Kinesiology
Courses
- General Education Course
Exercise Science and Sport
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.
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: ESS 345 with a minimum grade of D or ESS 321 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.
Health Science

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 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.
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.
Pre-req: HS 220 with a minimum grade of D.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This course teaches students the skills to use biomechanical sensors as instruments for research, and the use of MatLab programming language to process the data they collect from their instruments.
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 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.
A final investigation into normal and abnormal human movement patterns in sport, the workplace, and activities of daily living.
Pre-req: HS 475.
Phys Ed Lifetime Activities
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.
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.
Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt

A study of the possible interrelationship between physical activity and various sociocultural factors.
The student will gain knowledge in sport management with multiple emphasis including professional, collegiate, and recreational sports.
This course introduces students to the nature, structure, and complexity of the sport tourism industry. Topics covered include: economic, sociocultural and environmental impacts, motivations, marketing, and development principles.
Supervised experience with classroom setting that emphasizes a variety of skills and exploration of career opportunities in Sport Management (CR: Admission to Sport Management Program).
Pre-req: STHM 250 with a minimum grade of C or ESS 250 with a minimum grade of C.
A study of the application of marketing concepts to the sport industry (PR: MKT 340)
In this course, students will be introduced to current economic and financial issues confronting managers in the sport industry.
A classroom setting with additional required clinical hours in the sport and leisure industry setting emphasizing a variety of work experiences and internship application skills in Sport Management. (PR: STHM 290 with minimum B and minimum 2.2 GPA)
Pre-req: STHM 290 with a minimum grade of B or ESS 290 with a minimum grade of B.
Philosophical of and historical background to the development of values in contemporary society and examination of how these are manifested in the sports world.
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.
This course provides students with the comprehensive application of leadership theories and practice in the sport, tourism and hospitality management field.
This course covers quantity, location, and design standards for facilitates. Includes safety, functionality, durability, and maintenance requirements in planning and design. (PR: Junior or Senior Standing)
The relationship between sport and feature motion pictures are analyzed in the historical, social and cultural contexts. (PR: Junior or senior standing)
Study of the basic principles of the legal system as they operate in the environment of American sport. (PR: Junior or senior standing)
The history of women in sport, gender equity, the opportunities for women and intercollegiate and professional sports (such as participant, coach, trainer, journalist, agent and promoter), and physiological perspectives.
This course focuses on the understanding of sport agent industry and structure.
Pre-req: STHM 250 with a minimum grade of D.
By using various tools such as sport analytics, key performance indicators (KPI), balanced scorecard, and other techniques, this course focuses on exploring, identifying and solving problems using data (PR: minimum B grade in MGT 218, JR or SR standing)
Pre-req: MGT 218 with a minimum grade of B.
A study of sales and promotion management in sport and leisure industry.
Pre-req: (STHM 380 with a minimum grade of D or ESS 380 with a minimum grade of D).

Application of all aspects involved in the Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management to individually designed projects. Fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate majors (PR: SR standing in Sport Management)
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Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Internship experience in a Sports, Tourism and Hospitality agencies. (PR: STHM 290, 390 with minimum B; minimum 2.2 GPA and Senior standing)
Pre-req: (STHM 290 with a minimum grade of B or ESS 290 with a minimum grade of B) and (STHM 390 with a minimum grade of B or ESS 390 with a minimum grade of B).
Exploring the important role of the Olympic Movement in politics since the modern Olympic Movement in 1896. (PR: JR and SR standing)