Sport and Exercise Science B.S. - Human Performance Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Contact: Gary D. Heise, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Location: Gunter 2620
Telephone: 970.351.1738
Website: http://www.unco.edu/NHS/ses
Advising Information:
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.
The program consists of three parts:
- Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- University-Wide Credits
Program Description:
The Human Performance program is designed to provide students quality academic and professional preparation in the scientific study of human movement. The program offers a sound theoretical foundation and practical applications. Graduates will be prepared to work in one or more of the following areas: cardiac rehabilitation, gerontological fitness, fitness and exercise program management, conditioning of athletes, biomechanics, ergonomics, sport and exercise leadership, and /or stress management. The Human Performance program is a National Strength and Conditioning Association education recognition program.
Program Requirements:
- Prior to registering for SES 492, students must complete all SES prefix courses with a GPA of 2.7 or better, have a current CPR certification, and have consent of the Internship Director. In addition, the SES Internship Request Form must be submitted two weeks before the start of Final Exam week of the PRIOR SEMESTER. This request requires students to secure an internship experience and provide details of the internship site and supervisor.
- A grade of “C” or higher is required in all SES prefix courses; the course must be retaken until a "C" or higher is achieved, C minus is not acceptable.
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Degree Requirements
1. Required Specific LAC - 8 credits
LAC area 6 - Phyiscal and Life Sciences
Remaining LAC - 32 credits
See "Liberal Arts Core"
2. Required Major - 56 credits
Take all of the following courses:
| BIO 245 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 246 | Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| SES 123 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 221 | Weight Training Techniques | 1 |
| SES 280 | Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries | 3 |
| SES 322 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| SES 324 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 |
| SES 331 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 333 | Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity | 3 |
| SES 426 | Motor Control | 3 |
| SES 490 | Exercise Assessment and Programming | 3 |
| SES 492 | Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 6-12 |
Note: SES 492: Take 12 credits total; can be taken in 6 credit semester blocks.
Choose 12 credits from the following courses:
Minimum of 6 credits must be from these courses:
| SES 323 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| SES 405 | Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients | 3 |
| SES 410 | Cardiac Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SES 431 | Advanced Methods in Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 480 | Advanced Functional Assessment of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
Remaining credits may also include:
| SES 335 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| SES 337 | Sport for High Performance Athletes | 3 |
| SES 424 | Complementary and Integrative Health | 3 |
| SES 436 | Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior | 3 |
3. University Wide Credits - 24 credits
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree that will typically be 24 credits.