School of Health & Human Sciences
Undergraduate Programs
Applied Fitness and Sports Performance
The Applied Fitness and Sports Performance major combines the knowledge and application of techniques to advance the Fitness and Sports Performance of others. Students build their knowledge through cutting-edge course work, research projects, internships, and then translate that to real world experiences. This major is designed for students who want to graduate and directly enter the fitness and sports performance industries. Through the Applied Fitness and Sports Performance major, graduates have the skills to work with a variety of populations and positively impact the lives of others. The Applied Fitness and Sports Performance major program outcomes are aligned with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) professional standards.
Applied Fitness and Sports Performance majors also complete a Personal Training undergraduate certificate as part of the program.
Student Learning Outcomes - Applied Fitness and Sports Performance
- Identify the anatomy and physiology of major bodily structures and how they relate to the movements of fitness and sports.
- Analyze human movement principles to improve fitness and sports performance.
- Recognize and plan for variability among fitness participants and athletes.
- Teach and evaluate the various movements and techniques within fitness and sports.
- Explain the essentials of nutrition for fitness and sports performance.
- Implement behavior change and sport psychology strategies to optimize fitness and sports performance.
- Develop into competent and responsible leaders in fitness and sports performance operations and professions.
- Read and evaluate various sources of information on fitness and sports performance.
- Design training and recovery sessions and programs to target particular fitness and sports performance goals.
- Demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.
Applied Fitness and Sports Performance Curriculum
IU Indianapolis General Education Core
Applied Fitness and Sports Performance majors must fulfill the IU Indianapolis general education requirements corresponding to Indiana College Core.
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater must be earned in the general education courses.
Core Communication (6 credits)- ENG-W 131: Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I (3 credits) or ENG-W 140: Reading, Writing, and Inquiry: Honors (3 credits) completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
- COMM-R 110: Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 credits)
Analytical Reasoning (6 credits)
- College math from List A (3 credits)
- List A or List B (3 credits)
Cultural Understanding (3 credits)
- Cultural Understanding (3 credits)
Life and Physical Sciences (10 credits) This requirement is satisfied with the following courses:
- BIOL-N 216: Human Anatomy (5 credits)
- BIOL-N 217: Human Physiology (5 credits)
Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences (9 credits)
- Arts & Humanities (3 credits)
- PSY-B 110: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)3
- Additional Arts & Humanities or Social Science (3 credits)
Applied Fitness and Sports Performance requirements
A grade of C or higher must be earned in all HPER and KINE courses
- HPER-H 101: Wellness for the College Student (1 credit)
- HPER-H 180: Stress Prevention & Management or HPER-H195: Principles & Applications of Lifestyle Wellness (3 credits)
- KINE-K 460 Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise (3 credits)
- KINE-L 135: Learning Community: Physical Education - Exercise Science (1)
- KINE-N 220: Nutrition for Health or FN 30300: Nutrition Course (3 credits)
- KINE-N 330: Sports Nutrition (3 credits)
- KINE-P 141: Fundamentals of Human Movement (3 credits)
- KINE-P 205: Structural Kinesiology (3 credits)
- KINE-P 212: Introduction to Exercise Science (3 credits)
- KINE-P 215: Principles & Practices of Exercise Science (3 credits)
- KINE-P 258: Performance & Teaching of Activities for Persons w/Special Needs (1 credit)
- KINE-R 275: Dynamics of Camp Leadership (3 credits)
- KINE-P 200: Microcomputer Application in Kinesiology (3 credits)
- KINE-P 204: Motor Development (3 credits)
- KINE-P 246: Performance & Teaching of Cardiovascular & Resistance Training (3 credits)
- KINE-P 280: Athletic Injuries (2 credits)
- KINE-P 373: Resistance Exercise & Sports Conditioning (3 credits)
- KINE-P 393: Professional Practice Programs in Physical Education, Health, & Recreation (7 credits)*
- KINE-P 397: Kinesiology (3 credits)
- KINE-P 403: Theory & Practice of Cardiovascular Fitness (3 credits)
- KINE-P 405: Introduction to Sports Psychology (3 credits)
- KINE-P 409: Basic Physiology of Exercise (3 credits)
- KINE-P 410: Physical Activity Programming for Individuals w/Disabilities (3 credits)
- KINE-P 416: Fitness Management (3 credits)
- KINE-P 419: Fitness Testing & Interpretation (3 credits)
- KINE-P 420: Exercise Leadership & Program Design (3 credits)
- KINE-P 443: Internship in Physical Education (3 credits)*
Students must obtain CPR certification prior to enrollment in KINE-P 443 and KINE-P 393.
Open Electives (8 credits)
- Additional courses beyond the IU Indianapolis General Education Core and major course requirements to total 120 credit hours (these are not required to be SHHS courses, but could be).
- Only college level course work will count toward open electives. Remedial courses in areas such as math and english do not count.
