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SPRT 120: Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science

This course will provide undergraduates with an introduction to the scientific disciplines of kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology, nutrition and others. Course topics may include an introduction to various biomechanical aspects of physical activity and sport, functional human anatomy, and biomechanical principles that underlie performance of various sports and exercise-related activities, as well as a basic knowledge of exercise physiology as it relates to physical activity.

SPRT 130: Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of proper nutrition with specific concentration given to the promotion and maintenance of optimal physical performance both at the elite as well as recreational levels. The course will discuss such topics as the role of carbohydrates, protein and fat in exercise and sport; vitamin and mineral intake and exercise; the role of fluid intake and electrolytes in physical activity; nutrition and fitness assessment; ergogenic substances in sport and exercise and the myths of the fad diet craze.

SPRT 250: Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Physical Activity

The primary objective of the class is to provide the student with a general overview of the reciprocal relationship between psychological parameters and exercise and health. Course topics include, but will not be limited to, exercise adherence, exercise promotion, the relationship between physical activity and depression, anxiety, positive well-being, self-efficacy, cognitive functioning, distress, sleep disorders, mood, self-esteem, stress, and behavioral interventions for health promotion.

SPRT 270: Personal Training

This course will introduce the student to the field and profession of personal training. Students will learn the scientific foundation for personal training, behavior modification, initial client screening, and the business of personal training. The student will develop a comprehensive exercise program based on client goals and will have hands-on experience and practice training clients. This course will effectively prepare students to take the ACSM Certified Personal Training exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer.

SPRT 280: Professional Practice in Exercise Science

This course will prepare students with practical and immediately applicable life skills important for success in a health science related field. Fundamental professional skills, such as phone etiquette, workplace dress, background checks, resume building, and interview skills, will be taught.

SPRT 310: Research Methods in Exercise Science

An introduction to the research process to familiarize the student with basic statistical techniques in Exercise Science research both qualitative and quantitative in nature; to provide extensive writing experiences for students; to prepare students to complete the SPRT450 (Independent Study in Exercise Science) Senior Research Proposal/Project; to provide prerequisite coursework for entrance into graduate programs in school of the student’s choosing.

SPRT 340: Group Instruction and Fitness Management

This course will allow the student to apply their current knowledge of exercise to a practical setting. The class will provide exercise science majors with the theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching a group exercise class. This course will also instruct on how to develop and manage fitness programs and exercise facilities.

SPRT 360: Kinesiology

Analysis of sport and human movement using both anatomical and biomechanical approaches. Application of the basic principles and laws of physics as applied to sport and physical activity will be presented.

SPRT 361: Kinesiology Lab

This course complements and enhances the Kinesiology lecture course.

SPRT 390: Physiology of Exercise and Sport

An examination of the physiological functions of man as they relate to stresses created by various sports and other physical activities. Acute and chronic effects of various training programs are examined for their contribution to the improvement of performance in sport and physical activity.

SPRT 391: Physiology of Exercise and Sport Lab

The application of physiological principles to sport and physical activity, including adaptation responses to exercise. Both immediate and long-term adaptations are studied. Lab: Three hours per week. 1 credit, Fall and Spring

SPRT 400: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

The assessment and promotion of physical fitness including concepts and techniques of fitness testing, principles of weight training, aerobic exercise, nutrition, and stress management as applied to health and fitness settings. Emphasis on methods and protocols for screening, evaluating, and prescribing exercise.

SPRT 414: Motor Development Across the Lifespan

This class will address a wide variety of topics within the field of motor development. Specifically, the course will discuss motor development from conception through adulthood. The class will incorporate dynamic systems theory with the hourglass model of the stages of motor development in explaining the process of human growth and associated skill proficiency development. 

SPRT 415: Principles of Motor Learning and Performance

This course examines the many aspects of learning and executing motor skills. Teaching methodology, learning theories, neurophysiological phenomena, maturational and psychosocial factors are investigated as they relate to movement patterns in sport and physical activity. Lecture: Three hours per week. 3 credits, Spring

SPRT 420: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

General foundations and specific concepts related to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries are presented. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, evaluate, and treat athletic injuries of the head and face, spine and torso and extremities.

SPRT 425: Clinical Exercise Physiology

This course will provide classroom and informal laboratory experiences that take full advantage of current knowledge and trends in rehabilitation of populations with cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic disorders through assessment and specific exercise programming. The course will also expose the student to the interpretation of electrocardiograms both at rest and during submaximal and maximal exercise bouts.

SPRT 430: Practicum in Sports and Exercise Science

This course is designed to provide clinical learning experiences that allow the Sport and Exercise Science student to synthesize knowledge and Sport/Exercise Science concepts in a variety of practice settings. Provides majors with clinically-based learning experiences to expand their understanding of sport and exercise science in an area of choice.

SPRT 470: Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning

The objective of this course is to provide majors with theoretical and practical knowledge of the physiological, biomechanical, administrative aspects of designing and supervising strength and conditioning programs for various populations, and understanding the legal aspects of starting your own strength training facility.