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Baylor HP: Human Performance

48 courses, 138 sections in Spring 2027. Seats as of Oct 30, 2026, 1:57 AM Central.

HP 1420: Human Anatomy

4 credit hours · 17 sections · 165 open seats · Marni Shoemaker, Sarah Smith, Justin Adeyemi

Prerequisite(s): HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors only. An introductory course designed to teach the basic life systems in the human body. Detailed examination of the circulatory, muscular, skeletal, respiratory, …

HP 1421: Intro to Human Physiology

4 credit hours · 3 sections · 60 open seats · Joon Park

Prerequisite(s): HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors and Public Health (PH) Secondary Majors only. Provides the scientific foundation for the field of medicine, exercise physiology and all professions related to human health. Ba…

HP 1V9R: Research

Variable credit hours · 2 sections · 6 open seats · Savannah Rauschendorfer, Yunsuk Koh

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.

HP 2102: Fit Concepts Test Progrm

1 credit hours · 1 section · 0 open seats

The acquisition of essential skills and knowledge in fitness education that lead to excellent physical conditioning and the ability to administer a variety of fitness tests. Students must demonstrate specified levels of physical fitness to complete the course.

HP 2304: Advanced First Aid

3 credit hours · 1 section · 21 open seats · Lana Gann

Acquisition of skills and knowledge to qualify for Advanced First Aid certification through the American Red Cross or equivalent agency. Additional material in emergency care from a supplementary text is included. Practical application skills are performed.

HP 2306: Anatomical Kinesiology

3 credit hours · 6 sections · 104 open seats · Justin Adeyemi, Sarah Smith, Erika Sutton, Jaeho Shim

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HP 1420; HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors only. A course designed to develop an understanding of human movement through the study of neuromuscular control, anatomical structures,…

HP 2307: Biomechanics

3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Jaeho Shim

Prerequisite(s): HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors only. An overview of the principles and methods of analyzing human movement from a mechanical and quantitative perspective.

HP 2341: Prev-Care/Ath Injuries

3 credit hours · 1 section · 18 open seats · Rich Gochis

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HP 1420. The course is designed to teach the basic athletic training needs, to teach fundamental skills and methods in athletic training, and to train an individual to take care of both injured and uninjured athletes.

HP 2420: Exercise Physiology

4 credit hours · 11 sections · 198 open seats · Paul Gordon, Cory Dungan, Savannah Rauschendorfer

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HP 1420; HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors only. This course provides lecture and lab experience in that aspect of sports medicine which involves the study of the body's response,…

HP 2V9R: Research

Variable credit hours · 2 sections · 8 open seats · Savannah Rauschendorfer, Yunsuk Koh

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.

HP 3136: Innovative Games & Adventure

1 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Mary Ann Jennings

Designed to assist the student in studies of the mechanics and techniques of each activity. Includes the skills, rules, principles and purposes of each activity. First semester sophomores and above are eligible to enroll in this course.

HP 3301: Pedagogy of Individual Sports

3 credit hours · 1 section · 17 open seats · Justin Morris

This course is designed to provide practice in teaching skills, to increase knowledge of the games and different sports rules, and to develop an appreciation for the basic skills in a variety of individual sports. First semester sophomores and above are eligib…

HP 3305: Stress, Resilience & Human Per

3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Amy Lopez

Prerequisite(s): HHPR majors only; juniors and seniors only. This course will examine evidence-based coping strategies relevant to health, human performance and well-being in many different settings. Settings would range from coaching, participation in sport, …

HP 3311: Essentls of Ethics/Healthcare

3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Tricia Blalock

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: HED 3311

HP 3320: Fund of Exercise Biochemistry

3 credit hours · 1 section · 24 open seats · Michael Wiggs

Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing. Credit or concurrent enrollment in HP 2420. HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors only. An overview of biochemistry and metabolism related to exercise, training adaptations, and nutrit…

HP 3330: Resrch Meth/Desgn Ex Science

3 credit hours · 1 section · 25 open seats · Michael Wiggs

Prerequisite(s): HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors only. Introduction to research methods in exercise science including research designs, collection of data with appropriate statistical techniques, as well as the critiqu…

HP 3346: Elem School Physical Education

3 credit hours · 1 section · 16 open seats · Beth Williams

Prerequisite(s): Elementary education majors and sophomore standing or above, HHPR majors, or permission from HP program director. This course is designed for elementary education majors (EC-6 Generalist) and for those interested in working with young child…

HP 3381: Fund/Human Performance

3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Justin Morris

Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing. This course examines the goals, objectives, and evaluation of exemplary programs.

HP 3382: Risk Managment in HHPR

3 credit hours · 1 section · 16 open seats · Kim Scott

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: RLS 3382

HP 3V50: Clin Res Collaboration

1 credit hours · 1 section · 0 open seats · Andrew Gallucci

See HED 3V50 for course description.

HP 3V9R: Research

Variable credit hours · 9 sections · 50 open seats · Kim Smith, Yunsuk Koh, Andrew Gallucci, Joon Park and 5 more

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.

HP 4301: Choreography and Production

3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats

Prerequisite(s): LF 1118 and 1148; or LF 1119. This course is designed to enhance a student's performance skills in modern, ballet, and jazz dance. "Choreography" will include original routines using music selection, development of choreography, costuming, lig…

HP 4369: Sports Psychology

3 credit hours · 1 section · 5 open seats · Andrew Meyer

Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing; HHPR (EP, HSS, PHSS, HKLS, PEDA, REC) and Public Health (PH) majors only. Examines psychological theories and techniques applied to sport to enhance the performance and personal…

HP 4375: Ex Pres in Health and Disease

3 credit hours · 1 section · 25 open seats · Cory Dungan

Prerequisite(s): HP 1421 and HP 2420 or the instructor's approval for HSS students. Emphasis will be given to developing exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities. This course will enable the student to apply the skills learned…

HP 4393: Facilities/Equipmnt-Hhpr

3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Jeff Walter

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: RLS 4393

HP 4396: Religion & Sport

3 credit hours · 1 section · 18 open seats · Andrew Meyer

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: REL 4396

HP 4471: Ex Testing and Interp II

4 credit hours · 1 section · 16 open seats · Brent Dragoo

Prerequisite(s): HP 4450, Current First Aid and CPR Certification. Lectures and laboratory experiences build on information covered in HP 4450. This course is designed to develop and refine core competencies in conducting common physical assessments and interp…

HP 4V79: Internship/Human Perform

3 credit hours · 3 sections · 33 open seats · Kim Smith, Tricia Blalock, Toby Brooks

Prerequisite(s): Departmental consent required. The internship provides hands-on experience for the human performance major in the area of his or her concentration. The experience includes a special project determined jointly by the student and the agency int…

HP 4V9R: Research

Variable credit hours · 1 section · 3 open seats · Yunsuk Koh

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.

HP 5110: Clinical Education

1 credit hours · 2 sections · 36 open seats · Matthea Williams

Prerequisite(s): A "C" or better in HP 5302. Students gain hands-on experience in athletic training through the completion of clinical education hours. Students are exposed to a variety of healthcare settings and patient populations. Additionally, students' en…

HP 5199: Non-Thesis Degree Completion

1 credit hours · 1 section · 1 open seats

To fulfill requirements for non-thesis master's students who need to complete final degree requirements other than coursework during their last semester. This may include such things as a comprehensive examination, oral examination, or foreign language requir…

HP 5305: Advanced Patient Care

3 credit hours · 1 section · 18 open seats · Andrew Gallucci

Prerequisite(s): A "C" or better in HP 5307. Students obtain a foundational understanding of a variety of contemporary therapy techniques used for patient care. Students develop and implement intervention strategies for improving or maintaining a patient’s he…

HP 5306: Research Project in AT

3 credit hours · 1 section · 18 open seats · Andrew Gallucci

Prerequisite(s): Athletic Training Program Director approval. Research project to fulfill the degree requirements of the Master of Athletic Training program. Course must be taken twice for a total of six hours.

HP 5308: Prof Prep & Curr Topics in AT

3 credit hours · 1 section · 18 open seats · Matthea Williams

Prerequisite(s): A "C" or better in HP 5201. In this course students are prepared for the BOC exam through a comprehensive review of the athletic training domains. Students are also prepared for a transition to practice by learning issues related to profession…

HP 5330: Phys Exercise II:Cardio Aspect

3 credit hours · 1 section · 14 open seats · Yunsuk Koh

Cardiovascular physiology, its relationship to exercise, cardiovascular structure and function, stress testing, cardiopulmonary system, and cardiovascular disease.

HP 5333: Exercise Testing & Presc

3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Cory Smith

Prerequisite(s): Six semester hours of graduate exercise physiology. Exercise testing and prescription that emphasizes the necessary preparation for certification by the American College of Sports Medicine.

HP 5355: Power Speed Agility Training

3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Chris Ruf, Eric Rash, Michael Wenger

The purpose of this course is to address physiological responses and adaptations associated with power, plyometrics, speed and agility which are covered in conjunction with laboratory demonstrations and specific practical experiences based on available scienti…

HP 5370: Sport Psychology

3 credit hours · 1 section · 2 open seats · Andrew Meyer

Study and application of psychological principles which influence behavior, enhance skill acquisition, and maximize sport performance of athletes, coaches, and others involved in sport.

HP 5380: Exp Des and Stat Meth

3 credit hours · 1 section · 17 open seats · Cory Smith

Prerequisite(s): FIN 5360. A basic understanding of how experiments are designed and their results are analyzed helps to interpret published findings and is necessary when conducting your research. This course presents principles of experimental design and sta…

HP 5402: Eval and Diagnosis in AT III

4 credit hours · 2 sections · 36 open seats · Heather Hudson

Prerequisite(s): HP 5401 with a grade of C or better. Foundational understanding of the evaluative procedures related to the head and spine. Instruction on the procedures used to evaluate, treat, and manage brain injuries. General medical conditions related t…

HP 5403: Therapeutic Interventions II

4 credit hours · 2 sections · 36 open seats · Matthea Williams

Prerequisite(s): HP 5303 with a grade of C or higher. Students obtain a foundational understanding of the application of therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise related to the practice of athletic training. Students learn to use a variety of techniqu…

HP 5V70: Special Topics in HHPR

1 credit hours · 6 sections · 27 open seats · Justin Morris, Andrew Gallucci

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: HED 5V70; RLS 5V70

HP 5V90: Internship SP

1 credit hours · 4 sections · 50 open seats · Justin Morris, Yunsuk Koh

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: HED 5V90; RLS 5V90

HP 5V94: Practicum in HHPR

1 credit hours · 4 sections · 36 open seats · Justin Morris, Yunsuk Koh

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: HED 5V94; RLS 5V94

HP 5V99: Thesis

1 credit hours · 12 sections · 17 open seats · Cory Dungan, LesLee Funderburk, Andrew Gallucci, Paul Gordon and 8 more

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: RLS 5V99

HP 6340: Cellular Adaptation

3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Joon Park

The course is designed for graduate students currently enrolled in graduate programs in Integrative Exercise Physiology. The course will provide students with up-to-date principles and concepts in integrative biology of exercise. The topics discussed in this c…

HP 6V70: Dir Res Kin, Ex Nutr, Hlth Pro

1 credit hours · 11 sections · 33 open seats · Cory Dungan, LesLee Funderburk, Andrew Gallucci, Paul Gordon and 7 more

Prerequisite(s): Doctoral graduate student standing or consent of instructor. This course provides students with an opportunity to participate in individualized research within the department, university, and/or various collaborative clinical research centers …

HP 6V99: Dissertation

1 credit hours · 11 sections · 33 open seats · Cory Dungan, LesLee Funderburk, Andrew Gallucci, Paul Gordon and 7 more

Supervised research for the completion of the doctoral dissertation and doctoral degree.

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