This course will prepare individuals to design and conduct exercise intervention programs for cancer patients. The physiological alterations from cancer therapy and the exercise effects will be presented.
This course will review the basics of cancer rehabilitation principles, followed by instruction on the clinical skills necessary for students to work directly with cancer patients in an exercise setting.
A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline.
Study basic electrocardiography and ECG interpretation. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of resting and exercise ECG's along with monitoring procedures, interpretation of abnormalities and drugs that may affect ECG interpretation.
An examination of clinical exercise physiology concepts pertaining to the evaluation and treatment of the cardiac patient. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular pathophysiology, exercise testing and prescription, and patient education.
Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded.
Advanced study of neurological influences to movement. Learn terminology, structures of the human nervous system, cellular and macroscopic neurophysiology, and clinical applications associated with reflexive and voluntary movements and posture.
This course provides the foundation of sales and revenue generation through theoretical fundamentals and practical application of sales while providing students with the essential skills to become successful sales executives in the sport industry.
An exploration of major issues, ethical theories, moral reasoning and their impact on the operation of programs in sport, physical education, fitness, athletics and recreation.
This class is meant to provide students with a description of theories and practices that are relevant to sport organizations and their employees-including environmental, macro, and micro concerns.
Develop skill and understanding in the marketing process relating to the sport industry, athletics and commercial sport operations. Primary focus: application of marketing principles to specific sport scenarios.
Course emphasizes the introduction, understanding, and application of the long-term athlete development model (LTAD) and incorporation of the concepts, perspectives, and principles of "developmentally appropriate practice" related to sport coaching.
Understanding and applying psychological principles as they relate to sport coaching and athletic performance.
Examine international perspectives of sport coaching. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing students' knowledge and understanding of international coaching perspectives.
Develop an understanding of theories and principles involved in the management of sport and athletics from a coaching perspective.
Exploration of the physiological aspects of designing and implementing a sport program that minimizes physical risk and effectively enhances performance.
Provide a comprehensive introduction to the coaching profession. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing students' knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and techniques of coaching.
Emphasis is placed on the use of technology to evaluate skill, tactics, and technical components of coaching. Evaluation of effective coaching in game and practice settings are incorporated.
Examination of theoretical and applied concepts of sport coaching. Emphasis is placed on practical experience of coaching sport that concentrates on coach education theory and effective coaching practices.