The pre-athletic training minor incorporates multiple disciplines including health, fitness, and education along with kinesiology and more traditional sciences ranging from biology, chemistry, and physics. It prepares students for careers involving fitness or athletics with a solid foundation in body mechanics.
What will I learn?
You will learn to analyze, think critically, and be prepared for the field of health and fitness.
KIN 3307
Advanced Care and Prevention of Injuries
Methods of assessing the severity of athletic injuries and the understanding of rehabilitation programs of injured athletes. Course is also designed to acquaint the student with elements of administering an athletic training department/program.
HPE 2175
Anatomy of Human Movement
The course examines the anatomical structures of human movement. Though basic knowledge of respiratory, endocrine, digestive, integument and urinary systems will be covered, emphasis is placed on understanding the functional anatomy. A majority of the study will be of the circulatory, neuromuscular, skeletal and articular systems and their relationship to human movement, exercise and sport. The course is designed as a complementary course to the mechanics of human movement known as Biomechanics.
HPE 3377
Biomechanics
Mechanics of body movement, principles of leverage, application of muscular forces and the analysis of physical skills.
HPE 3275
Care and Prevention of Injuries
Theory and practice of taping and rehabilitation techniques. The role of coaches in care of injuries will be studied.
BIO 3157
Human Anatomy
A study of the structure of the cells, tissues and organs of the various organ systems of the human body. Included are the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, circulator, nervous, endocrine, excretory and reproductive systems. A $200 laboratory fee required.
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