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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course requires the student to integrate knowledge learned from the course Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity with professional experience and prior learning in fitness and rehabilitation. Students will work in teams to prepare performance enhancement program proposals, including program elements, rationale, innovative design and supporting research. Each week, cohort members will professionally analyze and critique new proposals, resulting in high-level discussion and exchange. After completing this course and Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity, students will be eligible to sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) examination for Performance Enhancement Specialist certification. Prerequisite: EXSC 7100
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance Training model specifically for the fitness and wellness professional. Students will receive detailed insight into designing exercise programs for any personal training client. They will be shown how this systematic approach to program design uniquely blends the science of acute variables with the concepts of flexibility, core stabilization, balance, reactive training, speed, agility and quickness, and strength training to develop safe and effective exercise programs for all individuals. Prerequisite: EXSC 7110
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce corrective exercise strategies based on loss of function. The student will receive detailed insight into the design of corrective exercise programs. The systematic approach of an integrated corrective exercise design uniquely blends the variables of available flexibility, isolated and integrated corrective strengthening, and corrective exercise design to provide the student with the necessary foundation in designing and developing safe corrective exercise programs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to various topics related to the psychological aspects of sport injury. The course focuses on the onset (precursors), experience and treatment of athletic injuries from a biopsychosocial perspective. Course material is based on empirical data and psychophysiology foundation and the role of psychological factors and psychological interventions, which influence rehabilitation and recovery.
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3.00 Credits
Expanding on the concepts from PRF-714, "Health and Wellness Coaching Competencies ", students will identify the health and wellness coaching practices that influence long-lasting behavior change. Combine the tools and processes necessary to prepare to become a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and make an impact on the toughest challenges of our times: the epidemics of obesity, sedentary lifestyles, stress, depression, poor nutrition, and ever-rising healthcare costs.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth exploration and application of assessment data and analytics to assist practitioners in the design and implementation of programs focused on improving common human movement impairments, reducing injury-risk, optimizing performance, and enhancing physical and physiological recovery. Emphasis will be placed on system- and technology-based solutions that promote optimal human movement, performance, recovery, and readiness. Scientific evidence supporting design and implementation of musculoskeletal injury reduction programs are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce a scientific approach to group exercise focusing on cardiovascular and flexibility training programs. The student will receive a detailed insight into the concepts, principles, and procedures necessary to understand and implement cardiovascular and flexibility group exercise classes for all populations.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the basic concepts physiological components and science of human nutrition. Dietary requirements and recommendations, nutrient composition of foods, assessment of nutritional status, physical activity, and relationship of human nutrition to health and disease prevention will be covered.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a systematic approach to designing effective strength and conditioning programs for the tactical professional. The student will assess and analyze job demands and athlete capabilities from a bio-mechanical and metabolic perspective. The student will utilize the results of these analyses in conjunction with principles of strength and conditioning to guide the design of a safe and effective training program. The student will scale and adapt idealistic programs to realistic constraints encountered within the tactical training environment. Prerequisite: EXSC 7190
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to prepare students for the leadership decisions and actions that are inherent in practice as well as every-day life issues. Professional and personal growth are discussed at great length and principles and applications of personal leadership practices will be explored in depth. Techniques for managing change and empowering others also are included in this course. Topics related to effective leadership are issues of communication, motivation, delegation, team building, and quality improvement. Finally, students will have the opportunity to perform a SWOT analysis on their business or self (whichever is applicable). This culminating activity is designed to strengthen the students' leadership abilities and skills.
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