Health and Human Performance, Health and Fitness Management, B.S.

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Degree Specific Requirements (11 Credit Hours)

BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II 4 Credit(s).
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Health and Human Performance

Ferrum College Health and Human Performance Program is a health, fitness, physical performance, and nutrition based curriculum grounded in current research and science. Our mission is to craft ethical practitioners committed to helping varied populations to optimize their health and performance. The holistic approached program is responsible for preparing students by developing and applying knowledge specific to each area of concentration resulting in empowered students that personally value and invest in lifelong physical activity. This is achieved partly by strong collaborations with professional organizations and opportunities for National Certifications as Personal Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Health Education Specialists, and Group Fitness instructors. Students are able to design an experiential course of study that is impactful for the Ferrum community, Ferrum College students, staff, and faculty, and the Ferrum College student athletes. 2 concentrations are available: Health & Fitness Management and Exercise Science.

Required Common Courses (30 Credit Hours)

HHP 100 - Responding to Emergencies 1 Credit(s).
HHP 200 - Health and Wellness Concepts 3 Credit(s).
HHP 252 - Foundations of Health and Human Performance Professions 3 Credit(s).
HHP 338 - Motor Learning 3 Credit(s).
HHP 340 - Biomechanics 3 Credit(s).
HHP 341 - Applied Biomechanics 1 Credit(s).
HHP 355 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s).
HHP 357 - Applied Exercise Physiology 1 Credit(s).
BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
BIO 320 - Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s). OR
HHP 348 - Sports Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
PSY 345 - Sport Psychology 3 Credit(s). OR
HHP 345 - Sport Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Choose 2 Courses from list:

HHP 130 - Individual Sports 1 Credit(s).
HHP 136 - Introduction to Muscular Fitness 1 Credit(s).
HHP 144 - Team Sports 1 Credit(s).
HHP 145 - Rhythmics, Movement, and Games 1 Credit(s).
HHP 149, 249, 349 or 449 - Selected Topics in Physical Education 1-3 Credit(s).
HHP 153 - Cardiorespiratory Activities 1 Credit(s).

Health & Fitness Management Emphasis

This degree emphasis prepares students for employment in the health and fitness industry. Training allows students to work in private, commercial, non-profit, and corporate fitness settings, working in careers such as fitness instructors, health coaches, personal trainers, strength coaches, wellness directors, and in other areas of sport and recreation management.

Required Emphasis Courses (25 Credit Hours)

BUS 250 - Introduction to the Business and Economics of Sports 3 Credit(s).
HHP 206 - Introduction to Athletic Injuries 3 Credit(s).
HHP 332 - Strength and Conditioning 3 Credit(s).
HHP 450 - (Capstone) Design and Application of Health and Human Performance Programs 3 Credit(s).
HHP 499 - Internship 4 Credit(s).

Approved Elective Courses (Choose 9 Credits)

Approved Business Related Electives

ACC 110 - Introduction to Accounting 3 Credit(s).
BUS 230 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
BUS 303 - Principles of Management 3 Credit(s).
REC 450 - Special Events Planning and Management 3 Credit(s).
BUS 403 - Human Resources Management 3 Credit(s).

Other Approved Electives

HHP 210 - ACE Prep: Group Fitness Instruction 3 Credit(s).
HHP 310 - ACE Prep: Personal Training 3 Credit(s).
HHP 330 - Coaching the Athlete 3 Credit(s).
HHP 361 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription 3 Credit(s).
HHP 400 - Advanced Exercise Science 3 Credit(s).
HHP 410 - NCSA Prep: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist 4 Credit(s).
PSY 328 - Health Psychology 3 Credit(s).
REC 275 - Arts, Culture & Recreation 3 Credit(s).