2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

HON-4900 Independent Study in Honors 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisites: HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages; instructor approval. HON-4910 Honors Senior Colloquium I 1 hour Development of a generic understanding of the integration of faith, learning, and life. HON-4920 Honors Senior Colloquium II 1 hour Development of a disciplinary understanding of the integration of faith, learning, and life. HON-4950 Honors Senior Project 1–2 hours The writing of an interdisciplinary research project. Liberal Arts (LART) LART-1000 Introduction to Liberal Arts –Fa 1 hour An introduction to the liberal arts and the Liberal Arts program. LART-4940 Senior Research Methodology –Fa, Sp 1 hour This course prepares students for the senior capstone project and guides them through the completion of their capstone proposal. Prerequisites: LART-1000 Introduction to Liberal Arts; permission of instructor. LART-4950 Senior Project –Fa, Sp 2 hours Students select a topic of interest and then research and write a paper under the direction of a research mentor. Students present findings before faculty and peers. Prerequisites: LART-4940 Senior Research Methodology; acceptance in the B.A. of Liberal Arts degree program and senior status. Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health Course Descriptions Allied Health (ALHL) ALHL-1000 1 hour Introduction to the Allied Health Professions –Fa Introductory course for students planning career involvement in health and health-related professions. The students will be introduced to health careers by providing descriptions of jobs, the educational and legal requirements, the work environment, and additional information about specific fields. ALHL-2000 Medical Terminology –Fa, Sp 3 hours An online self-paced program designed to familiarize students with vocabulary indigenous to the medical profession; including terms of anatomic/physiologic features, medical diagnosis, procedures and therapies. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. ALHL-3940 Professional Development –Fa 1 hour This course is designed to assist students in acquiring an in-depth understanding of requirements for entry-level graduate programs in their chosen discipline, and the credentialing process for their chosen profession. Students will be introduced to the central application procedures and requirements for CASPA, PTCAS, and OTCAS. ALHL-4950 Allied Health Seminar I –Fa 1 hour This course is designed to assist the senior pre-health professional student for admissions interviews, enhance their understanding of their chosen professions, and guide in a continued development of the capstone project they began in EXSC-4600 Research in Exercise Science. Prerequisites: ALHL- 2000 Medical Terminology; ALHL-3940 Professional Development; EXSC-4600 Research in Exercise Science. ALHL-4960 Allied Health Seminar II –Sp 1 hour This course is designed to guide students in the finalization of their capstone project and its presentation before peers and faculty. Students are also encouraged to collaborate with practicing health professionals in their intended profession to seek their advice and counsel. Prerequisite: ALHL-3950 Allied Health Seminar I (Fee: $25) Athletic Training (ATRN) ATRN-1300 Emergency Care –Fa, Sp 3 hours The American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness certificate may be granted at the end of this course. (Fee: $100) ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training –Fa, Sp 1 hour This course will introduce the basic concepts of the profession of athletic training. Emphasis will be placed on the history of the profession as well as the core domains of athletic training. ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training –Sp 3 hours An overview of the allied health profession known as athletic training. This course focuses on prevention, management, and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries. Relevant topics include physical conditioning, evaluation, injury cycle, and superficial modalities. Prerequisite: ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training. Co-requisite: ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training. (Fee: $50) ATRN-2560 Lower Body Injury Management –Fa 3 hours Comprehensive evaluation, management, and initial rehabilitation of athletic injuries involving the lower portion of the human body. Prerequisites: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training; GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fee: $35) ATRN-2570 Upper Body Injury Management –Sp 3 hours Comprehensive evaluation, management, and initial rehabilitation of athletic injuries involving the upper portion of the human body. Prerequisites: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training; GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fee: $35) ATRN-2650 Therapeutic Exercise –Sp 3 hours Management of injuries from the subacute phase through return to participation. Based on principles of biomechanics with emphasis on strength, flexibility, proprioception, endurance, and agility. Prerequisites: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training or permission of instructor. ATRN-2901 Clinical I –Fa 2 hours This course focuses on the application of learned principles and athletic training clinical skills. This course includes implementation and practice of specific clinical skills from the previous year to facilitate comprehensive learning. Athletic training students will be supervised and given the opportunity to practice learned skills in the clinical setting. Only for athletic training students wishing to matriculate in the athletic training education program. Prerequisite: ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training; ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training. (Fee: $50) ATRN-2902 Clinical II –Sp 2 hours This course focuses on the application of learned principles and athletic training clinical skills. This course includes implementation and practice of specific clinical skills from the previous year to facilitate comprehensive learning. Athletic training students will be supervised and given the opportunity to practice learned skills in the clinical setting. Only for athletic training students wishing to matriculate in the athletic training education program. Prerequisite: ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training; ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training. (Fee: $50) ATRN-3550 3 hours Organization and Administration in Athletic Training –Fa Management of the athletic training program and facility at all levels of sport. Topics include budgets, policies, design, record- keeping, and legal aspects of athletic training. ATRN-3660 Therapeutic Modalities –Fa 3 hours An overview of the modalities used in athletic training including thermal agents, electrical agents, and mechanical modalities. Prerequisite: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $35) ATRN-3770 Pharmacology –Sp 3 hours A study of the medications used to treat athletic injuries. Focuses on both prescription and non-prescription medications used in the athletic training profession. ATRN-3903 Clinical III –Fa 2 hours A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor and assist the allied professional with providing services. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Prerequisites: ATRN- 2560 Lower Body Injury Management; ATRN-2570 Upper Body Injury Management. (Fee: $50) ATRN-3904 Clinical IV –Sp 2 hours A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor and assist the allied healthcare professional with providing services. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Prerequisites: ATRN-3903 Clinical III. (Fee: $175) ATRN-4560 General Medical Issues –Fa 3 hours Focuses on the medical issues related to allied health including, but not limited to conditions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. ATRN-4850 1–3 hours Independent Study in Athletic Training –Fa, Sp, Su An independent study in athletic training by students pursuing the athletic training major. Departmental approval is required. ATRN-4905 Clinical V –Fa 2 hours A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor and assist the allied healthcare professional with providing services. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Prerequisites: ATRN-3904 Clinical IV. (Fee: $50) ATRN-4906 Clinical VI –Sp 2 hours A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor and assist the allied healthcare professional with providing services. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Capstone Course. Prerequisites: ATRN-4905 Clinical V. (Fee: $175) Coaching (CCHG) CCHG-3670 Fundamentals of Coaching –Fa 3 hours Overview of the philosophy, psychology, organization, and general responsibilities of an athletic coach. Knowledge of motor learning and development and an overview of the organizational fundamentals of coaching for all the major sports. (even years) CCHG-3800 Coaching Techniques –Fa, Sp 2 hours This course is designed to prepare sport-specific essential skills to become an effective coach. Essential skills will include developing skill drills, offensive and defensive systems, planning practice sessions, scouting, strength and conditioning athletes, analyzing video, communicating with parents, and developing a biblically based coaching philosophy. Prerequisite: CCHG-3670 Fundamentals of Coaching. CCHG-4850 1–3 hours Independent Study in Coaching –Fa, Sp Independent study in the area of coaching by students pursuing the coaching minor. Departmental approval is required. Exercise and Sport Science Education (ESED) ESED-2900 2 hours Health and Movement Education for the Young Child –Fa, Sp An investigation of current trends, methods of instruction, and curriculum design in health and physical education for early childhood classrooms, including review of appropriate Ohio models. Emphasis is given to the importance of nutrition, safety, and movement education for the young child, including a look at basic nutritional, health, and safety management, especially in relationship to childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Exercise and Sport Science (ESS) ESS-1350 2 hours Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science –Sp Orientation to the history, philosophy, and scope of modern exercise and sport science from a theistic perspective. ESS-1400 First Aid and Safety Education –Fa, Sp 2 hours American Red Cross Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certificate may be granted at the end of the course. (Fee: $35) ESS-2380 Motor Learning and Development –Sp 3 hours A study of the stages in motor development and the factors affecting the acquisition of motor skills and learning as it relates to motor skill acquisition. The course provides cognitive and psychomotor knowledge of fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative motor skills. ESS-3800 Sport Psychology –Fa 3 hours Surveys the concepts and issues related to the human psyche in the context of sports and from a biblical perspective. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology, junior status, or permission of instructor. ESS-3880 1–3 hours Special Topics in Exercise and Sport Science Investigation of special topics in exercise science that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. ESS-3890 5 hours Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Physical Educator –Fa This course is designed to be a study of the structure and function of the human body from a Christian theistic perspective with particular emphasis on applications and understanding for physical educators. Prerequisite: GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology. (Fee: $25) ESS-3900 Physiology of Exercise –Sp 3 hours A study of the physiological processes of the body and how they are affected by and adapt to varying exercise conditions. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or ESS-3890 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Physical Educator. (Fee: $25) ESS-3920 Biomechanics –Fa, Sp 3 hours Application of the facts and principles of basic physics to body movement, sports performance, and teaching of physical education skills. (Fee: $25) ESS-3940 Structural Kinesiology –Fa, Sp 3 hours Application of physical laws and analysis of human movement with special reference to anatomical principles underlying human movement. Prerequisites: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or ESS-3890 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Physical Educator. (Fee: $25) Page 274 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 275 Course Descriptions Course Descriptions HON-4900 – ATRN-3550 ATRN-3660 – ESS-3940 KINESIOLOGY AND ALLIED HEALTH KINESIOLOGY AND ALLIED HEALTH