Health & Human Performance with an Emphasis in Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning, B.S.

Course Title Credits
Total for Graduation 4120-124
General Education 149-53
Major HHP + Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis Courses 261
Additional Science Courses 510

Grades of “C” or better in all courses required for admission to Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning. 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 1
General Education 149-53
HHP Required General Education Courses 1
Mathematics Competency:
Elementary Statistics
Social Sciences (6 credits in two different disciplines):
General Psychology
Natural Sciences:
General Chemistry I
Concepts of Biology
The Unity of Life
Additional Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or Social Sciences:
HHP Major Required Courses 2
HHP 2020First Aid/Accident Prevention/Community CPR2
HHP 2320Introduction to Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Physical Education2
HHP 2720Anatomical Kinesiology2
HHP 2740Exercise Technique and Performance 2
HHP 3830Perceptual Motor Learning and Motor Development2
HHP 3950Human Nutrition3
Requirements for Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis 2
HHP 2060Foundations of Wellness2
HHP 3020Physiology of Exercise4
HHP 3250Principles of Strength and Conditioning3
HHP 3370Fitness Testing and Prescription3
HHP 3630Introduction to Exercise Science Research 3
HHP 3710Exercise Prescription for Special Population3
HHP 4500Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
HHP 4830Exercise Science Research3
Electives for Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis 2, 315
Choose 15 additional HHP credits from the following: 2, 3
Current Trends in Health and Fitness
Technology in Health and Physical Education
Worksite Wellness
Methods in Teaching Health Education
Emotional Health
Advanced Physiology of Exercise
Private/Corporate Wellness Administration
Seminar in Health Promotion
Injury Prevention and Treatment
Advanced Athletic Training
Required Internships 2, 4
HHP 4850Level I Wellness-Fitness Internship3
HHP 4860Level II Wellness-Fitness Internship3
HHP 4880Strength and Conditioning Internship4
Science Courses 5
BIOLOGY 2140Human Anatomy and Physiology I5
BIOLOGY 2240Human Anatomy and Physiology II5
Total Credits120-124
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General Education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree: HHP 2060 will meet the "Wellness" required and HHP 2740 will meet the "Physical Activity" requirement.  Required courses of CHEMSTRY 1140BIOLOGY 1150 (or BIOLOGY 1650), and HHP 37202 will meet the “Natural Sciences” and the “Additional Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or Social Sciences” requirements. Other required courses include MATH 1830 and PSYCHLGY 1130.  All required general education courses must earn a “C-“ or better unless otherwise specified.

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

3

At least 6 elective credits must be numbered 3000 or higher.

4

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

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