Pre-student teaching clinical experience teaching students with disabilities from K-12 in school settings. Developing Individualized Educational Programs and lesson plans based on assessments. Understanding historical and legal perspectives related to physical activity for individuals with disabilities. Instructor consent required.

Techniques, procedures, and principles of organizing and administering human performance, allied health and athletic programs. Emphasizes administrative structure, legal liability, and facilities management.

Analysis of the role of the coach, including the latest information concerning legal liability, administration/organizational responsibilities; various coaching philosophies, diverse personalities of athletes, developing team cohesion, psychology of coaching and teaching techniques.

Review of materials associated with basic muscle identification, origin, insertion, and muscle function. Students will learn functional concepts associated with agonist and antagonist, the primary lever systems, how the upper and lower chains of the body assist with function from birth to the older age, and how basic biomechanics of daily function assists with or limits everyday activities and overall health. Virtual lab style activities are used to enhance the learning environment and link knowledge to practical application of skills.

This combined lecture and laboratory course examines acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations to exercise. Topics include metabolic, neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory responses to physical activity. The laboratory component reinforces lecture material through hands-on data collection and analysis, allowing students to apply exercise physiology principles in settings relevant to exercise science and allied health professions. A grade of a C or higher is required in both the lecture and lab sections for HHP 363.

Lecture-discussion course covering the basics of human nutrition including the macro and micro nutrients, the role of nutrition in health, weight loss and weight gain practices, erogenic aids and supplements. Also addresses nutrition through the lifespan and global implications. Students required to complete a comprehensive research paper.

Covers the biological, sociological, and psychological dimensions of human sexuality. Special emphasis on the education aspects.

Understanding evidence-based adapted physical education teaching strategies and different service delivery models for individuals with disabilities in community based and clinical programs. Experience the areas of posture, motor development, physical fitness, recreation/leisure, and play related to individuals with disabilities. Instructor consent required.

This course is designed for special educators, physical educators, therapists, and other relevant professionals pertaining to the areas of motor development, physical fitness, recreation/leisure, and sport related to individuals with serious disabilities. Instructor consent required.

Introduction to the field of measurement, evaluation and research in human performance. Students are required to complete an independent research project related to their intended profession. Basics of a research proposal, Institutional Review Board and power point presentations are covered.

Psychological and scientific principles as they pertain to understanding participants, sport and exercise environments, group processes, and performance, enhancing health and well-being and facilitating psychological growth and development.

Introductory survey of theoretical considerations and practical applications of electrocardiography and other cardiac interventions.

Introductory course of basic pathophysiology including epidemiological basics, infectious and non-infectious diseases, systemic responses, and an in-depth study of the leading causes of death in the United States and Canada (coronary heart disease, cancer, pulmonary disease), as well as common disorders (muscular, skeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, urological and reproductive systems.) Students are required to complete a comprehensive research paper.

Survey of health and environmental issues as they relate to the global community. The organizations, resources and personnel involved in promotion and maintenance of the health of a community. Also examines health education theories as they relate to creating a professional health promotion plan.

Development, implementation, and administration of community health promotion programs. Instructor consent is required.

Intensive investigation of various phases, trends and/or programs in health or human performance. Each student presents a thorough paper on a selected phase, trend or problem in human performance.

Varied opportunities to work in field settings. Each credit equals approximately 36 hours of on-the-job experience outside the university. Normally open to juniors and seniors. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. Instructor consent is required.

Credit for certain non-classroom experiences on campus. Normally open to juniors and seniors. Credit for experience is normally sought prior to its occurrence. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. Instructor consent is required.

Short-term, activity/health oriented course in a specialized area. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. Instructor consent is required.

Advanced seminar on major contemporary developments in the area of human performance and athletics.