Health and Human Performance Major with an Emphasis in Exercise Science, B.S.

Course Title Credits
Total for Graduation 4127-131
Core General Education Requirements33
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements7-12
Major HHP + Exercise Science Emphasis Courses 368
Additional Science Courses 510

Grades of “C” or better in all courses required for admission to Exercise Science. Students must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in Major, Required, and Emphasis courses to qualify for internships.

Course Title Credits
General Requirements
Core General Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Required Courses 1
MATH 1830Elementary Statistics 13
PSYCHLGY 1130General Psychology 13
CHEMSTRY 1140General Chemistry I 14
BIOLOGY 1150Concepts of Biology 15
or BIOLOGY 1650 The Unity of Life
HHP 3720Biomechanical Kinesiology 24
HHP Major Required Courses 3
HHP 2020American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification1
HHP 2320Introduction to Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Physical Education2
HHP 2720Anatomical Kinesiology2
HHP 2740Exercise Technique and Performance 22
HHP 3830Perceptual Motor Learning and Motor Development2
HHP 3950Human Nutrition3
HHP 4600Athletic Injury and Rehabilitation3
Requirements for Exercise Science Emphasis 3
HHP 2060Foundations of Wellness (Requirements for Exercise Science Emphasis) 22
HHP 3020Physiology of Exercise 24
HHP 3090Methods in Group Fitness Instruction3
HHP 3250Principles of Strength and Conditioning3
HHP 3370Fitness Testing and Prescription3
HHP 3560Application and Methods in Health3
HHP 3630Introduction to Exercise Science Research 3
HHP 3710Exercise Prescription for Special Population3
HHP 3920Emotional Health and Resilience3
HHP 4040Advanced Physiology of Exercise 3
HHP 4060Worksite and Corporate Wellness Management3
HHP 4410Seminar in Health Promotion3
HHP 4500Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
HHP 4830Exercise Science Research3
Required Internships 3, 4
HHP 4850Level I Wellness-Fitness Internship3
HHP 4860Level II Wellness-Fitness Internship3
Science Courses 5
BIOLOGY 2140Human Anatomy and Physiology I5
BIOLOGY 2240Human Anatomy and Physiology II5
1

This course may apply toward a Core General Education Requirement.  Must earn a “C-“ or better unless otherwise specified.

2

This course may apply toward a Core General Education Requirement.  Must earn a “C“ or better.

3

Grade of “C“ or better is required for all HHP courses.

4

Students must have a GPA 2.75 or higher in Major, Required, and Emphasis courses to qualify for the internships.  120 credits or above required for all UW-Platteville majors.

5

Grade of “C-“ or better required in the Science Courses.