Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance

Do you care about health and wellness? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? A degree in human performance is the path for you!

NSU's Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance is offered by the Department of Health & Kinesiology.

NSU is Oklahoma's fourth largest public four-year institution. Ranked in the top three for most affordable university tuition, NSU is a cost-effective way to earn a college degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate proficiency in health and fitness assessment.
2. Apply fundamental human movement principles in the areas of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to a variety of exercise/fitness contexts and populations.
3. Develop and implement safe and effective exercise / fitness programming.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of behavior strategies to enhance fitness and health behavior changes.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and process in addressing emergency procedures and individual injury in health and fitness settings.
6. Evaluate scientific literature in the discipline of exercise / fitness science, synthesize relevant information from it, and convey this information orally and in writing.
7. Demonstrate the ability for personal growth and development through immersive learning opportunities.

Student Learning Outcomes - Clinical Health and Wellness

1. Demonstrate and apply the principles of exercise prescription to diverse populations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and scientific principles of exercise rehabilitation including biomechanics and motor control.
3. Apply knowledge of exercise science in a real world setting.

Student Learning Outcomes - Fitness Management

1. Effectively manage fiscal, physical, and human resources for fitness facilities.
2. Demonstrate leadership techniques and management styles in fitness administration.
3. Incorporate an understanding of ethical and legal aspects of fitness including state/federal legislation, liability, risk, etc.
4. Apply knowledge of fitness management in a real world setting

Student Learning Outcomes - Recreation and Leisure

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conceptual foundations of recreation and leisure.
2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safety, emergency, and risk management related to recreation and leisure services.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic recreation and leisure services for diverse populations including people with disabilities and older adults.
4. Apply knowledge of recreation and leisure service in a real world setting.

Clinical Health and Wellness - 21 hours (5341)

• H ED 4533 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• H ED 4563 - Advanced Exercise Prescription
• H ED 4583 - Therapeutic Exercise Modalities
• H ED 4613 - Biomechanics
• H ED 4653 - Motor Control
• P ED 4810 - Practicum (4811, 4812, & 4813)

Fitness Management - 21 hours (5342)

• H ED 4213 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Fitness and Wellness
• H ED 4563 - Advanced Exercise Prescription
• H ED 4723 - Fitness Facility Management
• MGMT 3323 - Creativity, Innovation, & Opportunity
• P ED 4313 - Organization and Administration of PE and Recreation Programs
• P ED 4810 - Practicum (4811, 4812, & 4813)

Recreation and Leisure - 21 hours (5343)

Select 21 hours from the list below.

• P ED 1081 - Development Activities (with topic: Beginning Ropes or Advanced Ropes or Aquatic Activities)
• P ED 2232 - Outdoor Recreational Activities
• P ED 4313 - Organization and Administration of PE and Recreation Programs
• REC 2222 - Camp Recreation
• REC 3212 - Recreational Leadership
• REC 3553 - Wilderness First Aid and Risk Management
• REC 4112 - Community Recreation
• REC 4212 - Therapeutic Recreation
• REC 4223 - Recreation Field Experience
• REC 4343 - Interpretative Guide Services
• REC 4500 - Internship in Recreation (4501, 4502, & 4503)

There is no Accelerated Degree Program for this degree.

A minor is required for the Health and Human Performance major.

There are no certifications related to this degree.