Human Performance and Sport Minor

The human performance and sport minor concentrations are for students interested in sport coaching 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.

Sport Coaching Concentration

Students will take the required Core I Courses listed then select 2 additional classes from Core II. If additional credits are needed, choose from the approved Sport Coaching electives to meet the minimum of 18 credit hours.

Required Core I Courses 11-13 credits

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
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3

Required II Core: choose two (2) courses 6 credits

Sport Management Majors: take EXS 1020 and ATP 1623

Exercise Science Majors: take SM 2050 and HPS 2730

ATP 1623 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3
EXS 1020 - Resistance Training Techniques Credits: 3
SM 2050 - Introduction to Sport Management Credits: 3
SM 2730 - Sport in Society Credits: 3

Approved Electives

Choose from the courses below to fulfill the credit hour requirement

HPL 1750 - Weight Training Level I Credits: 2
HPL 1840 - Hatha Yoga I Credits: 2
HPS 2700 - Wellness Coaching I Credits: 3
HPS 4660 - Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators Credits: 3
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3

Total: Minimum of 18 credits

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

Total: Minimum of 18 credit hours

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