Human Performance and Sport Minor

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Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences

About the Program

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.

Program Requirements

This minor is a total of 18 credits.
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

ESS 2720 - Fundamentals of Coaching Credits: 2
ESS 3700 - Psychology of Coaching Credits: 2
ESS 3720 - Science and Art of Coaching and Athletic Administration Credits: 3
ESS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1-3
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3

Required Core II Courses: 6 credits

Choose two courses (6 credits) from the following list.

Sport Management Majors: take EXS 1020 and ATP 1623. Exercise Science Majors: take SM 2050 and HPS 2730.

ESS 1623 - Introductory Sports Medicine Concepts 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 minimum 18 credit hour requirement.

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

Exercise Science Concentration

Required Courses: 18 credits

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: 3 **
EXS 4680 - Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Credits: 4 #
ESS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1-3
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

Summary of Requirements

Sport Coaching Concentration

Required Core I Courses	11-13 credits
Required Core II Courses	6 credits
Approved Electives	0-1 credits
Total for the Human Performance and Sport Minor, Sport Coaching Concentration	18 credits (minimum)

Exercise Science Concentration

Required Courses	18 credits
Total for the Human Performance and Sport Minor, Exercise Science Concentration	18 credits (minimum)