Techniques in shielding the athlete from possible damaging sequelae and in restoring him to maximum performance after injury. Consideration of the kinesiological, physiological, and behavioral factors in athletics. The student will have the opportunity to do fieldwork in one of these areas. This course may be repeated for an accumulated total of four credit hours. An investigation into personal and community health problems.
Course work is focused on preparing the individual to teach health at the secondary level.
Designed for the health and physical education major with emphasis on techniques of test administration and application to results of physical performance activity programs. Kinesiology is the science of human movement and mechanics. It involves a study of the principal types of bodily movements with inquiry as to how they are performed. Temporary and permanent changes due to exercise are studied. Technique in administration of athletic training programs, advanced rehabilitation, use of therapeutic modalities and advanced care and management of athletic injuries.