Students study theory and practice in the prevention, clinical evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-associated injuries. With the assistance of a faculty member, the student plans and implements an independent study project or research. Applications for directed readings courses are available from the Office of Academic Assistance and Graduate Admissions and require consultation with the instructor of choice to develop the topic of study, approval of the student's adviser, and approval of the chair of the department. Directed readings courses may not substitute for courses that are part of the regular course offerings of the college. Consent of instructor, adviser, and department chair.
Students study current research methodologies and design in physical education.
The student develops a pilot study prospectus. Students study in detail the anatomy and physiology of the human cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, with particular emphasis on the effect of acute and chronic exercise, pathophysiology and cardiopulmonary disease, pharmacology of cardiac drugs, and the effect of aging. Students study the scientific aspects of electrocardiography, including cardiac electrophysiology, normal ECG patterns, and major abnormalities such as dysrhythmias, conduction disturbances, myocardial infraction, and hypertrophy. Principles and practice of graded exercise test preparation, administration, and interpretations are also discussed. Students gain experience with instruments found in the exercise physiology laboratory including computerized metabolic measurement equipment.