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Undergraduate 2019-2020

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.

Assigned advisor is available through the Ursa login; ursa.unco.edu; under Student tab Academic Profile channel and is term specific. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.

The program consists of three parts:

  1. Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
  2. Required Major Credits
  3. 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; have current CPR certification; and have consent of the Internship Director.
  • 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

CHEM 281Fundamentals of Biochemistry

3

CHEM 281LFundamentals of Biochemistry Laboratory

1

SES 220Anatomical Kinesiology

4

Remaining LAC - 32 credits

See "Liberal Arts Core"

2. Required Major - 56 credits

Take all of the following courses:

BIO 245Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIO 246Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology

3

SES 123Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science

3

SES 200Weight Training and Conditioning

1

SES 280Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries

3

SES 322Exercise Physiology I

3

SES 324Exercise Physiology II

3

SES 331Biomechanics

3

SES 333Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity

3

SES 426Motor Control

3

SES 490Exercise Assessment and Programming

3

SES 492Internship 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 323Motor Learning and Development

3

SES 405Exercise Programming for Cancer Patients

3

SES 410Cardiac Rehabilitation

3

SES 431Advanced Methods in Biomechanics

3

SES 480Advanced Functional Assessment of Strength and Conditioning

3

Remaining credits may also include:

SES 335Principles of Coaching

3

SES 337Sport for High Performance Athletes

3

SES 424Complementary and Integrative Health

3

SES 436Social 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.