3 Credits
Overview of athletic training profession with emphasis on the basic fundamentals utilized by the athletic trainer in prevention, recognition, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
The Human Performance degree program is designed for students with multiple interests within human performance and kinesiology. The program allows students to create a personalized Health and Human Performance degree by completing at least 21 hours of coursework in two separate major concentrations from the following disciplines: athletic training, exercise science, physical education and sport management.
When you graduate, you’ll be qualified to sit for certification exams necessary to qualify for the career you want. Ideal positions for graduates of this degree include personal trainer, fitness facility manager, health educator, recreational coach and more.
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Program Facts
Program Format
On Campus
Academic Term
Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
Tuition Cost
Number of Credits
120
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Sample Courses
AH200 Introduction to Athletic Training
EX442 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
3 Credits
The role of diet in human performance, especially as it pertains to exercise performance, adaptation, and recovery. Course content will address nutrients, metabolism, and dietary requirements, as well as how diet can be manipulated to best achieve goals in performance and/or body composition.
PE250 Basic Life Support
1 Credit
American Heart Association Basic Life Support training reinforces healthcare professionals’ understanding of the importance of early CPR and defibrillation, basic steps of performing CPR, relieving choking, and using an AED; and the role of each link in the Chain of Survival.
Similar Programs
Health Sciences Comprehensive
Available in Major / Minor
Suggested Minors
Sport Management Comprehensive
Available in Major / Minor
Career Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports faster-than-average growth for the health and human performance field. In fact, the field is expected to grow by 14% through 2032.1 Prepare for rewarding and in-demand careers in this field with a Human Performance degree from the University of West Alabama.
Source
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Fitness Trainers and Instructors.” (September 6, 2023). Retrieved February 28, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
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