Human Performance Emphases

Descriptions of courses listed below are available on the Undergraduate Bulletins page.

Aquatics

This cluster of courses, associated with the Physical Education major, may be elected by majors or non-majors and is designed to prepare qualified aquatic leaders. Pre: HP 182 or consent.

Required (Core, 11 credits)

• HP 182 – Aquatic Skills (1)
• HP 250 – Lifeguard Training or current ARC Lifeguard certification (2)
• HP 257 – Water Safety Instructor or current ARC WSI certification (2)
• HP 344 – Aquatic Organization and Administration (2)
• HP 491 – In-Service (1)
• HP 496-02 – Internship (3)

Required Electives (4 credits)

Choose 4 credits from the following courses

• HP 143 – Aqua Exercise (1)
• HP 145 – Aquatic Conditioning and Water Polo (1)
• HP 190 – Sport Activities: Scuba (1)
• HP 248 – Stroke Analysis (1)
• HP 301 – Swimming Theory (1)

Coaching

This program meets State of Minnesota licensure requirements for head varsity coaches. Presently, to be licensed as a head varsity coach, one also must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license.

Course Outline

• HLTH 210 First Aid and CPR (3)
• HP 340 Prevention and Care (3) (prerequisite: First Aid and Anatomy)
• HP 470 Psychology of Coaching (3) (prerequisite: one coaching theory course or athletic experience)
• HP 301-311 Coaching Theory (prerequisite: knowledge of sport)
• HP 316-318 (1)
• HLTH 210 First Aid and CPR (3)
• HP 482 Coaching Practicum (1)
• HP 414 Physiology of Exercise (3) (prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 230)
• HP 348 Kinesiology – Structural and Biomechanics (3) (prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 230)

Prerequisites: Coaching Theory in sport wanting practicum or member of an intercollegiate team for 2 years in sport wanting practicum and First Aid and Athletic Training.

Note: A practicum student must participate as a coach in a school situation for the full sport season (Fall Sports, August-November; Winter Sports, November-March; Spring Sports, March-June).

Application Deadlines: Fall Sports--April 1; Winter Sports – September 1; Spring Sports – December 1.

For further information contact Dr. Harry Krampf (harry.krampf@mnsu.edu).