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

Course Title Credits
Total for Graduation 4120-124
Core General Education Requirements33
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements7-12
Major HHP + Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis Courses 361
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
Core General Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Required Courses 1
Elementary Statistics 1
General Psychology 1
General Chemistry I 1
Concepts of Biology 1
The Unity of Life
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 with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis 3
HHP 2060Foundations of Wellness 22
HHP 3020Physiology of Exercise 24
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 3
HHP 4830Exercise Science Research3
Electives for Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis 315
Choose 15 additional HHP credits from the following: 3
Methods in Group Fitness Instruction
Application and Methods in Health
Emotional Health and Resilience
Advanced Physiology of Exercise
Worksite and Corporate Wellness Management
Seminar in Health Promotion
HHP 3XXX
Elective 3000-level or above
HHP 3XXX
Elective 3000-level or above
Required Internships 3, 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
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. Grade of “C“ or better is required for all HHP courses.

3

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

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.

5

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