The department offers courses which are slashlisted so undergraduate students may take an undergraduate 4000-level course while graduate students may take a 5000-level course. The lectures in a slashlisted course are the same. However, students in the 5000-level course have substantial additional requirements beyond those for students in the 4000-level course. These additional requirements are listed in the slashlisted course syllabus.
1021 Beginning Judo. Consists of skill training in the sport of judo and the associated cognitive acquisition of terminology, contest rules and customs. Skills portion will deal with falling techniques, throws, holddowns, chokes and armbars. Cognitive portion will deal with the training aspects of judo (chiai, randori, kata and uchi komi), basic terminology and contest rules. (F, Sp)
1031 Introduction to Martial Arts. The course is intended to provide students with a broad overview over the variety of martial arts available today. The students will acquire a rudimentary knowledge of various techniques, including self defense, that are common to most martial arts. It is expected that at the end of the course the students will be able to choose the most appropriate art for his/her own personal taste and advancement. (F, Sp)
1041 Yoga. Beginning level Yoga class focusing on basic asanas (poses), breathing, relaxation and mediation. Students will improve their flexibility and body awareness. (F, Sp, Su)
1121 Beginning Weight Training. To learn basic skills of weight training, i.e., warm-up, lifting techniques, training programs, etc.; to condition and strengthen the body through a continuous weight training program; to learn and appreciate the ability of correct weight training to enhance personal fitness and the carry-over value into other sports and activities. (F, Sp, Su)
1131 Intermediate Weight Training. Prerequisite: 1121 or permission. To enhance basic weight training skills by providing a more thorough knowledge of weight training; to learn proper procedures for total physical development; to learn the principles of nutrition and the role it plays in weight training; to learn through proper program design to develop weight training into an overall strength fitness program that can be utilized as a lifetime leisure activity. (F, Sp, Su)
1221 Individual Fitness. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Exercise designed to condition the body for maximum health and fitness; special emphasis on cardiovascular fitness. (F, Sp, Su)
1231 Lifestyle Physical Activity. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Learn and practice strategies for incorporating lifestyle physical activity into your daily routine. Perform physical activities such as walking, bicycling, or others of your choice at times convenient to you instead of the two class periods of the week. (Irreg.)
1321 Wall Climbing. The purpose of this class is to learn and practice the basic techniques and safety concerns for rock climbing and bouldering. (F, Sp, Su)
1341 Beginning Bowling. Bowling alley service charge. (F, Sp)
1351 Recreational Activities. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit three hours. (F, Sp, Su)
1361 Beginning Golf. (F, Sp, Su)
1371 Intermediate Golf. Prerequisite: 1361 or permission. (F, Sp)
1441 Intermediate Bowling. Prerequisite: 1341 or permission. To enhance basic beginning bowling skills by providing a more thorough knowledge of the sport. (F, Sp, Su)
1521 Beginning Swimming. (F, Sp)
1531 Intermediate Swimming. Prerequisite: 1521 or permission. (F, Sp)
1552 Water Safety Instruction. Prerequisite: 1561 or American Red Cross Emergency Water Safety course. (Intersession)
1561 Lifeguard Training. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Introduces the new concept of rescuing victims at all waterfront areas with an emphasis on speed. Will satisfy both federal and state guidelines which are required for all lifeguards. (Intersession)
1661 Beginning Racquetball. Fundamental skills of racquetball, i.e., serving, forehand, backhand, court positions and strategy. (F, Sp, Su)
1681 Beginning Tennis. (F, Sp, Su)
1691 Intermediate Tennis. Prerequisite: 1681 or permission. (F, Sp)
1823 Scientific Principles of Health and Disease. Students will be exposed to the basic science-based principles needed to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of human health. The course is designed to assist students in the development of a basic understanding of the anatomical structures and physiological process that are critical to understanding the development of various diseased/disorders. Students will apply this knowledge to a fact-based model for choosing and developing appropriate lifestyle and health-related interventions (e.g., exercise, nutrition, stress management), both for health enhancement and disease prevention. (F, Sp, Su)
1921 Basketball. Teach a basic understanding of the game of basketball; skills and analysis of skills, nature and rules of the game, and strategies for game situations. (F, Sp, Su)
1941 Soccer. Teach a basic understanding of the game of soccer; skills and analysis of skills, nature and rules of the game, and strategies in game situations. (F, Sp)
1961 Softball. Teach a basic understanding of the game of softball; skills and analysis of skills, nature and rules of the game, and strategies for game situations. (F, Sp)
1981 Volleyball. Basic understanding of the game of volleyball; skills and analysis of skills, nature and rules of the game, and strategies for game situations. (F, Sp, Su)
2022 Theory of Coaching and Athletic Management. Prerequisite: three hours of biological science and three hours of social science. Introduction to the multifacets of the athletic coaching profession. Presents information to the beginning coach related to administrative relationships, off-season and in-season planning, ethics, recruiting, fund raising, travel planning and equipment purchase and care. (F, Sp)
2131 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science. Designed to introduce major students to the fundamentals of HES, including curricular disciplines, basic terminology, career opportunities, and professional associations. Students will also learn basic library research skills and a working knowledge of the support services and technologies available at the University. (F, Sp)
2212 First Aid. Includes the theory related to causes and prevention of accidents, as well as development of sufficient knowledge to determine the nature and extent of injuries. Training focuses on taking proper procedural steps at the proper times. Upon successful completion of the course and it specific requirements, students are awarded the American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR Certificates. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)
2223 Outdoor Recreation. Investigation and study of trends and emphasis on governmental and private organizations involved in the development of outdoor recreation for the public. (Sp)
2823 Introductory Nutrition (Crosslisted with Clinical Dietetics 1823). Evaluation of basic composition of nutrients and accessory factors required for adequate human nutrition. Application of nutritional principles to the planning of normal and special dietary regimen. [II-NL]
2913 Personal Health. Emphasizes the health knowledge and practices needed for effective living. The course has a holistic focus on personal health and provides both an informational and behavioral basis for health promotion and disease prevention. Topics include: mental health, stress management; fitness; nutrition; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education; sexuality; and chronic/infectious disease. (F, Sp)
3000 Special Topics in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Topics in health and exercise science not accommodated by the existing curriculum. Example: psychological factors in exercise adherence, i.e., personality traits of select exercise individuals, reinforcement procedures, personal goals as related to exercise needs, etc. (Irreg.)
3021 Sports Officiating. Standards and principles involved in the art of officiating. Laboratory experience required. Speedball, football, and volleyball. WNORC examinations for women. (F)
3031 Sports Officiating. Same as 3021, with emphasis on basketball, softball, baseball, and track and field. (Sp)
3052 Theory of Baseball. Prerequisite: 2022. The sciences of coaching baseball. Thorough coverage of the basic fundamentals of defensive and offensive baseball; coaching and teaching techniques; strategy, and administrative duties of the baseball coach. (Irreg.)
3072 Theory of Basketball. Prerequisite: 2022. History and technique of the game basic teaching and coaching of fundamental skills; methods of training and care of equipment. Advanced techniques in offensive and defensive strategy; psychology of handling personnel; scouting assignments. (Irreg.)
3173 Materials and Methods in the Elementary School Physical Education Program. Prerequisite: sophomore standing, permission. Basic philosophy and characteristics of a program of physical education for the elementary school child; how to plan and organize the program; the desirable activities; standards for facilities and equipment; evaluation. (F, Sp, Su)
3253 Recreation Resources–Leisure Environment. Prerequisite: 2132. The historical and philosophical basis of leisure and recreation in modern society; the recreation environment from a regional and urban perspective; and critical issues that face recreation and urban planners and designers. Incorporates population geography and environmental health issues into an analysis of the physical and social environment that supports recreational programming and facility development. Focuses on urban development and the relationship of recreation resources to the aesthetic and mechanics of modern metropolitan areas. (F)
3430 Field Experiences in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of department. May be repeated with change of activity or advanced position; maximum credit four hours. Field study related to student's area of interest (athletic coaching, athletic training, exercise science, health promotion, sport management) as approved by the department’s field supervisor of adviser. A contract is required prior to beginning the field experience. The contract will address: statement of purpose, process of submitting reports, on-site evaluations, and written evaluations by student and site supervisor. (F, Sp, Su)
3502 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Prerequisite: 2212 or equivalent; three hours of biological science and three credit hours of social science. Recognition, cause, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation of athletic injuries; taping methods, protective equipment, and doctor's recommendations; equipping the training room, conditioning the athlete, practice routines and the athlete's diet. Laboratory (Sp)
3503 Child and Family Health. Prerequisite; junior standing. Examines the multifaceted determinants of health for children and adolescents, with special emphasis on the roles of the family, school and community. Topics include: body image and dieting; nutrition, obesity and physical activity; adolescent social behaviors; tobacco and alcohol use; mental health and family relationships. Gender-specific and age-appropriate prevention and intervention strategies will be discussed in relation to each of these topics. (F, Sp)
3513 Health Promotion Program Planning. Prerequisite: HES major or permission of instructor. Discussion of health promotion programming in disease prevention, risk reduction, and wellness. Understanding the theoretical issues related to the development and evaluation of health promotion programs and the behavioral dimensions of health promotion. (F, Sp)
3523 Human Sexuality. Prerequisite: 2913, Psychology 1113. An introduction to biological, psychological, and sociological concepts which form the interdisciplinary foundation for studying human sexuality. Current research findings in all areas will be emphasized. Areas of emphasis will include: personal, social, sexual, and gender identity development across the lifespan, interaction and communication within social and intimate relationships, and reproductive and other health-related sexuality issues. (F, Sp)
3533 AIDS and Its Impact on American Society. Prerequisite: Zoology 1114 and three hours of social science, or permission of instructor. Provide a current overview of the medical and epidemiological aspects of AIDS and HIV spectrum disorders. Also focus on the psychosocial, educational, legal and ethical issues which have evolved in this country as a result of our response to AIDS and HIV.
3543 Health and Wellness Coaching. Prerequisite: junior standing. Encourages participants to successfully adopt healthier lifestyle behavior. Explores the development and efficacy of health and wellness coaching and develop the ability to implement basic coaching skills when working with patients and wellness clients. (F, Sp)
3553 Wellness in Native Communities. Prerequisite: junior standing. Designed to explore and understand the principles of individual and community wellness from the perspective of both mainstream society and from within the cultural frame of native beliefs and values. (F, Sp)
3563 Lifestyle Interventions. Prerequisite: HES major or permission. Examines the relationship between individual behavior and the health status of a community. Current lifestyle intervention literature will be the focus. Application of intervention strategies will be presented for school, worksite, and community settings. (Irreg.)
3573 Obesity and Weight Management. Prerequisite: Zoology 2124 or permission of instructor. Provide students with knowledge of the physiology and psychology of obesity and overweight. Course is designed to educate students not only on the scientific background of obesity but how to apply this knowledge to management of obesity in the general and specific populations they will be serving. (Irreg.)
3583 Sociocultural Aspects of Health. Prerequisite: junior standing. Designed to offer a comprehensive approach to understanding social injustice and its impact on health. Particular attention will be given to research emphasizing social determinants as the underlying causes of ill health in the American society. (F, Sp)
3593 Sport and Physical Activity in Society. Prerequisite: junior standing. Examines major theoretical perspectives and research with particular emphasis on sport and physical activity in contemporary American society. Issues to be addressed that concern physical activity and sport in our society will be the history, the role of educational institutions, social problems, gender and ethnic minorities and the media’s influence on sport and physical activity. (Irreg.)
3703 Consumer Health. Prerequisite: junior standing. Provides an overview of the health marketplace and the processes involved in becoming an intelligent consumer of health information, products and services. (Irreg.)
3813 Principles of Health and Fitness. Prerequisite: HES major or permission of department. Study of the underlying principles of life sciences that contribute to an understanding of the role of physical activity in health, fitness, and sports medicine. Specific reference to an overview of public health and disease, anatomy and biomechanics, exercise physiology, health appraisal and fitness testing and programming, human development and behavior, and program management. Laboratory (F)
3823 Physiology of Exercise. Prerequisite: 3813, Zoology 2124 or 3103 or equivalent and permission. An introductory study of principles and concepts of exercise physiology. Theoretical and scientifically established mechanisms are explored that explain the body's response, adaptation, and concomitant regulation during acute and chronic exercise. Applications presented in the clinical, sport, occupational, and normal exercise settings. Focus is on an understanding of the body's function from the cellular to systemic level during exercise. An understanding of assessment and physical training principles to explain health and performance is emphasized. Specific factors that affect the physiological bases of human performance are investigated. (Irreg.)
3833 Evaluation of Health and Physical Performance. Prerequisite: 3823 or permission of instructor. To develop basic skills and competencies in clinical and experimental laboratory assessment techniques. Emphasis is placed on a healthy population with introductory concepts for special populations. To understand the basic underlying physiological theory and application principles in the exercise physiology laboratory with specific emphasis on learning the assessment techniques to evaluate the responses and adaptations of exercise. Laboratory (Su)
3843 Biomechanics. Prerequisite: Zoology 2255, Health and Exercise Science major, or permission. The integrated study of anatomy, physiology, and mechanics with emphasis on understanding the anatomical and functional aspects of human movement in the area of health and exercise science, such as in clinical, daily living, and sport applications. (Irreg.)
3853 Exercise Testing and Prescription. Prerequisite: 3813, Health and Exercise Science major or permission of instructor. This course will introduce the exercise science student to the theoretical and functional techniques of graded exercise testing for functional and/or diagnostic assessment. Equal time will be spent between lecture and lab as students will be provided the theoretical background for all testing methods commonly used in both a health and fitness scenario as well as an introduction to how these methods can be used clinically. This course is designed to prepare exercise science students for the American College of Sports Medicine's Health/Fitness Instruction Certification. Laboratory. (F, Sp)
3863 Exercise and Health Issues of Women. Prerequisite: 3813 or permission of instructor. Course focuses on topics related to the effects of exercise on the health of adult women, including body composition, reproductive function and hypokinetic diseases. (Irreg.)
3873 Principles of Personal Training. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. To develop an understanding of basic physiological mechanisms and application principles necessary to evaluate the acute and chronic responses and adaptations to exercise. To develop and understanding of basic skills and competencies in personal training technique and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on a healthy population with introductory concepts for special populations. (Irreg.)
3882 Physical Activities for Special Populations. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy. The organization and administration of programs of physical activity for atypical populations. A detailed study of specific abnormalities commonly found in a special population with recommended procedures for accommodating individuals in the special program. (Sp)
3893 Facts and Fallacies of Exercise and Nutrition. Prerequisite; junior standing or permission of instructor. Provides meaningful and practical guidelines on how to recognize and dispel many of today’s popular myths regarding exercise and nutrition. Course concepts will emphasize the proper use of scientific evidence to either dispel current topics as fallacy or confirm as fact. Sample current topics may include fads, infomercial products, weight loss, aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, dietary supplements, and exercise/sport nutrition, along with the effect of media and advertising and marketing ploys on these topics. (Irreg.)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Study of current research developments in health and sport sciences. An opportunity for the Honors' candidate to work with a faculty mentor on a research project of special interest to the student in the health and sport sciences. (F, Sp, Su)
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. An opportunity for the Honors' candidate to work with a faculty mentor on a research project of special interest to the student. (F, Sp, Su)
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will provide an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field. (F, Sp, Su)
3990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one course in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp, Su)
4213 Management in Health and Exercise Science. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Concentration on managerial theories, research, and their applications in health and sport organization and administration. Specific topics include organizational theories, communication, leadership, motivation, managerial skills, and functions of management, issues of policies, marketing, and financial aspects of management. (Irreg.)
4430 Internship in Health and Exercise Science. 4 to 8 hours. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and twenty credit hours of HES major core, or permission of adviser. May be repeated with change in organization or advanced position with approval of adviser; maximum credit eight hours. Practical experience in administration, techniques, organizational structure and appropriate materials used with health, fitness, or sport related occupations. (F, Sp, Su)
4523 Human Sexuality II. Prerequisite: 3523 or permission. Indepth study of human sexuality from a biopsychosocial perspective which emphasizes the roles of biology, psychological factors, and social learning. Area studies will include sexual and gender development across the life span; interaction and communication within intimate relationships; reproductive and health-related sexuality topics; and a historical look at the evolution of mating and love relationships. In addition, students will examine the integration of human sexuality issues and education in health-related occupations. (Irreg.)
4543 Comprehensive Stress Management. Prerequisite: Health and Exercise Science major or permission. Helps students gain an awareness of stress and its effects, practice management techniques to reduce personal stress, and implement those techniques in their daily lives as well as the lives of others (school, community, corporation, etc.). Topics include: psychophysiology of stress, stress and disease, nutrition, personal planning and time management, cognitive restructuring, relaxation, and biofeedback. (Irreg.)
4823 Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Prerequisite: Health and Exercise Science major or permission of instructor. Provide students with a basic understanding of the influence of nutrition on sport and exercise performance. It will require students to integrate their knowledge of nutritional physiology, biochemistry and intermediary metabolism with that of exercise physiology and to apply this knowledge to develop a critical understanding of the nutritional and practical dietary needs of individuals participating in sport and exercise. (Irreg.)
4833 Physiology of Exercise Laboratory. Prerequisite: 3823 or permission. Laboratory experiments emphasizing the understanding of fundamental physiological mechanisms, regulating responses, and adaptation to exercise. Basic analytical methodologies pertaining to the energy, muscular and circulatorespiratory systems. Includes factors affecting physiological performance capacities and experimental basis of exercise assessment and training. Laboratory(F, Sp)
4853 Chronic Disease Intervention. Prerequisite: Health and Exercise Science major or permission. Provide students with a basic understanding of disease process in selected chronic diseases and intervention strategies for risk reduction and chronic disease prevention. Basic principles of epidemiology and chronic disease surveillance will also be covered. (Irreg.)
4863 Physical Activity and Aging. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Discussion of general concepts of aging and the issues related to dying, the expected changes related to aging in the various physiological systems, i.e., body composition, cardiovascular, bone, and skeletal muscle. In addition, exercise programming concerns for the aged as well as the possible benefits of exercise during aging will be discussed. (Irreg.)
4873 Principles of Strength and Conditioning. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission. Designed to prepare individuals who are interested in becoming certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) through the national strength and conditioning association. Instruction is provided describing the principles of development of pre-season, in-season and off season strength and conditioning programs. Course experiences will reinforce training principles and teach the basic skills necessary for certification. (F, Sp, Su)
4933 Drug Education. Prerequisite: 2913. Beneficial and harmful uses and effects of drugs. Motivations behind drug abuse, especially among youth, and implications of this problem on the individual, school and society. Consideration given to legislative and educational efforts. Investigation of interpersonal skills and communication interaction techniques. The use of values-clarification techniques. (Irreg.)
4953 Senior Capstone. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor. An integration and synthesis of the major disciplines of study in the health and exercise science. Readings, discussions and research methods will focus on applications and problem solving approaches related to contemporary policy, economic, social and ethical issues. (F, Sp) [V]
4990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: three courses in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp, Su)
G5000 Issues and Procedures in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit six hours. Current topics such as the following: exercise prescription for the elderly; adherence to physical activity, exercise/sport. (Irreg.)
G5430 Internship in Health and Exercise Science. 4 to 8 hours. Prerequisite: successful completion of course requirements in area of study; student must complete a minimum of 24 course hours, including all core requirements, before enrolling in internship; internship hours will be in addition to normal course requirements (i.e., 30-32). May be taken on a semester or two-semester basis; maximum credit eight hours. Field experience in area of study. Student will participate in on-the-job experiences in a wide range of hosting agencies, businesses and institutions. (F, Sp, Su)
G5523 Health Promotion Strategies. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Will provide students with a basic introduction to the principles of health promotion. Specific topics will include risk appraisal and risk reduction, behavior change theories, program planning and management, holistic health/wellness, and others. (F)
G5543 Stress Theory Research and Management Applications. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Help students gain awareness of stress and its effects, practice management techniques to reduce personal stress, develop stress research skills and learn ways to implement stress management into their lives as well as into the lives of others (in schools, the community, worksites, etc.).
G5553 Health Promotion Evaluation. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Examination of the processes used to evaluate health promotion and health education programs. Includes: needs assessment, quality assurance evaluation, summarative evaluation, data analysis, and cost benefit analysis strategies. (Irreg.)
G5563 Health Behavior I: Individual and Group Influences. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Focuses on behavioral theories and research which are pertinent to understanding factors/conditions that influence the development of and change processes related to health behavior in individuals or small groups such as family units. It is designed to provide a knowledge and theoretical base for integration of behavioral principles into research design and health promotion programming. (Sp)
G5813 Exercise and Nutritional Biochemistry. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Advanced study of the methodology, techniques and applications of biochemistry research as it applies to exercise and nutrition. Emphasis is on the applied aspects of biochemistry research, especially where exercise and nutritional interventions can mitigate or impact the flux and regulation of the many different enzymes and metabolic pathways that control metabolism and substrate utilization. Additional focus on genetic regulation, control and analytical techniques as they apply to exercise science research. (F, Sp)
G5823 Exercise Physiology (Crosslisted with Industrial Engineering, Physiology 5823). Prerequisite: Industrial Engineering 4824; Zoology 3104 or 3133; Physiology 5016 or 5019; or permission. Advanced study of physiological responses, regulatory mechanisms and adaptations of human performance and health; factors affecting performance and health; and training and evaluative techniques. (F)
G5833 Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Prerequisite: 5823 or permission. Laboratory experiments of a theoretical and applied nature emphasizing advanced concepts of physiological mechanisms, regulating responses and adaptation to exercise. Analytical and prescriptive methodologies pertaining to the energy, muscular and cardiorespiratory systems, including body composition techniques. Laboratory (Sp)
G5843 Biomechanics (Crosslisted with Industrial Engineering 5843). Prerequisite: 3843 or Industrial Engineering 4824 or permission. Review of muscle, bone and joint structure and function. Review of kinematic and kinetic principles as applied to human movement. Analysis of human movements using film, anthropometric, dynamometer, force platform, electromyographic and performance techniques. Application of human movement analysis to ergonomics, sport and rehabilitation. (Irreg.)
G5853 Health Fitness: Theory and Application. Prerequisite: 3513 or 4513 and Zoology 3133, or equivalent; graduate standing. A multidisciplinary study of health-fitness theories and their applications in preventive health. Emphases are threefold: first, to understand the underlying theoretical framework of epidemiological, biological and behavioral concepts; second, to develop skills to implement programs emphasizing physical fitness assessment and prescription; third, to critically examine the role of physical activity and fitness strategies in preventive and therapeutic health settings.
G5863 Physiology of Aging. Prerequisite: Physiology 2124, 3104 or Zoology 3133, or permission of instructor. Discuss the various theories of aging as well as the age expected changes in the various physiological systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, muscle, bone, nerve and body composition). In addition, exercise programming concerns for the aged as well as the possible benefits of exercise during aging will be discussed. (F)
G5883 Exercise Endocrinology. Prerequisite: 5823 or permission of instructor. In-depth examination of the role of the endocrine system on regulating acute and chronic metabolic responses to exercise. Special endocrine issues related to exercise physiology (i.e., diabetes) will be studied. (Irreg.)
G5940 Intensive Studies in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission. Completion of research project under faculty supervision. Meets research requirement for non-thesis option. (F, Sp, Su)
G5953 Research Methods in Health and Exercise Science. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Methods and techniques used in the design and interpretation of health promotion and exercise science research. Emphasis on scientific writing and library use. (Sp)
G5960 Directed Readings in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission. Designed for graduate students to provide them with an opportunity to investigate selected problems in the field. Thirty hours library and research work for each credit hour. Consultations with instructor required. Written report. Required for all students in a nonthesis program. (F, Sp, Su)
G5963 Statistical Applications in Health and Exercise Science. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. The application of techniques used to organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data unique to health and exercise science. Topics include measures of central tendency, measures of variability, percentiles, sampling, correlation, regression, standard scores, and tests of significance through repeated measures ANOVA and including parametric, non-parametric tests. (Irreg.)
G5970 Seminar in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Study of pertinent and current problems of research. Students may use seminars to identify and develop thesis projects. Required written paper and research. (Sp)
G5980 Research for Master's Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. Required of all students writing master's thesis. Consultations with major professor required as thesis progresses. (F, Sp, Su)
G5990 Independent Studies in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission. A study of selected problems under guidance of instructor. At least twenty-five hours of library and research time required for each hour of credit carried. Final paper required. (F, Sp, Su)
G6000 Variable Topics in Health and Exercise Science. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Course will consist of variable topics in health and exercise science. (Irreg.)
G6523 Social Marketing in Health Promotion. Prerequisite: 5523 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the incorporation of basic marketing principles into strategies for behavioral and social change. Targeted outcomes include individual behaviors, group/population norms, environmental supports and policies pertinent to health promotion and/or public health issues. (Su)
G6543 Physical Activity and Health. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. An examination of physical activity and exercise as they relate to health status and chronic disease prevention. Special emphasis will be placed on epidemiologic evidence of physical activity benefits across the lifespan in a variety of chronic disease states. (Irreg.)
G6563 Health Behavior II: Community, Organizational and Population Influences. Prerequisite: 5563 or permission of instructor. Focuses on behavioral theories and research which are pertinent to understanding macro influences on health behavior. It is designed to provide a knowledge and theoretical base for integration of behavioral principles in health promotion programming. Particular emphasis is placed on community, organizational, and population based intervention. (Sp)
G6573 Intervention Mapping. Prerequisite: 5563 and 6563, or permission of instructor. Course focuses on the process of developing health promotion programs using the steps of intervention mapping. Students are expected to have an understanding of needs assessment, the use of individual and community level behavior changing theories in the development of health promotion intervention, and program evaluation before taking the course. (Irreg.)
G6723 Sports Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Surveys the ergogenic aids that have been shown to be effective (and not) in the newest aids that are being used by competitive athletes. Covers nutritional, physiological and pharmacological ergogenic aids. Ergogenic aids that improve aerobic performance, anaerobic performance, thermal regulation during exercise, strength and body composition are discussed. (Sp)
G6743 Signal Acquisition and Analysis. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Covers a variety of topics in signal acquisition and processing, including sampling theory, filtering, and frequency analysis. Special emphasis will be placed on conditioning biological signals and the development of signal analysis programs using labview programming software. (Irreg.)
G6823 Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology. Prerequisite: 5823 or permission of instructor. This course covers a variety of topics in cardiorespiratory exercise physiology, including factors that regulate fatigue during endurance exercise, factors that limit maximal aerobic power, regulation of heart rate and blood flow during isometric and dynamic exercise, and cardiovascular adaptations to aerobic training programs. Assessment techniques for cardiorespiratory function will be discussed in depth. Laboratory (Irreg.)
G6833 Human Body Composition. Prerequisite: 5823 or permission of instructor. Theoretical and applied aspects of body composition asssessment. Topics include limitations and usefulness of laboratory and field methods for assessing body composition in research, clinical and health/fitness settings. Evaluation of body composition research and application to health and clinical populations. Laboratory (Irreg.)
G6843 Neuromuscular Physiology. Prerequisite: 5823 or permission of instructor. This course examines the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems and skeletal muscle. Emphasis will be placed on how the central nervous system and motor units respond to conditions such as fatigue, exercise training, vibration, stretching, injury and disease. Laboratory (Irreg.)
G6853 Chronic Disease Assessment and Intervention. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Provide basic understanding of selected chronic diseases including assessment, disease process, pharmacological and medical treatment and intervention strategies for reducing risk. (Irreg.)
G6883 Endocrinology and Metabolism of Exercise. Prerequisite: 5823 or permission of instructor. Provide in-depth examination of the energy metabolism during exercise and the role of endocrine system in regulating acute and chronic metabolic responses to exercise. Special endocrine issues related to physiology (i.e. diabetes) will be studied. Laboratory (Irreg.)
G6943 Current Problems in Health and Exercise Science. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Special topics in health promotion and exercise science are considered in detail. Emphasis is placed on the intensive study of research literature in a designated specialty area in Health and Exercise Science. (Irreg.)
G6953 Measurement Issues in Health and Exercise Science. Prerequisite: 5823 or permission of instructor. Conceptual and measurement issues in health promotion and exercise science. Knowledge, attitude, and behavior assessment, principles of instrument construction, and assessment of physical activity, physical fitness, and human performance. (Irreg.)
G6960 Directed Readings in Health/Exercise Science. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Special reading programs are designed to enable graduate students (1) to extend their study to fields that are not covered in other courses and/or (2) to provide an opportunity for more intensive study of subjects covered in other courses. (F, Sp, Su)
G6970 Seminar in Health and Exercise Science. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit four hours. Study of pertinent and current problems of research. Students may use seminars to identify and develop area of dissertation research. (Irreg.)
G6980 Research for Doctor's Dissertation. 2 to 12 hours. (F, Sp, Su)
G6990 Independent Study in Health and Exercise Science . 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: master's degree and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. Supervised research for advanced graduate students on major projects with a faculty member. (F, Sp, Su)
Updated: April 14, 2009