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3.00 Credits
Content in this course will prepare students to design and implement quality physical education programs for elementary and secondary school students. In addition to developing the knowledge and skills to select and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children/adolescents, students enrolled in the course will also develop an understanding of curriculum design, public school policy and procedures (as related to P.E.), as well as national standards and guidelines affecting physical education programming. The curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of Fitness trainers, community recreation directors, and physical education teachers in the public and private sector will benefit from the curriculum. In addition, the knowledge and skills developed in this course will address material covered in the Praxis exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the relationship of pediatric and adolescent physical activity patterns to lifespan health and wellness. 2. Identify essential elements of "Quality" Physical Education Programs. 3. Explain legal issues often associated with teaching fitness and motor skills to pediatric and adolescent in public and private school settings. 4. Demonstrate various techniques for teaching fitness and motor skills relative to theories associated with motor learning/development, and motivation. 5. Create an optimal learning environment for physical education students K-12th grades. FA
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on an applied perspective of exercise physiology, designed to provide physical educators, coaches, and exercise professionals with the scientific foundations of exercise pertaining to areas such as energy metabolism, cardiovascular and neuromuscular physiology, nutrition, etc. with direct application in schools, health clubs and sport settings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the physiological adaptations to exercise observed in the following systems: skeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory system, and endocrine on an introductory level. 2. Identify the effects of nutritional status, fluid balance, environment, and ergogenic aids on exercise training on an introductory level 3. Explain knowledge of exercise fitness tests and be able to measure and evaluate factors such aerobic fitness, anaerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition on an introductory level. 4. Describe appropriate programs for the benefit of health and athletic performance on an introductory level. SP (even)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a further overview of the physiology of exercise. It builds on the students' knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, and further focuses on the acute and chronic physiological adaptations of exercise on the human body. Various responses of functional systems, different populations, ergogenic aids, chronic diseases, physical activity, health and wellness, and environmental conditions will also be described from a physiological perspective. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how each of the major organ systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal) responds to an acute bout of exercise. 2. Explain the adaptations that occur in each of the major organ systems to exercise training. 3. Explain the influence of environmental conditions and ergogenic factors on exercise physiology. 4. Interpret research topics in the field of exercise physiology and its application to exercise performance. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325 (Grade C- or higher); and BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2425 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: XSCI 3705. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
A supplemental course to PEHR 3700, Physiology of Exercise. Emphasizes the demonstration of lecture concepts through hands on experiences. Assessments include maximal oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic fitness assessment, body composition analysis, and pulmonary function testing in regards to chronic and acute exercise. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Investigate basic data collection and pretest screening on a developmental level. 2. Evaluate anaerobic and aerobic fitness. 3. Evaluate cardiovascular function and respiratory function on an introductory level. 4. Evaluate body composition. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325 (Grade C- or higher); BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2425 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: XSCI 3700. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the investigation and application of the mechanical principles of movement relative to exercise and sport. Course includes an overview of the relationship of musculoskeletal anatomy to the mechanics of human movement. Methods of optimizing exercise and sport performance from a biomechanical perspective will also be addressed. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply mechanical analysis to biological systems. 2. Calculate basic kinematic and kinetic parameters. 3. Describe human movement in terms of muscle mechanics. 4. Adapt mechanical analysis to clinical and performance settings. Prerequisite: XSCI 2020. FA (odd), SP
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to the mechanical principles relevant to the understanding of human motion in the context of clinical populations, movement pathologies, and therapy. The focus will be on the mechanics and anatomical geometry of human movement, as well as muscular control and mechanics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the temporal and kinematic features of basic human movements. 2. Compare normal motion to pathological motion and discuss biomechanical influences on the latter. 3. Apply qualitative analysis to joint mechanics during activities of daily living. 4. Explain the effects of weight, muscle, and neural activity on pain and altered movement strategies. 5. Explain and measure anatomical alignment and the human gait cycle. 6. Explain electromyography. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 and BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325 and BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2425 (All grade C or higher). SU
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3.00 Credits
This course is a quantitative approach to analyzing human movement using mechanical principles such as kinematic and kinetic analysis. The course will emphasize lab instrumentation such as high-speed videography, 3D motion capture, force platforms, and inertial motion units (IMU). Students will utilize analytical geometry and algebraic methods to produce analyses of human movement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze movement and anatomical influences thereon using vector algebra, free-body diagrams, and Newtonian mechanics. 2. Prepare the laboratory and test subjects for testing using a 3D motion capture system, force platforms, and other lab instrumentation. 3. Collect human movement data for analysis using lab instrumentation. 4. Analyze human movement through computer analysis (Excel, programming, etc.). 5. Produce an analysis of a human movement task, including a temporal description, measurement of key parameters, and a written report of results. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 and MATH 1050 or higher; or XSCI 3730; or XSCI 3740 (All grade C or higher). FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with the foundation of knowledge needed for administering and interpreting results from popular health and skill-related physical fitness tests. Test selection, administration, and interpretation will be emphasized. Students will use popular assessment instruments for data collection and computer analysis. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Measure basic quantities related to exercise science and sport, and performing basic, related calculations. 2. Evaluate and interpret research findings in exercise science disciplines. 3. Design basic studies, testing hypotheses, and reporting results. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the current state of science and technology in sport, both for performance and safety. Materials and design of equipment will be covered, as well as new technologies and instrumentation for tracking performance and risk factors. Additionally, the use of common technology such as "smartphones" and video will be explored. Basic computer software and methods for analyzing everyday sporting data with excel and other computing tools will be introduced. Students will be exposed to data collection and analysis using tools that are available to consumers, sport enthusiasts, and researchers. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the basic instrumentation commonly used to acquire sport science data. 2. Utilize simple video tools to collect and analyze variables that may be of interest to spectators, coaches, or trainers. 3. Explain the evolution and development of equipment advances in sport--both from a safety and a performance standpoint. 4. Explain basic material properties that affect sporting equipment and game-play. 5. Evaluate consumer-available sensors and "smartphone" apps that are marketed to coaches and enthusiasts for athlete development. 6. Employ Excel and similar computing platforms for simple calculations and analysis of collected data.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with a foundation in measuring and collecting data associated with human movement science. Additionally, provides an introduction to statistical methods and experimental design, necessary to evaluate data collected from measurements commonly used in exercise science, health, and human performance. Topics will include sampling, sampling distribution, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, t-tests, and ANOVA as well as the use of statistical software for conducting such analyses. This course can be used as an elective and it can substitute for PEHR 3800. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Measure basic quantities related to exercise science and sport, and perform basic, related calculations. 2. Evaluate and interpret research findings in exercise science disciplines. 3. Design basic studies, testing hypotheses, and reporting results. 4. Test hypotheses using statistical methods to include correlation, regression, t-tests, and ANOVA. Prerequisite: XSCI 2020 (Grade C or higher). FA
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