Human Performance and Sport Minor

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The human performance and sport minor concentrations are for students interested in sport coaching, dance, or exercise science. 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.

Additional requirement: A grade of “C” or better is required for all human performance and sport courses taken in any major/minor concentration. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Coaching Concentration

ATP 1623 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3
EXS 1020 - Resistance Training Techniques Credits: 3
HPS 2720 - Fundamentals of Coaching Credits: 2
HPS 3700 - Psychology of Coaching Credits: 2
HPS 3720 - Science and Art of Coaching and Athletic Administration Credits: 3 *
HPS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1, 2, or 3
HPS 4660 - Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators Credits: 3
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3 **
SM 2730 - Sport in Society Credits: 3
*HPS 2720 is a prerequisite

**NUT 2040 is a prerequisite

Total: 23-25

Dance Concentration

HPL 1130 - Ballet Level I Credits: 2
HPL 1160 - Jazz Level I Credits: 2
HPL 1180 - Modern Dance I Credits: 2
HPL 1210 - Improvisation and Choreography Credits: 2
HPL 1240 - Tap Dance I Credits: 2
HPS 2410 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Modern and Jazz Dance Credits: 2
HPS 2420 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Improvisation and Choreography Credits: 2
HPS 2440 - Dance Production Credits: 3
HPS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1, 2, or 3
HPS 4500 - Motor Learning and Development Credits: 3

Total: 21-23

Exercise Science Concentration

EXS 3780 - Fitness Programs for Special Populations Credits: 2 *
EXS 3790 - Fitness Programming for Children, Adolescents, and Older Adults Credits: 3 *
EXS 3841 - Comparative Fitness Programs Credits: 2 **
EXS 4680 - Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Credits: 4 #
HPS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1, 2, or 3
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
HPS Electives (selection based on exercise science needs)
* EXS 1640 is a prerequisite

** EXS 1640 and BIO 2320 are prerequisites

# EXS 3340 is a prerequisite

Human Performance and Sport Minor

Coaching Concentration

Total: 23-25

Dance Concentration

Total: 21-23

Exercise Science Concentration

Total: Minimum of 18 credit hours