Health Promotion Minor

NSM PEAK

Minor Requirements

16 credits

Total does not include prerequisite courses.

Complete all courses below (10 credits).

BIO-102Biology of Human Disease

3 credits

BIO-102LBiology of Human Disease Lab

1 credit

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or

HHP-110Introduction to Exercise Science

3 credits

HHP-110LIntroduction to Exercise Science Lab

1 credit

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HHP-203Human Health and Wellness

3 credits

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MAT-125Data Analysis and Statistics

3 credits

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or

MAT-212Multiple Regression Analysis

3 credits

Complete 6 credits.

HHP-244Care and Prevention of Injury

3 credits

HHP-314Research Methods in Human Performance and Health Sciences

3 credits

HHP-317Drug Use and Abuse

3 credits

HHP-318Applied Nutrition

3 credits

HHP-496Collaborative Research

1-3 credits

INT-497Internship

1-6 credits

Note that special topics courses HHP-299T or HHP-499T will also count towards the elective.  

Outcomes

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

1) Recognize the role of scientific inquiry and scientific knowledge in developing exercise recommendations to prevent chronic diseases;

2) Apply scientific reasoning towards how physical activity contributes to improved health;

3) Demonstrate the ability to use the mathematical and computational approaches common in studies of health promotion; and

4) Describe the key factors important in a wellness-oriented lifestyle as a basis for personal choice.