This course provides fundamental knowledge of physical activity, including cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. Additionally, students will be introduced to behavioral, injury, and environmental influences and safety concepts for working with an active population.

This course introduces students to the proper techniques to use in handling various emergency situations. Students are introduced to the appropriate treatment techniques to use in the following environments: rescue breathing, CPR/AED for adults, wounds, injuries to muscles/bones/joints, shock and sudden illness. Successful completion of the course leads to the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED certification which is valid for 2 calendar years.

This course takes a body systems approach to the language of medicine. The basic components of medical terminology are emphasized, including suffixes, prefixes, root words, and form combinations.  Students will understand pathologies of the various body systems.

A comprehensive introduction to the athletic coaching profession. Students will use sport science theory, research, and practical knowledge and methods of expert coaches to develop their own coaching philosophy.

This course introduces students to the biophysical foundations within exercise and movement science, including the anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological bases of human movement. Additionally, students will delve into information and/or opportunities within the field regarding professionalism, organizations, careers, assessment, and resources and tools. This course is approved for experiential learning credit.

This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide one or two-rescuer CPR on adults, children and infants, use an AED, bag-valve masks, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Successful completion of the course leads to the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification which is valid for 2 calendar years.

This course is designed to explore career options, field work, and laboratory work within Exercise and Movement Science. Students will job shadow a practitioner in the field, be introduced to laboratory equipment and protocols on campus, and complete lab assignments related to exercise and movement science for a minimum of forty hours. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of basic exercise and movement science skills, exposure to career paths in the industry, comprehension of the facilities and equipment on campus, and understanding the scope of practice of professionals in the field. This is a graded course.

Provides students with conceptual tools to analyze health-related behaviors and the social, cultural and environmental context in which they occur. Concepts and theories drawn from psychology and sociology are applied to programmatic examples from behavior change challenges in public health and working with individual clients in the health promotion setting.

Students will gain an understanding of the psychological components of athletic and exercise participation and the environments in which individuals compete, train, and perform. The student will examine methods and processes to improve athletic and exercise performance of both healthy and injured participants, enhance the health and well-being of active and athletic individuals through behavior modification and motivational strategies, and facilitate psychological growth and development of all participants.

This course focuses on the physiological use of nutrients by the body. It emphasizes the importance of good nutrition to promote long-term health, enhance performance, and prevent injury and illness. Students will learn to identify and use credible resources of nutrition information. This information is applied to such topics as diet analysis, meal planning, and using food to optimize human performance.

The course emphasizes the application of personal and community health content. Student will integrate health, environmental, and social factors that have an impact on one’s well-being and longevity.

This course explains how motor development affects motor learning and provides a framework for establishing programs that facilitate skill acquisition for all learners and athletes. The course investigates how motor behavior can impact performance in a variety of settings.

These workshops develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of particularly current interest in movement science. It is the goal of these one-credit hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics and current training or application concepts.

This course provides an opportunity for students to work with faculty members on problems of basic research in Human Performance.

This course addresses current topics in Human Performance. Topics will vary.

This course looks at various general medical conditions and how the disease process might influence physical activity. The pathology, signs and symptoms, need for referral and treatment are discussed for each disease. Appropriate recommendations for restricted participation and release for activity are discussed. Students will develop basic assessment skills that will assist them in recognizing potential pathologies and the need for referral.

This course will introduce the student to basic pharmacology concepts including: pharmacokinetics and the effect of exercise on these processes. Nomenclature, laws, regulations, and procedures related to pharmacology and sport will also be discussed.

The course introduces students to the physiological responses and adaptations of the body to exercise, training, and movement. The course investigates how body systems operate during states of exercise, rest, and inactivity. Students will complete lab activities that expose them to monitoring physiological responses during exercise.

This course will reinforce principles and theories covered in HUPR 31000-001 Lecture and provide a hands-on opportunity to apply principles and theories related to exercise physiology.

This course introduces students to statistics, field testing, measurement in human performance, and performance analytics. Students will gain statistical knowledge and skill while using technology like SPSS, Tableau, R, and other data analysis software. Students will collect data through lab activities using in-field exercise equipment, wearable technology, and sport-specific technology that instructs them on accurate and proper test administration. The course will present the foundational knowledge on making reliable and valid judgements with accurate data collection and evidence-driven analysis.

This lab teaches students to collect, analyze and present data for common exercise science tests and assessments. Students will practice the implementation of field- and lab-based assessments. Students will develop the skill of determining if the data obtained are reliable and valid, and how to interpret findings to make decisions. Legal and ethical management of data will also be discussed.

This course reviews the functional anatomical basis of human motion, with special emphasis on the skeletal, neural and muscular systems. Students will also learn the theories of motor development and learning and finally apply these concepts to daily and sport activities.

This course demonstrates and allows students to develop skill in the practical application functional anatomy knowledge and concepts. Students will learn to apply theories of motor learning, recognize common functional and dysfunctional movements throughout the lifespan, and provide corrective feedback to increase function and safety.

This course introduces students to the organization, governance, and cross-cultural context of sport and health on a global level. The emphasis in this course is on comparing and contrasting the connection between sport and health around the world, identifying issues and strategies associated with international sport and global health and evaluating current systems to suggest or implement future possible changes.

The course introduces students to the application and development of technology within the industries of sports, exercise, fitness, and healthcare. Students investigate technology utilization and ethical considerations that accompany that utilization. Laboratory activities expose students to technology use and strategies. Students will complete a technology concept paper where they develop their own technology to solve a current issue or need within the field of human performance.

This course focuses on the advanced concepts associated with coaching competitive sports; including, however not limited to sociological, administrative, philosophical, legal, ethical and chemical health issues.

This course examines the theories and practices appropriate for teaching group exercise. The student will learn the methodology necessary for setting up classes, creating effective teaching progressions, and choreographing to music. This course will take a workshop approach wherein students will perform the activities and master the techniques associated with effective exercise instruction.

This seminar will take a comprehensive approach to understanding how to read and interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs). The basic components of ECG are emphasized, including electrophysiology, electrical axis of heart, ECG complex, establishing rate, and identifying common rhythms.

The study of the athletic fitness components of agility, speed, power, flexibility, strength, and endurance and their application to sport performance.

Students will develop personal training skills, competencies, and knowledge needed to complete a credible personal training certification program. Content areas include exercise science, screening and evaluation, training principles and methods, client program design and implementation, injury prevention, and legal concerns as they relate to the field of personal training.

This course focuses on the theoretical and practical application of various administrative topics in Exercise Science. Students will understand and apply common budgetary concepts and methods of communication. Recognize and apply basic marketing strategies to an Exercise Science initiative. Critique and propose policies and procedures to ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with regulations and understand human resource concepts from an employee and employer perspective.

This course covers advanced principles of wellness programming with application to corporate environments. Included are strategies to establish and maintain programming by demonstrating the potential value of a healthy workforce.

This course introduces students to the use of statistical analysis within human performance and to methods of analysis and distributions specific to sport and exercise. Students in this course gather, manage, analyze, interpret, and communicate statistical data to improve decision-making, player performance, in-game strategy, team management, operations, and business applications and decisions. The course focuses on analytics through theoretical and developmental frameworks in an effort to develop customized programs and reports to enhance sport performance, improve health, and optimize business strategies associated with human performance like logistics, sponsorship, user experience, and promotion.

This course introduces students to exercise and movement biomechanics through the study of external forces and their effects on the human body.

This course investigates current concepts and trends in adapted physical education, adapted sport, and prosthetics as well as the ability to plan and implement an exercise program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals. Students will learn strategies and programs that assist human movement for special populations.

This course focuses on the processes behind assessing and diagnosing movement technique. Professional intervention and proper assessment techniques are discussed throughout this course.

This course covers the prescription of exercise aligned with the guidelines provided by the American College of Sports Medicine. Students will learn how to make data-driven decisions from in-field testing data to prescribe exercise to a variety of populations. Students will explore the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise is Medicine program and strategies.

These advanced workshops develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of current interest in exercise and movement science. It is the goal of these one-credit hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics and current training or application concepts on an advanced level. These workshops are activity-based and focus on career preparation in specific areas.

This course provides students with the opportunity to do advanced and sustained study in a variety of issues relating to exercise and movement science.

This course covers the selection and implementation of exercises for specified performance outcomes. Students will learn how to teach, correct, and modify exercises to minimize risk and achieve desired goals.

This course is the culmination of the study of the biophysical elements of movement and the application of exercise and movement science. This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the biophysical elements of movement and their appropriate application. This course also serves as a preparation course for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.

As one of the final courses completed in the Exercise Science program, student will be expected to apply their knowledge and skills in fitness assessment, prescription, and health behavior with an adult client. Students will perform a baseline fitness assessment, collaborate with a client to develop meaningful and realistic fitness goals, and develop an exercise program to achieve these goals. Students should expect to spend at least 2 hours/week outside of class working with their client. Current CPR certification is required on the first day of the semester.

Tactical Strength and Conditioning is designed to aid military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other emergency services to perform job-related tasks safely and efficiently through a combination of cutting-edge research, proven training methods, and field experience. This course provides students with scientific information needed to increase the performance, readiness, and longevity of tactical professionals while decreasing the likelihood of fitness-related injuries.

A preceptor supervises the student while they are assigned to a team within a school's athletic program. The learning objective is for the student to show proficiency in all aspects of athletic training including prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and administration. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets. Class time is spent on job and graduate school search strategies, obtaining and maintaining certification and licensure.

This course is designed to provide students who are minoring in Athletic Coaching with practical work experience in the coaching field. Emphasis is placed on the application of Exercise Science and Sport Management performance strategies and skills in a work environment for a minimum of 40 hours.

This course introduces the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and prepares students to use clinical outcomes, available research, and data to enhance patient/client care. Topics include formulating a clinical question, searching for evidence, and critical appraisal of the literature. This course meets the University Advanced Writing requirements.

This course covers identification and evaluation of research problems, interpretation of research in human performance. Students will investigate methodological research design approaches appropriate for exercise and movement science. Students will conceptualize and complete a research project within the course.

This course introduces students to the study of ergonomics. The course provides students with an in-depth discussion on how the principles of ergonomics can be applied to the context of sport, physical activity, and the workplace in an effort to reduce injury and improve performance.

This course looks at the pathophysiology, treatment, and medical management of various chronic conditions and disabilities. Students will learn the effects of exercise training on each condition, in addition to proper exercise testing and prescription.

This course is designed to enhance the understanding and practical application of exercise to varied populations. Students will learn and apply knowledge on how to appropriately modify exercise for individuals and groups based on age, medical conditions, and special needs.

This internship requires students, with the assistance of the Program Director, to locate an internship position. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership. Students must complete 250 hours of practical experience during the semester. The internship must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and application must be approved by the Program Director.