An advisor or an advisory board will assign health-education learning experiences based on needs, background, and projected goals. Students must have the approval of their academic advisors before registering for the course. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Approval of the academic advisor and permission of the course advisor.

Problems of public health, public health services available to the community, and organization of programs of local, state, and national health agencies.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Adult learning theories and educational methods as they apply to health education and promotion, with an emphasis on theory-grounded program design, implementation, and evaluation.

A regional approach to the structure of the human body, concentrating on the interrelationships of different anatomical structures and their clinical applications. Prerequisites: HSC 214; admission to physical therapy program, physician assistant program or graduate program in exercise science.

Physiological basis of human movement and its application to training and performance. Identical with PES 631. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Emphasis placed on advanced cardiopulmonary system regulation at rest and during acute exercise. Additional content will include adaptation to chronic exercise and aspects of disease.

Graduate course on the control and coordination of human movement with an emphasis on the plasticity and adaptability of the neuromuscular system to exercise.

Examine basic fundamentals of research design related to statistical analysis, interpretation and writing essential for conducting and interpreting health, sort and exercise related research.

This course focuses on understanding the morphology, histology, and mechanics of tissue in relation to biomechanics. Common experimental techniques in biomechanics will also be discussed. Pre-requisite: HSC 633.

Understanding the integration and application of topics in advanced exercise physiology. Prerequisites: HSC 632, 633, 634, 635, 638.

Understanding the role of hormones in relation to physiological responses to exercise. Responses of these hormones in both normal and disease states will be discussed.

Systematic development of learning components for the health profession.

A course designed to familiarize the student with the theory and application of teaching methodologies for the health professional. Not open to students with credit in HSC 346.

Basic research methods and techniques essential in performing and interpreting scientific studies. Identical to PES 670. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: 6 hours of graduate course work completed prior to enrollment.