Human Performance Minor

NSM PEAK

Minor Requirements

14.5-15 credits

Complete all of the following (5 credits for the minor):

HHP-110Introduction to Exercise Science

3 credits

HHP-110LIntroduction to Exercise Science Lab

1 credit

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or

BIO-224Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3 credits

BIO-224LHuman Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1 credit

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HHP-151Personal Fitness

1 credit

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MAT-125Data Analysis and Statistics

3 credits

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or

MAT-212Multiple Regression Analysis

3 credits

Credits from the math requirement (MAT-125 or MAT-212) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.

Complete 9 credits from the following list:

HHP-304Motor Learning

3 credits

HHP-312Health Related Fitness and Exercise Prescription

3 credits

HHP-314Research Methods in Human Performance and Health Sciences

3 credits

HHP-319Principles in Biomechanics

3 credits

HHP-343Physiology of Exercise I

3 credits

HHP-343LPhysiology of Exercise I Lab

1 credit

HHP-496Collaborative Research

1-3 credits

INT-497Internship

1-6 credits

Some graduate and professional programs have additional course requirements.

HHPA Activity Course (0.5-1 credit)

Students must take an HHPA Activity course of their choice for 0.5-1 credit.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

1) Recognize the role of scientific inquiry and scientific knowledge in the development of optimal human performance;

2) Apply scientific reasoning towards how performing specific exercise programs may improve human performance;

3) Demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate mathematical and computational approaches common in studies of human performance; and

4) Describe how human performance is altered by various structure and function relationships within the human body.