BSHP - Strength and Human Performance (BS)
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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 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
84 Credit hours in Major Requirements
6 Credit hours in Concentration or Capstone Requirements
*The Bachelor of Science in Strength and Human Performance with a Concentration in Strength and Conditioning has the same requirements as outlined 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 | ||
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | 30 Semester Credit Hours | |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | 84 Semester Credit Hours | |
CAPSTONE/S&C CONCENTRATION COURSES* | 6 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 | 84 Semester Credit Hours | |
HPER1306 | 3 | Introduction to Strength & Human Performance |
HPER1311 | 3 | Introduction to Health Promotion & Wellness |
HPER1333 | 2 | First Aid & Safety |
PHYS1401 | 4 | College Physics I (lecture + lab) |
CHEM 1411 | 4 | General Chemistry I (lecture + lab) |
NUTR2301 | 3 | Introduction to Nutrition |
RSMT 2301 | 3 | Introduction to Ethics |
HPER2302 | 3 | Health Behavioral Theories & Planning Models |
HPER2311 | 3 | Entrepreneurial Skills for Small Business |
BIOL 2401 | 4 | Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture + lab) |
BIOL 2402 | 4 | Anatomy & Physiology II (lecture + lab) |
HPER 3304 | 3 | Therapeutic Modalities |
HPER 3313 | 3 | Motor Learning and Skill Development |
HPER 3323 | 3 | Business of Sport Management |
NUTR 3323 | 3 | Nutrition for Exercise Performance |
HPER 3333 | 3 | Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries |
PSYC 3335 | 3 | Psychology of Coaching |
HPER 3403 | 4 | Exercise Physiology (lecture + lab) |
HPER 4301 | 3 | General Medicine in Sports |
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) |
CAPSTONE COURSES* | 6 Semester Credit Hours | |
HPER2304 | 3 | Epidemiology |
HPER 4499 | 3 | Strength and Human Performance Capstone |
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CONCENTRATION COURSES* | 6 Semester Credit Hours | |
HPER 4419 | 3 | Internship Experience I |
HPER 4429 | 3 | Internship Experience II |
*Choose Strength and Conditioning Concentration or Capstone for degree completion. Both tracks have the same total credit hours.
**There is an in-person component at assigned site for the Strength and Conditioning Concentration (300 hours).