The nature of research; methods of acquiring knowledge; the role of research in human performance and exercise science with emphasis on the scientific method. (formerly Exercise Science)

An introduction to the foundation and principles of therapeutic exercise. There will be a lecture and a hands-on lab portion to the lecture where students will learn how to perform these exercises.

Acute and chronic physiological adaptations to exercise stress. Topics include: metabolic, skeletal muscle, respiratory and cardiovascular function during exercise, body composition, the elite athlete, ergogenic acids, and performance. Includes labs on techniques to quantify human performance capacity.

An introduction to the biomechanics and motor control of human movement using applications from clinical rehabilitation, sporting and workplace environments.

Introduction to the development, implementation, and evaluation of health/fitness and wellness programs. Topics include program development; the legal aspects of health/fitness and wellness promotion; program evaluation; marketing and promotion of fitness and wellness programs. The lab component of this course involves working two hours per week in the department's fitness/wellness center (schedule arranged once class begins).

(formerly Exercise Science)

Description not available at this time

Description not available at this time