Division of Allied Health Sciences
Allied Health Science Undergraduate Courses
- AHLT-A 344 Strength Training and Conditioning (3 cr.) This course is intended to cover the essentials of strength training and conditioning to prepare a student who is interested in becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or a Certified Personal Trainer. (P: ANAT-A 215, PHYS-P 215)
- AHLT-A 491 Internship in Health Sciences (1-6 cr.) Under the guidance of a Health Science faculty the student will perform an internship that is suitable to meet the learning objectives of the course. Objectives may vary depending on the specific concentration and internship facility. This is a variable credit course. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-B 352 Performance Improvement in Health Management (3 cr.) This course provides the fundamental concepts of quality management in health care systems and the essential tools, to measure and analyze a system, evaluate problems, and implement necessary changes to improve system performance. You will study system model theory in health care and utilize critical thinking to create changes in your own organization to improve client care, patient safety and essential services. Therefore, you will be utilizing your personal experience in assignments, to create a more meaningful student experience, useful in your future endeavours. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-B 371 Human Resource Management in Health Care (3 cr.) Human resource management in the health care system. Including planning, staffing, development, performance appraisal, job design development and analysis
- AHLT-B 371 Human Resource Management in Health Care (3 cr.) Human resource management in the health care system. Including planning, staffing, development, performance appraisal, job design development and analysis
- AHLT-B 499 Health Management Capstone (1-3 cr.) The main purpose this course is to provide the culminating, integrative curricular experience for students in the Bachelor of Applied Science degree Health Management Track. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. (Senior in BAS graduating within calendar)
- AHLT-C 180 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory (1 cr.) This course is an accelerated 8 week course. An overview and introduction to laboratory safety and basic skills as used in specimen processing and laboratory information systems, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, and microbiology and phlebotomy. Universal precautions and proper procedures in regard to specimen processing will be taught to the student. Laboratory quality control, and the proper use of instrumentation will be presented as used in the clinical laboratory settings. Normal human laboratory values will be discussed. Students will take field trips to local health facilities’ laboratories. Attendance for these trips is mandatory for success in this course.
- AHLT-C 340 Principles of Sports Officiating (1 cr.) Topics in sports officiating will include sports such as football, basketball, softball (baseball) and volleyball. Ethics of sport officiating; mastery, interpretation, and application of sports rules. Laboratory and classroom experiences.
- AHLT-C 350 Theory and Technique of Coaching Basketball (2 cr.) This course will provide students an understanding and knowledge of the theory, principals, philosophy, techniques, and strategies of basketball at elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.
- AHLT-C 354 Theory and Technique of Coaching of Volleyball (2 cr.) This course will provide students an understanding and knowledge of the theory, principals, philosophy, techniques, and strategies of volleyball at elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.
- AHLT-C 360 Philosophical Foundations of Coaching (3 cr.) A philosophical approach to coaching for various sports. Topics include, but are not limited to, different coaching styles and strategies, growth and development characteristics, legal issues and liability, pedagogical considerations, coaching relationships, and other issues and problems related to sport.
- AHLT-C 485 Practicum in Coaching (1-6 cr.) Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervision of a coach/ sports/ fitness specialist, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in a coaching setting. (Junior/Senior standing and admission to the Coaching Minor) CPR Certification must be completed and recorded.
- AHLT-F 144 Foundations of Human Movement (3 cr.) Identification, analysis, and evaluation of fundamental motor patterns, progressions in skill development and skills for effective teaching. Analysis, evaluation and development of personal movement and sports skills.
- AHLT-H 271 Grant Writing for Health Professionals (3 cr.) Developing effective grant writing skills are essential to acquire competitive funding from government agencies and private foundations. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 305 Food and Beverage Operations (3 cr.) Explores the management of food and beverage operations. Topics include menu selection, service styles, delivery outlet, safety and guest/ client relations.
- AHLT-H 322 Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 cr.) This course introduces the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to public health. Epidemiology is known as the principal science of public health, and is the study of the distribution and determinants of health conditions or events among populations. Emphasis is placed on the methods of epidemiological investigation, appropriate summaries and displays of data and the use of statistical approaches to describe the health of populations. (P. MATH-M 118, 119, OR 125)
- AHLT-H 325 Foundations of Health Education (3 cr.) The focus of this course is the study of the practice of health education in various settings, and selected historical, cultural, philosophical, professional, and ethical issues in the practice of education. Topics addressed in the course include historical perspectives, practice settings, career opportunities, professional ethics, trends, and current issues. Emphasis will also be placed on topics related to the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 327 Introduction to Community Health (3 cr.) A foundational overview of the field of Community Health to include policy and functions of governmental health organizations, prevention of disease and injuries in the general population, the basic health sciences (epidemiology, behavior / social sciences and environmental health) and future directions of community health. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 331 Environmental Health (3 cr.) This course explores the relationship between humans and their environment; how it affects their physical well-being, and what they can do to protect and enhance their health and influence the quality of the environment. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 364 Stress Management in the Health Professions (3 cr.) This course examines the biology of stress and the psychological aspects of stress and its relationship to physiological/ psychological illnesses. Practical and effective stress management options such as coping strategies, time management, behavior modification, and relaxation techniques are explored. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 383 Consumer Health (3 cr.) This course is an overview or survey course of health products and services. The health system is large and complex. Therefore, the consumer needs to exercise proper discretion in selecting and properly utilizing the myriad of medical goods and services based upon personal values and decision-making skills. This course will also explore consumer issues related to proper selection of food and nutritional productions comparing different food labeling and costs. Chronic Diseases in America are discussed from a consumer health approach. (Cross-list with HPER – H 315); (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 400 Topics in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Variable content course. This course is intended to allow the student to explore a number of topics that are typically associated with personal and community health. These will include, but not limited to Health Behaviors, Chronic Diseases and conditions such as Cancer, Diabetes and Obesity; Environmental factors that influence health around the world including America; supports groups and Recreational Therapies; Age related health topics; May be repeated once for credit. (P. 30 + credit hours or permission of instructor)
- AHLT-H 411 Promoting Health Behaviors (3 cr.) Concepts, theories and applied approaches for health communications with emphasis on social marketing, media, advocacy and the process of media messages on health behaviors. (P- S121 Speech, and AHLT-H 327 Intro to Public Health or instructor permission) (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 415 Child and Adolescent Health (3 cr.) An overview of determinants and indicators of health of children and adolescents.
- AHLT-H 415 Child and Adolescent Health (3 cr.) An overview of determinants and indicators of health of children and adolescents. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 434 Diseases of Diverse Population (3 cr.) This course covers current information about infectious and chronic diseases from a community health perspective; including physiological, psychological, social, cultural, political, environmental, healthcare and economic aspects influencing disease of diverse populations of the world. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- AHLT-H 492 Independent Research Studies in Health Sciences (1-6 cr.) Students taking the independent research study will immerse themselves in a new or ongoing research project conducted by Allied Health Science faculty. In this context, students will be given opportunities to learn practical, hands-on research skills. These skills could include, but are not limited to ethics submissions, data collection, data analysis, scientific writing and scientific presentations. For this course the formal class setting will not be used. Instead, students will meet individually or in small groups with the course instructor. These meetings will generally occur on a weekly basis, as agreed upon by the instructor and student. This will all for the course work to center on the needs of the student and the assigned project. Repeatable for credit. (P. Instructor consent)
- AHLT-H 499 Senior Health Sciences Capstone (3 cr.) Demonstration of competencies and skills acquired throughout the health sciences education program. To include a professional portfolio. P. Graduating in Health Sciences in the calendar year; and four of the following five courses: (AHLT-H 325, AHLT-H 327, AHLT-H 411, AHLT-H 415 and AHLT-H 434)
- AHLT-M 101 Introduction to Health Records (3 cr.) Focus on the role of the coding professionals as an essential part of the healthcare team.
- AHLT-M 190 Coding I (3 cr.) The study of ICD-9-CM coding and classification principles and CPT coding principles, as used in acute ambulatory and long-term care facilities.
- AHLT-M 191 Coding II (3 cr.) Advanced principles of the ICD-9-CM classification system; optimization; DRG's, sequencing, reimbursement; application of CPT coding principles in acute and ambulatory settings.
- AHLT-M 192 Introduction to HIM and Reimbursement Methodologies (3 cr.) Introduction to health information management, health records, standards, regulations and content; overview of release of information principles, privacy and security; reimbursement methodologies including Medicare, third party payers, ambulatory settings and physician practices.
- AHLT-M 195 Medical Terminology (3 cr.) This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. A programmed leaning, word building systems approach will be used to learn word parts that are used to construct or analyze new terms. This provides the opportunity to decipher unfamiliar terms and check their spelling. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage and pronunciation. Abbreviations will be introduced as related terms. This course is now an online offering.
- AHLT-M 285 Internship in Medical Coding (1-6 cr.) Clinical assessment in systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating health related information; development of professional attitude for interacting with consumers and other professions in the health care industry. (P. all courses for coding certificate must be completed prior to this internship)
- AHLT-M 301 Electronic Medical Records Management (3 cr.) This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of electronic medical records (EMR) management. This course outlines the essential documents/data content required for maintaining legal medical records using electronic and paper media.
- AHLT-M 366 Leadership for Health Professionals (3 cr.) This course addresses the Leadership of organizations that deliver health care services such as hospitals, nursing homes, multi-specialty clinics, and home health care agencies. Students will examine principles of effective management including organizational design, motivation, leadership, conflict management, teamwork, and strategic alliances.
- AHLT-M 366 Leadership for Health Professionals (3 cr.) This course addresses the leadership of organizations that deliver health care services such as hospitals, nursing homes, multi-specialty clinics, and home health care agencies. Students will examine principles of effective management including organizational design, motivation, leadership, conflict management, teamwork, and strategic alliances. (P. 30 + credit hours).
- AHLT-N 130 Introduction to Foods (3 cr.) This course examines the relationship between nourishment, lifestyle choices, and health and disease. Topics include sources and functions of nutrients and their metabolism. Investigation of eating patterns using database technology demonstrates the relationship between food consumption and nutrient adequacy. The economic, cultural and psychological implications of food choices and eating behaviors are studies.
- AHLT-N 271 Cultural Gustatory Perceptions (3 cr.) Gustatory, medically, refers to the sense of taste. The sense of taste helps identify food and forms a taste preference, although the appeal of both sweet- and salty-tasting substances, in large part at least, is innately determined (Beauchamp and Cowart, 1985). Gustatory behaviors, such as neophobia and taste aversion learning, suggest that the gustatory information from the taste buds is compared to gustatory memories at all times during food intake, and thus we avoid ingesting novel or harmful food. Gustatory memories enable us to generate vivid perceptions of taste in the absence of peripheral gustatory inputs. Thus, not only signals from the peripheral gustatory nervous system but also those obtained by recalling gustatory memories play a critical role for gustatory information processing. Designed on one hand to examine food preferences, delicacies and taboos tied to some of the world's most unusual sources of sustenance, the course is also crafted to connect the simple acts of eating, no matter how unusual the product or preparation, with the supper table's intricate links to culture, identity, politics and economics. This course seeks to explore ways people are working to preserve their food cultures. In doing so, students also receive education through concepts and basic nutrition knowledge.
- AHLT-N 323 Topics in Nutritional Science (3 cr.) Variable topics in nutritional sciences related to current issues in the field of nutrition/ dietetics. Possible topics for weight reduction and fad diets, food additives, diet and human performance, vegans and vegetarianism, child nutrition, diet for senior citizens and disease relations. (P. HPER-N 220 or AHLT-N 336)
- AHLT-N 336 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle (3 cr.) Application of nutrition principles to the human life cycle: nutrient functions, needs from infants to mature aging.
- AHLT-N 378 Global Nutrition (3 cr.) The history of food and hunger, and the global nature of our food systems focusing on the impact of our food decisions on the environment, agricultural production, world population relative to food supply, hunger, biotechnology, and safety of our food supply. No prerequisites to this course. Also discuss community nutrition and resources for under-served populations such as meals-on-wheel and WICS.
- AHLT-N 442 Exercise and Nutrition (3 cr.) Nutritional needs of individuals participating in physical activity and sport. Topics include the role of individual nutrients in metabolism, estimation of energy needs, fluid balance, food fads, meal planning and nutritional needs of the body during various stages of activity. (P. HPER-N 220 and Statistic course)
- AHLT-S 214 Introduction to Health Sciences (3 cr.) This course is designed for students to explore a wide array of subject areas in the field of health sciences. This course will focus on the Health, Exercise, Fitness and Sports. Topics will include sport psychology, exercise psychology, motor behavior, and health and wellness.
- AHLT-S 280 Principles of Athletic Training (3 cr.) This course will provide the student an introduction to athletic training which will include history, injury prevention establishing a program for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Emphasis will be on preventing injuries and recognition. (P. ANAT- A 215 or consent of instructor)
- AHLT-S 455 Topics in Sports and Fitness (3 cr.) The aim of this course is to explore the social psychological research and theories that facilitate understanding of personal excellence in sport. The course introduces theoretical and empirical work on participation and acquisition of expertise in sport as well as methodological issues related to developmental research in sport. Specific discussion will focus on developmental aspects and learning conditions that allow individuals to maintain participation and reach high levels of performance in sport.
- AHLT-S 491 Sports and Fitness Internship (1-6 cr.) Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervision of a coach/ sports/ fitness specialist, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in a sports and fitness setting. (Prerequisites: Declared Health Science major; junior or senior standing or permission of instructor). May be repeated for credit. (P 30 + hours of credits)
- AHLT-W 100 Careers in the Health Professions (3 cr.) This course explores many of the primary Allied Health Science professions found in health care.
- AHLT-W 120 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (3 cr.) Designed to provide students the knowledge and opportunity to develop and participate in a fitness program to include the four health-related physical fitness components: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength & endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
- AHLT-W 165 First Aid and Emergencies (3 cr.) Covers the necessary First Aid and knowledge about emergencies to proper care for someone who experiences injury or sudden illness.
- AHLT-W 210 Current Issues in Health Care (3 cr.) This course is designed to expose students to a variety of issues relevant to healthcare and promotions of healthy lifestyles. This course is aimed at examining current issues that affect health of individuals, USA population and globally.
- AHLT-W 301 Intergraded and Complimentary Health (3 cr.) This course focuses on the pathophysiology and holistic health management of acute and chronic problems.
- AHLT-W 310 Women’s Health (3 cr.) Examines the relationship of women to health and health care. Five dimensions of health – physical, mental, emotional social and spiritual- provide a framework for comparison and contrast of health concerns unique to women and common to both sexes of all ages. (P 30 + hours of credits)
- AHLT-W 314 Ethical Practices for Allied Health Professionals (3 cr.) Ethics for Health Professionals provides a thorough grounding in ethical theories and principles as reflected in current health care issues and policies. Students are introduced to a variety of frameworks for ethical decision-making and policy analysis. Current trends in the political, economic, and legal spheres of the contemporary health care arena are analyzed through the use of case studies, articles and video presentations.
- AHLT-W 314 Ethics for Health Professionals (3 cr.) Ethics for Health Professionals provides a thorough grounding in ethical theories and principles as reflected in current health care issues and policies. Students are introduced to a variety of frameworks for ethical decision-making and policy analysis. Current trends in the political, economic, and legal spheres of the contemporary health care arena are analyzed through the use of case studies, articles and video presentations. (P 30 + hours of credits)
- HPER-E 100 Experiences in Physical Activity (1 cr.) Instruction in a specified physical education activity that is not regularly offered by the Department of Kinesiology. Emphasis on development of skill and knowledge pertinent to the activity. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
- HPER-E 102 Group Exercise (1 cr.) A total fitness class that emphasizes cardiorespiratory conditioning, flexibility, muscular endurance. A variety of activities will be featured utilizing such equipment as steps, weights, resistance bands and music. S/F grades given. Repeatable once for credit.
- HPER-E 111 Basketball (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental skills of shooting, passing, ball handling, footwork, basic strategies of offensive and defensive play, and interpretation of rules.
- HPER-E 115 Body Dynamics (1 cr.) Uses aerobic exercises to improve cardiovascular and respiratory conditioning.
- HPER-E 117 Bowling (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the fundamentals of approach, release, arm swing, methods of scoring, rules, and etiquette on the lanes. Explanation of lane construction, lane condition, and automatic machines. Fee charged.
- HPER-E 119 Personal Fitness (2 cr.) Instruction in basic principles of conditioning and fitness. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance. For students without prior knowledge of conditioning methods.
- HPER-E 121 Conditioning and Weight Training (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles of conditioning and weight training. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance.
- HPER-E 133 Fitness and Jogging (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the basic principles of fitness as they apply to a jogging program. Emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility. Basic concepts underlying Dr. Kenneth Cooper's aerobic program. For students without prior experience in jogging programs, aerobics levels I through III. Only S/F grades given.
- HPER-E 162 Tai Chi (1 cr.) Fitness class that emphasizes coordination and balance through the practice of Tai Chi. Introduction to Sun style Tai Chi. Course provides instruction to Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi I and II. Emphasis will be on the movements and forms.
- HPER-E 185 Volleyball (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental skills of power volleyball, including the overhand serve, bump, set, dig, and spike. Team offensive and defensive strategies.
- HPER-E 187 Weight Training (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles and techniques of conditioning through use of free weights. Emphasis on personalized conditioning programs. Only S/F grades given.
- HPER-E 190 Yoga (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles and techniques of yoga. Emphasis on personalized training.
- HPER-E 219 Weight Control and Exercise (1 cr.) Instructional program of weight control and exercise plan to maintain and health weight through nutrition and fitness.
- HPER-E 275 Aquatic Conditioning (1 cr.) Acquire a moderate to high level of aerobic capacity while using water, equipment and other useful techniques skills and ideas. Achieve students’ desired goal through fitness utilizing the water.
- HPER-F 340 Physical Fitness Appraisal and Performance (3 cr.) A study of the basic scientific components of fitness and the measurement of different indices of physical fitness common to corporate, clinical, and laboratory settings. In particular, this course focuses on 5 characteristics of fitness: muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. The course will include weekly lectures and weekly laboratory sessions so students can implement their knowledge in a practical setting.
- HPER-H 191 Food Service Sanitation (3 cr.) The application of sanitary and public health engineering principles to food services and lodging operations.
- HPER-H 310 Event Catering Management (3 cr.) Exploration of off premise and on premise catering requirement. Concept of event food management including menu planning, budget preparation, logistics management, guest relations and marketing.
- HPER-H 315 Consumer Health (3 cr.) This course is an overview or survey course of health products and services. The health system is large and complex. Therefore, the consumer needs to exercise proper discretion in selecting and properly utilizing the myriad of medical goods and services based upon personal values and decision-making skills. This course will also explore consumer issues related to proper selection of food and nutritional productions comparing different food labeling and costs. Chronic Diseases in America are discussed from a consumer health approach. (Cross-list with AHLT- H383)
- HPER-H 315 Consumer Health (3 cr.) This course is an overview or survey course of health products and services. The health system is large and complex. Therefore, the consumer needs to exercise proper discretion in selecting and properly utilizing the myriad of medical goods and services based upon personal values and decision-making skills. This course will also explore consumer issues related to proper selection of food and nutritional productions comparing different food labeling and costs. Chronic Diseases in America are discussed from a consumer health approach. (Cross-list with AHLT- H383); (P. 30 + credit hours).
- HPER-H 317 Topical Seminar in Health Education (1-3 cr.) The topical seminars will relate to current issues in the field of health education. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- HPER-H 363 Personal Health (3 cr.) This survey course provides a theoretical and practical treatment of the concepts of disease prevention and health promotions. Covers such topics as emotional health, aging, death, alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, physical fitness, nutrition and dieting; consumer health chronic and communicable disease; safety and environmental health.
- HPER-L 310 Event Catering Management Lab (1 cr.) Students will apply their knowledge of food and catering to execute and evaluate catered events. P. HPER-H 191 and or HPER-H 310.
- HPER-N 220 Nutrition for Health (3 cr.) Introduction to nutrients, their uses, and food sources. Application of nutrition principles to personal eating habits for general health; overview of current issues in nutrition.
- HPER-P 120 Introduction to Health and Fitness (3 cr.) This course is part of the freshmen learning experience for Allied Health Sciences and Nursing. For this course, students will engage in a variety of topics that relate to personal health and fitness. It is important that students understand the consequences of their and fitness decisions in order to make informed decisions. Thus, topics in this course will include nutrition, substances, stress management, the five components of fitness and self-assessments. As this is a freshman learning course it will also offer students the opportunity to create relationships with other freshmen students who plan to pursue careers in health, nutrition and exercise (sport) related professions.
- HPER-P 204 Motor Development (3 cr.) This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge that will help them to understand motor development across the lifespan. Specifically, the course content will focus on theories of development, milestones, progressions, and influences on development. (P. 18 + credit hours)
- HPER-P 211 Introduction to Sport Management (3 cr.) An examination of the broad spectrum of career opportunities available in the sport management profession. Special emphasis on career planning, sport management terminology, and an overview of specific skills and courses required for professional preparation in sport management.
- HPER-P 212 Introduction to Exercise Science (3 cr.) This course is a survey of the discipline of kinesiology, including knowledge derived from performing physical activity, studying about physical activity, and professional practice centered in physical activity. It includes an analysis of the importance of physical activity in daily life, the relationship between physical activity and the discipline of kinesiology, and the general effects of physical activity experiences. The course surveys the general knowledge base of the discipline as reflected in the major sub-disciplines and reviews selected concepts in each, showing how they contribute to our understanding of the nature and importance of physical activity. In addition, the course introduces students to the general characteristics of the professions, to specific types of physical activity professions typically pursued by those graduating from programs of sport and exercise sciences, and assists them in making some early career decisions.
- HPER-P 280 Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 cr.) This course is designed for future athletic trainers, coaches, sports and fitness majors, and anyone else who plans on working with active individuals who may encounter injury while performing physical activities. This course introduces the concepts and practical skills of athletic training, including the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries.
- HPER-P 328 Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (3 cr.) Examination of current issues in intercollegiate sport in America. This course presents the historical foundation of current issues and solutions, and examines current positions and arguments. (P 30 + hours of credits)
- HPER-P 333 Sports in America (3 cr.) Study of the evolution of sport in the United States within the larger context of historical developments in society; women's sport experiences in relation to the development of sport; examination of sport as a reflection of American culture from the founding of the colonies to the present. (P 30 + hours of credits)
- HPER-P 391 Biomechanics (3 cr.) A course designed to aid the student’s understanding of the muscular control of the body and the mechanics of body and implement control. This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of sport mechanics and an appreciation of how superior sport techniques are based on the use of developmentally appropriate scientific concepts and natural law. (P. HPER-P 212; ANAT-A 215)
- HPER-P 397 Kinesiology (3 cr.) This course is intended to teach students the basic concepts of kinesiology, particularly related to human movement in sport and physical activity settings. Concepts include, but are not limited to, internal/external forces, plasticity, motor control, and adaptations to physical movements. This course will be beneficial for students interested in biomechanics, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sport coaching. (P. 30+ credit hours)
- HPER-P 402 Ethics in Sport (3 cr.) (Required for minor in Coaching) This course will help students develop their abilities to reason morally through an examination within competitive sports of ethical theories, moral values, intimidation, gamesmanship, and violence, eligibility, elimination, winning, commercialization, racial equity, performance-enhancing drugs, and technology. Students will develop a personal philosophy of sport and learn how to apply a principled decision-making process to issues in sport. (P. 30 + credit hours)
- HPER-P 405 Introduction to Sports Psychology (3 cr.) The psychology of sport is the study of the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sport and physical activity. Because the multifaceted field continues to evolve, it assumes many of its theories and concepts from general, social, personality, and developmental psychology as well as exercise physiology, sport sociology, and motor learning. Thus, it is an interdisciplinary field of study in sport and exercise science rather than a sub-discipline of general psychology. This introductory course is ideal for students who wish to work with athletes in some capacity, pursue a career in physical education teaching and/or coaching, or plan on working with individuals in the health and fitness industry. (P 30 + credit hours)
- HPER-P 409 Basic Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) A survey of human physiology parameters as related to physical exercise and work and the development of physiological fitness factors. Physiological foundations will be considered. . (P. HPER-P 212; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215)
- HPER-P 411 Legal Issues in Sport Settings (3 cr.) An introduction to legal principles involved in sport. Tort liability including intentional tort, negligence, and product liability. Covers constitutional law issues, particularly as they relate to athletic eligibility, athletes' rights, sex discrimination, and drug testing. Discussion of sport contracts. (P 30 + credit hours)
- HPER-P 415 Sport Promotions and Public Relations (3 cr.) An introduction to the theories and techniques of sport promotions, public relations and fund raising. (P 30 + credit hours)
- HPER-P 445 Special Topics in Kinesiology (3 cr.) The aim of this course is to explore the social psychological research and theories that facilitate understanding of personal excellence in sport. The course introduces theoretical and empirical work on participation and acquisition of expertise in sport as well as methodological issues related to developmental research in sport. Specific discussion will focus on developmental aspects and learning conditions that allow individuals to maintain participation and reach high levels of performance in sport. (P. HPER-P 212; HPER-P 204; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215)
- HPER-P 452 Motor Learning (3 cr.) Open to juniors and seniors only. An examination of factors that affect the acquisition and performance of motor skills. Topics include perception, psychomotor learning, practice methods, and theories of neuromuscular integration. (P. HPER-P 212 and HPER-P 204)
- HPER-P 490 Motor Development and Learning (3 cr.) Motor learning and development principles throughout the life span. Emphasis on observing and analyzing characteristic movement behavior, motor learning, and motor performance, with application to developmentally appropriate movement experiences. (P. HPER-P 212; HPER-P 204; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215)
- HPER-R 355 Outdoor Recreation Consortium (3 cr.) This experiential learning course is designed to convey both practical information and direct experience to students about components of outdoor recreation. To accomplish this goal, students are taught practical skills at the Kokomo campus (e.g., basic survival, orienteering, fire-starting, etc.) and then they embark on a week-long camping trip at a state or national park (e.g. Great Smokey Mountain National Park or and Indiana State Park). On the trip, students will set up a base camp followed by daily excursions.
