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  • XSCI 3052: Psychophysiology of Motor Control

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Surveys the basic principles of control of human movement, including neuro-mechanics of human movement. These principles will be taught through application to sport, joint movement, and activities of daily living. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe complex systems in terms of simplified, higher- order functions. 2. Apply motor control research to course material. 3. Describe neuromechanical factors of human movement and apply this knowledge to movement analysis. Prerequisite: XSCI 2020 or XSCI 1025.
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  • XSCI 3054: Motor Learning and Control

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Course surveys the basic principles related to the neuro-mechanisms and cognitive processes controlling human movement and contribution to the learning of motor skills. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the conclusion of this course students: 1) describing physiological properties of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system that relate to movement control; 2) describing the mechanical factors of human movement and applying this knowledge to movement analysis; 3) Identifying neurophysiological and behavioral principles of motor skill acquisition; 4) analyzing factors associated with motor learning theory (e.g., movement preparation, attention, arousal, and practice design); 5) applying motor learning and motor control principles. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 or XSCI 1025 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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  • XSCI 3080: Advanced Sports Medicine

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Advanced course for students who have successfully completed an Introduction to Sports Medicine course, or for individuals with previous experience in athletic training/sports medicine. Course includes field experience with athletic trainers. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate how to take a thorough medical history. 2. Demonstrate basic assessment of range of motion techniques. 3. Describe the common mechanisms of injuries for upper and lower extremities. 4. Demonstrate basic orthopedic physical exam assessment techniques for upper and lower extremity injuries. 5. Recommend strategies for injury prevention. Prerequisites: HLOC 1020 or XSCI 1025 or instructor permission.
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  • XSCI 3350: Motor Learning and Development

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A study of how the development of physiological, perceptual, neurological, intellectual, and emotional factors affect motor learning. Knowledge from this course provides a framework for the establishment of programs that facilitate skill acquisition for all learners with a focus on children and adolescents. This course is required on most Exercise Science and/or Kinesiology degree plans. It is also a prerequisite for many graduate programs in Exercise Science, or physical/occupational therapy. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish how the disciplines of motor development, motor learning, and motor control interrelate in motor behavior across the lifespan. 2. Analyze aspects of physical growth and aging that affect the acquisition and maintenance of fitness and motor skills across the lifespan. 3. Analyze aspects of perceptual development that affect the acquisition and maintenance of fitness and motor skills across the lifespan. 4. Analyze social and cultural constraints associated with motor and fitness development across the lifespan. 5. Differentiate factors associated with motor learning theory (e.g., movement preparation, attention, arousal, practice design). 6. Research a selected topic, and apply new knowledge, in a practical way, to a contemporary issue in the field of health, physical education, or sport.
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  • XSCI 3352: Motor Development

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A study of how the development of physiological, perceptual, neurological, intellectual and emotional factors affect motor skill and fitness acquisition across the lifespan. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the conclusion of this course students will: 1) distinguishing how the disciplines of motor development, motor learning, and motor control interrelate in motor behavior across the lifespan; 2) analyzing aspects of perceptual, physical, cognitive, and social development that affect the acquisition and maintenance of motor skills and physical fitness across the lifespan; 3) describing environmental and task factors affecting motor development; 4) describing principles of typical and a-typical growth and maturation to an understanding of motor skill acquisition; 5) applying knowledge of motor development to best practices for teaching and assessment. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 OR XSCI 1025 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • XSCI 3370: Exercise Testing and Prescription

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Teaches key concepts related to exercise testing and program design for healthy and diseased populations. Furthermore, usage of teams, groups, and individualized assessment and programming based activities will be used to explore principles in anatomy, exercise physiology, behavior modification, motivation, health promotion, fitness assessment and prescription. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify effective strategies to assess risk and appropriately stratify individuals at the developmental level. 2. Identify a variety of fitness assessments on different adult populations on an introductory level. 3. Discuss the results from fitness assessments to prescribe safe and effective exercise. 4. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to pass the ACSM certification examination. Prerequisites: XSCI 3700 and XSCI 3705 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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  • XSCI 3400: Activity Programming for Special Populations

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A comprehensive look at providing high-quality fitness, physical education, sport, and outdoor adventure experiences for individuals with disabilities. Students will learn best practices and applications for inclusion in classroom settings, as well as discover how to develop individualized fitness, competitive sport, and outdoor adventure experiences for individuals with special needs. This course is required on most Exercise Science and/or Kinesiology degree plans. It is also pre-requisite for many graduate programs in Exercise Science. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the laws important to adapted physical education and sport. 2. Identify and differentiating specific developmental, behavioral, sensory, and orthopedic conditions. 3. Compare and contrast adapted physical activity services related to interscholastic models, and community-based models. 4. Implement appropriate curricular/activity programming. 5. Select appropriate venues for adapted athletic competition through investigative research, and student teaching presentations. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 OR XSCI 1025 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • XSCI 3500: Theories and Techniques for Teaching Fitness and Motor Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    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. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 OR XSCI 1025 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • XSCI 3510: Applied Exercise Physiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    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.
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  • XSCI 3700: Physiology of Exercise

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    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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