Bachelors (BS) in Health and Human Performance
Overview
The health and human performance major offers a 52- to 60-credit-hour course of study (depending on concentration selected) that is designed to prepare students in pre-physical education teaching and pre-health teaching for entrance into an MAT program; to prepare students in fitness management for sitting for the NSCA and ACSM certification exams; and/or for employment in the fitness industry. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the major.
Students may choose among three concentrations in health and human performance. Students who wish to become health teachers are essentially entering a five-year program. They will take the health preteaching concentration within the Department of Health and Human Performance. Upon successful completion of this four-year concentration, students are directed to enter a one-year Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Upon completion of the MAT program the student will have completed the master's degree and be certified to teach health.
Students who wish to become physical education teachers are essentially entering a five-year program. They will take the physical education preteaching concentration within the Department of Health and Human Performance. Upon successful completion of this four-year concentration students are directed to enter a one-year Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Upon completion of the MAT program the student will have completed the master's degree and be certified to teach physical education.
Degree Outcomes
Graduates with a BS in health and human performance will:
- Understand the role of physical activity in personal health and wellness
- Apply scientific concepts toward assessing, promoting or enhancing physical health, fitness or performance
- Communicate, both orally and in writing effectively
- Analyze, evaluate and integrate information from physical education research
Major Requirements
Complete the following:
Concentrations (39-47 hours) - choose one
Complete the following:
A supervised experience in the discipline, including internships and practica required for professional programs. This experience must have an on-site supervisor and a departmental instructor overseeing, designing and evaluating the content of the course. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite: instructor's permission.
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†A Red Cross Lifeguarding or Water Safety Instructor Certificate can be used to fulfill HHPA 130 Aquatics requirement.