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180 Wellness in Contemporary American Society (3)
A holistic approach to wellness is presented via the components of total fitness,
e.g., physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. Emphasis is placed on behaviors that serve to prevent illness and injury rather than rehabilitative strategies
that are implemented after the fact. Content addresses both theoretical and applied perspectives of wellness that should be used in developing personalized exercise programs
and healthy lifestyles. Additional topics to be covered include (but are not limited to): global versus national health and fitness trends, comparative analysis of healthcare
systems, alternative forms of preventive/rehabilitative medicine, environmental impact on wellness.
222 Mind/Body Health (3)
Health is influenced by physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional
determinants. In this course, the interaction of these determinants is explored as they relate to the onset/prevention, progression,and recovery of disease.
The aim is to provide an overview of the mind/body connection in relation to overall wellness using established theoretical and applied perspectives, e.g.,
cognitive behaviorism, psychoneuroimmunology, guidelines for healthy lifestyles.
223 Stress Management (3)
This course examines stress from psychophysiological and behavioral perspectives.
It will afford each student the opportunity to experience various strategies used in coping with stress, e.g., self-mastery, meditation, imagery, exercise,
nutrition, cognitive restructuring. Various theories are discussed that serve as the foundation for the understanding of and coping with everyday stressors
as well as those that occur unexpectedly.
233 Nutrition and Health (3)
This course is intended to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of nutritional science.
Emphasis is given to the basic food constituents and their physiological relationships within the body. Topics will include but not be limited to: the fundamental
principles of normal nutrition; the interaction between diet and energy expenditure; the metabolism of micro-nutrients; gender differences; changes in nutrient needs
throughout the life cycle; and, web-based nutritional sites.
301 Sociology of Sport (3)
An analysis of the structure and functions of sports in contemporary American society.
Topics include the relationship between sports, socialization, ideology, sports and totemism, the organization of sports, and the economics of sports.
311 Exercise and Sport Psychology (3)
This course presents an overview of theories pertaining to the psychology of sport
and human performance as well as those addressing issues in exercise psychology, e.g., personality, group dynamics, aggression, attribution, achievement,
psychophysiology, leadership styles, reinforcement, self-conceptualization, exercise adherence, motivation, and changes in lifestyle.
315 Physiology of Exercise (3)
Prerequisite:WLHP 180 or instructor approval. This course is intended to provide
students with the opportunity to gain an appreciation for the integrated functioning of the human body. Content focuses on the mechanisms of body function from cells
to systems and promotes the understanding of the basic principles and concepts of physiology. Topics include: homeostasis; cell physiology; muscle physiology;
temperature regulation; nervous, respiratory, digestive systems; cardiac physiology; and endocrinology. Application of this knowledge base to exercise and sport
settings is also addressed.
316 Legal Aspects of Exercise and Sport (3)
An introduction to the application of law to the exercise and sports industries.
Topics include tort negligence, safety and debilitating injuries, due diligence and process, sport violence, antitrust and labor law in professional sports.
The Constitution is studied in its application of equal opportunity employment practices, drug testing of athletes, and the civil rights of student athletes.
317 The Physical Dimensions of Aging (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the physiological, behavioral,
and cognitive changes associated with aging. In particular, it focuses on the effects of exercise on the aging human system. Topics will include but not be
limited to: what it means to become older; what a person can expect during the aging process; and what kind of control a person has over his or her aging body.
322 Peak Performance: Theories and Strategies (3)
This course serves two purposes. It facilitates an understanding
of the theoretical foundations underlying the ‘flow experience’ and the basic mental skills needed for human performance, e.g., concentration,
self-talk, imagery, and self-mastery. In addition, theories housed in both the natural and social sciences are examined and, subsequently, applied to mental skills
training for individuals pursuing performance enhancement in various mediums such as athletics, academics, music, dance, medicine, business.
377 Wellness Programming for Special Populations (3)
Prerequisite: WLHP 180 and 315 or instructor approval.
This course will enhance the student's ability to become a competent health and fitness instructor who is involved in preventive and rehabilitative exercise programs.
The theoretical part of the course will discuss the physiological and psychological effects of exercise, and their implication on exercise guidelines that address
special populations, e.g., the elderly, pregnant women, people with controllable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease.
The practical part of the course emphasizes safe and innovative approaches and the use of various forms of equipment.
401 Health Related Fitness Programs and Assessments (3)
Prerequisites: WLHP 180 and 315 or instructor approval.
This course is designed to enhance each student's theoretical knowledge base and clinical abilities in exercise leadership and the administration of preventive
and rehabilitative health/fitness programs. The course includes content required for the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Certification.
418 Philosophy of Sport (3)
This course is intended to assist each student in the development of his or her own philosophy of sport.
The content of the course will include three main sections: 1) “How to do” philosophy, 2) an overview of various philosophical camps (e.g., materialism, dualism,
humanism, zen, and existentialism), and, 3) the application of philosophy to sport. The ultimate objective of developing one's own philosophy will be realized through
library/internet research, introspection and the acquisition of new knowledge.
420 History of U.S. Sport (3)
This course addresses the history of western sport within a multidisciplinary context.
In addition to the evolution of sports as they have been played throughout U.S. history, sport is placed within a larger social context that depicts it as one
of many social forces that converge upon one another to tell the story of our nation's past. To accomplish this, selected decades of U.S. history will serve
as historical benchmarks that reflect the ‘sign of the times.’ Sport headlines, national and international political events, as well as popular
movies, music and literature will serve as the impetus for exploration. By investigating the stories behind each of these headlines, each student will develop
a broader context within which a sport-related timeline resides.
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