The course addresses fundamental principles of Exercise Science specifically as they relate to the testing and exercise prescription of apparently healthy individuals or individuals with a medically managed disease. The class will review concepts essential for successful completion of the American College of Sports Medicine's Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) exams.
This course is intended to provide students with an overview of the management practices utilized in the sport and fitness industry. Sport Management will include learning opportunities related to planning & organizing; staffing; directing; and networking associated with managing a sport or fitness program.
KHP 489 is a three- or six-hour course which focuses on gaining practical experience in the profession of Health Education and Health Promotion. It provides an opportunity for Health Promotion majors and minors to apply the theories, knowledge and experiences gained from their coursework to real life situations.
KHP 577 is a three- or six-hour course which focuses on gaining practical experience in the professions of Kinesiology, Health Education and Health Promotion. It provides an opportunity for Kinesiology, Health Promotion minors and majors to apply the theories, knowledge and experiences gained from their coursework to real life situations.
This course is designed to explore the theory and research related to the psychology aspects of injury and injury rehabilitation. The focus is on theory and application of various psychological concepts. Case studies, research articles, and discussion will be used to explore assessment and intervention approaches relevant for sport medicine and sport psychology professionals. This is a senior level undergraduate course with some non-textbook readings that require students to analyze and summarize journal articles.
This course focuses on health promotion and behavior change strategies: individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public policy will be considered as potential factors that can inhibit or promote behavior change.
Practicum in Sport Management, is designed to provide practical experiences in several areas: 1) office routine; 2) office management; 3) record keeping; 4) budget procedures; and 5) involvement in the general program operations.
This course is designed for graduate students involved in applied consulting activities in assigned sport or exercise settings. Students in this course agree to follow the ethics code of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology in their practice and will consult with an instructor in a timely way with any ethical-legal issues of concern. Students are also required to engage in 1-hour of supervision (individual or group) for every 10 hours of applied work.
A specific topic in kinesiology and health promotion related to the student's interests and program needs is selected for intensive study. Work to be supervised by a graduate faculty member proficient in the area under investigation. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits.
A specific topic in kinesiology and health promotion related to the student's interests and program needs is selected for intensive study. Work to be supervised by a graduate faculty member proficient in the area under investigation. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits.
