Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exercise prescription for health and fitness in the apparently healthy and a variety of clinical populations.

Physiology of disease processes emphasizing metabolic, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular pathophysiology. Suggested for students pursuing careers in clinical exercise physiology.

Examines metabolic processes that influence or are affected by acute and chronic physical activity. Emphasis on metabolism and human physical performance.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Current books, periodicals, and peer-reviewed articles. Literature review, library research, and research proposal preparation.

Principles and applications of health promotion in the workplace.

The administration of standardized exercise tests for the evaluation of health and fitness status. Presentation of both laboratory and field tests. Includes exposure to exercise tests and equipment use. Additional work required of graduate students.

Development of physical conditioning programs based on scientific principles.

Advanced methods in metabolic exercise testing for students interested in the history, deep theory, and hands-on methodologies related to oxygen consumption/energy expenditure measurements in nutrition and sport science. Additional work required for Graduate students.

An integration of applications of the dynamics of human movement, with emphasis on anatomical and mechanical considerations, their applications, and how they relate to athletic performance and injury prevention. Additional work required of graduate students.

Examines human physiological response to several of the most common environmental stressors. Includes high-altitude, temperature extremes, diving physiology, and shifts in diurnal rhythm i.e., exposure to light/dark cycles. Additional work required for graduate students.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Physiologic, genetic, psychosocial, environmental, and economic causes and consequences of pediatric obesity will be covered. Potential interventions including behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical aspects will be discussed. Additional work is required for graduate students.

Pre-planning for matching and securing an internship. Course facilitates access to the Tevera Internship system via BlackBoard.

Immediate and chronic effects of exercise on the cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, endocrine, and nervous systems. Laboratory experiences.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Quantitative research designs and analyses in exercise and sport sciences. Written and oral research report preparation and presentation.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

The principles of cardiac function, blood flow, oxygen transport, and metabolism with emphasis given to the adaptations to acute and chronic exercise training.

Full-time experience in exercise science under the guidance of a professional and a faculty member.

Integrates endocrine physiology and exercise on the endocrine system. Focus on the glands producing hormones, the target organs, mechanisms, and how both acute and chronic exercise impact hormone action.

Probable causes for differences in muscle-fiber types in relationship to exercise. Total body metabolism during exercise.

Emphasizing basic muscle microanatomy and physiology and advanced applied muscle physiology topics.