Courses
ATHP-101 Intro to Athletic Performance (3)
This course provides students with an introduction to the health, sport and exercise sciences focused on health-related fitness and enhancing athletic performance. Content includes the organization of body systems and their response to exercise, an overview of various sub-discipline areas, as well as career exploration. Students will examine concepts including professionalism, certification and licensure, the scientific process and scientific fundamentals of the various sub-disciplines.
Attributes: YLIB
Typically offered:
Fall
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic Performance -Class: FreshmanATHP-135 Helping in Emergency Sit (1)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to emergency skills. It provides some of the psychological knowledge about helping. It also provides several certifications that are necessary to know how to act during emergency situations. As part of the class, you’ll have the opportunity to gain certifications in AED/CPR (American Heart Association), Outdoor First Care emergency first aid (National Ski Patrol), Stop the Bleed (American College of Surgeons), Narcan administration (Monroe County Department of Health, and the Incident Command System (FEMA ICS-100) used in mass casualty incidents (1 credit, hybrid). Note: There are additional fees for equipment and third-party certifications.
Graded S/U.
Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they received credit for PSYC 135.
Attributes: NLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic Performance; Excluding: -Class: FreshmanATHP-208 Sports Nutrition (3)
This course will explore the links between nutrition, exercise, and performance. Through examining topics such as human metabolism and energy needs for athletes, as well as body composition and performance, individuals will explore how nutrition benefits, or adversely affects sports performance. Additional topics to be explored include eating disorders, fad/focused diets, and performance, as well as the role of supplements in nutrition.
Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they received credit for BIOL 208.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: BIOL-108C D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic PerformanceATHP-300 Methods of Res. Training (3)
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn how to demonstrate a variety of different traditional and non-traditional training methods safely to enhance health and physical performance. Students will learn exercise warm-up progression, to identify and correct unsafe movements across a variety of different exercises during a single session, correct spotting technique, and proper progression for simple and complex movements to reduce risk of injury.
Attributes: NLIB
Pre-requisites: BIOL-131 C- AND BIOL-131L C-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic PerformanceATHP-302 Resistance,Speed & Agility (2)
This course will provide rationale and examples, as well as hands- on opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate a variety of movements and training techniques focused on speed, agility and resistance. Through sports-specific drills, and examination of modification options based on individual needs, students will learn to create a personalized training program for individuals and/or groups.
Students may not receive credit for this course if they received credit for ITDY 302.
Attributes: NLIB
Pre-requisites: BIOL-131 D- AND BIOL-131L D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic PerformanceATHP-303 Strength & Conditioning (2)
This course will provide a basis in theories, concepts and scientific principles in strength and conditioning, as well as allow for practice and application to performance. In this class students will create a variety of strength and conditioning programs utilizing multiple skills for multiple ages/populations.
Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they received credit for ITDY 303.
Attributes: NLIB
Pre-requisites: ITDY-302 D- OR ATHP-302 D- AND BIOL-335 D- AND BIOL-335L D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic PerformanceATHP-304 Hlth/Wellness:RiskAppraise (3)
This course will prepare students to conduct pre-participation health screenings and to assess risk in healthy individuals as well as those with various conditions or health concerns. Students will conduct fitness assessments, such as cardiovascular testing, strength assessment, flexibility and body composition analysis. Issues of confidentiality and standards of ethics will be addressed.
Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they received credit for ITDY 304.
Attributes: NLIB
Pre-requisites: ITDY-303 D- OR ATHP-303 D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic PerformanceATHP-336 Sci. Prin. of Strength & Cond. (3)
This course will provide a basis in theories, concepts and scientific principles in strength and conditioning, as well as allow for practice and application to performance. In this class students will create a variety of strength and conditioning programs utilizing multiple skills for multiple ages/populations.
Attributes: NLIB
Note: This course is a repeat of ATHP 302
Pre-requisites: BIOL-335 C- AND BIOL-335L C-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic PerformanceATHP-337 Exercise Program Design (3)
This course engages students with principles in conceptual understanding of aerobic and resistance exercise training program design across different time scales for athlete development. Students will learn how to perform a needs analysis, properly select exercises, address training frequency, order exercises, evaluate training load, volume, and rest periods for developing athletic performance. This also includes specific programs to develop skill-related physical fitness.
Attributes: NLIB
Note: This course is a repeat of ATHP 303.
Pre-requisites: BIOL-335 C- AND BIOL-335L C-ATHP-338 Exercise Test & Implement (3)
This course will prepare students to conduct pre-participation health screenings and to assess risk in healthy individuals as well as those with various conditions or health concerns. Students will conduct fitness assessments, such as cardiovascular testing, strength assessment, flexibility and body composition analysis. Issues of confidentiality and standards of ethics will be addressed.
Attributes: NLIB
Note: This course is a repeat of ATHP 304.
Pre-requisites: BIOL-335 C- AND BIOL-335L C-ATHP-345 Sports Nutrition (3)
This course will explore the links between nutrition, exercise, and performance. Through examining topics such as human metabolism and energy needs for athletes, as well as body composition and performance, individuals will explore how nutrition benefits, or adversely affects sports performance. Additional topics to be explored include eating disorders, fad/focused diets, and performance, as well as the role of supplements in nutrition.
Attributes: YLIB
This course is a repeat of ATHP 208.
Pre-requisites: BIOL-108C C- AND BIOL-335 C- AND BIOL-335L C-ATHP-490 Experiential S&C Capstone (.5 TO 6)
Under faculty direction, students will complete an experiential capstone project. This may be field work, internship, or involve shadowing depending on the student’s interests and community needs. All projects will involve application of theory and practice in a sports setting and will involve construction of training programs, as well as application of basic concepts of business such as duration of sessions and training plan, creation of contracts, and submission of report on work completed. Projects should address issues of ethics and inclusion based on a history of sport, community and industry. Credit will not be given until the student’s report has been completed.
Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they received credit for PSYC 450.
Attributes: NLIB ZCAP ZEXL
Pre-requisites: (ITDY-302 D- OR ATHP-302 D-) AND (ITDY-303 D- OR ATHP-303 D-) AND (ITDY-304 D- OR ATHP-304 D-)
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic PerformanceATHP-496 Independent Study (1 TO 3)
This course provides the opportunity for investigation of a special topic or project of interest for an Athletic Performance major. Students must contact the faculty member and request permission to register. Independent study may involve a literature search, writing a research proposal, and/or a lab/field study. Students must complete the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form and submit it to the Registrar’s office.
Attributes: NLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Program: BS Athletic Performance; Excluding: -Class: FreshmanATHP-498 Research (.5 TO 3)
Students work with a faculty advisor to design and execute a research plan addressing a biological question. The results of the project are presented in the form of a written research report and/or a scientific poster that is presented at a scientific meeting. Students must contact the faculty member and request permission to register. Students are required to submit the online intent form for the Division of Life Sciences to be registered. Students must submit a project proposal and undergo safety training. See Life Sciences student research guidelines for additional details. Typically offered: Fall, Spring & Summer
Attributes: NLIB
Pre-requisites: BIOL-335 D- AND BIOL-335L D-
Restrictions: Including: -Program: BS Athletic Performance
BIOL-108C P4 Fund of Nutrition (3)
A basic introduction to the classification, digestion, absorption, and ultimate use of nutrients. Includes aspects such as sources, consequences of deficiencies and excesses, energy production, and vitamin and mineral utilization. Discussions of contemporary problems, fad diets, and an individual evaluation of dietary intake are undertaken.
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Attributes: P4 YLIB
Fall, Spring & SummerBIOL-131 Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
This course begins the study of the structure and function of the human body including basic chemistry and investigations of cells and tissues. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are considered in depth. Students must also register for the laboratory.
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Attributes: YLIB
Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: BIOL-131L Y D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic Performance, NursingBIOL-131L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1)
The laboratory provides experimental study of the microscopic and macroscopic structure and function of the human body including cellular physiology and tissue identification. The anatomy and physiology of the skeleton, the muscular and the nervous systems (including sensory systems) are investigated.
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Attributes: YLIB
Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: BIOL-131 Y D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic Performance, NursingBIOL-132 Anatomy&Physiology II (3)
This course continues the study of the structure and function of the human body including the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students must also register for the laboratory.
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Attributes: YLIB
Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: BIOL-132L Y D- AND BIOL-131 N D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic Performance, NursingBIOL-132L Anatomy&Physiology II Lab (1)
This laboratory provides experimental study of the microscopic and macroscopic structure and function of the human body including endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students consider in depth and present information on physiologically-based diseases.
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Attributes: YLIB
Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: BIOL-132 Y D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Athletic Performance, NursingBIOL-335 Exercise Physiology (3)
This course examines the acute and chronic effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on functions of the human body from the cellular to the whole body level. Structural and functional aspects of the skeletomuscular, cardiovascular, endocrine and respiratory systems as well as nutrition and bioenergetics are emphasized.
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Attributes: YLIB
Fall
Pre-requisites: BIOL-128C D- OR BIOL-132 D- OR BIOL-314 D- AND BIOL-335L Y D-
Restrictions: Excluding: -Class: Freshman, SophomoreBIOL-335L Exercise Physiology Lab (1)
This course examines the acute and chronic effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on functions of the human body from the cellular to the whole body level. Structural and functional aspects of the skeletomuscular, cardiovascular, endocrine and respiratory systems as well as nutrition and bioenergetics are emphasized. Laboratory experiences will include standard aerobic and anaerobic fitness testing, health diagnostic tests, and exercise prescription development.
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Attributes: YLIB
Fall
Pre-requisites: BIOL-335 Y D-
PHYS-141 General Physics Workshop I (4)
PHYS 141 is the first part of a two-semester course in general physics. The course is an introduction to basic mechanics, waves, heat, forces, energy, properties of matter, and thermodynamics in applications-based contexts. The course is taught in a workshop style with hands-on learning during each meeting.
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Attributes: YLIB
Fall, Spring & SummerPHYS-305 Biomechanics (3)
This course will give students an introduction to the basic mechanical principles of human movement and exercise. Topics in kinematics and kinetics will be examined and applied to strength/conditioning, movement enhancement, as well as coaching and injury prevention and rehabilitation.
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Attributes: YLIB
Spring
Pre-requisites: PHYS-141 D- AND BIOL-131 D- AND BIOL-132 D-