The purpose of this course is to expose students in the Strength and Conditioning Education Program (SCEP) to the field of strength and conditioning in a strength and conditioning setting. Students are required to accumulate 25 hours of in-person observation under a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This course must be taken prior to applying to enter the Strength and Conditioning Program.
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This course provides students an overview of various careers in the health sciences including the aptitudes, abilities and educational pathways required for each. A basic overview of the U.S. health care system and current issues affecting the delivery of health care will also be provided. Throughout the course, interprofessional practice, communication, and ethics in health care will be explored.
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This course is an in-depth professional orientation into the field of teaching physical education. It will provide the prospective teacher with a general concept of the history, philosophy, current practices, teacher qualifications and opportunities in the field of physical education.
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An exploratory course which introduces the student to areas of study within Exercise and Sport science. The course surveys foundational components of exercise and sport through the perspectives of experience, research, and professional practice.
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This course provides the basic principles of human anatomy. Students will learn human anatomy as it related to function through the study of photographs, models, drawings, and their own bodies. Concentration will be on skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, as well as other basic organ systems as they relate to Exercise and Sport Sciences (EXSS) and allied health. * This course will not satisfy the UMHB core requirement for Laboratory Science.
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This course is designed to introduce students interested in coaching athletics to prevention and care of injuries and conditions related to athletic participation. Emergency management, injury signs and symptoms, basic injury care, rehabilitation and taping and wrapping techniques are also covered.
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A study of factors that contribute to personal health, including nutrition, diet, weight control, emotional health, stress, proper use of drugs, and medical and dental services.
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This course will address the role of nutrition throughout the lifespan and across world cultures. Topics will include the issues of culture in food choices, energy balance, and their relationship to overall health and the worldwide obesity epidemic. This course is an introduction to nutrition, including nutritive and cultural value of foods, factors influencing nutritional requirements, and promoting health and preventing nutritionally related diseases.
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This course emphasizes medical terminology used in healthcare related professions. This course will go through a full understanding of medical terminology, from word origins to their application in areas such as pathological conditions, major bodily systems, disorders, treatments, medications and more.
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This course emphasizes Safety, CPR, and First Aid for the allied healthcare professional in the Community, School, and Athletic healthcare settings.
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An introduction to the basic concepts, career preparation skills and professional opportunities available in sport management.
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