Human Performance and Sport Minor

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The human performance and sport minor concentrations are for students interested in sport coaching, dance, or exercise science. The primary objective is to provide instructional studies in a liberal arts institution in human performance and sport, thereby enhancing one’s knowledge, understanding, and skillful use of this area of study to pursue a better quality of life.

Additional requirement: A grade of “C” or better is required for all human performance and sport courses taken in any major/minor concentration. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Coaching Concentration

ATP 1623 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3
EXS 1020 - Resistance Training Techniques Credits: 3
HPS 2720 - Fundamentals of Coaching Credits: 2
HPS 3700 - Psychology of Coaching Credits: 2
HPS 3720 - Science and Art of Coaching and Athletic Administration Credits: 3 *
HPS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1, 2, or 3
HPS 4660 - Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators Credits: 3
NUT 3200 - Nutrition and Sports Performance Credits: 3 **
SM 2730 - Sport in Society Credits: 3
*HPS 2720 is a prerequisite

**NUT 2040 is a prerequisite

Total: 23-25

Dance Concentration

Dance Concentration Core Courses 7-8 credits

HPL 1210 - Improvisation and Choreography Credits: 2
DANC 2420 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Improvisation and Choreography Credits: 2
OR
DANC 3410 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Dance Technique Credits: 3
DANC 2440 - Dance Production Credits: 3

Dance Concentration Technique Courses 8 credits

Students choose from the dance technique courses listed below to attain 8 credits, according to level.

HPL 1130 - Ballet Level I Credits: 2
HPL 2230 - Ballet II Credits: 2
HPL 3330 - Ballet III Credits: 2
HPL 4430 - Ballet IV Credits: 2
HPL 1160 - Jazz Level I Credits: 2
HPL 2260 - Jazz II Credits: 2
HPL 3360 - Jazz III Credits: 2
HPL 4460 - Jazz IV Credits: 2
HPL 1180 - Modern Dance I Credits: 2
HPL 2280 - Modern Dance II Credits: 2
HPL 3380 - Modern Dance III Credits: 2
HPL 4480 - Modern Dance IV Credits: 2
HPL 100I Hip Hop I (variable topic course under HPL 1000 - Human Performance and Leisure Activities: Variable Topics Credits: 2)
HPL 2201 - Hip Hop II Credits: 2
HPL 1240 - Tap Dance I Credits: 2
HPL 2240 - Tap Dance II Credits: 2
HPL 100K Belly Dance (under variable topic course HPL 1000 - Human Performance and Leisure Activities: Variable Topics Credits: 2)
HPL 1020 - Ballet Folklórico Credits: 2
HPS 3835 - African Drum and Dance Ensemble Credits: 1
DANC 1120 - African Dance and Drumming Credits: 2

Dance Concentration Field Experience/Internship 1-3 credits

Students must take a Dance Field Experience OR Dance Internship.

DANC 3980 - Internship for Dance Credits: 3-9
HPS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1, 2, or 3

Dance Concentration Electives 2-5 credits

Students choose from the below courses to attain 2-5 credits of Dance Electives.

DANC 2420 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Improvisation and Choreography Credits: 2
DANC 2905 - Dance Repertory Credits: 2
DANC 3040 - MSU Denver Dance Ensemble Credits: 2
DANC 3410 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Dance Technique Credits: 3
DANC 3910 - World Dance History and Culture Credits: 3
DANC 3920 - Dance Administration Credits: 3
DANC 3930 - Choreography II Credits: 3
DANC 3940 - Experiential Movement, Somatics and Injury Prevention for Dance Artists Credits: 3
DANC 4910 - Dance and Interdisciplinary Performance in the 20th Century and Beyond Credits: 3
DANC 4920 - Community-Based Dance and Social Change Credits: 3
HPS 3750 - Study Abroad: Human Performance and Sport Credits: 3
HPS 4500 - Motor Learning and Development Credits: 3

Total Dance Concentration Credits 20-24

Through a combination of the above courses and requirements students must take a minimum of 20 credits towards their Dance Concentration Minor and meet the 4 credit upper division requirement.

Additional Requirements

Dance Concentration Minors are required to be involved in at least 2 MSU Denver Dance Program Performances.

Summary of Credits Required for Dance Concentration

Dance Concentration Core Courses	7-8 credits
Dance Concentration Technique Courses	8 credits
Dance Concentration Minor Field Experience/Internship	1-3 credits
Dance Concentration Minor Electives	2-5 credits
Total for Dance Concentration Minor	20-24 credits

Must have 4 credits of upper division classes
Required to be involved in 2 MSU Denver Dance Program Performances

Exercise Science Concentration

EXS 3780 - Fitness Programs for Special Populations Credits: 2 *
EXS 3790 - Fitness Programming for Children, Adolescents, and Older Adults Credits: 3 *
EXS 3841 - Comparative Fitness Programs Credits: 2 **
EXS 4680 - Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Credits: 4 #
HPS 3990 - Field Experience Credits: 1, 2, or 3
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
HPS Electives (selection based on exercise science needs)
* EXS 1640 is a prerequisite

** EXS 1640 and BIO 2320 are prerequisites

# EXS 3340 is a prerequisite