HUPR - Health and Human Performance

This course takes a body systems approach to the language of medicine. The basic components of medical terminology are emphasized, including suffixes, prefixes, root words and form combinations.

A comprehensive introduction to the athletic coaching profession. Students will use sport science theory, research, and practical knowledge and methods of expert coaches to develop their own coaching philosophy.

Students will gain an understanding of the psychological components of athletic and exercise participation and the environments in which individuals compete, train, and perform. The student will examine methods and processes to improve athletic and exercise performance of both healthy and injured participants, enhance the health and well-being of active and athletic individuals through behavior modification and motivational strategies, and facilitate psychological growth and development of all participants.

This course focuses on the physiological use of nutrients by the body. It emphasizes the importance of nutrition to promote long-term health, enhance performance and prevent injury and illness. Students will learn to identify and use credible resources of nutrition information. This information is applied to such topics as diet analysis, meal planning, and using food to optimize human performance.

The course emphasizes the application of personal and community health content. Student will integrate health, environmental, and social factors that have an impact on one's well-being and longevity.

This course explains how motor development affects motor learning and provides a framework for establishing programs that facilitate skill acquisition for all learners and athletes. The course investigates how motor behavior can impact performance in a variety of settings.

These workshops develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of particularly current interest in exercise science. It is the goal of these one-credit hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics and current training or application concepts.

This course provides an opportunity for students to work with faculty members on problems of basic research in Exercise Science.

This course looks at various general medical conditions and how the disease process might influence physical activity. The pathology, signs and symptoms, need for referral and treatment are discussed for each disease. Appropriate recommendations for restricted participation and release for activity are discussed. Students will develop basic assessment skills that will assist them in recognizing potential pathologies and the need for referral.

This course will introduce the student to basic pharmacology concepts including: pharmacokinetics and the effect of exercise on these processes. Nomenclature, laws, regulations, and procedures related to pharmacology and sport will also be discussed.

This course will prepare students to select and perform common field and laboratory tests to assess physical fitness and health. Students will learn to interpret and classify results based on normative data. Concepts of reliability and validity will also be discussed.

The course introduces students to the application and development of technology within the industries of sports, exercise, fitness, and healthcare. Students investigate technology utilization and ethical considerations that accompany that utilization. Laboratory activities expose students to technology use and strategies. Students will complete a technology concept paper where they develop their own technology to solve a current issue or need within the field of human performance.

This course examines the theories and practices appropriate for teaching group exercise. The student will learn the methodology necessary for setting up classes, creating effective teaching progressions, and choreographing to music. This course will take a workshop approach wherein students will perform the activities and master the techniques associated with effective exercise instruction.

This course focuses on the functional anatomical basis of human motion, with special emphasis on the skeletal, neural and muscular systems. Within this focus, the human body is examined with regard to how movement is created and maintained.

This experiential learning course will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in Exercise Science while working with the Lewis community and other external partners.

This course covers advanced principles of wellness programming with application to corporate environments. Included are strategies to establish and maintain programming by demonstrating the potential value of a healthy workforce.

This course introduces students to the use of statistical analysis in exercise science. Students will learn to manage, analyze, interpret, and communicate statistical data to improve decision-making, player performance, and optimize health.

This course introduces students to exercise and movement biomechanics through the study of external forces and their effects on the human body.

These advanced workshops develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of current interest in exercise science. It is the goal of these one-credit hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics and current training or application concepts on an advanced level. These workshops are activity-based and focus on career preparation in specific areas.

This course provides students with the opportunity to do advanced and sustained study in a variety of issues relating to exercise science.

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. Current first aid and CPR certification is required on the first day of the semester.

This course covers identification and evaluation of research problems, interpretation of research in exercise science. 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 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. Current first aid and CPR certification is required on the first day of the semester.

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.