Human Performance and Sport Minor

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The human performance and sport minor concentrations are for non-majors in human performance and sport. Programs are open to all other disciplines of study within the College. The primary objective is to provide instructional studies in a liberal arts institution in human performance and sport, thereby enhancing one’s knowledge, understanding, and skillful use of this area of study to pursue a better quality of life.

Minor programs will not meet requirements for teacher licensure with the Colorado Department of Education.

Additional requirement: A grade of “C” or better is required for all human performance and sport courses taken in any major/minor concentration.

Elementary Physical Education Concentration:

Required Courses:

Total: 24

Note:

*HPS 3500 and 3510 must be taken concurrently.

Secondary Physical Education Concentration:

Total: 8

Note:

*HPS 3400 and 3410 must be taken concurrently.

Sport and Allied Fields Concentration:

HPS 1600 - Introduction to Human Performance and Sport
HPS 2060 - Emergency Rescue/First Responder & CPR *
HPS 3620 - Trends and Issues in Human Performance and Sports
HSL XXXX Skills and Methods Courses
RECR 4730 - Sociology of Athletics in American Society
Approved Electives: Selected in accordance with student’s intended career objectives.
Must be preplanned with an advisor in the Human Performance and Sport Department

Total: 23

Note:

*and/or a valid Advanced American Red Cross Card and 3 hours of HPSL Department electives

Coaching Concentration:

Total: 23

Dance Concentration:

Select two of the following electives:

Total: 19-20

Adult Fitness and Exercise Science Concentration:

HPS 3780 - Fitness Programs for Special Populations
HPS 3990 - Field Experience in Human Performance and Sport
HPS 4680 - Advanced Exercise Assessment Techniques
HPS 4840 - Comparative Fitness Programs
RECR 3070 - Health and Movement Problems in the Aging Adult
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition
PSY 2410 - Social Psychology
HPS Electives (selection based on exercise science needs)

Human Performance and Sport Minor

Elementary Physical Education Concentration:

Required Courses:

Total: 24

Note:

Secondary Physical Education Concentration:

Total: 8

Note:

Sport and Allied Fields Concentration:

Total: 23

Note:

Coaching Concentration:

Total: 23

Dance Concentration:

Select two of the following electives:

Total: 19-20

Adult Fitness and Exercise Science Concentration:

Total: 20-22