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Study of advanced biomechanical principles related to physical activity, exercise, and sport performance applications, as well as theory and research foundations for understanding motor skill acquisition and factors that influence the learning of motor skills.
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Knowledge base in observation, observation models, techniques of coding and analyzing, developing observation skills, challenges to observation, and observations in various environments.
The study of neuroanatomical structure, function, and clinical assessment of the central and peripheral neurologic systems. The application and evaluation of the etiology, pathology, assessment and recognition, and the development of a treatment or management plan, including the need for a referral for neurological injuries/illnesses suffered by athletes and physically active individuals. This course is designed for graduate athletic training students.
The theory, application, analysis, and evaluation of the use of manual therapy techniques including PNF, joint mobilization, soft tissue and myofascial tissue mobilization techniques, massage, and instrument assisted manual techniques in the treatment of injury/illnesses suffered by athletes and physically active individuals. This course is designed for graduate athletic training students.
Introductory course to the research processes involved in the fields of physical education, exercise science, and human performance. Coverage of various types of research designs and writing of the research paper is a major intent of this course.
Advanced study of the pharmacology knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to monitor and educate patients regarding appropriate pharmacological agents for the management of their condition. This includes indications, contraindications, dosing, proper administration, interactions, and adverse reactions of medications to be used by the patient upon the order of a physician or other provider with legal prescribing authority. Designed for the graduate athletic training student.
The concepts of innovation and sustainable development, which includes social, economic and environmental aspects, is problematized in a contemporary sport business context.
This course explores the dynamic intersection of public relations, media, and the sports industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how strategic communication shapes public perception, brand identity, and stakeholder engagement in the world of sports.
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An in-depth study of sport management theories, policies, objectives, and strategies applied to sport marketing through the functions and areas of sport sponsorships, sales and broadcast, and print media.
Advanced study of managing sporting events covering the policies, strategies and tactics used including planning, budgeting, organization, human resources, risk management, and operations of conducting a successful sporting event.
Advanced study of general medical pathology knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to assess and manage or assist other health care professionals in the management of injuries and illnesses incurred during or exacerbated by physical activity or athletic participation. Designed for the graduate athletic training student.
This course provides students with an introduction to career paths in sport and exercise psychology. Students will also begin to earn hours for a certification in applied sport psychology as part of the course requirements.
Psychological parameters that affect performance in athletic and exercise settings. Emphasis on theoretical and scholarly literature associated with exercise and sport psychology. Practical application of psychological principles in sport and exercise dimensions will also be addressed.
International Sport Business Ethics and Diversity examines business ethics, culture, society, critical issues and controversies to prepare sport business leaders for a dynamic and diverse industry.
This is an advanced graduate seminar focused on applying knowledge towards the practice of sport and exercise psychology. This class focuses specifically on how to implement sport and exercise psychology principles as consultants, coaches, teachers, and/or other professionals.
Examination of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of chronic diseases through evidence-based exercise prescription. Emphasis is placed on risk stratification, ECG and telemetry interpretation, clinical monitoring and documentation (SOAP notes), and integration of exercise with medications, meals, and disease-specific tolerance strategies. Students will apply national standards, outcome evaluation models, and referral processes while addressing health disparities, equity, and cultural humility to support patient-centered care.
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This course examines the theory and research of the psychology of exercise and behavior change, as well as how to integrate these theories into practice. Students will have opportunities to integrate learning into their personal lives.
Knowledge base on fitness levels of children and youth, assessing physical fitness levels, and developing physical fitness programs in the schools.
This course examines ethical issues that impact the field of sport and exercise psychology including ethical standards and codes. Students will learn how ethical issues influence consultation and develop ways to deal with ethical dilemmas that may arise in in their work.
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- HP 644
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Examines the institution of sport from a sociological perspective. The intent of the course is to identify and discuss ways in which societal values affect the character of spot and vise versa, and better understand the positive and negative consequences of the way sport if organized in our society.
This course will emphasize the management functions of planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling. Decision-making, problem-solving, communication, ethics, sport law, and leadership. Personnel management issues will also be addressed.
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Examines a variety of topics related to the management of sport organizations. Topics include internship/career opportunities, social-cultural issues, ethical issues, mass communication, sport governance, economic issues, fund-raising, event/facility management, licensing, copyright issues, and labor relations.
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This course is an advanced graduate seminar focused on developing knowledge of performance domains other than traditional sport and applying sport and performance psychology knowledge, skills, and strategies to working in these domains. Current graduate student in the sport, exercise, and performance psychology graduate program.
This course covers digital marketing analytics in international sport business.
This course covers international sport finance, economics and economic impact analysis.