EXS501. Principles of Healthcare and Rehabilitat. 3 hours. F. SP. SU.
This course is an in-depth introduction to the field of healthcare and rehabilitation, focusing on the job opportunities in the field of exercise science, including physical and occupational therapy, and athletic training. Current issues in healthcare will be addressed. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program.
EXS502. Human Functional Anatomy. 3 hours. F. SP.
This course is a detailed study of the functional anatomy of structures pertaining to human motion, including major joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, blood supply, and nerves. There will be a strong emphasis on clinical pathology and how disease and/or injury may affect normal anatomical structure and function. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program; BIO211 and BIO212.
EXS503. Applied Biomechanics. 3 hours. F. SP.
This course presents a detailed study of biomechanics of the human body. Emphasis will be provided to gait, ergonomics, and kinesiology of musculoskeletal structures for specific body regions. Kinematic and kinetic analysis will be explored. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program; BIO211 and BIO212.
EXS504. Advanced Exercise Physiology. 3 hours. F. SP.
A study of the effects of exercise and training throughout the life cycle on bioenergetics, respiratory cardiovascular, renal, neural, muscular, skeletal, and endocrine systems within the context of acute exercise and adaptation to habitual exercise. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program; Undergraduate Exercise Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology, or other related course.
EXS505. Nutrition in Exercise. 3 hours. F. SP.
A study of nutrition specific to physical activity and sport performance. The course utilizes reading, presentation, and discussion of published research on carbohydrates, protein, and fat consumption, digestion, and metabolism to demonstrate the importance of diet in exercise performance. A special concentration on ergogenic aids is provided. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program.
