200L Introduction to Nutrition (4, Sp) Basic knowledge of nutrition as it relates to optimal health. Theoretical and practical information to help the student make optimal nutrition selections. Lecture and laboratory.
202L Principles of Nutrition and Exercise (2, FaSpSm) Fundamental knowledge of proper nutrition for optimal health performance. Concepts of weight loss, gain; understanding of cardiorespiratory functioning. Laboratory experiments; body composition evaluation, energy metabolism. Laboratory, 2 hours.
203L Individualized Exercise Prescription (2, FaSp) Principles and theories related to exercise prescription; programs of weight-training, circuit-training, aerobics, flexibility, high and low-intensity training guidelines; safeguards and effectiveness.
300Lg Physiology of Exercise (4, FaSpSm) Analysis of muscular and biochemical, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, morphological, nutritional, and metabolic adaptations to acute exercise and training. Various experiments in these areas are conducted. Laboratory, 2 hours.
301L Kinesiology (4, Fa) Neuromuscular mechanisms involved in performance of skilled movements; analysis of body levers, movement patterns; prevention of injury; training programs; individual experiments. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.
310 Sociopsychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity (4, FaSp) Examination of the individual in a social environment related to sport and physical activity; personality, motivation, attitude, and group behavior viewed in physical activity contexts.
390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
400L Principles of Perceptual-Motor Learning (4) Theories and principles of learning applied to gross motor performance; analysis and evaluation of variables affecting learning and performance in exercise, games, sports, and dance. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.
407abL Advanced Exercise Physiology (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) a: The response and regulation of metabolic pathways, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular system, and ventilation during exercise. b: Applied aspects: physical training, exercise and disease, environment and ergogenic aids. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: EXSC 300 L.
408L Introduction to Biomechanics (4, Sp) Kinematic and kinetic analysis of human motion; emphasis on performance enhancement and injury prevention. Prerequisite: PHYS 135 aL.
441L Prevention of Athletic Injuries (4, FaSp) Application of scientific principles to conditioning, protecting, and rehabilitating the athlete. Laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite: EXSC 301 L.
442L Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (4, Fa) Athletic injury assessment; principles, techniques and effects of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative exercises. Prerequisite: EXSC 441 L.
489 Stress Management in the Workplace (2) Awareness and consciousness of coping skills, stressors, and stress management techniques in relation to one's work environment.
490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
492abL Practicum in Exercise Science (2-2, FaSp) a: Body composition, cardiac and skeletal muscle function (EKG, EMG), fitness testing. b: Strength and flexibility assessment, injury mechanisms. Prerequisite: EXSC 200, EXSC 203, EXSC 300, EXSC 301.
493 Internship in Health and Fitness (4) Students will be placed in a corporate fitness/wellness facility at least nine hours a week and gain practical experience in the area of health and fitness. Open to majors only. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
498 Health Management in Business (4) Identification and analysis of preventive health services; delivery of contemporary programs; program development; employee motivation; facilities and program accountability combined with practicum work.
508 Seminar: Psychological Aspects of Sport (4) Introduction and critical survey of the current issues, concepts, and research relevant to selected psychological aspects of sports participation.
511 Human Behavior and Sport (4) Ethical problems in sport generated by present and proposed advances in behavior control, including genetic engineering and chemical manipulation, hypnosis, electric stimulation, and surgical manipulation.
515 Motor Control and Psychology of Sport (4) Investigation of learning, memory of motor skills, information processing, and variables in skill acquisition; analysis of psychological dimensions of behavior and performance, including sociological issues.
580abcd Experimental Studies of Human Performance II (4-4-4-4, 2 years, FaSp) a: Force and kinematics; b: neuromuscular control of multijoint movements; c: kinetics; d: advanced kinetics.
585 Seminar in Nutrition and Body Composition (4) Discussion of research topics dealing with nutrition and its relationship to performance and body composition.
586 Theories and Principles of Physical Conditioning (4) Theoretical concepts underlying physical conditioning in areas of strength and endurance development; analysis of techniques, research, and specific application to activity. Prerequisite: EXSC 300 L.
587L Seminar: Advanced Exercise Physiology (4) Body at work, energy liberation and transfer, muscular contraction, neuromuscular function, cardiovascular and pulmonary response, energy cost, nutrition and environmental adaptation. Primarily for master's students. Laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: EXSC 300 L.
588L Seminar on Lipid Metabolism and Exercise (4) Metabolism and utilization of lipids and fatty acids in skeletal muscles with applications to exercise. Prerequisite: EXSC 407 abL, recommended preparation: EXSC 300 L.
590 Directed Research (1-12) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
591 Research Seminar (4) Study of research design; critical analysis of specific techniques applied to student interests, including problem rationale, selection, development, organization, and data analysis.
594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
595 Seminar: Analysis of Human Motor Performance (4) Application of mechanical principles of motion to the study of sport, exercise, and dance, utilizing cinematographic and related techniques.
603L Advanced Sociopsychological Aspects of Sport (4) Critical review of sociopsychological research literature related to physical activity; identification of theories and constructs; laboratory experimental testing of hypotheses. Laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: EXSC 508.
627 Quantitative Electromyography in Physiology of Exercise (4) Electromyographic techniques for measurement of relaxation and muscle spasm; estimation of strength, fatigue, and muscular endurance from submaximal efforts.
640L Neuromuscular System in Physiology of Exercise (4) Gross structure and ultrastructure of muscle tissue, nervous system control of muscle function as related to exercise physiology. Laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: EXSC 300 L , EXSC 301 L ; BISC 306 Lx and BISC 312 Lx.
642L Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function during Exercise (4) Acute and chronic effect of exercise on cardiovascular and respiratory function with emphasis on cardiac evaluation during exercise and the role of respiration on limiting performance.
690 Directed Readings (1-8, max 8) Graded CR/NC.
790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
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