Health and Human Performance, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health and Human Performance at ASU offers a broad interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates concepts from various fields related to health, wellness, fitness, and human performance. Students in this degree program will be required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, injury prevention, rehabilitation techniques, and sports medicine principles prior to graduation. This degree will prepare students for a variety of careers in health promotion, fitness management, wellness coaching, community health education, corporate wellness, public health, and related fields. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees in areas such as exercise physiology, public health, nutrition, athletic training or allied health professions such as physical therapy or occupational therapy.
Students enrolled in this degree pathway will be required to choose one of the following degree concentrations:
Exercise Science Concentration
This concentration focus on the principles of exercise prescription, fitness assessment, exercise programming, and the physiological responses to exercise. Students will learn about topics such as exercise physiology, kinesiology, motor learning, and exercise prescription for different populations (e.g., athletes, older adults, individuals with chronic conditions).
Sports Medicine Concentration
In this concentration, students will delve into topics related to injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation in athletic populations. This will include courses on sports injury management, therapeutic modalities, orthopedic assessment, emergency care in sports, and principles of athletic training.
Internship and Capstone Experiences
Students will be required to complete up to 100 hours of clinical internship and capstone experiences prior to graduation.
Additional Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in in the Field of Study and all major courses.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 2 | ||
| BIOL 2411K | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2412K | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| HHUP 2213 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| Advisor approved electives (suggestions below) | 7 | |
| Nutrition | ||
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Aquatics I | ||
| Major Requirements (33 hours) | ||
| HHUP 2289 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HHUP 4400 | Introduction to Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| HHUP 3001 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| HHUP 3002 | Psychological Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| HHUP 3004 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHUP 3003 | Exercise physiology | 3 |
| HHUP 3005 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHUP 3007 | Group Instructions | 3 |
| HHUP 3006 | Fitness Assessment & Interpretation | 3 |
| HHUP 4300 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HHUP 4500 | Test & Measurements in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Exercise Science | ||
| HHUP 3008 | Progressive Resistance Program Design | 3 |
| HHUP 4092 | Exercise Prescription & Implementation | 3 |
| HHUP 4093 | Exercise for the Special Population | 3 |
| HHUP 4090 | Administration & Supervision in Health and Fitness | 3 |
| HHUP 3009 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HHUP 4600 | Capstone Internship I | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
- 2
A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.
Additional Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in in the Field of Study and all major courses.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 2 | ||
| BIOL 2411K | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2412K | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| HHUP 2213 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| Advisor approved electives (suggestions below) | 7 | |
| Nutrition | ||
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Aquatics I | ||
| Major Requirements (33 hours) | ||
| HHUP 2289 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HHUP 4400 | Introduction to Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| HHUP 3001 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| HHUP 3002 | Psychological Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| HHUP 3004 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHUP 3003 | Exercise physiology | 3 |
| HHUP 3005 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHUP 3007 | Group Instructions | 3 |
| HHUP 3006 | Fitness Assessment & Interpretation | 3 |
| HHUP 4300 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HHUP 4500 | Test & Measurements in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Sports Medicine | ||
| HHUP 3120 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| HHUP 4103 | Orthopedic Assessment in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| HHUP 4100 | General medical Conditions and Pharmacology | 3 |
| HHUP 3121K | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| HHUP 4102 | Clinical Internship | 3 |
| Electives – 12 Hours (Consult with Faculty Advisor) | 12 | |
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
- 2
A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.