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NWU Home   ›   Academics   ›   Academic Departments   ›   Health and Human Performance Department   ›   Majors and Minors

Majors and Minors

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Credit earned in Health/Human Performance 15, Health and Wellness, does not count toward hour requirements for any major or minor in the Health and Human Performance Department.

Majors

  • Athletic Training
  • Exercise Science
  • Health and Fitness Studies
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Physical Education
  • Sports Management

Minors

  • Coaching
  • Exercise Science
  • Health and Fitness Studies
  • Sports Management

Majors

Courses  
Athletic Training major (B.S., 64 hrs)
Bio 009 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
Bio 010 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
Psych 118 Health Psychology 3 hrs.
AT 101 Clinical Experience I 2 hrs.
AT 102 Clinical Experience II 2 hrs.
AT/HHP 105 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 hrs.
AT/HHP 106 Advanced Emergency Care 2 hrs.
AT 140 Physical Exam of the Lower Extremity 3 hrs.
AT 141 Physical Exam of the Upper Extremity 3 hrs.
AT 145 Therapeutic Modalities of Athletic Injuries 3 hrs.
AT 160 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries 3 hrs.
AT 163 Clinical Experience III 2 hrs.
AT 164 Clinical Experience IV 2 hrs.
AT 205 Clinical Experience V 2 hrs.
AT 206 Clinical Experience VI 2 hrs.
AT 233 Health Assessment 3 hrs.
AT 235 Organization & Administration of Athletic Injuries 3 hrs.
HHP 100 Drugs in Modern Society 3 hrs.
HHP 101 Nutrition for Fitness & Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 165 Strength Training & Conditioning for Coaches 2 hrs.
HHP 211 Biomechanics and Kinesiology 4 hrs.
HHP 215 Physiology of Exercise 4 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive:  
AT 298 Seminar in HHP 1 hr.
AT 299 Senior Capstone Seminar 1 hr.

Find out about admission requirements in Athletic Training Education Program section of the website.  You may also view the official copy of the Athletic Training Education Program Technical Standards and the ATEP Program Policy and Procedure Manual.

The B.S. in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education:

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
2201 Double Creek Dr., Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX 78664
512.733.9700
www.caate.net

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Courses  
Exercise Science major (58-62 hrs.)
Bio 009 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 hrs.
Bio 010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 hrs.
HHP 101 NutritionHlth, Fitness, Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 106 Adv Emergency Care 2 hrs.
HHP 131 Foundations 2 hrs.
HHP 172
HHP 180
HHP 210		 2-3 hrs.
HHP 185 Motor Learning & Control 3 hrs.
HHP 211 Biomechanics & Kinesiology 4 hrs.
HHP 215 Physiology of Exercise 4 hrs.
HHP 225 Exercise Testing & Programming 3 hrs.
HHP 280 Research & Statistical Methods 3 hrs.
HHP 297 Internship 3-6 hrs.
Psych 118
Psych 135
Psych 231		 3 hrs.
Chemistry 051/051L Chem Prin/Lab 4 hrs.
Chemistry 120/120L Organic Chem I/Lab 4 hrs.
Phys 101 Prin Physics I 4 hrs.
Phys 102 Prin Physics II 4 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive  
HHP 298 Seminar in HHP and
HHP 299 Senior Capstone Seminar		 2 hrs.

Students interested in health-related professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and chiropractics may elect to major in Exercise Science. Students should consult with their advisor regarding pre professional requirements and suggested program of study.

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Course Credit Hours
Health and Fitness Studies (59-63 hrs.)
Bio 009 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
Bio 010 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
HHP 034 Weight Training 1 hr.
HHP 100 Drugs in Modern Society 3 hrs.
HHP 101 Nutrition-Hlth, Fitness, Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 102 Consumer, Community, Envir Issues 3 hrs.
HHP 103 Understanding Human Sexuality 3 hrs.
HHP 104 Stress & Disease Mgt 2 hrs.
HHP 106 Adv Emergency Care 2 hrs.
HHP 131 Foundation 2 hrs.
HHP 135 Basic Instruction Block 3 hrs.
HHP 165 Strength Training/Conditioning 2 hrs.
HHP 172
HHP 180
HHP 280
2-3 hrs.
HHP 185 Motor Learning & Control 3 hrs.
HHP 210 Worksite Health Promotion 3 hrs.
HHP 211 Biomechanics & Kinesiology 4 hrs.
HHP 215 Physiology of Exercise 4 hrs.
HHP 220 Sport Facility & Event Mgt 3 hrs.
HHP 225 Exercise Testing & Programming 3 hrs.
HHP 297 Internship 3-6 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive:  
HHP 298 Seminar in HHP and
HHP 299 Senior Capstone Seminar		 2 hrs.

Students majoring in Health and Fitness Studies may pursue interest in such areas as personal training, strength and conditioning training, worksite wellness, health promotions, fitness centers, and graduate school. See your advisor regarding possible career choices and graduate school requirements.

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Courses  
Health and Physical Education major (53-57 hrs.)
Students select this major if they are seeking a K-12 Field Endorsement or Grades 4-9 Subject Endorsement in Health and Physical Education
Bio 009 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
Bio 010 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
HHP 033
HHP 042
HHP 133 Swimming		 1-2 hrs.
HHP 34 Weight Training 1 hr.
HHP 100 Drugs in Modern Society 3 hrs.
HHP 101 Nutrition-Hlth, Fitness, Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 102 Consumer, Community, Env Issues 3 hrs.
HHP 103 Understanding Human Sexuality 3 hrs.
HHP 104 Stress & Disease Mgt 2 hrs.
HHP 106 Adv Emergency Care 2 hrs.
HHP 131 Foundations 2 hrs.
HHP 135 Basic Instruction Block 3 hrs.
HHP 185 Motor Learning & Control 3 hrs.
HHP 211 Biomechanics & Kinesiology 4 hrs.
HHP 215 Physiology of Exercise 4 hrs.
HHP 250 Plan/Implement Elem HPE Programs (for K-12 endorsement only) 3 hrs.
HHP 260 Plan/Implement Mid/Se HPE Programs 3 hrs.
HHP 265 Plan/Implement Adapted PE Programs 3 hrs.
HHP 270 Curr/Assessment HPE Programs 3 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive:  
HHP 298 Seminar in HHP and
HHP 299 Sr Capstone Seminar		 2 hrs.

Admission into the Education Department and additional education departmental coursework is required. This major is designed to prepare students for the teaching profession in Health and Physical Education. With the addition of approximately 37 hours of education requirements, the student will be eligible for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate.

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Courses  
Physical Education major (38-40 hrs.)
Students select this major if they are seeking a Subject Endorsement in Physical Education for Grades K-6 or 7-12
Bio 009 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
Bio 010 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 hrs.
HHP 033
HHP 042
HHP 133 Swimming		 1-2 hrs.
HHP 034 Weight Training (7-12 endorsement only) 1 hr.
HHP 106 Adv Emergency Care 2 hrs.
HHP 131 Foundations 2 hrs.
HHP 135 Basic Instruction Block 3 hrs.
HHP 185 Motor Learning & Control 3 hrs.
HHP 211 Biomechanics & Kinesiology 4 hrs.
HHP 215 Physiology of Exercise 4 hrs.
HHP 250 Plan/Implement Adapted PE Programs
 3 hrs.
HHP 265 Plan/Implement Adapted PE Programs 3 hrs.
HHP 270 Curr/Assessment HPE Programs 3 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive:  
HHP 298 Seminar in HHP and
HHP 299 Sr Capstone Seminar		 2 hrs.

Admission into the Education Department and additional Education Departmental coursework is required. This major is designed to prepare students for the teaching profession in Physical Education. With the addition of approximately 37 hours of education requirements, the student will be eligible for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate.

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Core Requirements 39-46 hrs.
Sports Management major (51-58 hrs.)
HHP 106 Adv Emergency Care 2 hrs.
HHP 170 Legal Issues 3 hrs.
HHP 173 Sport Comm & Marketing 3 hrs.
HHP 175 Intro to Sport Mgt and Leadership
 3 hrs.
HHP 197 Field Experience 2-3 hrs.
HHP 220 Sport Facility & Event Mgt 3 hrs.
HHP 221 Gov/HR Mgt in Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 222 Budget/Finance/Econ in Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 223 Current Issues & Ethics in Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 240 Adm of PE & Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 275 Psychosocial Aspects of Sport 3 hrs.
HHP 297 Internship 6-12 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive:  
HHP 298 Seminar in HHP 1 hr.
HHP 299 Sr Capstone Seminar 1 hr.
Supporting Courses:
Choose four courses from at least three different departments		 12 hrs.
Acct 031 Prin of Accounting I
 3 hrs.
BusAd 100 Prin of Management 3 hrs.
BusAd 115 Prin of Marketing 3 hrs.
BusAd 150 Business Comm 3 hrs.
BusAd 229 Promotional Strategy 3 hrs.
BusAd 231 HR Management 3 hrs.
Econ 053 Macroeconomics Prin 3 hrs.
Comm 040 Intercultural Comm 3 hrs.
Comm 050 Interpersonal Comm 3 hrs.
Comm 130 Comm Theory 3 hrs.
Comm 140 Intro to Leadership 3 hrs.
Comm 155 Mass Media 3 hrs.
Journ 161 News Reporting 3 hrs.
Journ 162 Feature Writing 3 hrs.
Journ 164 Computerized Publishing 3 hrs.

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Minors

Courses  
Coaching minor (20-25 hrs.)
Educ 185 Educ in Pluralistic Society 3 hrs.
HHP 106 Adv Emergency Care 2 hrs.
Select three of the following:
  • HHP 076
  • HHP 077
  • HHP 078
  • HHP 079
  • HHP 080
  • HHP 081
 6 hrs.
HHP 150 Intro Coaching Theory 2 hrs.
HHP 200 Coaching Practicum 3-6 hrs.
Select 2 from the following:
  • HHP 165
  • HHP 170
  • HHP 240
  • HHP 275
 4-6 hrs.

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Courses  
Exercise Science minor (19-22 hrs.)
Select 3 courses:
  • HHP 101
  • HHP 106
  • HHP 172
  • HHP 180
 7-8 hrs.
Select 4 from the following:
  • HHP 185
  • HHP 210
  • HHP 211
  • HHP 215
  • HHP 225
  • HHP 280
 12-14 hrs.

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Courses  
Health and Fitness Studies minor (18-23 hrs.)
Select 3 from the following:
  • HHP 100
  • HHP 101
  • HHP 102
  • HHP 103
  • HHP 104
 8-9 hrs.
Select 2 from the following:
  • HHP 106
  • HHP 135
  • HHP 165
  • HHP 172
  • HHP 180
 4-6 hrs.
Select 2 from the following:
  • HHP 185
  • HHP 210
  • HHP 211
  • HHP 215
  • HHP 220
  • HHP 225
 6-8 hrs.

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Courses  
Sports Management minor (18 hrs.)
HHP 170 Legal Issues 3 hrs.
HHP 173 Sport Comm & Marketing 3 hrs.
HHP 175 Intro Sport Mgt & Leadership 3 hrs.
Select 3 from the following:
  • HHP 220
  • HHP 221
  • HHP 222
  • HHP 223
  • HHP 240
  • HHP 275
 9 hrs.

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