Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance - Human Performance Option Montana State University - Billings, USA

Through coursework, research, laboratory, and internship experiences, the Human Performance Option prepares students with a thorough understanding of human movement.  Students in this option are well prepared for work in professional positions in medical, community, corporate, or school settings (i.e., medical sales, rehabilitation programs, fitness centers, strength and training facilities, etc.).  Students are equally well-equipped for graduate study in any of the diverse disciplines that deal with human movement (i.e., physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, kinesiology, etc.) and physician assistant programs.

Coursework involves study in multiple disciplines and emphasizes the broad scientific basis on which sound clinical insight and understanding is based, while research, laboratory work, and internships provide students with valuable experience applying their understanding of human movement.  Students are expected to develop a thorough understanding of human movement across the wide range of its physiological, neurological, mechanical, and nutritional dimensions, enabling them to serve as effective practitioners in the diverse, expanding and evolving fields related to human movement.

A grade of C- or higher is mandatory in all health and human performance courses satisfying the major requirements.

To graduate with a B.S. in Health and Human Performance Human Performance Option, it is necessary to have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in all coursework.  Students who do not maintain the 3.0 GPA requirement throughout the program will be counseled by their academic advisor for strategies to meet this requirement or advised to seek a different field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Evaluate a person’s health status.
• Evaluate human movement and performance.
• Explain evidence-based interventions in health and fitness activities.
• Conduct research in health and human performance.
• Communicate with diverse constituencies.