HHPS 5301 – Special Topics in Health and Human Performance

This course will cover contemporary issues in the health and human performance fields.  Topics will vary based upon faculty expertise and current trends in the field

HHPS 5355 – Lifespan Fitness and Human Performance 

A comprehensive understanding of health and human performance requires knowledge related to the dynamics of the developing and aging human body.  This course will address the developmental factors that influence health, fitness, and motor performance from prenatal growth through the geriatric years.

HHPS 5365-Cultural and Social Theory of Health

This course is an in-depth examination of social and cultural theories and models that are pertinent to the development and application of health education programs. In this course, problem etiology and change strategy theories will be investigated through application to specific health behavior topics among culturally distinct and marginalized groups.

HHPS 5375—Supervision and Administration of the Health and Human Performance Program

This course covers the study of the principles, practices and policies in the organization, supervision and administration of health, human performance, athletic and other non-teaching related programs in the public schools and in diverse physical activity settings.

HHPS 6301—Activity and Exercise Prescription for Children with Special Needs

This course examines the etiology and pathology of selected high-occurrence congenital disabilities in the pediatric population.  Current medical research and curriculum interventions will be investigated.

HHPS 6305 – Program Development for the Health and Physical Activity Fields

This course is an in-depth examination of program development in the health and physical activity fields. Current research and readings on program and curriculum development will lead to a final project.

Prerequisite:    EDCI 6334 – Curriculum Development

HHPS 6315 – Nutrition and Human Performance

This course provides an in-depth research-based examination at human nutrition and the role it plays on physical performance from the recreational enthusiast to the elite athlete.  Topics ranging from caloric balance to dietary supplements will be investigated.

Prerequisite:    HHPS 6320 – Applied Exercise Science

HHPS 6320    Applied Exercise Physiology

This course is designed to provide an in-depth insight into the science of sports conditioning. Current research on training in the adolescent and post-adolescent athlete is given priority.  Laboratory experiences are included in this course.

 Prerequisite:    HHPS 5355 – Lifespan Fitness and Human Performance

HHPS 6330 – Action Research in Health and Human Performance

This course is designed to provide the students with knowledge and practical experience for conducting action research in the health and human performance areas.  These experiences will culminate in student research projects.  This course serves as a capstone course and is to be enrolled in just prior to graduation.

Prerequisites: Six hours of graduate level courses in Health & Human Performance and EDCI 6300