In this course, students will investigate neuromuscular mechanisms of human postural control to understand how perception and action are coupled to achieve complex movements, including locomotion. We will also evaluate how movement coordination is developed and is influenced by aging and dysfunction. Students will be exposed to advanced techniques of human movement analysis and will develop and test a novel research question. This course would be of interest to students with an interest in neuroscience, physical or occupational therapy, biomedical engineering and medicine.

This course will examine the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course will emphasize the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This 4-credit course will pair lecture and laboratory sections to investigate the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: One college-level natural science course with lab.

This course will examine the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course will emphasize the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This 4-credit course will pair lecture and laboratory sections to investigate the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: One college-level natural science course with lab.

This course will examine the structures and physiology of human body systems. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course will emphasize the interrelationships among body systems and regulation of physiological functions. This 4-credit course will pair lecture and laboratory sections to investigate the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite: One college-level natural science course with lab.

An introduction to the science of human nutrition. Topics include digestion, absorption and transportation of nutrients in the body, and the way nutrients are used to support growth and development and maintain health. We also examine how personal dietary choices affect nutritive quality of the diet and the health of an individual. The relationship between diet and health is explored throughout the course. Special topics include diet, cardiovascular disease, body composition, bone health and vegetarianism. High school chemistry recommended but not required.

This is an introductory course designed to provide information and facilitate understanding in regard to the mental processes that promote peak performance and experience. Topics include imagery, self-talk, competition, motivation, team cohesion, peak performance, anxiety, attention and confidence. Cultural differences and creating inclusive and accessble sport spaces will also be discussed. PSY 100 is recommended but not required.

In this course, students will employ mechanical principles to describe and quantify human motion in static and dynamic situations. Students will be introduced to the biomechanical and neural elements that dictate movement and develop skills to analyze functional human movement activities in exercise and daily-living contexts. This course would be of interest to students with an interest in athletics, physical or occupational therapy, orthopedics and biomechanics.

The physical and psychological components of stress, identification of personal stress response patterns and techniques for daily stress management.

This course introduces students to the principles of coaching that are applicable to all sports. Content includes the following areas of sport science: pedagogy, leadership, psychology, physiology, recruiting, group dynamics, growth and development and areas of health and wellness related to the well-being of athletes. Enrollment limited to 20.

The goal of this course is to teach emergency medical care that enables the student to (a) recognize symptoms of illness and injuries; (b) implement proper procedures; (c) administer appropriate care; (d) achieve and maintain proficiency in all caregiving skills; (e) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; and (f) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.