HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (Recreation or Sports Management)
In this concentration, students can select to concentrate their studies in Recreation Programming or Sport Management. Students try everything from aquatics to volleyball; recreation programming to sports administration. Course work in the desired area is complemented with hands-on experiences in recreation programming and sports management administration.
Students gain hands-on experience working with all ages through partnerships with local nursing homes, the Hays Recreation Commission, FHSU Athletics and FHSU Intramurals. Recreation and Sports Management alumni find themselves employed anywhere from community/private recreation centers, athletic administration positions at all academic levels (collegiate to middle school) and professional sports teams.
A Unique Opportunity: Fort Hays State University has partnered with Sports Management Worldwide, SMWW, the global leader in online sports business education, to give students the opportunity to gain a “what you know” and “who you know” real-world experience of working in the field while getting your degree. You will have the opportunity to work with sports entities in the specific field you want to work in; basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer, golf, tennis, racing, MMA, rugby, or cricket. You will even find courses in esports, cryptocurrency, and sports betting! Interested, contact the Department of Health and Human Performance for more information on this opportunity.
Program Summary
Your 120-hour program of study includes:
- a 34-hour university general education program. The goal of this program and framework of this program is designed to provide maximum transferability and flexibility for students within the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) system. For a full listing of current FHSU courses that apply toward the KBOR Systemwide Transfer GE program, please visit our website.
- a 25-hour core of professional courses common to all Health and Human Performance majors
- a Recreation/Sport Management core
- a concentration core along with a selection of classes specific to your area of study
- a selection of general electives designed to complement your area of study
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select 34 credits of General Education | 34 | |
| Health and Human Performance Core | ||
| HHP 201 | Concepts of Physical Fitness | 1 |
| HHP 210 | Intro to Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 220 | Responding to Emergencies | 3 |
| HHP 280 | Care and Prevention of Exercise & Sport Injuries | 3 |
| HHP 330 | Physical Activity for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| HHP 340 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 390 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HHP 440 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHP 450 | Program Organization and Administration | 3 |
| Concentration Core | ||
| HHP 117 | Beginning Swimming | 1 |
| HHP 151 | Aerobic Fitness | 1 |
| HHP 271 | Introduction to Recreation and Sport Management | 3 |
| HHP 155 | Weight Training and Conditioning | 1 |
| HHP 272 | Leadership in Recreation and Sport Management | 2 |
| HHP 370 | Intramural Programs | 2 |
| HHP 371 | Leisure Administration and Programming | 3 |
| HHP 380 | Techniques of Officiating | 3 |
| HHP 465 | Internship in Human Performance | 3 |
| Recreation or Sports Management Option | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 23-31 | |
| Recreation Option Requirements | ||
| Introduction to Lifetime Sports | ||
| Introduction to Racquet Sports | ||
| Introduction to Team Sports | ||
| Introduction to Field Sports | ||
| Adventure Education | ||
| Fitness Leadership | ||
| Field Work in Recreation and Sport Management | ||
| Leisure Programming for Older Adults | ||
Recommended Electives | ||
Select 9-12 credits of the following: | ||
Business | ||
| Principles of Accounting I | ||
| Managerial Finance | ||
| Management Principles | ||
Communications | ||
| Introduction to Organizational Communication | ||
| Visual and Creative Design | ||
| Intro to Public Relations and Advertising | ||
| Conflict Management Through Communication | ||
Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Leadership Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Leadership Behavior | ||
| Field Work in Leadership Studies | ||
Aquatics | ||
| Water Safety Instructor | ||
| Lifeguard Training and Lifeguard Instructor | ||
| Sports Management Option Requirements | ||
| Introduction to Coaching | ||
| Sport Information Managememt | ||
| Event and Facility Management | ||
| Sport Planning and Promotion | ||
| Field Work in Recreation and Sport Management | ||
Recommended Electives | ||
Select 9-12 credits of the following: | ||
Business | ||
| Principles of Accounting I | ||
| Managerial Finance | ||
| Management Principles | ||
Communications | ||
| Introduction to Organizational Communication | ||
| Visual and Creative Design | ||
| Intro to Public Relations and Advertising | ||
| Conflict Management Through Communication | ||
Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Leadership Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Leadership Behavior | ||
| Field Work in Leadership Studies | ||
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
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