Program Overview
Oklahoma City University's Human Performance program offers a comprehensive foundation in exercise science, fitness training, and performance coaching. Students can tailor their program through elective courses and a minor in a related field, preparing them for careers in fitness management, personal training, strength and conditioning, and more. The program emphasizes practical experience through internships, research projects, and community outreach initiatives. Graduates are well-equipped for a wide range of career opportunities in the fitness and performance industry.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
The Human Performance program provides a comprehensive foundation in exercise science, fitness training, and performance coaching. It prepares students for careers in corporate wellness, personal training, strength and conditioning, fitness management, youth and adult sport coaching, sport psychology, and community-based fitness programs.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule includes a combination of core kinesiology courses, elective courses, and a minor in a related field.
Individual Modules:
- Core Kinesiology Courses: These courses cover foundational topics in exercise science, fitness, and performance coaching. Examples include:
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Motor Learning and Control
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Fitness Assessment and Programming
- Strength and Conditioning
- Elective Courses: Students can choose elective courses to tailor their program to their specific career goals. Examples include:
- Nutrition for Performance
- Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
- Sport Management
- Coaching Methodology
- Sport Ethics
- Minor: Students are encouraged to complete a minor in a field related to their specialization or interests. Examples include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Education
- Psychology
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, hands-on labs, and practical experiences.
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in exercise science, fitness, and performance coaching.
Unique Approaches:
The program offers opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships, research projects, and community outreach initiatives.
Careers:
The Human Performance program prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the fitness and performance industry. Potential career paths include:
- Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Fitness Manager
- Youth and Adult Sport Coach
- Corporate Wellness Coach
- Sport Psychologist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Instructor
- Health Educator
Other:
Minor Requirement:
All Human Performance majors are encouraged to complete a minor in a related field.
Transfer Students:
Transfer students may have limited time to complete a minor, but are encouraged to take elective courses outside of the department to align with their career goals.
Graduate/Professional Options:
The Human Performance program provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees or careers in occupational therapy, chiropractic, athletic training, or dietetics.
