Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 203 and EXER 201. Designed to address the upper portions of the musculoskeletal system in comprehensive detail. Includes articulations, cytology, histology, and neurological integration with lab and practical experiences. (Formerly 5550:500)

Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 203 and EXER 201. Designed to address the lower portions of the musculoskeletal system in comprehensive detail. Includes articulations, cytology, histology, and neurological integration with lab and practical experiences. (Formerly 5550:501)

This course teaches strength and conditioning programs design for heterogeneous populations. The course covers high-level sport specific exercise prescriptions that aids injury prevention and performance enhancement. (Formerly 5550:505)

This course is designed to study the normal structure and function of the respiratory system and how it is affected by different types of disease. (Formerly 5550:518)

This course will provide an explanation of the consumption, absorption, and recommendation for diet of athletes and the physically active individual. (Formerly 5550:526)

This course will teach students the core competencies for cardiac rehab professionals, based upon the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists (AAVCPR). (Formerly 5550:538)

This course challenges the graduate student to understand ways to provide and care for the safety of individual they teach. (Formerly 5550:540)

Prerequisites. BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 203 and EXER 240. This course is designed to cover recognition, evaluation, and rehabilitation of upper extremity injuries as well as general medical pathologies of the upper extremity. (Formerly 5550:541)

Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, and BIOL 203. This course will address the cognitive and affective aspects of injury and rehabilitation of injury. Specifically the stages of rehabilitation and techniques to aid in the rehabilitation process. (Formerly 5550:565)

Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, and BIOL 203. This course will discuss common musculoskeletal pathology and surgical procedure associated with a physically active population. (Formerly 5550:570)

Training future professionals in an integrated approach to qualitative diagnosis of motor skills for a variety of professional settings. Required clinical/field experiences. (Formerly 5550:600)

Functions of body systems and physiological effects of exercise. Laboratory experiences, lectures, discussions. (Formerly 5550:605)

Prerequisite: EDFN 640. Research methods/designs, statistics (application and interpretation), use of computers and appropriate software as they relate to various disciplines in the area of physical activity. (Formerly 5550:606)

This course provides an overview of the CAAHEP performance domains and associated competencies related to behavioral strategies for exercise/physical activity adoption, adherence and maintenance. This course prepares students to assess client readiness to change behavior, and to recommend strategies for behavior modification based on fitness level, disease status, and client goals. (Formerly 5550:607)

Prerequisite: Permission of department. This course meets the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching’s (NBHWC) published standards for health and wellness coach training programs and meets partial requirements for national certification exam eligibility. The course will facilitate the development of skills in coaching techniques based on behavior change theories and models, including establishing a positive client-centered approach, exploring client values and strengths, and cultivating client’s intrinsic motivation to make lasting lifestyle changes.

This course covers topics relevant to students who are preparing to be health care practitioners of physically active individuals. The course material covers common systemic disease pathology including characteristics of diseases, diagnostic and laboratory testing, and clinical decision making tools with respect to general medical conditions. The material is presented in a systematic manner using a problem-based learning approach. Students will gain clinical reasoning and problem solving skills with course activities such as labs, speaker presentations, simulation activities, and research. (Formerly 5550:612)

This course prepares students for theoretical and practical aspects of applying physical activity as therapeutic exercise for a wide array of conditions and diseases. Course content explores the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, disease implications and therapeutic interventions of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological, neuromuscular, psychological, sensory and cognitive disorders consisting of both classroom lectures and hands-on laboratory skills. Course material will cover performance domain standards and guidelines aligning with the recommendation of the CAAHEP Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Sciences (CoAES) to prepare students for the Exercise Physiology profession. Focus on clinical contraindications and safety precautions for each disease and illness will be highlighted. The course is designed to provide the student with understanding of the pathophysiology and exercise responses in these populations in preparation for professional work in the community as an applied or clinical exercise physiologist. (Formerly 5550:615)

This course provides the framework to prepared both the Applied and Clinical Exercise Physiologists for theoretical and practical aspects of fitness assessments, evaluations, testing and prescription. Students will become competent in electrocardiography interpretation and exercise testing protocols. This course will cover performance domain standards and guidelines aligning with the recommendation of the CAAHEP Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Sciences (CoAES) to prepare students for the Exercise Physiology profession. (Formerly 5550:618)

This is a course designed to provide hands-on laboratory experiences for students in the area of exercise science. (Formerly 5550:620)

(May be repeated) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Group study of special topics in health and physical education and sports medicine. (Formerly 5550:680)

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Participation in a work experience related to physical education. The experience may not be part of current position. Documentation of project required. (Formerly 5550:695)

Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. In-depth analysis of current practices or problems related to physical education. Documentation of the study required. (Formerly 5550:697)

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In-depth study of a research problem in education. Student must be able to demonstrate critical and analytical skills in dealing with a problem in physical education. (Formerly 5550:698)

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In-depth research investigation. Student must be able to demonstrate necessary competencies to deal with a research problem in physical education. (Formerly 5550:699)

Covers nutritional basics and current topics related to teaching physical education/health and coaching athletes. (Formerly 5550:528)

Principles, components, and strategies necessary in providing motor activities for handicapped students via application of a neuro-developmental model and alternative methods. Three hour lecture. (Formerly 5550:536)

Instructional strategies for secondary physical education. The course content is to improve the teaching skills of students who will be teaching physical education at the secondary level. It is a required course for the physical education licensure. (Formerly 5550:546)

Instructional strategies for elementary physical education. The course content is to improve the teaching skills of students who will be teaching physical education for children. It is a required course for the physical education licensure. (Formerly 5550:547)

General concepts of administration and organization in physical/health education, intramural, and athletic programs. (Formerly 5550:550)

Overview of the emergence of sport science, physical and health education as a profession and the supporting role of underlying scholarly and scientific disciplines. (Formerly 5550:552)

Overview legal and ethical elements of greatest concern to specialists in sport and physical activity. Cases used to illustrate specific points. Topics vary. (Formerly 5550:562)

Practical, intensive, and concentrated involvement with current curricular practices in areas related to physical education. (Formerly 5550:590)

Practical, intensive, and concentrated involvement with current curricular practices in areas related to physical education. (Formerly 5550:592)

Prerequisites: required physiological foundations courses, required historical/philosophical foundations courses, required program studies courses. Corequisite: PAUS 595. Students who have a bachelor's degree but no teaching licensure and who are completing the master's plus initial licensure program will meet while completing student teaching to discuss concerns about the student teaching experience, to analyze previous learning as it relates to this and future teaching. (Formerly 5550:594)

Prerequisites: Core courses and program studies courses, each with a 2.5 grade point average. Corequisite: PAUS 594. Student teaching for 16 weeks in primary and secondary school settings. (Formerly 5550:595)

To learn about becoming master teachers and coaches, students will apply effective teaching skills, focus on context, and reflect on the teaching/coaching process. Additional 10 clinical/field hours required. (Formerly 5550:610)

For the new professional, this course concentrates on research and analysis of skills and professional competencies needed to become an effective teacher of physical education. (Formerly 5550:611)

Provides information to students about the sociological aspects of sport. (Formerly 5550:510)

Analysis of marketing/promotions from a sport manager's perspective. Emphasis on marketing strategy, tactics and development in sport delivery systems. (Formerly 5550:522)

Basics for becoming a successful coach. Discussion of principles applying to most sports, players and coaches. (Formerly 5550:553)

This course will integrate leadership principles with coaching practices to enhance student understanding of coaching as a profession and a discipline. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become ethical, effective, and reflective coaches who contribute positively to athlete development and the broader coaching profession.

Organizational and administrative efficiency in implementing sports programs (event management, budgeting, public relations); objective and effective procedures for evaluation/selection of personnel; periodic program reviews. (Formerly 5550:601)

Coaching education principles related to the application of motor behavior and motor skill learning in sport.  Focus is on effective practices for learning, coaching and evaluating skills in sport at all levels of development. (Formerly 5550:602)

Course focuses on coaching and teaching the skills, tactics, and strategies in individual and team sports. (Formerly 5550:603)

This course explores contemporary challenges and emerging trends in sport and coaching, examining their impact on athlete development, team dynamics, and organizational success. Students will engage in critical analysis of topics such as ethical dilemmas, technological advancements, and diversity in sports. Through case studies and discussions, the course prepares future leaders to navigate the complexities of modern sports environments. (Formerly 5550:604)

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, theories, and practices essential for effective leadership in the fields of sport and athletics administration. This course explores the multifaceted roles of leaders within educational and athletic institutions, emphasizing the development of strategic leadership skills tailored to the unique demands of these settings.

This course will introduce theory of remedial exercise, sport and individualizing of physical activities to meet the needs of the physically, mentally and emotionally disabled individuals. This course will provide students with experience and knowledge in assisting individuals with special needs by creating activities that are engaging and will enhance motor abilities for all. 

This course will investigate the interconnectedness of athletic performance and overall well-being by studying physical conditioning, mental health, nutrition strategies, recovery techniques, and lifestyle factors of the athlete. 

Students will examine how technology enhances athletic performance, aids in injury prevention, and transforms sport management and fan engagement.

This course will review psychological components of physical activity and sport coaching. There will be a review of psychological mechanisms that influence healthy levels of physical activity and influence athletes positively. (Formerly 5550:609)

This course will focus on improving organizational and administrative efficiency in sport programs. The course will emphasize event planning/management, budgeting, clinics, fundraising and public relations.  It will also emphasize the development of effective procedures for personnel  and program evaluation.

This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the changing landscape of coaching, with a specific focus on the tactics and strategies that drive success in coaching across diverse sports.  Training coaches to have an understanding of the important concepts, strategies, key pedagogical, physiological, and psychological concepts in teaching sport is crucial in the development of expert coaches and sport educators.

Special topics in athletic development and coaching are presented. Special topics courses may be repeated with a change in topic for no more than 6 credits.