| 1050 |
Emergency Procedures and Safety Skills (2) |
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Introduction to common safety principles, predisposing factors and common causes of accidents, injuries, and illnesses. The course includes American Red Cross Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillator certification. Laboratory fee. |
| 1101 |
Special Topics (1 to 3) |
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Topic announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. |
| 1103 |
Professional Foundations in Exercise Science (3) |
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Nature, scope, and scientific basis of exercise science: orientation to professional competencies and opportunities. |
| 1110-11 |
Applied Anatomy Physiology I-II (4-4) |
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Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology for students preparing for health sciences professions. Emphasis on bones, joints, muscles, innervation, and blood supply. Laboratory fee. ExSc 1110 is prerequisite to ExSc 1111. |
| 1112 |
Current Issues in Coaching (3) |
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Trends and issues in athletics, sport, and coaching. Concepts from both theoretical and applied perspectives. |
| 1114 |
Community Nutrition (3) |
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Introduction to community nutrition and public health programs offered on the local, state, national, and international levels, targeting both individuals and groups. Topics include nutrition assessment, health policies, nutrition programs, and principles of nutrition education. |
| 1117 |
Principles of Coaching (3) |
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Study of coach/athlete behavioral patterns and interactions, coaching methods, and interdisciplinary principles applicable to coaching. |
| 1118 |
Sport and Nutrition (3) |
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The nutrition needs for recreational exercise and sports; skills in assessing nutrition needs; development of individual nutrition programs that are sport/activity-specific; and identification and correction of nutrition problems affecting sports performance. |
| 1119 |
Children and Sport (3) |
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Psychomotor, psychosocial, and physiological factors of children's participation in sports. The importance of sport to children, readiness to compete, adaptations to training, participation motives, social factors, fundamentals of training, nutrition, stress, and child protection. Theoretical aspects applied in a variety of sports settings. |
| 1121 |
Introduction to Athletic Training (3-4) |
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Introduction to the profession of athletic training. Exploration of topics related to athletic training and sports medicine. |
| 2110 |
Prevention and Care of Injury (4) |
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Information and practical experience in preventing, recognizing, and treating injuries that occur in physically active individuals. Prerequisite: ExSc 1050, 1110-11 or equivalent. |
| 2111 |
Exercise Physiology I (4) |
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The physiological functions of the body and the effect of exercise on these functions. Prerequisite: ExSc 1110-11. Laboratory fee. |
| 2112 |
Exercise Physiology II (4) |
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How the physiological systems of the body respond to acute and chronic exercise; neuromuscular adaptations to exercise. Exercise training program design, training in extreme environmental conditions, and training considerations for special populations. Prerequisite: ExSc 2111. Laboratory fee. |
| 2113 |
Kinesiology (4) |
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Analysis of human movement with emphasis on the biomechanics of exercise and sport movement patterns. Prerequisite: ExSc 1110 or equivalent, an approved course in anatomy. |
| 2114 |
Nutrition Sciences I (3) |
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How the macronutrients (fat, carbohydrate, and protein) are digested, absorbed, and metabolized. Other topics include alcohol metabolism, weight management, body composition, and macronutrient metabolism in exercise. Prerequisite: BiSc 1111-12. Laboratory fee. |
| 2115 |
Nutrition Sciences II (3) |
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How the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are digested, absorbed, and metabolized. Other topics include hydration, the role of phytochemicals in the diet, and the effect of exercise on micronutrient requirements. Prerequisite: ExSc 2114. Laboratory fee. |
| 2116 |
Exercise and Health Psychology (3) |
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The relation of behavioral factors to health and disease. The role of physical activity in the prevention of chronic disease and disability. Health behavior theories and cognitive behavioral approaches to health behavior change. |
| 2117 |
Exercise and Sport Psychology (3) |
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Study of psychological aspects of sport participants, athletes, teams, and competition in sport situations, including personality, motivation, performance level, achievement, and behavioral change strategies; social factors, training events, and measurement techniques. Prerequisite: Psyc 1001. |
| 2119 |
Basic Nutrition (3) |
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The six classes of nutrients, their chemical basis, their physiological functions, and their conversion into usable energy. Nutrient needs across the lifespan. |
| 2121 |
Orthopaedic Taping and Bracing (1) |
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Laboratory complement to ExSc 2110; required for athletic training majors. Laboratory fee. |
| 3101 |
Independent Study (3) |
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For departmental majors only. Prerequisite: outline of intended project must be approved prior to registration by instructor and dean's office. |
| 3102 |
Applied Sport Psychology (3) |
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Current research, theoretical perspectives, and practical aspects. The nature of peak mental performance and a range of psychological skills. Practical methods of applying mental skills training and assessing psychological skills in sports settings. Approaches to applying and developing mental skills programs for athletes. Professional and ethical issues. |
| 3110 |
Internship (1 to 9) |
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For departmental majors. Admission by permission of advisor. |
| 3117 |
Injury Assessment (4) |
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Information and practical experience in the evaluation and assessment of orthopedic and other injuries. Prerequisite: ExSc 2110. Laboratory fee. |
| 3118 |
Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine (4) |
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Explanation and demonstration of the use of therapeutic modalities on the healing process, including discussion of the use of therapeutic modalities to enhance the rehabilitation process after athletic injury. Prerequisite: ExSc 3117 or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee. |
| 3119 |
Therapeutic Exercise in Sports Medicine (4) |
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Discussion and application of general rehabilitation techniques to specific athletic injuries, including evaluation, implementation, and follow-up after specific joint injuries. Prerequisite: ExSc 3117 or permission of instructor. |
| 3122 |
Athletic Training Administration (3) |
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Standards, policies, and practices of organization, supervision, and administration of athletic training programs. |
| 4110 |
Current Issues in Exercise Science (3) |
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Study of current literature with implications for exercise science specializations; use of library resources and retrieval systems; evaluation of professional competencies. For senior exercise science and athletic training majors only. |
