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 335 | Integ Biomech & Exercise Phy I | 1 Course Credit |
HHP 340 | Integ Biomec & Exercise Phy II | 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 |
| or | |
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 |
| or | |
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 program
Required Additional HHP Course
One additional one-credit HHP course, chosen in consultation with the adviser in the Health and Human Performance Program
Required Collateral Courses
BIO 101 | Human Anatomy & Phys I | 1 Course Credit |
HLT 215 | Significant Issues in Health | 1 Course Credit |
Exploring the Major — A student interested in a Health and Human Performance major should contact a Program faculty member as early as possible to explore areas of concentration. (See Course Sequencing Considerations below.)
Admission to the Major— An interview with program faculty members and a program 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.
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 Program, Seabury Center, or Intramurals.