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HHPS: Academic Programs
Applied Human and Sport Physiology
This major provides students with a variety of educational experiences in applied human and sport physiology, physical science, and physical rehabilitation. The program of study is designed to prepare students for graduate study/careers in athletic training, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and through advisement may provide an alternate route into allied health professional schools. This major also provides strong training for individuals who wish to work in health and fitness related professions.
The course offerings in Applied Human and Sport Physiology are designed to:
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provide the student with an understanding of how to prevent, evaluate, and rehabilitate common musculoskeletal injuries.
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allow the student to demonstrate competency in conducting practical research including application of statistical procedures.
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provide the student the skills necessary to use technology for physical assessments and rehabilitation practices common to the sports medicine field.
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prepare students for graduate study and research in the various fields included in applied human and sport physiology.
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provide the students a strong training to work in health and fitness related professions.
Recommended preparation:
Note:
Following program enrollment, students are required to maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher to enroll in PED 389, 400, 470, 471, and 495.
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A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required to graduate from this program.
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Computer requirement for the major will be met with PED 487 Computer Applications in HHPS (3 cr).
Curriculum:
| Course Prefix, Number, and Name |
Hrs |
BIO 220 Human Anatomy |
4 |
BIO 340 Human Physiology |
4 |
CHE 107 General Chemistry II |
4 |
PED 130 Introduction to Sports Medicine |
3 |
PED 207 Athletic Performance and Nutrition |
3 |
PED 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
PED 305 Exercise Physiology |
3 |
PED 351 Biomechanics |
3 |
PED 352 Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Management |
3 |
PED 357 Principles of Strength and Conditioning |
3 |
PED 379 Wellness Practicum |
2 |
PED 389 Sports Medicine Practicum |
2 |
PED 400 Cardiac Rehabilitation |
3 |
PED 470 Fitness Evaluation and Assessment |
3 |
PED 471 Tests and Measurements |
3 |
PED 495 Research Design in Sport Medicine |
3 |
PHY 201/321 General Physics I + Lab |
4 |
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General Education Requirements
Applied Human and Sport Physiology Majors must also complete:
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BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4 credit hours) or its equivalent to satisfy the Life Sciences General Education requirement.
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CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4) or equivalent to satisfy Physical Sciences General Education requirement.
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MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics(3) to satisfy Mathematics General Education requirement.
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PSY 101 General Psychology (3) or equivalent to satisfy individual and Society General Education requirement.
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Must hold a valid First Aid and CPR Certification upon graduation
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All general education requirements must be completed.
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