01:377:140 Foundations of Kinesiology and Health (1.5) Historical, philosophical, and scientific foundations of the discipline. Open to all except seniors. Seniors require special permission.

01:377:160 Introduction to Physical Therapy (PT) (1.5) Introduction to the health care rehabilitation specialty of physical therapy prior to a subsequent clinical experience.

01:377:161 Observation in Physical Therapy (1.5) A minimum of 50 hours of supervised exposure in a clinical physical therapy setting for those interested in pursuing the field. Clinical application of academic coursework. Prerequisite: 01:377:160.

01:377:170 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (1.5) Organization, implementation, and supervision of strength training programs, with an emphasis on the anatomical and kinesiological aspects of strength training.

01:377:180 Exercise and Relaxation (1.5) Utilizes the components of fitness with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility to achieve fitness. Modalities used for stress reduction include progressive relaxation techniques and humor.

01:377:191 Cardiovascular Conditioning (1.5) Individualized programming of aerobic activities based on needs and interests of adult populations; designing aerobic fitness programs for specific populations.

01:377:205 Principles of Healthy Lifestyle (1.5) Introduction to the concept of healthy lifestyle for prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, strokes, and obesity. Focus on evidence-based knowledge to design and promote an integrated health approach. Credit not given for this course and 01:377:240.

01:377:213 Functional Human Anatomy (4) Systemic and regional study of gross structure of the human body emphasizing functional interdependency among anatomical systems. Human cadaver lab. Lec./Lab. Prerequisites: 01:119:115-116.

01:377:215 Techniques of Athletic Training (3) Techniques of athletic training including evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries common in athletics. Prerequisite: 01:377:213 or 01:119:128.

01:377:225 Contemporary Health Topics (3) Principles in healthful living. A concept of total health, influence factors, and issues of mental health, family living, consumer education, disease prevention and control.

01:377:246 Safety Education and Emergency Care (3) Prevent, and manage and treat life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Topics to include both emergent and nonemergent injuries and illnesses. This course leads to certification in First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR, and AED.

01:377:275 Basic Statistics for Exercise Science (3) Introduction to applied descriptive and inferential statistics for exercise science. Prerequisite: 01:640:026 or above. Credit not given for both this course and 01:955:276.

01:377:282,283 Current Topics in Kinesiology and Health (1.5,3) Current issues in kinesiology and health. Topics vary by interest of instructor and students.

01:377:301 Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3) Psychological theories and principles applied to sport. Sport influence on the quality of life at all levels of sport proficiency. Psychological techniques related to performance enhancement. Prerequisite: 01:830:101.

01:377:303 Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3) Neuromechanical basis of kinesiology including the integration of physical principles and neurophysiology in the study of human movement. Prerequisite: 01:377:213 or 01:119:128. Pre- or corequisite: 01:750:193, 201, or 203.

01:377:304 Exercise and Aging (3) Examination of the effects of exercise and chronic activity on the physiological and psychological changes that occur with aging and of the factors to consider when structuring exercise programs for the aged.

01:377:310 Motor Learning (3) Study of the processes that underlie learning and performance of motor skills. Lec./Lab. Prerequisites: 01:377:213 or 01:119:128, and 01:830:101.

01:377:315 Advanced Techniques of Athletic Training (3) In-depth analysis of athletic injury mechanisms, injury evaluation techniques, use of modalities and anatomy of the extremities. Prerequisite: 01:377:215.

01:377:324 Movement Experiences for Individuals with Disabilities (3) Survey of major mental and physical conditions that may require consideration in movement experiences.

01:377:325 Methods and Lifestyle Assessment (3) Introduction to lifestyle assessment methodology. Specific assessment tools for body composition, diet, physical activity, stress, and readiness for behavioral change. Interpretation of assessment results in holistic, integrated manner stressing the importance of overall lifestyle components in health promotion and wellness. Lab reinforces the practical application of assessment methodologies. Lecture/Lab. Prerequisite: 01:377:370.

01:377:327 Field Experience for Special Populations (1.5) Provides supervised exposure to professional opportunities with children/adults with disabilities or senior citizens. Prerequisite: 01:377:304 or 01:377:324.

01:377:334 Physical Activity and Health (3) Physical, social-psychological, and neurobiological responses to physical activity and the health benefits associated with physically active lifestyles; psychological theories of health-oriented exercise behavior; and interventions for increasing behavioral adherence to physical activity. Examines health consequences of physical inactivity and sedentary living. Focus on obesity, anxiety, depression, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and the psychodynamics of rehabilitative medicine. Prerequisite: 01:377:140 or by permission of the instructor.

01:377:340 Motor Development - Infancy Through Adolescence Provides a basic framework of knowledge on pediatric development from birth through maturation; the relationship between exercise and growth and the unique needs of the pediatric population; current trends and health protocols including youth sports participation; and the impact of technology on the wellness of today's youth as it pertains to physical fitness. Prerequisite: 01:377:213.

01:377:343,344 Workshop in Exercise Science (1,1) Laboratory experience in analyzing and evaluating human movement. Open only to junior and senior majors by permission of department.

01:377:350 Biomechanics (3) Study of human movement through the application of basic mechanical principles and cinematographic procedures; emphasis on analysis of sport skills from a quantitative perspective. Prerequisites: 01:377:213 or 01:119:128. Pre- or corequisite: 01:750:193, 201, or 203.

01:377:360 Cannabis: From Counterculture to Cure-All (3) Basic principles of numerous scientific fields, such as neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology, from the vantage of Cannabis Sativa. Covers the plant's biological and genetic characteristics and the pharmacology, physiology and neurobiology of its well-known active ingredients THC and CBD. Influence of THC and CBD on human health and behavior and addiction potential.
Prerequisites: 01:119:116 and 01:830:101.

01:377:362 Independent Study in Exercise Science (3) Supervised individual research or study in the field of exercise science. Open only to junior and senior majors by permission of department.

01:377:370 Exercise Physiology (3) Selected topics dealing with the physiological responses to exercise stress and the adaptive changes that occur with training. Prerequisites: 01:119:115-116 and 01:160:161-162, 171.

01:377:371 Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1) Laboratory to accompany 01:377:370. Pre- or corequisite: 01:377:370.

01:377:381 Biochemistry of Exercise (3) Essential concepts of biochemistry--molecular biology, basic chemistry, metabolism, and transcription regulation--as applied to the exercising human, as well as current understanding of sports nutrition. Pre- or corequisite: 01:146:356 and 01:377:370.

01:377:404 Research Methods for Exercise Science (1.5)

Logic and design of experiments typical in the field of exercise science; analysis and interpretation of data; writing of formal research reports.

Prerequisite: 01:377:275 or 413 or 01:830:200 or 01:960:212 or 401. Open only to majors.

01:377:407 Administration of Exercise Science (1.5) Application of managerial processes to include management concerns in both clinical settings and fitness management. Open only to senior majors. Prerequisite: Must have 90 credits. Recommended as corequisite for internship.

01:377:408 Exercise and Epidemiology of Chronic Disease (3) The relationship between health-related behaviors and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity. Evidence of the effect of lifestyle practices including diet, exercise, and stress on the human metabolism and the overall health. Etiology of major chronic diseases and early life determinants on health. Prerequisite: 01:377:370.

01:377:410 Exercise Testing and Prescription (4) Application of physiological principles and development of practical skills for fitness evaluation and exercise prescription. Lec./Lab. Prerequisites: 01:377:213; 01:377:275 or 413 or 01:830:200 or 01:960:212 or 401; 01:377:370-371.

01:377:412 Advanced Exercise and Aging - Health Outcomes and Risk Assessment (3) Students will explore the relationship between health-related and chronic diseases more prevalent in the elderly such as sarcopenia, osteoporosis, atrial fibrillation, and stroke. Students will gain evidence-based knowledge on how to assess fitness status in the elderly, risk associated with certain exercise, medication-exercise interaction, and cardiac responses during exercise and their clinical significance. Prerequisites: 01:377:370 and 01:377:304.

01:377:415 Lifestyles of the Mediterranean - Greece (3) Study abroad opportunity in Greece. Students will study and experience the adoption of the Mediterranean lifestyle in everyday life, combining lectures with experiential activities to cover its fundamental principles and components. These include the adoption of the Mediterranean diet, along with a physically active lifestyle (emphasis on group outdoor activities), and other lifestyles habits that have been found beneficial for health (e.g., adequate rest, relaxation, hydration, conviviality).

01:377:416 Exploring the Origins of the Mediterranean Diet in Crete Island - Greece (6)

Study abroad in the Crete Island. Study of the Mediterranean diet in its place of origin. Sustainable food production and consumption patterns emphasizing traditional Mediterranean practices.

01:377:454 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) Contemporary research topics in exercise physiology that include acute and chronic adaptations to exercise, central and peripheral neuromotor function, neuroendocrine response to exercise, environmental physiology, biochemical monitoring of exercise, and performance enhancement/training theory. Prerequisites: 01:377:370.

01:377:455 Exercise Psychology (3) Major psychological theories that have been employed to study human behavior in the context of physical activity. Includes theories in the areas of personality, anxiety, motivation, goal-setting, and social support among others.

01:377:456 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (3) The role of nutrition in sports performance. Macronutrient requirements for sport and the role carbohydrates, fats, and proteins play in fueling the body at rest and exercise. Topics include vitamins and minerals and certain nutritional concerns. Open only to majors.

01:377:475 Nutrition and Fitness (3) The interactions between nutrition and exercise by integrating metabolism and physiology concepts in the context of recreational physical fitness training. Topics include fluid, macronutrient, and micronutrient requirements for sport and explore specific roles that carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals play in fueling the body for exercise. Special topics include nutritional concerns of athletes and dietary supplements. Credit not given for both this course and 11:709:475. Prerequisites: 11:709:255, 01:119:116, or 01:377:370. Open only to juniors and seniors.

01:377:480 Honors Seminar in Exercise Science (3) Design of an original research project in exercise science complete with a literature survey, problem statement, research hypotheses, experimental design, research procedures, appropriate data analyses, and potential implications. Prerequisite: 01:377:275 or 01:377:413 or 01:830:200 or 01:960:212 or 01:960:401. Open only to juniors in departmental honors program.

01:377:481 Honors Research in Exercise Science (3) Independent study for seniors who have been accepted into the departmental honors program. Prerequisites: 01:377:480 and permission of department.

01:377:482 Topics in Kinesiology and Health (1.5) Current issues within the fields of kinesiology and health. Contact the department for titles, descriptions, and requirements of each section offered.�

01:377:483,484,485 Topics in Kinesiology and Health (BA) Current issues within the fields of kinesiology and health. Contact the department for titles, descriptions, and requirements of each section offered.

01:377:491 Independent Study (BA) Supervised individual research or study. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Open only to majors.

01:377:493 Internship in Exercise Science, 3 credit (3) Supervised individual fieldwork in exercise science.
Prerequisites: Permission of department via its application process, 90 credits, and a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major. Open only to exercise science majors.

01:377:496 EKG: Use and Interpretation (3) Evaluation of the scientific basis and utility of the EKG and exercise stress test. Information on obtaining and interpreting EKGs. Prerequisite: 01:146:356. Recommended: 01:377:370.

01:377:497 Internship 2 in Exercise Science (3) Additional supervised individual fieldwork. Prerequisites: 01:377:493 or 01:377:498. Permission of department via its application process and a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major. Open only to majors..

01:377:498 Internship in Exercise Science, 6 credit (6) Supervised individual fieldwork in exercise science. Prerequisites: Permission of department via its application process, 90 credits, and a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average both overall and in the major. Open only to exercise science majors.