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Health and Human Performance Program Profile

As an exercise science major at °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ, you will be thoroughly prepared for a variety of exercise and health sciences outcomes including top-ranked graduate schools. Your exercise science education will integrate classroom and lab-based learning, field experiences, internships, and a vast array of hands-on opportunities to develop your career.

By participating in °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ’s program, students gain access to our Pre-Physical Therapy club, Pre-Professional Health Sciences Club, and can pursue becoming a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Finally, exercise science graduates would also be able to seamlessly transition into °¼Í¹ÊÓƵUniversities Sports Leadership Master’s program.

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PROGRAM STRENGTHS

  • High-quality teaching that prepares students for various professions in HHP
  • A wide variety of hands-on, relevant learning opportunities (including field experiences, service projects, coaching opportunities and internships)
  • Development of a reformed, Christian across a wide range of courses
  • A comprehensive advising program including monthly group advising sessions and individual student advising sessions with faculty members
  • Three full-time HHP faculty members with doctoral degrees
  • Athletic facilities exceed those of others institutions our size

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to:

  1. Recognize the guiding role of the Bible in unfolding God's will for the human body.
  2. Develop a scripturally based perspective and strategies for leisure, play, health, fitness, and competition.
  3. Acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills in the areas of history and philosophy; of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics; of exercise physiology, first aid, and athletic injuries; of assessment in physical education, recreation, and health; and of the psychological aspects of human behavior.
  4. Understand the historical context of health and human performance and how to live obediently in a rapidly changing world.
  5. Demonstrate and model positive attitudes toward physical activity.
  6. Be equipped for and committed to lifelong learning in the HHP field of investigation.