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An introductory course designed to foster student knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary for advanced coursework in the Kinesiology Program. This course provides students with an introduction to basic anatomy, physiology and chemistry with an emphasis on its relationship to exercise, performance and health.

A course designed to introduce students to the study of skeletal and muscular structures as they are involved in the science of movement and the application of this knowledge for evaluating, improving, and maintaining muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and overall health of individuals.   

This course explores the relationship between nutrition and physical performance. Students will be introduced to trends in the field of sports nutrition and safe and effective nutritional practices for physical activity and exercise.

This course introduces students to weight management strategies for a healthier lifestyle.  Students will investigate nutritional fundamentals, the impact of physical activity and exercise on weight management and develop dietary plans to address weight management goals. 

This course is designed to introduce students to the components of an exercise prescription, the fundamentals of exercise training and comprehensive exercise program design.

This course introduces students to the physiological effects of exercise in the human body and its implications for enhanced health and improved physical performance. 

A course is designed to familiarize the health and fitness professional with theories of behavior change, factors contributing to exercise adherence, and understanding the elements necessary for effective coaching.  Students will also examine potential career starting points, learn business basics including how to maintain professional and industry standards, legal liability issues and risk management.

A course designed to familiarize the health and fitness professional with guidelines and recommendations for preventing injuries, recognizing injuries, and learning how to safely manage specific injuries and emergency situations.  

A course designed to introduce students to indications, contraindications, modifications and guidance for developing exercise prescriptions for groups of individuals who exhibit medical conditions that impair health and functional ability. 

The course incorporates current industry standards for health appraisal and fitness assessment techniques to optimize client safety during exercise participation.

This course is designed to provide students with a workplace experience/on the job training to connect their classroom academic and instructional learning in the Kinesiology Program and provide them with professional employable skills while being mentored by an employer. 

A course designed to introduce students to the study of people and their behaviors in sports and exercise settings. Students will also identify innovative strategies for use in coaching and facilitating both lifestyle change and performance enhancement. 

This course is designed to provide students with a workplace experience/on the job training to connect their classroom academic and instructional learning in the Kinesiology Program and provide them with professional employable skills while being mentored by an employer. 

This course is designed to equip the health and fitness professional with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish and lead a fitness program for older adults, with an emphasis on preventing falls in older adults.

This course is designed to provide students with a workplace experience/on the job training to connect their classroom academic and instructional learning in the Kinesiology Program and provide them with professional employable skills while being menored by an employer.

A course designed to investigate the dimensions of health and to assist students with making deliberate choices about lifestyle characterized by personal social responsibility and optimal enhancement of their dimensions of health.

A National American Red Cross sponsored course:  CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) trains individuals with a duty to act, to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Students are also trained in responding to first aid emergencies.  The CPRO and First Aid components of this course is two-year certifications.  The Blood Borne Pathogen component of this course is a one-year certification. The technical content of this CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer course is consistent with the most current science and treatment recommendations.

This course is an overview of human health and wellness and focusses on student development of self-empowerment in relation to health promotion, disease prevention and other wellness topics.  Students will engage in self-assessment activities to promote enhanced health and wellness for themselves and others.

This course will provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes historical development of physical education, exercise science and sport. It is an introductory course provding students with the knowledge base, as well as information on expanding career opportunities in the discipline of kinesiology.