APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy With Laboratory
Credits: 4.
Study of general anatomy of the human body from a systematic approach. Understanding anatomical terminology, gross structures, and locations of different body structures are primary concerns. Cells, tissues and organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems are emphasized. (B)
APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology With Laboratory
Credits: 4.
Introduction to body functions at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems level with emphasis on the mechanisms of operation. Designed for students interested in pursuing study in the health professions. (B)
Credits: 3.
Covers the range of skills and knowledge required to successfully attract and train individuals interested in improving their physical health. Addresses important aspects of running a health fitness business. Students must pass a physical fitness test. A personal three-day diet analysis and body fat assessment must also be performed to assess the symbolic package presented to potential clients.
Credits: 3.
Honors seminar in applied physiology and kinesiology.
APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 2105C with minimum grade of C.
Survey course in exercise physiology. Designed to provide an overview of the acute and chronic responses to exercise. Particular attention will be placed upon understanding muscle bioenergetics and metabolism as well as the cardiopulmonary responses to exercise. Special topics to be addressed include exercise testing, training technologies and exercise in hot and cold environments.
APK 3113 Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 2100C and APK 2105C with minimum grades of C.
For individuals who are interested in becoming certified personal trainers (NSCA-PT) or certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Credits: 3; Prereq: junior standing or above; majors only.
This course provides background for understanding, analyzing and teaching skills in sports and dance. Attention to specific aspects of psychomotor developments and theoretical models of skill acquisition.
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 2100C with minimum grade of C; MAC 1140, MAC 1147, MAC 2233, MAC 2311 with minimum grades of C.
Fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics related to human movement. Basics of biomechanics applied to the concepts of injury prevention and performance improvement. Overview of various biomechanical data collection and analysis.
APK 3400 Introduction to Sport Psychology
Credits: 3; Prereq: junior or senior standing.
Designed to provide students with an understanding of the science and practice of sport psychology from both a theoretical and applied perspective. The primary emphasis is on the educational and performance enhancement roles of the field with little discussion of clinical issues.
Credits: 3; Prereq: junior or senior standing.
Introduction to exercise psychology. Topics include the effects of exercise on psychological well being, exercise adherence and intervention from both theoretical and applied perspectives.
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK major with 3, 4, 6 or 7 classification.
Designed to provide an understanding of basic research methods and techniques used in applied physiology and kinesiology. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the course materials by analyzing, interpreting and summarizing research writing in professional journals and by planning a research study.
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 3110C with minimum grade of C.
Designed to provide a detailed understanding of acute and chronic responses to exercise. Particular attention is placed upon understanding the physiological responses to exercise at both a systems and cellular level. Emphasis is placed on muscle contractile properties, muscle bioenergetics and the endocrine responses to exercise.
APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 3110C with minimum grade of C.
Designed to provide an in-depth analysis of muscle structure and function; how muscles produce movement; adaptation of muscle to resistance training, endurance training and various manipulations used in rehabilitations; adaptation of muscle to disuse; and muscle responses to injury.
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 3110C with minimum grade of C.
Designed to provide an understanding of recent advances in exercise physiology and exercise prescription for clinical populations. Particular attention is placed upon the study of acute and chronic responses to exercise in patients with cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases.
APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 3110C with minimum grade of C; majors in this college only.
Techniques of assessing physical fitness using traditional and state of the art processes. Techniques of prescribing exercise programs based upon assessments of physical parameters. Supervised practical lab experiences in assessment and prescription in a clinical setting.
Credits: 3; Prereq: junior or senior standing; majors only.
Techniques in objective measurement and evaluation of physical fitness, motor skills, motor ability, nutritional status and other activity related problems. Test construction and grading techniques. Supervised lab experiences in test administration to be arranged.
Credits: 12; Prereq: department permission.
Internship in applied physiology and kinesiology. (S-U)
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Athletic Training
ATR 2010C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Credits: 3. Prereq: APK 2100C and majors only.
Prevention of athletic injuries, including protective equipment, safe facilities and proper supervision of practice and contests. Recognition, referral and follow-up of injuries in athletics. Legal implications of athletic training.
ATR 3102 Principles of Athletic Training
Credits: 4; Prereq: admission to the athletic training specialization.
Provides the student with knowledge of basic principles of athletic training, including prevention, recognition and treatment of athletic injuries. Addresses the proper application of protective equipment, bracing/wrapping/taping techniques utilized by athletic trainers and introduces emergency management skills appropriate for sport.
ATR 4112C Emergency Management of Athletic Trauma
Credits: 3; Prereq: majors only.
Students will learn to recognize, assess, treat and refer traumatic injury and acute emergent illness.
ATR 4212C Athletic Injury Assessment: Upper Extremity
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 3102 with minimum grade of C and admission to the athletic training specialization.
This course provides background information to conduct a thorough initial evaluation of upper extremity injuries commonly sustained by the physically active population.
ATR 4213C Athlete Injury Assessment: Lower Extremity
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 4212C with minimum grade of C.
This course provides background information to conduct a thorough initial evaluation of lower extremity injuries commonly sustained by the physically active population.
ATR 4302C Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 3102 with minimum grade of C and admission to the athletic training specialization.
An introduction to physiological principles, concepts and operational procedures of contemporary therapeutic modalities as they relate to the care and treatment of athletic injuries.
ATR 4314C Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 4302C with minimum grade of C.
An introduction to the concepts and principles of a comprehensive rehabilitation program including determination of therapeutic goals and objectives, selection of therapeutic exercises, methods of evaluating and recording rehabilitation progress, development of criteria for progress and return to competition and the physiological effects of trauma/wound healing and inactivity/immobilization.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ATR 4314C.
Designed to enhance knowledge in design and implementation of functional exercise techniques as it relates to injury rehabilitation. Nutritional considerations for the injured athlete and proper design of the pre and post event meal planning for optimal performance and recovery are also covered.
ATR 4432 Clinical Pathology and Pharmacology
Credits: 3; Prereq: ATR 4822 with minimum grade of C.
Provides a thorough understanding of injury, illness and/or disease of various body systems; addresses specific understanding of medical diagnostics, interventions (including pharmacology) and participation considerations for the athletic population.
ATR 4512 Athletic Training Administration
Credits: 3; Prereq: ATR 4832 with minimum grade of C; athletic training seniors only.
In-depth background of the standards, policies and practices of organization, supervision and administration of athletic training programs.
ATR 4812 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 1
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 3102 with minimum grade of C and admission to the athletic training specialization.
Provides the student with the opportunity necessary to grow both clinically and professionally within the field of athletic training through attendance at seminars, and the integration and synthesis of cognitive and psychomotor skills learned in previous semesters.
ATR 4822 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 2
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 4812 with minimum grade of C.
Provides the student with the opportunity necessary to grow both clinically and professionally within the field of athletic training through attendance at seminars, and the integration and synthesis of cognitive and psychomotor skills learned in previous semesters.
ATR 4832 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 3
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 4822 with minimum grade of C.
Provides the student with the opportunity necessary to grow both clinically and professionally within the field of athletic training through attendance at seminars, and the integration and synthesis of cognitive and psychomotor skills learned in previous semesters.
ATR 4842 Athletic Training Clinical Experience 4
Credits: 4; Prereq: ATR 4832 with minimum grade of C.
Provides the student with the opportunity necessary to grow both clinically and professionally within the field of athletic training through attendance at seminars, and the integration and synthesis of cognitive and psychomotor skills learned in previous semesters.
Credits: 3; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits; Prereq: instructor approval.
Variable topics course designed to critically evaluate current issues in sports medicine and promote interdisciplinary discussions regarding topics within the field. Future offerings of this course may provide study abroad opportunities.
HLP 2940 Practicum in Health and Human Performance
Credits: 1 to 3.
A unique opportunity for students who are in the decision-making phase of their studies to test a career choice through practicum experience prior to completing professional courses.
Credits: 1 to 6.
Provides students with the opportunity to study in a wide range of cultural settings.
Credits: 3; Prereq: HUN 2201 and APK 2105.
Courses addresses the aspects of nutrition that are related to exercise performance. Emphasis is on bioenergetic systems, nutrient componenets, nutritional and body composition assessments, ergogenic aids and diet modifications for physically active individuals and athletes.
PET 3771 Personal Fitness Teaching Methods
Credits: 3; Prereq: junior or senior standing and majors only.
Assessment, prescription and maintenance of personal fitness for clients and students. Satisfactory completion of a physical fitness test is required.
PET 4905C Variable Topics in Exercise and Sport Sciences
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: department chair permission.
Offered upon request to meet students' special interests that are not adequately provided in other courses.
PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: department chair permission.
Practical experience in such specialty areas as adult fitness programs, health clubs, exercise testing laboratories, clinical laboratories and athletic training rooms. May include senior thesis with oral defense.