Health and Human Performance B.A.
Degree Requirements
A major in Health and Human Performance is achieved by completion of the following requirements in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Core Courses
| HHP 125 | Foundations of Physical Educ | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 315 | Motor Behavior Across Lifespan | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 345 | Biomechanics & F Mvmt Analysis | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 350 | Exercise Physiology | 1 Course Credit |
Required Capstone
| HHP 492 | Physical Education Seminar | 1 Course Credit |
Required Distribution Courses
One of the following two options chosen in consultation with the advisor in Health and Human performance:
Two one-credit HHP courses chosen from
| HHP 245 | Dance Education | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 246 | Individual & Team Sports I | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 247 | Individual & Team Sports II | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 250 | Aquatics | 1 Course Credit |
Or one one-credit HHP course, chosen from
| HHP 245 | Dance Education | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 246 | Individual & Team Sports I | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 247 | Individual & Team Sports II | 1 Course Credit |
| HHP 250 | Aquatics | 1 Course Credit |
And Four 1/4-credit 200-level HHP courses in addition to the two 1/4-credit 200 level HHP courses required in the General Education curriculum
Required Additional HHP Course
One additional one-credit HHP course, chosen in consultation with the adviser in the Health and Human Performance Department
Required Collateral Courses
| BIO 101 | Human Anatomy & Phys I | 1 Course Credit |
| HLT 215 | Significant Issues in Health | 1 Course Credit |
BIO 101 is a prerequisite for HHP 315, HHP 335 and HHP 340. Also see Proficiency Requirements below.
Exploring the Major — A student interested in a Health and Human Performance major should contact a Department faculty member as early as possible to explore areas of concentration. (See Course Sequencing Considerations below.)
Admission to the Major— An interview with department faculty members and a departmental recommendation are required for admission to the Health and Human Performance major.
Course Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree requirements within eight terms) — A student with an interest in Physical Education as a major is advised to register as early as the first term for HHP 125, BIO 101, and HLT 100. These courses are foundational to continued work in the major. Health and Human Performance major courses are taught in alternating years, so it is important to begin the sequence as early as possible. Junior standing is preferred for HHP 492, but this course may be taken in the senior year as well.
Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Major — A grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher in each required Health and Human Performance major course and in each prerequisite and collateral course is required for continuation in the major. Students not receiving a grade of C or higher may repeat that particular course to raise the grade while remaining in the major program. Certification in First Aid/CPR must be completed by the first term of the Senior year. May be met by taking HLT 109: Comprehensive First Aid or HHP 310 Adv Swimming and Lifeguard Training.
Other Considerations or Recommendations — Students majoring in Health and Human Performance are expected to hold a Labor position for at least one term within the Health and Human Performance Department, Seabury Center, or Intramurals.