3 credits |
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| or | ||
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
Complete one of the following (3-4 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HHP-244 | Care and Prevention of Injury | 3 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-319 | Mechanical Analysis of Sport | 3 credits |
| HHP-321 | Functional Motor Skills Testing | 3 credits |
| HHP-343 | Physiology of Exercise I | 3 credits |
| HHP-343L | Physiology of Exercise I Lab | 1 credits |
| HHP-410 | Exercise Metabolism | 3 credits |
| HHP-434 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
Some graduate and professional programs have additional course requirements.