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Course Descriptions

1. BI 220: Human Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 semester hours
   Gross anatomy and physiological applications of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and nervous systems of the human body. Emphasis given to the relationship of major organs to health and disease. Lab component provides practical application in the location and isolation of anatomical parts. Designed for students in nursing, athletic training, and Kinesiology as well as other allied health programs. Lab requirement.
   
   
2. BI 221: Human Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 semester hours
   Gross anatomy and physiological applications of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive urinary and reproductive systems of the human body. Emphasis given to the relationship of major organs to health and disease. Lab component provides practical application in the location and isolation of anatomical parts. Designed for students in nursing, athletic training, and Kinesiology as well as other allied health programs. Lab requirement.
   
   
3. AT 270: Emergency Response - 2 semester hours
   First aid and safety procedures, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED training and prevention training. Emergency Response and CPR certificates form the American Red Cross awarded to those who qualify. Lab requirement.
   
   
4. AT 271: Introduction to Athletic Training - 2 semester hours
   Survey of the profession of Athletic Training. Injury prevention, assessment, treatment, taping and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries will be presented. Lab requirement.
   
   
5. KIN 320: Anatomical and Mechanical Kinesiology - 4 semester hours
   A study of human motion, emphasizing analysis of joint and muscular action and the application of biomechanical principles for sports skills common to physical education and athletes. Lab requirement.
   
   
6. KIN 322: Philosophyical & Psychological Aspects of Coaching - 3 semester hours
   An overview of the application of philosophical and psychological principles of coaching to better prepare coaches to develop maximum potential in athletes.
   
   
7. HS 326: Exercise Physiology - 3 semester hours
   The study of theory and practical application of exercise as it applies to the human body. Lab requirement.
   
   
8. AT 332: Pathophysiology & Modalities - 2 semester hours
   Analysis of the physiological response to injury and the effects of therapeutic modalities on athletic injuries. Lab requirement.
   
   
9. AT 333: Organization and Administration of Athletic Training - 3 semester hours
   This course is designed to expose students to the organization and administration concepts of athletic training. Content includes management, leadership, legalities, historical perspectives, motivation and technology.
   
   
10. AT 334: Physical Examination of the Lower Extremities in Athletic Training - 3 semester hours
    Intense, in-depth study of the lower extremities including physical examination, injury recognition, treatment, taping, bracing, and rehabilitation. Lab requirement.
    
    
11. AT 335: Physical Examination of the Upper Extremities in Athletic Training - 3 semester hours
    Intense, in-depth study of the trunk, head, face, and upper extremities including physical examinations, injury recognition, emergency treatment, taping, bracing, and rehabilitation. Lab requirement.
    
    
12. AT 336: Medical Issues - 3 semester hours
    Provides content that will allow students entering healthcare professions to recognize and differentiate the signs and sypmtoms produced by systemic disease. Prequisities: BI 220 and BI 221. Spring semester.
    
    
13. HS 362: Personal Health - 3 semester hours
    Current issues related to substance use and abuse, sexuality, and life cycles.
    
    
14. AT 432: Therapeutic Exercise - 2 semester hours
    Instruction on the effective application of therapeutic exercise in order to achieve symptom free movement and function. Content includes basic principles of exercise, therapeutic effects of exercise, functional evaluation of performance, goniometric measurements, and manual muscle testing. Lab requirement.
    
    
15. HS 433: Principles of Conditioning and Nutrition - 3 semester hours
    Development of proficiency in the theory, design and implementation of conditioning programs. Instruction will include nutritional considerations and ergogenic aids for physical conditioning. Lab requirement.
    
    
16. AT 383: Clinical Experience I - 2 semester hours
    Clinical experience in athletic training.
    
    
17. AT 384: Clinical Experience II - 2 semester hours
    Clinical experience in athletic training.
    
    
18. AT 483: Clinical Experience V - 2 semester hours
    Clinical experience in athletic training.
    
    
19. AT 484: Senior Seminar/Clinical Experience VI - 2 semester hours
    Clinical experience in athletic training.
    
    
20. KIN 370: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY- 3 semester hours
    This course is designed to explore the many facets of sports psychology from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. Topics include characteristics of successful athletes, motivation, regulating stress/anxiety, aggression, team cohesion, leadership styles, and coaching youth sports. This is an excellent course for college athletes, future coaches, and athletic trainers. This course may be substituted for KIN 322 Philosophical and Psychological Aspects of Coaching.

Recommended Courses:

1. KIN 465: Motor Learning - 2 semester hours
   Theories and principles of motor activity and motor responses.
   
   
2. KIN 400: Tests and Measurements - 3 semester hours
   Selection, administration, interpretation, and application of fitness tests, skills tests, and knowledge tests. Development of computer software proficiency as it relates to the evaluation of tests designed to analyze human movement.
   
   
3. PY 101: Introduction to Psychology - 3 semester hours
   Use of scientific method in examining human behavior. How to deal objectively with questions about behavior. Topics include biological development, perception, states of consciousness, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, disorder and therapy, social, diversity behavior.
   
   
4. AT 338: Athletic Training Study Program Preparation - 1 semester hour
   Preparation for the Seminar in Sports Medicine Study Program in Japan.
   
   
5. AT 339: Seminar in Sports Medicine - 1-3 semester hours
   Comparative analysis of Eastern and Western philosophies of athletic health care.
   
   
6. HS 361: Community Health - 3 semester hours
   Current issues in health, including the health-care system and wellness and illness.
   
   
7. CH 101: Introduction to Chemistry - 3 semester hours
   An exploration of the fundamental concepts in chemistry for nursing majors and other selected allied health fields.
   
   
8. PS 121: Concepts of Physics - 3 semester hours
   Study of fundamental unifying ideas of physics and how scientists learn about the physical world. Emphasis on the comprehension of concepts.