This course is designed to provide students with a solid knowledge of Exercise Physiology as it relates to fitness, performance and health. Topics include the history of exercise physiology, neuromuscular, metabolic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine responses to exercise, the methods for improving exercise performance and special considerations that are specific to the science of exercise physiology.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles associated with the structure and function of the human body. The course will begin with a general introduction to anatomy and physiology, an overview of organic chemistry, a study of cellular and tissue structure and function, and then move on to survey each of the following eleven organ systems of the human body: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Online laboratory experiences and exercises are incorporated which will provide the student with a deeper and practical understanding of the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology by using laboratory simulation software.

This course is intended to provide the student with a learning experience in the recognition, prevention, and care of athletic injuries. Students will have the opportunity to learn the course material through a variety of techniques. These include: video lecture, online worksheets, discussion board, laboratory activities, and case studies.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing curriculum and of administrating key elements with regard to Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective program for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing, delivering, and evaluating effective lessons in Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective lesson for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This class will examine contemporary topics in Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to understand and respond effectively to relevant, current issues on both the elementary or secondary level. This knowledge will allow for better student interaction and increased success in program planning and implementation.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing curriculum and of administrating key elements with regard to Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective program for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing, delivering, and evaluating effective lessons in Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective lesson for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This class will examine contemporary topics in Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to understand and respond effectively to relevant, current issues on both the elementary or secondary level. This knowledge will allow for better student interaction and increased success in program planning and implementation.

This course will assist coaches who will be working with adolescents in middle and high school settings. The course is an interactive one in which students will be immersed in problem solving scenarios. The course is based on the knowledge gleaned from sports scientists who have applied their intellectual skills to discover improved methods of coaching and delivering the most current sport first aid procedures. This information is integrated with the wisdom of master coaches and athletic trainers. Students will be exposed to the most important coaching principles (development of a philosophy, principles of behavior, teaching technical and tactical skills, principles of training, and principles of management). They will also be able to demonstrate the proper first responder techniques. The goal of the class is to have athletes strive to improve their athletic skills and interpersonal relationships within a Christian world view perspective.

Explore coaching/teaching techniques in individual, dual and team traditional organized sports commonly practiced in North america to be used in competitive and non-competitive settings. an understanding and use of effective techniques from the skills gained can be used in class, gym and field settings.

Students will gain an appreciation and understanding ofthe wide variety of lifetime leisure activities, focusing on the outdoors and other emerging activities. Students will explore teaching techniques in traditional/non-traditional activities to create greater inclusion opportunities forstudents. an understanding and use of effective techniques from the skills gained can be used in class, gym, field and non-traditional settings.

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current developments and teaching techniques in Gymnastics, dance and rhythmic Skills. an understanding and use of effective techniques from the skills gained can be used in class, gym, field and non-traditional settings.