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| 202 | Basic Injury Care and Prevention (3). This course will address fundamentals of first aid and basic injury and wound care and prevention. Designed for students preparing to enter the fields of coaching, sports administration, or sports ministry. NOT OPEN TO SOME MAJORS. |
| 275 | Injury: Care and Prevention (3).
Prereq.: BIO 230. Fundamentals of prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, including first aid will be examined. This course will include an analysis of the etiology, pathology, and current modalities utilized to treat the most common injuries seen in daily activity as well as in sport. The course will include basic skills, techniques, and exercise programs necessary for the care of activity related injuries and the prevention of certain specific injuries. Required of all students with majors in sports medicine and exercise science as well as those declaring majors in athletic studies. |
| 302 | Adaptations and Responses to Aerobic
Conditioning (3). Principles of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditioning and contributions to a healthy lifestyle will be studied. This class will address the physiological adaptations and responses of the many regulatory systems of the human body as they encounter the effects of aerobic conditioning. The benefits of fitness will be stressed as they relate to weight control, stress reduction, nutrition, drugs, and disease prevention. This class will also include an emphasis on the requirements for becoming a certified personal trainer. |
| 304 | Adaptations and Responses to Resistive
Training (3). Principles of strength training and its contribution to a healthy lifestyle will be examined. This class will include the physiological adaptations and responses of the many regulatory systems of the human body as they relate to the effects of resistive training. The benefits of fitness will be emphasized as they relate to weight control, injury prevention, stress reduction, body shaping, injury, nutrition, drugs, strength and flexibility. Special emphases will include the principles and techniques of resistive training as well as experiences in designing resistive training workout programs. This class will also include an emphasis on the requirements for becoming a certified strength and conditioning specialist. |
| 320 | Psychomotor Learning and Performance (3). The study of the interaction between psychological and physiological factors that affect motor behavior. This class will include an in-depth examination of psychomotor behavior as it relates to external and internal stimuli and how multiple body systems control, regulate, and respond to movement. The course will address motivational techniques, stress, the underlying mechanisms of human performance, structuring the learning experience including goals and feedback techniques, principles of practice organization, and diagnosing and designing the learning experience. |
| 340 | Kinesiology (3).
Prereq.: BIO 230. A study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of human movement. This course provides foundations in musculoskeletal anatomy, neuromuscular physiology, and tissue mechanics for the study of a variety of human performance activities. |
| 380 | Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology
Lab (3). Prereq.: SME 340. Study of body systems affected by exercise; functions of these systems during exercise; effects of age, gender, body type, and nutrition on capacity for exercise; techniques of assessing physical work capacity, and a critical analysis of research. The course will require participation in lab experimentation and physiological measurements. Lab required. Lab: (1) Introduction to and participation in selected cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal testing techniques. Introduction to professional research literature. |
| 410 | Biomechanics of Physical Exercise and
Biomechanics Lab (3). Prereq.:
BIO 230, SME 340 and 380. A study of mechanics applied to human movement. This course presents kinematics, kinetics, and other principles of physics as they relate to the execution of a variety of human performance activities and therapeutics. The course addresses the neurological and biomechanical aspects of human movement and will require participation in lab experimentation and biomechanical measurements. Lab required. Lab: (1) The development of proficiency in selected biomechanical assessment techniques and testing parameters. Collection of data for utilization in evaluating and determining biomechanical effectiveness in movement. |
| 420 | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
and Lab (3). Prereq.: SME 340,
380, and 410.
An advanced exercise physiology with a
detailed overview of methods of physical assessment and exercise
prescription and a critical examination of their relevancy, reliability, and
validity. A research project will be conducted and statistical data
analysis performed for proper interpretation. Specific applications of
fitness assessment tests will be made and corresponding prescriptions for
exercises, training regimens, and activities will be designed for fitness
enhancement. Lab required. Lab: (1) The development of proficiency in selected fitness assessment techniques and mechanics of testing. Collection of data for analysis and utilization of data in exercise prescription for specific physical needs and fitness outcomes. Examining and understanding professional research literature. |
| 435 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3). A complete overview of sport nutrition and the role good nutrition can play in sport and exercise. The course will examine the spectrum of the elite athlete to the recreational athlete and how sound nutritional practices can help them maximize performance, prevent injury, enhance recovery from exercise, achieve and maintain optimal body weight, improve daily training workouts, and plan for overall good health. |
| 450 | Administration in Health and Fitness (3).
A comprehensive presentation of the Christian worldview in administrative philosophies and techniques as they apply to a variety of health and fitness vocations. Management environments such as fitness, healthcare, and education will be studied, along with principles of leadership in each area. |
| 460 | Selected Topics in Sports Medicine and
Exercise Science (3-4).
An overview of current issues, research, measurement techniques, and problems in the area of sports medicine and exercise science as they relate to a Christian worldview. Problem-solving models and management techniques will be presented as issues are discussed. |
| 470 | Preprofessional Clinical Experience in
Sports Medicine and Exercise Science (1-4).
Provides an opportunity for students to experience and observe specific environments and vocations in the area of sports medicine and exercise science and related fields. Areas of study may include management environments such as therapeutic, fitness, corporate, medicine, and educational. Specific observations, papers, surveys, and reports will be a portion of the course requirements. Course is designed to allow up to 4 credits during the last two years. |
| 490 | Guided Study in Sports Medicine and Exercise
Science (1-3).
Gives students the opportunity for personalized research and study in the area of sports medicine and exercise science. The student’s needs, interests, and vocational calling determine specific content of the study. Research and projects will be included in the course requirements. |
