UG Course Descriptions

An introduction to the concepts, theories, principles, and concerns associated with exercise science and fitness. Required for all exercise science majors.

A study of the history of athletic, physical education, and recreational sports as it relates to today’s fitness industry. With the continuance of research in the health and fitness areas, this course examines the current trends and findings in sport, fitness, and health both in the U.S. and internationally. The course will also examine the promotion of health education through individual and community education.

This course will explore various aspects of the health professions, including but not limited to appropriate professional development, resume writing and career development, networking skills, and professional expectations. The course will include a speaker series of professionals in the fields of allied health (PA, PT, OT), exercise science, and public health. Students will be expected to complete professional development hours related to work experience, certifications, or participation in professional or student organizations related to their future career choice.

Students will learn and practice the main principles and techniques of health coaching. These include, but are not limited to, assessing motivation, asking open ended questions, reflective listening, and goal setting. They will receive instructor and peer feedback on practice sessions. They will be given the opportunity to be a Peer Health Coach after passing the course with a B or higher.

Students in this course will examine their experience in professional health care settings related to the various specialties within the physician assistant field. In addition, students will be coached on professional preparation in anticipation of applying for their graduate study. Special topics related to patient communication, education and healthcare administration will also be covered to introduce students to the scope of practice as a physician assistant.

West African secular and sacred dance forms will be examined, with attention given to the religious, cultural, and social histories in which these dances developed and to the ways in which dance expresses the cultural norms and aspirations of a people. Studies will also include the critical impact that African dance has made on dance in the United States, from the Charleston to Elvis to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

This course will concentrate on the principles, techniques, and responsibilities involved in coaching competitive athletics. Course content will include coaching philosophies, athlete safety, sport psychology, evaluative techniques, and team/league administration.

This designation is for courses offered as electives in the Undergraduate Honors Program, and may include both Honors-only courses and augmented Honors versions of courses that are offered elsewhere in the catalog. Courses have limited enrollment and content reflects Honors Program course outcomes around rigorous critical engagement, interdisciplinarity, effective communication, and meaningful collaboration.

The study of prevention and treatment of athletic injuries and first aid techniques. Emphasis is on the integration of the classroom study to the practical application of treating injuries in their initial phases.

Examination of the human body with regard to how movement is created and maintained. Emphasis is on the anatomical basis of human motion with focus on the skeletal, neural, and muscular systems. (Pre- or co-requisite BIOL 209-210 or BIOL202 or BIOL 207 or with permission of the department)