2010-2011 Catalog
Human Performance
The degree program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of movement, exercise, nutrition and health. The student will learn how to conduct fitness and health assessments, develop exercise prescriptions and evaluate nutritional needs. Practical hands-on experience in our on-site fitness center provides students with the skills and confidence they need in working with a diverse population. Students are eligible to take National Certifications at the completion of the program.
For additional information contact the Program Coordinator: Sophie Mabry at 303.797.5856 or email at: sophie.mabry@arapahoe.edu.
These classes transfer to several four-year schools including Metropolitan State College of Denver toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Performance and Sport. Specific course sequences and prerequisites apply. Students must pass their classes with a “C” or better.
| General Education Courses | (18 credit hours) | |
| BIO 111 | General College Biology with Lab* | 5 credits |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (includes lab)* | 4 credits |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I*** | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I*** | 3 credits |
| Major courses: | (37 credit hours) | |
| HWE 100 | Human Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HWE 111 | Health and Fitness | 3 credits |
| HWE 122 | Responding to Emergencies | 2 credits |
| HWE 125 | Introduction to Human Performance. | 3 credits |
| HWE 136 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Weight Training *** | 3 credits |
| HWE 230 | Exercise and Sports Psychology *** | 3 credits |
| HWE 237 | Exercise, Nutrition and Body Composition *** | 3 credits |
| HWE 245 | Physiology of Exercise *** | 3 credits |
| HWE 248 | Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription *** | 3 credits |
| HWE 255 | Certified Personal Trainer Preparation *** | 3 credits |
| HWE 288 | Internal Practicum * | 3 credits |
| PED 108 | Beginning Swimming or any other aquatic course** | 1 credit |
| PED 116 | Weight Training or any other activity based course | 1 credit |
| PER 232 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries*** | 3 credits |
| Restricted/Elective Courses | (5 credit hours) | |
| Students must choose 5 credit hours from the following: | ||
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (includes Lab)* | 4 credits |
| PER 151 | Lifeguard Training* | 2 credits |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra*** | 4 credits |
| HPR 117 | Anatomical Kinesiology* | 3 credits |
| HPR 176 | Anatomical Kinesiology Lab* | 2 credits |
| PED (100-275) activity based course** | 1 credit | |
| Total | 60 credit hours | |
| *Prerequisite required **One credit needs to be aquatic based for program requirements ***Students must score an 80 on the Reading ACCUPLACER, 95 on Sentence Skills ACCUPLACER, 85 on the Mathematical ACCUPLACER. | ||