Health Science (HS)
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.
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.
The analysis of human movement based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Emphasis is given to the application of these principles to the understanding of human movement and athletic performance.
Pre-req: BSC 227 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.
Experiential learning of the procedures and processes of human movement testing and reporting using biomechanical equipment.
Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D.
This course investigates current trends in administration and organization in Kinesiology. Areas considered include but are not limited to policy planning, leadership, ethics, management and current organizational trends in Kinesiology.
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.
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.
This course examines concepts related to acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data relevant to human performance outcomes within sport, exercise, tactical operations and medical return to play.
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.