Program Overview

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Exercise Science (B.S.)

The Exercise Science program is designed to develop students' knowledge, critical thinking skills, and values to serve and perform successfully in a diverse array of allied health and wellness professions. Nearly 50% of Exercise Science students apply to graduate schools to study physical therapy, physician's assistant, chiropractic, or occupational therapy.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Exercise Science program is to develop students' knowledge, critical thinking skills, and values to serve and perform successfully in a diverse array of allied health and wellness professions.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in the Exercise Science program will be able to:

• Gain factual knowledge, analyze, and apply concepts in human nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology.
• Assess health, fitness, and well-being and develop programs to achieve goals in a safe and effective environment.
• Apply knowledge and ethical decision making in an appropriately supervised organizational setting.
• Analyze and effectively communicate (oral and written) scholarly work in health and human performance.
• Demonstrate purpose and contribution in their personal, professional, and civic lives.

Learning Outcomes

Majors in Exercise Science will be able to:

• Possess understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of movement and performance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in assessing health, fitness, and well-being and prescribing programs to achieve goals in a safe and effective environment.
• Demonstrate practical application of knowledge and ethical decision making in an appropriately supervised organizational setting.
• Analyze and effectively communicate (oral and written) scholarly work in health and human performance.

Exercise Science Major (43 hours)

Required Courses:

• HHP 1270 Advanced Emergency Care (1 hour)
• HHP 1320 Introduction to Allied Health (1 hour)
• HHP 1910 Medical Terminology (1 hour)
• HHP 2500 Basic Human Nutrition (2 hours)
• HHP 2850 Structural Kinesiology (1 hour)
• HHP 3850 Biomechanics (3 hours)
• HHP 4150 Physiology of Exercise (4 hours)
• HHP 4250 Exercise Testing and Programming (3 hours)
• HHP 4800 Research and Statistical Methods (3 hours)
• HHP 4970 Internship (2 hours) Select 12 credit hours from the following courses:
• Health Electives:
  • HHP 2010 Drugs in Modern Society (3 hours)
  • HHP 2030 Human Sexuality (3 hours)
  • HHP 2040 Stress and Disease Management (2 hours)
  • HHP 2800 Clinical Exercise Physiology (2 hours)
  • HHP 3100 Worksite Health Promotion (3 hours)
  • HHP 3330 Health Assessment (3 hours)
  • HHP 3550 Health Methods (3 hours)
• Performance Electives:
  • HHP 1300 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
  • HHP 2760 Sport and Exercise Psychology (2 hours)
  • HHP 2920 Sport Facility and Event Management (3 hours)
  • HHP 3120 Motor Learning and Control (3 hours)
  • HHP 3150 Principles Of Sport Performance (3 hours)
  • HHP 3400 Advanced Human Nutrition (2 hours) Anatomy and Physiology:
• BIO 1090 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I/BIO 1090L and BIO 1100 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II/BIO 1100L
• BIO 3200 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I/BIO 3200L and BIO 3210 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II/BIO 3210L Capstone Courses:
• HHP 3990 Professional Engagement (1 hour)
• HHP 4990 Senior Capstone (1 hour)

Course Descriptions

HHP 1270 Advanced Emergency Care

A study and application of the principles and techniques involved in the advanced administration of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated electronic defibrillators (AEDs).

HHP 1320 Introduction to Allied Health

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of allied health, exploring careers in the field and developing personal and professional skills.

HHP 1910 Medical Terminology

This course focuses on the systematic approach to word building and term comprehension of medical terms.

HHP 2500 Basic Human Nutrition

This course provides students with the basic scientific principles of nutrition, focusing on personal choices and experiences.

HHP 2850 Structural Kinesiology

This course integrates musculoskeletal anatomy with human movement, applying musculoskeletal anatomy and joint actions to upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk movements.

HHP 3850 Biomechanics

This course integrates physics with human movement, providing understanding of human movement from a kinetic and kinematic perspective.

HHP 4150 Physiology of Exercise

This course explores the physiological effects and adaptations of exercise using a system approach.

HHP 4250 Exercise Testing and Programming

This course provides students with hands-on learning of laboratory and field tests used for assessing physical fitness and body composition.

HHP 4800 Research and Statistical Methods

This course develops an understanding of the research process and the rationales for basic behavioral statistics in the field of exercise science.

HHP 4970 Internship

An on-the-job experience oriented toward the student's major interest, providing work-related application of interest in the Health and Human Performance area.

HHP 2010 Drugs in Modern Society

A course designed to develop and expand information about the use and abuse of drugs.

HHP 2030 Human Sexuality

A course presenting facts and statistics about human sexuality in a practical manner.

HHP 2040 Stress and Disease Management

A course designed to develop and expand information about stress, mental health, and major chronic diseases.

HHP 2800 Clinical Exercise Physiology

This course introduces students to clinical exercise physiology, applying it to medical populations.

HHP 3100 Worksite Health Promotion

A course designed to introduce students to concepts and practices relating to worksite health promotion.

HHP 3330 Health Assessment

A course designed to instruct students on how to teach Health education in the school setting.

HHP 3550 Health Methods

A course designed to instruct students on how to teach Health education in the school setting.

HHP 1300 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

A study of injuries common to athletic participants and the prevention and care of such injuries.

HHP 2760 Sport and Exercise Psychology

This course examines psychological theories and practices related to sport and exercise behavior.

HHP 2920 Sport Facility and Event Management

This course examines the sports industry in relation to facility design, facility maintenance, and risk management.

HHP 3120 Motor Learning and Control

A course introducing students to current understandings of how complex motor skills are initially learned and controlled.

HHP 3150 Principles Of Sport Performance

An advanced study of the scientific principles and theories related to sport performance.

HHP 3400 Advanced Human Nutrition

This course studies foods and their effects upon health, development, and performance of the individual.

BIO 1090 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I

An introductory study of cellular physiology and tissues along with a comprehensive study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems, and special senses.

BIO 1090L Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 1090.

BIO 1100 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II

An introductory study of the blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

BIO 1100L Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 1100.

BIO 3200 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence anatomy and physiology for pre-health students.

BIO 3200L Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 3200.

BIO 3210 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Human Anatomy and Physiology is the study of structure and functions of the human body.

BIO 3210L Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 3210.

HHP 3990 Professional Engagement

This class is designed to prepare students who are entering the professional field of health and human performance.

HHP 4990 Senior Capstone

This senior capstone class is the final course for a degree in the Health and Human Performance Department, reflecting on academic growth and finalizing a customized electronic portfolio.