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2024-25 NSU Undergraduate Catalog
Health and Human Performance B.S. *
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OSRHE Program Code: 040
CIP Code: 310505
Major Code: 5340
Option Codes:
- 5341 - Clinical Health and Wellness
- 5342 - Exercise Science
Transfer Agreements
Purpose
The Health and Human Performance, B.S. degree prepares students for health-related occupations in the health and wellness industry such as health/fitness specialists, cardiac rehabilitation, and community health. In addition, the program serves as pre-professional preparation for many allied health programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise science, chiropractic medicine or other post graduate professional programs. Students have opportunities to participate in internships or practicums to apply their classroom learning in real-world settings.
Specialty Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709, 727-210-2350, http://www.caahep.org.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in health and fitness assessment.
- Apply fundamental human movement principles in the areas of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to a variety of exercise/fitness contexts and populations.
- Develop and implement safe and effective exercise / fitness programming.
- Demonstrate knowledge and apply the principles of exercise prescription in diverse populations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and process in addressing emergency procedures and individual injury in health and fitness settings.
- Develop critical-thinking skills necessary to underand, analyze, and produce knowledge specific to health and fitness.
- Demonstrate the ability for personal growth and development through immersive learning opportunities.
- Evaluate scientific literature in the discipline of exercise / fitness science, demonstrate and synthesize relevant information from it, and convey this information orally and in writing.
Student Learning Outcomes - Clinical Health and Wellness
- Demonstrate and apply the principles of exercise prescription to diverse populations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and scientific principles of exercise rehabilitation including biomechanics and motor control.
- Apply knowledge of exercise science in a real world setting.
Student Learning Outcomes - Exercise Science
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to design, administer, and assess exercise programs intended to improve wellness as appropriate for an entry-level health/fitness professional.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the use of technology and equipment for assessment and exercise.
- Develop and implement exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy, increased-risk, athletic, and special populations.
- Communicate effectively using modes consistent with the expectations of health/fitness professionals.
- Articulate an appreciation for the role of exercise in developing and maintaining wellness
- Collaborate with other professionals in a multidisciplinary approach to wellness.
- Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in their health/exercise discipline.
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General Education Requirements - 46 hours
A minimum of 46 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years. For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements. However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work. General Education Requirements
Health and Human Performance General Education Requirements
The following course prerequisite may be completed as part of the General Education requirements.
Major Core - 34 hours
A minimum grade of “C” is required on all core courses.
Options - 21 hours
Select one of the options below.
Clinical Health and Wellness - 21 hours (5341)
Exercise Science - 21 hours (5342)
Required HHP Capstone
IMPORTANT: All HHP Majors are expected to participate in a Department capstone experience as a requirement for graduation, and a Professional Development Site (PDS).
Total Degree Hours - 120 hours
General Education Requirements - 46
Major and Option Total - 55 hours
Minor - 18 hours
A minor is required for the Health and Human Performance major.
Additional Degree Information - College of Education
In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.
- English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
- A minimum of 120 hours is required although several education majors require more. PE activity hours cannot be counted toward the total degree credit hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
- A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.
- A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.
- A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
- At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
- At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
- The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree. B.A.Ed. and B.S.Ed. degrees require at least 40 hours. B.S. degrees require at least 55 hours. Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) courses are identified in catalog course descriptions.
For more information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements .
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