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This course is the culmination of the study of the biophysical elements of movement and the application of exercise science. This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the biophysical elements of movement and their appropriate application. This course also serves as a preparation course for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.

 As one of the final courses completed in the Exercise Science program, student will be expected to apply their knowledge and skills in fitness assessment, prescription, and health behavior with an adult client.  Students will perform a baseline fitness assessment, collaborate with a client to develop meaningful and realistic fitness goals, and develop an exercise program to achieve these goals.  Students should expect to spend at least 2 hours/week outside of class working with their client.

An preceptor supervises the student while they are assigned to a team within a school's athletic program. The learning objective is for the student to show proficiency in all aspects of athletic training including prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and administration. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets. Class time is spent on job and graduate school search strategies, obtaining and maintaining certification and licensure.

Preparation for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam is the primary focus of this course. Pre-test results will be used to develop an individualized, comprehensive study plan. Various methods will be used to review the 5 content areas on the BOC exam. Students must achieve an 80% or higher on the final exam to receive a grade in the course. Students who do not meet the benchmark on the first attempt will undergo remediation and re-attempt the exam.

This course covers identification and evaluation of research problems, interpretation of research in human performance. Students will investigate methodological research design approaches appropriate for exercise science. Students will conceptualize and complete a research project within the course.

This course introduces students to the study of ergonomics. The course provides students with an in-depth discussion on how the principles of ergonomics can be applied to the context of sport, physical activity, and the workplace in an effort to reduce injury and improve performance.

This class examines the use of exercise and rehabilitation equipment to aid in the healing of injuries/conditions resulting from physical activity. Contemporary theories of development, as well as implementation and modification of rehab programs, are examined and explored in both a lecture and a lab format.

This internship requires students, with the assistance of the Program Director, to locate an internship position. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership. Students must complete 250 hours of practical experience during the semester. The internship must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and application must be approved by the Program Director.

This internship provides the final experience as an athletic training student. The student will accumulate 300 hours of practical experience during the semester in a setting that he or she selects, and which is approved by the program director. In addition, the student prepares for the BOC certification exam. The student must submit an application for this course and be accepted. The application is available from the program director; deadlines apply to this procedure.

This senior experience project requires students, with the assistance of the program director, to develop a project within exercise science. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership, product development, field research, and technology application and development. The project must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and application must be approved by the Program
Director.