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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.
3
This course introduces students to the biophysical foundations within exercise science. Students will be introduced to the concepts concerning anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological basis of human movement as well as information pertaining to career opportunities, professional organizations, program protocols, resources and tools within the field, and self-assessments.
3
This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide one or two-rescuer CPR on adults, children and infants, use an AED, bag-valve masks, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Successful completion of the course leads to the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification which is valid for 2 calendar years.
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Provides students with conceptual tools to analyze health-related behaviors and the social, cultural and environmental context in which they occur. Concepts and theories drawn from psychology and sociology are applied to programmatic examples from behavior change challenges in public health and working with individual clients in the health promotion setting.
3
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.
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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.
3
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.
3
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.
3
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.
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This course provides an opportunity for students to work with faculty members on problems of basic research in Exercise Science.
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This course addresses current topics in Exercise Science. Topics will vary.
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