Human Performance Major

NSM PEAK

36-42 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)

Major Requirements

Complete the Health and Human Performance Core (18-23 credits):

One of the following (4-8 credits):
BIO-201Biology I: Molecules to Cells

3 credits

BIO-201LMolecules to Cells Lab

1 credit

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or

BIO-210LMolecules to Cells Research-Based Lab

1 credit

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AND

BIO-202Organismal Biology

3 credits

BIO-202LOrganismal Biology

1 credit

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OR

BIO-159Cellular Basis of Human Physiology

3 credits

The BIO-201 - BIO-202 sequence is the better choice for students planning to enter a graduate program that would require Cell Biology or Biochemistry, i.e., programs leading to careers as a physician or physician’s assistant or in dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical lab science, optometry or pharmacy.


BIO-159 is the appropriate choice for students who do not plan to enter a graduate program that would require Cell Biology or Biochemistry. Graduate programs not requiring these courses would include those leading to careers as a nurse, physical therapist or occupational therapist.

All of the following (14-15 credits):
BIO-224Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3 credits

BIO-224LHuman Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1 credit

BIO-225Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3 credits

BIO-225LHuman Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1 credit

HHP-203Human Health and Wellness

3 credits

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MAT-125Data Analysis and Statistics

3 credits

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or

MAT-150Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach

4 credits

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or

MAT-175Single Variable Calculus

4 credits

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or

MAT-212Multiple Regression Analysis

3 credits

Complete the following (9 credits):
HHP-304Motor Learning

3 credits

HHP-312Health Related Fitness and Exercise Prescription

3 credits

HHP-314Research Methods in Kinesiology

3 credits

Complete two the following (6-7 credits):
HHP-244Care and Prevention of Injury

3 credits

HHP-300Applied Sport Psychology

3 credits

HHP-317Drug Use and Abuse

3 credits

HHP-318Applied Nutrition

3 credits

HHP-319Mechanical Analysis of Sport

3 credits

HHP-321Functional Motor Skills Testing

3 credits

HHP-343Physiology of Exercise I

3 credits

HHP-343LPhysiology of Exercise I Lab

1 credit

HHP-370Gross Anatomy

3 credits

HHP-434Adapted Physical Education

3 credits

Complete a total of 3 credits from the following:
HHP-496Collaborative Research

1-3 credits

HHP-497Internship

1-3 credits

HHP-498Sport Science Seminar

1 credit

Some graduate and professional programs have additional course requirements.