Kinesiology

This course provides the student with the knowledge of psychosocial aspects of physical activity and injury. Topics include but are not limited to theories related to the psychological and emotional aspects of trauma and forced inactivity, use of motivational activities toward rehabilitation, principles of mental preparation, relaxation, and visualization, theories and techniques of interpersonal and cross-cultural communication.

Clinical Immersive I is designed to provide you with on and/or off-grounds clinical experiences in athletic training and sports medicine. Additionally, KINE 6725 is designed to expose you to theories, concepts and challenges through the completion of a 14-week clinical immersive at an approved affiliate clinical site.

This is an advanced athletic training course designed to enhance the athletic trainer's comprehensive understanding of regional pathophysiology of musculoskeletal sports injuries, surgical interventions, rehabilitation, and return to sports. Attention will focus on the treatment of musculoskeletal sports injuries with a concentration of surgical and conservative interventions.

This course is the 2nd of three is a series that examines the principles of designing, executing, and interpreting clinical and translational research in the disciplines of athletic training and sports medicine. This series of classes is to guide the student through the thesis/scholarly project process. This class is specifically targeted for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

This course will explore critical questions, problems, and contemporary issues in athletic training involving ethics, governmental affairs, employment, service, diversity and education. In addition, preparation for the BOC certification examination will be part of this course.

This course is the third of three is a series that examines the principles of designing, executing, and interpreting clinical and translational research in the disciplines of athletic training and sports medicine. This series of classes is to guide the student through the thesis/scholarly project process. This class is specifically targeted for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

This course is designed to provide the student with on and/or off-grounds clinical experiences in athletic training and sports medicine. Observation and performance of professional skills under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer; expanding on skills and clinical proficiencies introduced in KINE 6730.

Students enrolled in this course are expected to function as clinicians with minimal supervision. They may serve as a student clinical exercise physiologist in a clinic, hospital, or outpatient rehab setting. Their role will include exercise monitoring and prescription, as well as comprehensive lifestyle management of patients with cardiac or pulmonary disease.

Advanced study in topics related to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of cardiopulmonary diseases. Students gain practical experience providing exercise evaluation, prescription, and leadership of Phase1-4 cardiopulmonary patients. Students assist clinicians in the comprehsnive lifestyle management of patients.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of designing, executing, and interpreting clinical and translational research in the disciplines of athletic training and sports medicine. This class is specifically for students enrolled in the accredited post-professional masters program in athletic training within the Kinesiology Program.

This course introduces students to the principles of evidence-based medicine, clinical epidemiology, and the interpretation of clinical research that assesses prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies in sports medicine. The course is targeted at students who are already professionally credentialed as athletic trainers, physical therapists, or other health care providers.

A doctoral-level seminar that addresses current topics related to research in the areas of injury risk factor screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment in sports medicine. Focus is on study design, execution, and interpretation of both laboratory and clinical research in sports medicine.Prerequisite: Kinesiology Doctoral student

Supervised field experiences under the direction of professional staff. Student should obtain approval from their advisor before registering for this practicum.

Designed to give masters students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines.

Designed to give masters students who are completing a master's thesis.

Opportunities for experienced doctoral students to teach courses or partial courses at the University, or to supervise student teachers under the guidance of a faculty member. Opportunities are arranged by the students with the assistance of the sponsoring faculty member.

Independent Study for doctoral level students working in cooperation with a faculty member.

Designed to give doctoral students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisite: Advisor permission required.

Doctoral Dissertation Research completed under the guidance of dissertation committee. 12 hours is required for graduation. Permission of instructor required.