HHP 450 - (Capstone) Design and Application of Health and Human Performance Programs

Credit Hour(s): 3
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for assessing, interpreting, and designing health and activity programs for an apparently healthy population and those with increased risk for chronic diseases. Students will work in pairs to integrate information from many prior courses to design and implement a fitness or wellness program for each other. Completion of this course will help prepare students for ACSM and NSCA certifications exams often needed for employment. 3 Credit(s).

This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of “C” or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course unless he or she earns a “C” or better on the writing assignments required by the course.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 with a grade of “C” or higher. HHP 355 and Senior standing. HHP 400 recommended.
Course Session Cycle: SP