Florida Gulf Coast University Catalog

Human Performance (B.S.) 2009-2010 Catalog Year

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College of Health Professions

Department of Physical Therapy & Human Performance

The undergraduate human performance major at Florida Gulf Coast University is located in the College of Health Professions. Students in FGCU's Human Performance program will focus on analyzing movement and maximizing performance levels of high-level athletes, fitness-oriented persons, and special populations such as children and older adults.

Graduates of the Human Performance program will also be qualified for graduate programs in the applied sciences, athletic training, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

The Human Performance program is 120 credit hours in length. Upper division requirements can be completed in five semesters

Program Accreditation

For successfully meeting established criteria, the National Strength and Conditioning Association officially recognizes Florida Gulf Coast University's Educational Program in Strength and Conditioning.

Program Admission Requirements

• Submit a FGCU Undergraduate Admission Application and satisfy applicable university admission requirements.
• Submit a supplemental application for the Human Performance major.  For priority consideration, all application materials must be received by February 1 of the year in which entry is sought.
• At time of application to the major, the following courses must be completed: BSC 1085C or approved substitute; BSC 1086C or approved substitute; CHM 1045C or approved substitute; two additional courses from the list of common prerequisites or approved substitutes (D-G) below.
• All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester in which application is received.
• Earn a grade of C or better (a grade of C- or less is not acceptable) in each prerequisite course.
• Earn a minimum combined GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) for all prerequisite courses.
• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for the most recent 30 college credit hours.

Program Requirements

1. FGCU General Education Program (GEP) (36 hrs)
   Refer to the General Education Program for more information.
   
   
   1. Communication (6 hrs)
   2. Mathematics (6 hrs)
      1. STA 2023 recommended
      2. MAC 1105 recommended
   3. Humanities (9 hrs)
   4. Social Sciences (6-9 hrs)
      1. PSY 2012 recommended
   5. Natural Sciences (6-9 hrs)
      1. BSC 1085C recommended
      2. BSC 1086C recommended
      3. CHM 1045C recommended
      
      Note: At least one Natural Sciences course must include a laboratory or field component. Courses meeting this requirement contain a “C” or “L” in their course numbers.


2. Common Prerequisites
   
   
   1. BSC 1085C (4) or one course from A. 1. and one course from A. 2. below:
      
      1. Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3) or Human Anatomy (3)
      2. Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1) or Human Anatomy Lab (1)
   
   
   2. BSC 1086C (4) or one course from B. 1. and one course from B. 2. below:
      
      1. Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3) or Human Physiology (3)
      2. Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1) or Human Physiology Lab (1)
   
   
   3. CHM 1045C (4) or 4 hours of Survey of Chemistry or higher w/Lab
   4. HSC 2577 (3) or 3 hours of General Nutrition
   5. MAC 1105 (3) or 3 hours of College Algebra or higher
   6. PSY 2012 (3) or 3 hours of General Psychology
   7. STA 2023 (3) or 3 hours of Statistics or Pre-Calculus

Students are strongly encouraged to complete BSC 1010C General Biology w/Lab, MAC 1147 Pre-calculus, and PHY 2053C College Physics  /Lab prior to being admitted into the major.


3. Interdisciplinary College Core (12 hrs)
   
   
   • IHS 3101 Shaping Health Care in the 21st Century (3)
   • IHS 3203 Management and Leadership in Health Care Organizations (3)
   • IHS 4504 Research Methods in Health Care (3)
   • IHS 4938 Senior Seminar (3)


4. Required Courses in the Major (45 hrs)
   
   
   • APK 3004C Foundations of Health Related Physical Fitness (3)
   • APK 3312  Pharmacology and Ergogenic Aids (2)
   • APK 4110L Applied Exercise Physiology (3)
   • APK 4112 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
   • APK 4113C Advanced Methods of Strength & Conditioning (3)
   • APK 4120C Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
   • APK 4122L Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)
   • APK 4123 Human Performance and Energy Supplies (2)
   • APK 4125C Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription (3)
   • APK 4930 Preparation for Entering & Growing in Profession II (1)
   • APK 4941L Experiential Learning I (4)
   • PET 4948L Experiential Learning II (2)
   • PHT 3176C Movement Science I 8
   • PHT 3177C Movement Science II (5)


5. University Requirements (3 hrs)
   
   
   • IDS 3920 University Colloquium (3)


6. Additional Electives (variable)
   
   Additional electives may be required to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for the baccalaureate degree.

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 120 HRS

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.
• At least 48 of the 120 hours must be in the upper division (3000 and higher).
• At least 30 of the last 60 hours must be earned at FGCU.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
• A minimum grade of C is required for all IHS interdisciplinary core and Human Performance major courses.
• Satisfy CLAST, Gordon Rule writing and computation, and foreign language entrance requirements.
• Satisfy Service Learning requirement. See http://www.fgcu.edu/connect/
• Perform at Entry Level in all Behavioral Criteria of the Professional Behaviors Plan.
• Apply for graduation per university guidelines and timeline.
• Meet all FGCU requirements for graduation.
• Complete three applied learning experiences (events) per semester enrolled in the Human Performance program.
• Adhere to requirements as stated in the Human Performance Student Guidebook.

Progression Requirements

• Students must follow a Program of Study approved by the student's faculty advisor.
• Students must receive a grade of "C" ("S" if applicable) or better on all courses within the program curriculum.
• A student must perform at the appropriate level of generic abilities and behavioral criteria as outlined in the Professional Behaviors Plan.

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