2009-2010 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 e-mail 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 I with Lab      5 credits
COM 115     Public Speaking      3 credits
ENG 121     English Composition I     3 credits
MAT 121     College Algebra        4 credits
PSY 101     General Psychology I      3 credits

Major courses: (38 credit hours)
BIO 201       Human Anatomy and Physiology I (includes lab)      4 credits
BIO 202       Human Anatomy and Physiology II (includes lab)       4 credits
HWE 100    Human Nutrition       3 credits
HWE 111    Health and Fitness      3 credits
HWE 122    Responding to Emergencies      2 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 288     Internal Practicum       3 credits
PED (100-275) Activity based courses       1 credit
PER 232     Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries       3 credits

Restricted/Elective Courses      (4 credit hours)
Students must choose 4 credit hours from the following:
HWE 125     Introduction to Human Performance       3 credits
PER 151      Lifeguard Training       2 credits
HWE 255     Certified Personal Trainer Preparation       3 credits
HPR 117      Anatomical Kinesiology       3 credits
HPR 176      Anatomical Kinesiology Lab      2 credits
PED (100-275) Activity based courses      1 credit

For other general education classes, see advisor or program coordinator for approval.

Total      60 credit hours