Acquaints students with basic knowledge, understandings, and values of physical activity as it relates to optimal and healthful living. Course also seeks to instill an appreciation and desire for a healthy and physically active lifestyle.

Topics in exercise science including exercise physiology, mechanics of human motion, motor behavior, sports psychology.

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

Psychological and physiological processes that affect motor performance. Motor control, motor learning and motor development across the lifespan.

Course covers measurement and evaluation techniques, emphasizing reliability and validity. The goal is to develop understanding of test selection, application, and interpretation in exercise science and health.

The concept of "Exercise & Health Promotion" will be introduced to develop scientific skills to demonstrate how exercise principles and interventions apply to, and benefit both short- and long-term health outcomes (prevention/treatment of disease).

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

Standard first aid instruction leading to certification.

Basic life support for cardiac arrest victims: skill training in artificial compression of the heart, artificial ventilation of the lungs.

Basic life support for breathing and cardiac emergencies; controlling bleeding and managing shock; behavioral emergencies, pregnancy and childbirth, oxygen administration, suction and remote location first aid and first aid skills

Principles of physiology as applied to exercise. Laboratory experiences.

Scientific principles of foundational human movement, muscle physiology, and exercise performance to safely and effectively prescribe exercise to improve quality of life, cardiovascular health, functional movement and muscular strength to a variety of clientele.

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

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

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

Structures and mechanical analysis of human movement as related to physical activity. Laboratory experience.

Principles and applications of health promotion in the workplace.

Sports medicine: the prevention and care of athletic injuries. Equipment, nutrition, rehabilitation, first aid, follow-up care, taping, and use of protective padding.

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.

History, theories, and principles of sport behavior and personality; psychological skills and techniques for improving individual and team performance.

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.

The influence of aging on physical performance and the consequences of exercise on the physiological processes associated with aging.

Exercise training and prescription for individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Internship experience in Exercise Science. Permission of instructor required.

Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. 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.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

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.