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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Performance (Exercise Science), B.S.

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Degree Plan (HUMPHESBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

Science Requirement (8 hours)

Select 2 courses with labs:

AST 111 - General Astronomy I 3 hrs. AND
AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory 1 hr.
AST 112 - General Astronomy II 3 hrs. AND
AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 103 - Biology and Society 3 hrs. ◊AND
BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory 1 hr ◊
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. ◊AND *
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. ◊ *
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. ◊AND *
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. ◊ *
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 104 - Chemistry and Our Environment 3 hrs. AND
CHE 104L - Chemistry and Our Environment Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. *AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. *AND
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. *
GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs. AND
GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 105 - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography 3 hrs. AND
GHY 105L - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs. AND
MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 103 - Introductory Physics 3 hrs. AND
PHY 103L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. *
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr. *
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. *AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr. *
PHY 201 - General Physics I with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 201L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 202 - General Physics II with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 202L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PSC 190 - Living in a Material World 3 hrs. AND
PSC 190L - Lab for Living in a Material World 1 hr.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs. *
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs. **

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (3 hours or Additional Requirements)

Select 1 course:

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

HPR 310 - Pre-Internship in Exercise Science 2 hrs. (WI)
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs. (SI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

HPR 496 - Internship in Exercise Science 9-12 hrs. (Capstone)
Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here.

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (53-60 hours)

HPR 100 - Aerobics 1 hr.
HPR 101 - Weight Training 1 hr.
HPR 202 - Introduction to Exercise Science 1 hr.
HPR 301 - Kinesiology 3 hrs.
HPR 302 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 4 hrs.
HPR 304 - Nutrition and Human Performance 3 hrs.
HPR 308 - Exercise Physiology 3 hrs. AND
HPR 308L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 hr.
HPR 310 - Pre-Internship in Exercise Science 2 hrs. (WI)
HPR 402 - Exercise Physiology II 3 hrs.
HPR 406 - Physiology of Aging and Chronic Disease Management 4 hrs.
HPR 423 - Biomechanics 3 hrs. AND
HPR 423L - Biomechanics Laboratory 1 hr.
HPR 471 - Physiological Principles of Resistance Training 3 hrs.
HPR 496 - Internship in Exercise Science 9-12 hrs. (Capstone) (9 or 12 hours)

Select 1 course:

HPR 109 - First Aid 2 hrs.
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND *
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. *

Select 1 course:

HPR 411 - Adapted Activities and Techniques for Therapeutic Recreation 3 hrs.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND *
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr. *

Select 1 course:

HPR 420 - Practicum 2-10 hrs. (3 hours)
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND *
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr. *

Select 1 course:

HPR 476 - Exercise Psychology 3 hrs.
PSY 275 - Developmental Psychology 3 hrs.

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (20-37 hours)

BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND *
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *
MLS 201 - Medical Terminology 2 hr.
NFS 362 - Nutrition 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs. *
PSY 360 - Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs.

Select 1 course,

MAT 103 required for pre-professional track ♦:

MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs. *
MAT 103 - Plane Trigonometry 3 hrs. *

Note:

♦ Pre-professional students may enter MAT 103 directly if Math ACT sub score if 24 or higher. If Math ACT sub score is less than 24, MAT 101 and MAT 103 must be completed.

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Hours to Degree

124 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Human Performance with an emphasis in Exercise Science. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 45 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The last 25 percent of course work must be earned from Southern Miss. The student must earn at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss.

Semester-by-semester guide

Freshmen

1st semester (16 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. or
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs. or
MAT 103 - Plane Trigonometry 3 hrs.
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr.

2nd semester (16 hours)

ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr.

Select 1 course:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

Select 1:

HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs.
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
PHI 151 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs.
PHI 171 - Ethics and Good Living 3 hrs.
REL 131 - Comparative Religion 3 hrs.

Select 1:

Sophomore

1st semester (16 hours)

BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.
HPR 202 - Introduction to Exercise Science 1 hr.
HPR 100 - Aerobics 1 hr.

Select 1:

CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs.
CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs.
CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs.
CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs.

2nd semester (13-15 hours)

BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr.
CSC 100 - Introduction to Computing 3 hrs. or
PSY 360 - Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs.
NFS 362 - Nutrition 3 hrs.
HPR 101 - Weight Training 1 hr.
HPR 109 - First Aid 2 hrs.
or
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr.

Junior

1st semester (15-16 hours)

HPR 301 - Kinesiology 3 hrs.
HPR 308 - Exercise Physiology 3 hrs. AND
HPR 308L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 hr.
HPR 411 - Adapted Activities and Techniques for Therapeutic Recreation 3 hrs.
or
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 201 - Medical Terminology 2 hr.

Elective:

3XX - 3 hrs. or
4XX - 3 hrs.

2nd semester (18-19 hours)

HPR 302 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 4 hrs.
HPR 402 - Exercise Physiology II 3 hrs.
HPR 476 - Exercise Psychology 3 hrs. or
PSY 275 - Developmental Psychology 3 hrs.
HPR 423 - Biomechanics 3 hrs. AND
HPR 423L - Biomechanics Laboratory 1 hr.
HPR 420 - Practicum 2-10 hrs.
or
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr.

Senior

1st semester (15 hours)

Elective:

3XX - 3 hrs. or
4XX - 3 hrs.

2nd semester (9-12 hours)

HPR 496 - Internship in Exercise Science 9-12 hrs.

Note:

* Depending on course selections, additional electives may be required to meet minimum of 124 hrs. for graduation.

Human Performance (Exercise Science), B.S.

Degree Plan (HUMPHESBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

Science Requirement (8 hours)

Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (3 hours or Additional Requirements)

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

Note:

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (53-60 hours)

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (20-37 hours)

Select 1 course,

Note:

DEG 03. Electives

Hours to Degree

Semester-by-semester guide

Freshmen

1st semester (16 hours)

2nd semester (16 hours)

Select 1 course:

Select 1:

Select 1:

Sophomore

1st semester (16 hours)

Select 1:

2nd semester (13-15 hours)

Junior

1st semester (15-16 hours)

Elective:

2nd semester (18-19 hours)

Senior

1st semester (15 hours)

Elective:

2nd semester (9-12 hours)

Note: