Human Performance Requirements (BS)
The Exercise Science Emphasis of the Human Performance Major is designed for students interested in careers in the exercise and health sciences, such as cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, strength & conditioning, nutrition, sport & exercise psychology, and coaching. While many students move directly into one of these fields upon graduation, others pursue further graduate training in a variety of related programs. A minor is required for this emphasis and students will be advised to choose a minor that reflects their career interests. Common minor choices for this emphasis include: Strength & Conditioning, Allied Health Foundations, Health Promotion, Coaching, and Psychology.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 48 units 1, 2, 3 | ||
| PEPROF 105 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 1 |
| PEPROF 209 | HUMAN PERFORMANCE CAREER EXPLORATION AND INTERNSHIP PREPARATION | 1 |
| PEPROF 201 | STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY I | 4 |
| PEPROF 202 | STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY II | 3 |
| PEPROF 270 | MOTOR BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PEPROF 282 | NUTRITION FOR HEALTH | 3 |
| STAT 230 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| PEPROF 302 | BIOMECHANICS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE | 3 |
| PEPROF 311 | EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PEPROF 361 | INCLUSIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION | 3 |
| PEPROF 391 | HEALTH BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT & SOCIETY | 3 |
| PEPROF 415 | HEALTH APPRAISAL AND EXERCISE TESTING | 3 |
| PEPROF 416 | EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND FUEL UTILIZATION | 3 |
| PEPROF 471 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3 |
| PEPROF 481 | CAPSTONE: RESEARCH IN THE PERFORMANCE SCIENCES | 3 |
| PEPROF 493 | INTERNSHIP - HUMAN PERFORMANCE | 6-12 |
| Total Units | 48-54 | |
- 1
An approved minor is required for this major.
- 2
Minimum 2.25 GPA in courses in the major and minor required for graduation.
- 3
Proficiency Requirement: First Aid Proficiency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Proficiency, and Automatic External Defibrillation Proficiency
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 139 or 1421 | 3-4 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | PEPROF 209 | 1 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | BIOLOGY 1201 | 4 |
| GENED U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Elective | 3 | STAT 230 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Minor Course | 3 | General Education Lab or Non-Lab Science | 3 |
| PEPROF 270 | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | B.S. Degree Requirement Course | 3 |
| PEPROF 201 | 4 | Minor Course | 3 |
| PEPROF 282 | 3 | PEPROF 202 | 3 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CORE 390 | 3 | PEPROF 471 | 3 |
| PEPROF 415 | 3 | PEPROF 302 | 3 |
| PEPROF 416 | 3 | PEPROF 361 | 3 |
| PEPROF 311 | 3 | B.S. Degree Requirement Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| General Education Elective | 3 | PEPROF 493 | 6-12 |
| PEPROF 481 | 3 | Minor Course | 0-6 |
| PEPROF 391 | 3 | ||
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 6-18 | ||
| Total Units: 116-129 | |||
The Human Performance major at UW-Whitewater provides students preparation for rewarding careers in fields based on kinesiology and performance sciences. Graduates will be equipped to pursue opportunities in area such as exercise science, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, fitness/strength training, health promotion, sport and recreation management and graduate studies in exercise science, athletic training and administration, and physical/occupational therapy.