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Areas
of Study:
Exercise
Physiology - This area of emphasis is designed for
students who wish to gain an understanding of exercise physiology
as it relates to human performance and the prevention of disease. Course work is designed to provide students with a sound
theoretical background in physiology, research methods, and practical
applications of exercise. The exercise physiology emphasis
is meant to prepare students for further graduate study or employment
in the fitness/cardiac rehabilitation areas.
Motor
Control - Motor Control is an area of emphasis which
focuses on questions concerning how movements are coordinated, controlled,
and learned. The area is diverse in both its academic foundations
(neuroscience, biomechanics, and experimental psychology) as well
as its practical applications (Physical Education, Kinesiology,
Rehabilitation, Human Factors Engineering). Students completing
this area of emphasis would be prepared for careers in a variety
of movement-based professions and/or doctoral studies.
Sport
Psychology - This area of emphasis is designed for
students who are interested in obtaining a knowledge base in the
psychological antecedents and consequences of physical activity
participation. Students will be exposed to major psychological theories,
classic and contemporary empiricism, and relevant applications in
various physical activity settings including competitive sport,
recreation, exercise, and physical education. Particular emphasis
is placed on utilization of psychological techniques to enhance
sport performance and psychological benefits and ramifications of
the youth sport experience. Students completing this area of emphasis
will be prepared for careers in coaching, physical activity leadership
opportunities, or doctoral studies.
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease - This area of emphasis is designed for students who are interested in understanding the role of nutrition and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, and factors that influence energy intake and expenditure. The course work will provide the students with a strong background in topics including: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Disease; Obesity; Exercise Physiology; Research Methods; and Exercise Metabolism and Endocrinology. Students who graduate with this emphasis will be prepared for doctoral studies.
Labs- The
Kinesiology Department has four state-of-the-art laboratories where
teaching and research dealing with human movement are conducted
at all levels. Class lab activities, undergraduate senior research
projects, master's theses, and faculty research projects are all
carried out in these labs. The labs provide an excellent hands-on
learning experience to supplement classroom learning.
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