Describes and analyzes normal motor development across the lifespan, from pre-natal development through older adulthood. Emphasizes identifying and classifying motor behaviors across the lifespan, as well as understanding the interaction of environmental and biological factors that affect acquisition of these movement behaviors. Laboratory experiences are included.

This course provides the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to assess participants readiness and fitness level for exercise participation, design and instruct safe, effective exercise prescriptions for clients of varying skill and fitness levels.

The class will cover basics of medical term etymology and a system-based approach to understanding the language of medicine. The objective of this class is to encourage interdisciplinary communication among medical practitioners and other health care professionals as they prepare for the "real world" of medicine.

Studies the basic principles of nutrition, including psychosocial-cultural considerations in dietary intake. Focuses on nutrient sources and actions, digestion, special population needs, weight control, food faddism, international problems, nutrition education, and nutrition-related disorders.

This course provides a foundational understanding of metabolic and physiologic responses to exercise. Emphasis will be placed on the role of exercise and nutrition to enhance strength and endurance for human performance. Prerequisites: BIOL 3410 and BIOL 3420 OR BIOL 2060 and BIOL 2070 OR NUIP 2060 and NUIP 2070

Discussion of major topics in public health, including chronic diseases, such as child and adult obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, cardiovascular disease, muscle and bone diseases, and mental illness. There is a strong emphasis on fitness, nutrition, and other lifestyle choices to modify disease risk. Eating disorders and athlete medical issues are also discussed.

An examination of social, cultural, political, and environmental influences on health and physical activity promotion among diverse populations including issues related to race, ethnicity, geography, income status, and other social factors across the lifespan for promoting physical activity through public health strategies. Cardiometabolic health, physiology and chronic disease will be discussed within the context of health disparities.

This course will focus on the social and psychological factors related to participation in sport and physical activity over the life span. Personal factors that influence sport & exercise behavior (e.g., personality, self-perceptions, age, gender, race), situational factors (e.g., observational learning, motivational climate, socioeconomic level), and psychological methods for enhancing sport and exercise behavior will be reviewed.

This course provides understanding how to prescribe exercise & nutrition as a medical therapy for health and well being. We will explore how each "dose" of exercise when taken in combination with nutrition, dietary supplements and/or pharmacological agents, impact the prevention/treatment of chronic disease.

A systematic approach to human anatomy with emphasis on the interdependence of structure and function in the skeletal, articular, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems. A laboratory experience is included.