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Application of sports nutrition concepts to those involved in sport and fitness activities. Nutritional demands of various types of physical activity will be discussed as well as the use of nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids for performance enhancement. Prerequisite: PHE-374.

An in-depth study of recognition and management techniques used in the field of sports medicine for musculoskeletal, internal, systemic, and environmental injuries and conditions. Open only to students in Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors.

This course provides an introduction to therapeutic drugs, with an emphasis on medications seen in allied health settings. General pharmacological principles such as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are introduced as well as how physical activity affects these actions. Normal physiological processes are discussed and how various medications are used to affect processes.

An on site experience, with an organization/association, that offers the student an in-depth exposure to several facets of exercise science. It is anticipated that the student will experience first-hand activities related to exercise prescription, fitness parameters, cardiac education, and other related human performance components. Placement will be coordinated with the course instructor. Additional fees may apply dependent upon placement

A course designed to provide the student with more advanced topics in the field of Exercise Science including an introduction to research and preparation for his/her career. Students must be in their senior year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed 9 new (nontransferrred or substituted) credits in the major.

A course designed to provide the student with more advanced topics in the field of Exercise Science including an emphasis on research. Students must be in their senior year. Prerequisite: PHE-485.

In this course, students continue to prepare for post-graduation plans in the field of exercise science and the transition to life after undergraduate studies. This course is reserved for students in his/her final semester before graduating. Fees associated with exams or applications are the burden of the student.