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EXERCISE AND REHABILITATIVE SCIENCE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
191 - Introduction to Athletic Training (1 S.H.)
In-depth view of the Certification requirements, WSU Program Handbook, policies, procedures, selection and retention requirements, as well as athletic training room observation and journal. Prerequisite: Department approval required. Grade only. Offered each semester.
205 - Nutrition for Lifetime Wellness (3 S.H.)
Introduction of basic nutritional concepts and their application to lifetime wellness. Topics of study will include nutrition standards, nutrients, weight management, eating disorders, life cycle nutrition, and disease prevention. A personal dietary analysis is also included. Offered each semester.
235 - Professional Issues in Exercise Science (3 S.H.)
Introductory course for professional socialization and role development, including communication and assessment skills. Ethical issues and professionalism also are discussed. Grade only. Offered each semester.
280 - Techniques of Fitness Programming (2 S.H.)
Practical experiences in the assessment of health-related fitness components and the knowledge to design training programs for improvement of these factors. Grade only. Offered each semester.
291 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 S.H.)
Prevention, evaluation, treatment and taping of athletic injuries. Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experience. Prerequisites: Current first aid certification and either BIO 211 (for HERS and PER majors) or PER 251 (for coaching minors). Grade only. Offered each semester: fall semester for athletic training major only; spring semester for all other majors or minors.
314 - Anatomical Kinesiology (2 S.H.)
The structure and function of the human body will be systematically studied as it applies to human movement, exercise and sport. Prerequisites: BIO 211 and 212 or equivalent. Grade only. Offered each semester.
340 - Physiology of Exercise (4 S.H.)
Major physiological systems of the human body and their responses to acute and chronic exercise. Energy systems of exercise, physiological support systems, exercise prescription, and methods of physical training are addressed. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: BIO 212 with grade of “C” or higher. Grade only. Offered each semester.
344 - Electrocardiography (3 S.H.)
Theory and practice in the interpretation of the electrocardiogram, cardiovascular physiology, and special characteristics of ECGs for certain cardiovascular diseases. Lecture, Lab, ECG case study review. Prerequisite: HERS 340 for HERS majors; BIO 212 for non-HERS majors. Grade only. Offered fall semester only.
360 - Nutrition for the Physically Active (3 S.H.)
Nutritional requirements for the active individual and athletes. Topics of study will include carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin, mineral and water requirements of active populations, as well as the use of nutritional ergogenic aids for performance enhancement. Prerequisite: HERS 205 and 340. Grade only. Offered each semester.
361 - Practicum in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (3 S.H.)
Students will be required to complete three semesters of practicum for one credit hour each semester for a total of 3 SH. The first practicum will be either second semester of the sophomore or year first semester of the junior year and will be at WSU's phase III Cardiopulmonary Laboratory. The second practicum will be completed with Phase II & III patients at Winona Health's Cardiopulmonary Laboratory. The last practicum will be completed at WSU and provide the student with the opportunity to interpret, apply and assist in daily operations and client care. Students must possess current American Heart CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.
362 - Practicum in Athletic Training (1-5 S.H. )
Upon successful completion of the application procedure, students will enroll in one semester hour each semester for four semesters in HERS 362. Students will obtain clinical education experience with certified athletic trainers in traditional athletic training settings (university and high school athletic training facilities) and in hospital or clinic settings as scheduled by the Athletic Training Program Director. Students will be evaluated each month and will accomplish designated clinical proficiencies each semester enrolled. Prerequisites: program acceptance, liability insurance, current certification in First Aid and CPR, and instructor's permission.
363- Practicum in Exercise Science (3 S.H.)
Student will register for 1 credit hour in three separate semesters. The focus will be practical experience as a pre-professional in exercise science, with a variety of in-class and self-directed programming experiences. Prerequisite: HERS 280, instructor's permission and current certification in First Aid and CPR. Grade only. Offered each semester.
364 - Practicum in Movement Science (1-3 S.H.)
Practicum experience is designed for student site-visits to either a research oriented university, hospital or clinic, or a private business that performs movement science related measurements. On-site visits may involve shadowing a movement science professional. Additionally, students are required to attend at least one movement science professional meeting or workshop. Specific goals and objectives of the practicum experience will be in writing and agreed upon by the student, faculty advisor, and the contact at the organization where site-visits are to be made. The variable credit is determined by the student and advisor based on the requirements of the graduate school to which they intend to apply. Prerequisites: HERS 314, HERS 340, HERS 370, and junior academic standing. Grade only. Offered each semester.
370 - Mechanical Kinesiology (3 S.H.)
Mechanical principles will be systematically studied as they apply to human movement. Application of these principles will be used to understand and improve the efficiency, efficacy, and safety of movement. Prerequisite: HERS 235 and 314. Grade only. Offered each semester.
380 - Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science (3 S.H.)
A series of experiments designed to achieve competency in research methods, procedures and instruments typically used in human performance laboratories. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: HERS 235, 340 and STAT 110 or STAT 210. Grade only. Offered each semester.
385 - Senior Seminar: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (3 S.H.)
Focuses on the analysis of the relationships between concepts in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed upon helping students integrate these concepts into their professional procedure via major paper, case studies and special presentations. Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor's permission. Offered yearly.
389 - Strength and Conditioning Principles and Programming (3 S.H.)/lab
This course is designed for students preparing for National Strength and Condition Association's (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or for students wishing to gain additional practical application of exercise science, strength training and programming. The major focus of the course will be on exercise techniques, designing strength and conditioning programs, application of exercise prescription principles and facility management, organization and administrative procedures. Prerequisites: HERS 205, 280, 314, 340, BIO 211 and BIO 212. Grade only. Offered each semester.
390 - Movement Science Research Design (3 S.H.)
A detailed overview of the research process including discussion of research in movement science, literature review development, statement of the research problem, formulating the methods, writing the results and discussion. Completion of human subjects review committee application forms if needed, and completion of subject informed consent. Additionally, application of frequently used statistical tests including correlation, regression analysis, t-tests, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and post-hoc comparisons will be covered. Prerequisites: HERS 314, HERS 340, HERS 370, HERS 380, STAT 210. Grade only. Offered spring semester only.
391 - Injury Recognition of the Upper Body (3 S.H.)
Advanced course in the evaluation and recognition of athletic injuries from the lumbar spine upward. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: Athletic training program acceptance; HERS 191 and HERS 291. Grade only. Offered yearly.
392 - Injury Recognition of the Lower Body (3 S.H.)
Advanced course in the evaluation and recognition of athletic injuries from the lumbar spine down. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: Athletic training program acceptance; HERS 391. Grade only. Offered yearly.
393 - Therapeutic Modalities (3 S.H.)
Exploration of pain theories, inflammation and the injury cycle. Physiological and mechanical theories of therapeutic modalities are defined and the effects of therapeutic modalities on athletic injuries throughout the injury cycle are applied. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: Athletic training program acceptance; BIO 211 and BIO 212. Offered yearly.
412 - Movement Science Research Data Collection (3 S.H.)
The student will complete data collection, and statistical analysis on a movement science related research topic. The project will be under the direct supervision of an HERS faculty mentor. Students will use their collected data to write one of the following: poster presentation, research paper, or a journal article. Prerequisites: HERS 314, HERS 340, HERS 370, HERS 380, STAT 210, HERS 390. Grade only. Offered fall semester only.
420 - Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription (4 S.H.)
Methods, procedures and techniques of functional and diagnostic exercise stress testing will be emphasized. For normal, cardiopulmonary, and other special populations, special consideration is given for contraindications, pharmacological intervention, protocol selection, equipment selection, data interpretation, follow-up procedures and exercise prescription. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: HERS 344 and 380. Grade only. Offered spring semester only.
445 - Medical Aspects of Exercise (3 S.H.)
Selected topics regarding the science and medicine of sports and exercise participation. Areas to be covered include pharmacological aspects, overtraining and overreaching, the effect of exercise on reproductive function, and particularly exercise for special populations. Prerequisite: HERS 340 and NURS 366. Grade only. Offered each semester.
490 - Independent Study in Exercise Science (1-4 S.H.)
Opportunity for undergraduates to work independently. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, preparation of proposed outline and major advisor's permission. Grade only. Offered each semester.
491 - Therapeutic Treatment and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (3 S.H.)
Indications and applications of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation exercises will be investigated and developed into comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: Athletic training program acceptance; HERS 340, HERS 370, HERS 389, HERS 392 and HERS 393. Grade only. Offered yearly.
492 - Administration of Athletic Training (3 S.H.)
Designed to prepare athletic training students for the behind-the-scenes duties that are required to ensure that an athletic program is functioning efficiently and properly. Areas covered include liability, budgeting, record-keeping, and other administrative areas. Prerequisite: Athletic training program acceptance; HERS 392. Grade only. Offered yearly.
494 - Therapeutic Interventions (3 S.H.)
Anatomical review and discussion of mechanisms, specific injuries, their acute treatment and referral process for conditions relating to the head, face, ear, eye, nose, throat thorax, abdomen, and skin. Intervention techniques for athletes suffering physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses will be discussed. Commonly used drugs, their actions, side effects and action for abuse and testing will also be included. Prerequisite: Athletic training program acceptance; HERS 391, PSY 210.
495 - Capstone Clinical Skill Proficiencies Lab (2 S.H.)
This is a capstone clinical skill acquisition lab course. Students that have successfully completed the academic and clinical requirements of the Exercise and Rehabilitative Science: Athletic Training major will take this course in the final semester. This course will serve as the final assessment of clinical skill learning over time. Final semester of Exercise and Rehabilitative Science: Athletic Training major with successful completion of all academic, clinical, and program requirements.
497 - Internship in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (8 S.H.)
A capstone experience to foster the culmination of skills and abilities necessary for the entry-level cardiopulmonary clinical experience physiologist. Six hundred hours of clinical experience are required in the ACSM certified exercise specialist learner outcomes. Internship clinical sites are nationally located and an internship handbook details application, registration, and evaluation procedures. Prerequisites: Senior standing, liability insurance, current CPR and First Aid certification, all major coursework must be completed, and instructor's permission. P/NC.
498 - Internship in Athletic Training (4 S.H.)
A capstone experience to foster the culmination of skills and abilities necessary for the entry-level athletic training professional. With an in-depth view of an athletic trainer's role in the sports medicine clinic with opportunities to interact with physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, other personnel and a diverse patient population under the direct supervision of a NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer. Opportunities for special projects, presentations and viewing surgeries may also be available. An internship handbook details admission, registration, and evaluation procedures. Prerequisites: Senior standing, liability insurance, current CPR and First Aid certification, all major coursework must be completed, and instructor's permission. P/NC.
499- Internship in Exercise Science (8 S.H.)
A capstone experience in exercise science to foster the culmination of skills and abilities necessary for the entry-level exercise science professional. ACSM and AWHP standards require a full semester of field experience. Prerequisites: Senior standing, liability insurance, current CPR and First Aid certification, all major coursework must be completed, and instructor's permission. P/NC.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 14:34 by Jennifer Hoffman
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