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BSHP - Strength and Human Performance (BS)

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESBachelorsBachelor of Science

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge relevant to:

  • The critical thinking skills that will enable success in graduate school

  • The understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics of the human body

  • The ability to conduct health assessments, fitness testing, and prescribe exercise programs

  • The skills needed as a personal trainer or strength and conditioning coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the American College of Sports and Medicine.

Degree and Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Strength and Human Performance requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours of coursework which are as follows:

  • 30 Credit hours in General Education courses

  • 67 Credit hours in Major Requirements

  • 23 Credit hours in Concentration Requirements

*The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Strength and Human Performance with a Concentration in Strength and Conditioning has the same requirements as outline above plus the completion of a 300-hour in-person internship.

The Bachelor of Science in Strength and Human Performance program must be completed within 15 terms.

Curriculum

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - STRENGTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

30 Semester Credit Hours

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

67 Semester Credit Hours

CONCENTRATION COURSES*

23 Semester Credit Hours

TOTAL    


120 Semester Credit Hours 


Course ID

Cr.

Course Title

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

30 Semester Credit Hours

Communications

9

Choose from: English Comp., Speech, Modern Language Communication Skills, or equivalent

Computer Literacy

3

Choose from: Computer Applications, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent

Creative Arts/Humanities 

3

Choose from: Fine Art Appreciation, Literature, or equivalent

Mathematics

6

Choose from: Calculus, College Algebra, Finite Math, Statistics, Trigonometry, or equivalent

Natural Sciences

3

General Biology or equivalent

Social/Behavioral Sciences

3

Choose from: History, Government, Sociology, or equivalent

PSYC 2301

3

General Psychology - No Substitutions

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

67 Semester Credit Hours

CHEM 1411

4

General Chemistry I (lecture + lab)

RSMT 2301

3

Introduction to Ethics

BIOL 2401

4

Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture + lab)

BIOL 2402

4

Anatomy & Physiology II (lecture + lab)

PHYS 1401

4

College Physics I (lecture + lab)

HPER 1306

3

Introduction to Strength and Human Performance

NUTR 2301

3

Introduction to Nutrition

HPER 3313

3

Motor Learning and Skill Development

HPER 3323

3

Business of Sport Management

NUTR 3323

3

Nutrition for Exercise Performance

HPER 3403

4

Exercise Physiology (Lecture + lab) 

HPER 3304

3

Therapeutic Modalities 

HPER 3333

3

Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries 

HPER 4303

3

Strength and Conditioning Training 

HPER 4403

4

Exercise Prescription and Application (Lecture + lab)

HPER 4313

3

Cardiorespiratory Disorders and Fitness

HPER 4323

3

Kinesiology 

NUTR 4301

3

Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism

PSYC 4302

3

Sport Psychology 

HPER 4413

4

Biomechanics (Lecture + lab)

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE CONCENTRATION COURSES*

23 Semester Credit Hours

HPER 1311

3

Introduction to Health Promotion and Wellness 

HPER 1333

2

First Aid and Safety

HPER 2302

3

Health Behavior Theories and Planning Models 

HPER 2304

3

Epidemiology

HPER 2311

3

Entrepreneurial Skills for Small Business

HPER 4301

3

General Medicine in Sports

PSYC 3335

3

Psychology of Coaching

HPER 4499

3

Strength and Human Performance Capstone / Practicum

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CONCENTRATION COURSES*

23 Semester Credit Hours

HPER 1333

2

First Aid and Safety

HPER 2302

3

Health Behavior Theories and Planning Models 

HPER 2311

3

Entrepreneurial Skills for Small Business

HPER 4301

3

General Medicine in Sports

HPER 4419

3

Internship Experience I

HPER 4429

3

Internship Experience II

PSYC 3335

3

Psychology of Coaching

HPER 1311

3

Intro to Health Promotion & Wellness

*Choose one concentration option for degree completion.