The student will gain knowledge of behavior change, components of exercise sessions, cardinal principles of conditioning, basics of fitness programming, and instructing individual and group exercise sessions.

Introductory overview of the current trends and theories in exercise science. Preview the body systems, exercise training, and preparation for professional certification and careers in exercise science.

Course addresses fitness and weight control and modes of change. Primary focus is on goals in nutrition, label identification, nutrient assessment, weight control, and fitness and how to reach them safely.

Development of philosophic reasoning skills to better understand the role that philosophy plays in our understanding and conception of physical activity and sport.

Focuses on physiological and functional alterations in response to acute and chronic exercise with emphasis on metabolic, neuroendocrine, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and environmental adaptations.

Pre-req: BSC 228 with a minimum grade of C.

Laboratory course that demonstrates and reinforces concepts pertaining to the effects of exercise on physiological systems.

Pre-req: ESS 345 (may be taken concurrently).

Focuses on the processes and procedures of physical fitness evaluation and prescription. Emphasis is placed on the design of individual and group exercise programs.

Pre-req: ESS 345 with a minimum grade of C.

Pre-req: ESS 345.

Discuss health risk appraisal and exercise benefits of commonly seen pathophysiology among the U.S. adults.

Pre-req: ESS 345 with a minimum grade of C.

An in-depth investigation of the role of sport in ancient and medieval societies. The course focuses on ancient Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe, but will also briefly cover non-Western cultures.

Application of strength and conditioning principles in the development and administration of sport-based exercise programs. Emphasis on the teaching of flexibility, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and speed and agility programs.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D.

Laboratory course that demonstrates strength and conditioning skills. Practical application of strength and conditioning principles with emphasis on the teaching of flexibility, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and speed and agility programs.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D.

The course in Advanced Exercise Physiology will focus on the detailed study of the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, neuromuscular, and respiratory systems in response to acute and chronic exercise.

Pre-req: ESS 345.

Pre-req: ESS 345 with a minimum grade of C.

Field internship experience.

Pre-req: ESS 375 with a minimum grade of C.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic medical terminology and basic pharmacology.

Focuses on basic anatomy and physiology as applied to physical activity.

This course introduces students to taping, wrapping, and advanced emergency care techniques used in athletic training. (PR: Admission to the Athletic Training Program)

Survey and study of the basic techniques and practices of athletic training.

Pre-req: HS 200 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or HS 201 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or HS 222 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or BSC 227 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or BSC 332 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

A survey course that focuses upon wellness promotion and prevention of various health problems.

An examination of the health content areas of mental/emotional health, substance use/abuse, and human sexuality/family life education.

First Aid, CPR, and AED skills for health care providers. Additional topics include musculoskeletal injuries, environmental conditions, and sudden illness.

An intensive hands-on course for allied health majors that introduces the orthopedic assessment and testing skills needed to perform effective evaluations on the field and in the clinical setting.

An introduction to worksite wellness programming including the basic components of an effective wellness program and how to integrate wellness into corporate culture.

To begin developing athletic training evaluation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer. Requires 150 clinical hours. (CR: Admission to the Athletic Training Program)

Pre-req: HS 215.

Fundamental concepts and techniques for analyzing human movement during sport, exercise, and occupation. Students will develop qualitative and video-based analysis skills as used in sports science labs and rehabilitation clinics.

Pre-req: HS 221 or HE 221 or HS 220 or HE 220.

An investigation into worksite health assessment models and modes.

Pre-req: HS 235 with a minimum grade of C.

This is a course that investigates current trends in worksite wellness organization & administration and provides instruction of wellness and prevention interventions into corporate culture and business plans.

Pre-req: HS 235 with a minimum grade of C.

This is a course that investigates prescription of worksite wellness programming based on data collection methods and current industry Best Practices for wellness interventions.

Pre-req: HS 336 with a minimum grade of C.

This course investigates the effectiveness of worksite wellness programming. Students will understand what components of a program should be evaluated and how to calculate return on investment for intervention.

Pre-req: HS 336 with a minimum grade of C.

To continue developing athletic training evaulation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer. Requires 150 clinical hours. (PR: HS255)

Pre-req: HS 255.

To continue developing athletic training evaluation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer and/or other qualified allied health professionals. Requires 150 clinical hours. (PR: HS360)

Pre-req: HS 360.

Applied anatomy of the human musculature and biomechanics in relation to physical activity.

Pre-req: BSC 227 with a minimum grade of D or HS 201 with a minimum grade of D.

A study of the factors contributing to the acquisition, improvement and retention of gross motor skills. Stages of motor development and learning will be examined from a behavioral approach.

An examination of theory, research, and application of psychological principles related to sport and exercise.

Pre-req: PSY 201 with a minimum grade of D or PSY 201H with a minimum grade of D.

This is a course that investigates current trends in administration and organization in the field of athletic training.

Pre-req: HS 215.

Orthopedic evaluation techniques of the thoracic and cervical spines and the upper extremities. Anatomy, injury recognition, stress and special testing, treatment protocols, and preventative measure will be examined.

Pre-req: HS 215.

Orthopedic evaluation techniques of the lumbar spine and the lower extremities. Anatomy, injury recognition, stress and special testing, treatment protocols, and preventative measures will be examined.

Pre-req: HS 215.

Students will develop computer programming skills by designing and writing code to process and analyze the biomechanical data they collect. Students will transfer the functions they write to various applications.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 203 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D and PHY 204 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Pre-req: HS 423.

Therapeutic modality application in the initial stages of injury, and modality and therapeutic exercise selection and prescription based upon patient responses for injuries to the lower extremity and lumbar spine.

Pre-req: HS 215.

Instruction of electrical stimulation modalities and therapeutic exercise rehabilitation of the upper extremity and cervical spine, including post-surgical rehabilitation. Strategies for psychosocial intervention will also be addressed. (PR: HS 448)

Pre-req: HS 448.

To continue developing athletic training evaluation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer and/or other qualified allied health professionals. Requires 150 clinical hours. (PR: HS361)

Pre-req: HS 361.

An investigation into normal and abnormal human movement patterns in sport, the workplace, and in activities of daily living.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D and HS 465 with a minimum grade of D.

An investigation into the science of human motion and its relationship to the envirionment in which it is performed.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 201 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 202 with a minimum grade of D.

Pre-req: HS 465 with a minimum grade of D and HS 365 with a minimum grade of D.

This course offers "hands-on" work within the biomechanics lab. The student will assist with current research. This experience that allows students to gain practical experience within a lab setting.

Pre-req: BSC 227 with a minimum grade of D.

Pre-req: HS 361.

Supervised clinical experience in an approved setting. Can be repeated for a total of 8hrs. Capstone experience requires 3hrs minimum in one term. (PR: program permission)

Pre-req: HS 475 with a minimum grade of D.

A final investigation into normal and abnormal human movement patterns in sport, the workplace, and activities of daily living.

Pre-req: HS 475 with a minimum grade of D.

Designed to promote fitness through spinning.

Designed to help instruct both men and women with a variety of lifetime fitness activities.

Through activity, the students will learn the fundamentals and techniques of rock climbing.

Designed to help instruct both men and women on numerous activities to help strengthen the abdominal region of the body which can then be incorporated into their workout program.

Builds on techniques and strategies from PEL 120, adds defenses against the edged weapon and firearm. Course covers more prone defense strategies, multiple subject encounters and low and diffused light simulation.

Pre-req: PEL 120 with a minimum grade of D.

This course is an intermediate yoga class building off of beginning yoga. It will focus on poses, breathing, relaxation, and meditation.

Pre-req: PEL 180 with a minimum grade of D.