The Wellness and Human Performance program is no longer accepting new students. The Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition now offers a one-year Sports Science (MS) program. Apply now to start fall 2019!
Wellness and Human Performance Core Requirements: 26 Credits
- HRS 2004 - Pathophysiology, 4 credits
- HRS 2650 - Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
- HRS 2600 - Nutrition Research Seminar, 1 credit
- HRS 2625 - Advanced Nutrition Counseling, 3 credits
- HRS 2626 - Special Topics in Eating Behavior, 3 credits
- HRS 2627 - Diet and Exercise in Chronic Disease Management, 3 credits
- HRS 2628 - Nutrition and Performance with Lab, 3 credits
- HRS 2629 - Dietary Supplements for Health & Performance, 3 credits
- HRS 2646 - Introduction to Functional Nutrition, 3 credits
Research Course Requirements: 6 credits
- HRS 2901* - Introduction to Research Methodology, 3 credits
- HRS 2910**- Statistical Applications in Health & Rehabilitation, 3 credits
Additional Requirements: 6 credits
- HRS 2999 - Independent Study or Elective
- xxx xxxx Elective
Total Credits: 38
*Required
**Alternate selection requires approval.
Sample Curriculum Plan
First Year, Fall Term
- HRS 2600 - Nutrition Research Seminar, 1 credit
- HRS 2650 - Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
- HRS 2901 - Intro Research Methodology, 3 credits
- HRS 2628 - Nutrition & Performance with Lab, 3 credits
Total Credits: 10
First Year, Spring Term
- Part 1 Comprehensive Exam, 0 credits
- HRS 2625 - Advanced Nutrition Counseling, 3 credits
- HRS 2004 - Pathophysiology, 4 credits
- HRS 2629 - Dietary Supplements for Health & Performance, 3 credits
Total Credits: 10
Second Year, Fall Term
- HRS 2626 - Special Topics in Eating Behavior, 3 credits
- HRS 2627 - Diet and Exercise in Chronic Disease Management, 3 credits
- HRS 2910 - Statistical Applications in Health & Rehabilitation, 3 credits
Total Credits: 9
Second Year, Spring Semester
- Part 2 Comprehensive Exam, 0 credit
- HRS 2646 - Intro Functional Nutrition, 3 credits
- HRS 2999 - Independent Study or Elective, 3 credits
- Elective, 3 credits
Total Credits: 9
Total Overall Credits: 38