Athletic Performance Program Requirements for 2024-2025

The athletic performance major integrates exercise science and psychology to prepare students for a holistic approach to improving athletic performance.

B.S. in Athletic Performance

All required and elective courses that may be applied to the major are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major.

Requirements

Required Courses – 48 credits

  • ATHP 101 – Foundations of Health & Exercise (3)
  • ATHP 135 – Helping in Emergency Situations (1)
  • ATHP 208 – Sports Nutrition (3)
  • ATHP 302 – Resistance, Speed & Agility Training (2)
  • ATHP 303 – Strength and Conditioning (2)
  • ATHP 304 – Health & Wellness: Risk and Appraisal (3)
  • ATHP 490 – Experiential Capstone (3)
  • BIOL 108C – Nutrition (3)
  • BIOL 131 – Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
    BIOL 131L – Anatomy & Physiology Lab I (1)
  • BIOL 132 – Anatomy & Physiology II (3)
    BIOL 132L – Anatomy & Physiology Lab II (1)
  • BIOL 335 – Exercise Physiology (3)
    BIOL 335L – Exercise Physiology Lab (1)
  • PHYS 141 – General Physics Workshop I (4)
  • PHYS 305 – Biomechanics (3)
  • PSYC 100C – Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • PSYC 212 – Psychology of Sport (3)
  • PSYC 240 – Motivation and Performance (3)

Total: 48 credits

The B.S. in Athletic Performance does not lead to licensure or prepare students to practice within any scope restricted to a licensed professional. Students who wish to obtain a certificate or advanced degree in strength and conditioning will need to complete requirements according to those detailed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Note: At least half of the required courses in PSYC, BIOL and PHYS must be taken in residence. In addition, ATHP 302, 303, 304, and 490 must be taken in residence.

Note: The program requirements listed are for the current academic year. Past and future program requirements may differ.