Human Performance Minor

Minor Requirements

20.5-21 credits

Human Performance Core (12 credits)

BIOL-2224Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4 credits

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or

HEHP-1000Introduction to Exercise Science

4 credits

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HEHP-3012Hlth-Related Fitness & Exer Prescriptn

4 credits

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MATH-1025Data Analysis and Statistics

4 credits

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or

MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits

Electives (8 credits)

Complete 8 credits from the following. Note that BIOL-2224 (an option in the Core) is a prerequisite for HEHP-3043.

HEHP-3004Motor Learning

4 credits

HEHP-3014Rsrch Mthds in Human Perf/Health Science

4 credits

HEHP-3019Principles in Biomechanics

4 credits

HEHP-3020Strength & Conditioning

4 credits

HEHP-3043Exercise Physiology

4 credits

HEHP-4996Collaborative Research

1-4 credits

INTR-4997Internship

1-4 credits

Activity Course

Complete an HHPA activity course for .5 to 1 credit.

HHPA-Elective HHPA Activity Course

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.