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This course is the culmination of the study of the biophysical elements of movement and the application of exercise and movement science. This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the biophysical elements of movement and their appropriate application. This course also serves as an exercise and movement science certification-prep course.
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Prerequisites
SPEX 39000
This is a capstone course for Exercise and Movement Science majors that further covers professionalism in the field, research opportunities, entrepreneurship, and career preparation.
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Prerequisites
Senior standing and consent of Program Director
Tactical Strength and Conditioning is designed to help and aid military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other emergency services do their job better through a combination of cutting-edge research, proven training methods, and field experience. This course provides students with scientific information needed to increase the performance, readiness, and longevity of tactical professionals while decreasing the likelihood of fitness-related injuries.
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An Approved Clinical Instructor supervises the students while they are assigned to a team within a school's athletic program. The learning objective is for the student to show proficiency in all aspects of athletic training including prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and administration. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets in a clinical packet. In addition, students observe at least one surgical procedure.
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Prerequisites
SPEX 30500 or consent of Program Director
The professional development of the athletic trainer is the focus of this course. Specific content includes: job search techniques, BOC certification exam procedures, maintaining certification, networking, and the professional organizations associated with the discipline. Students must attend one continuing education event to fulfill the requirements of this course.
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Prerequisites
SPEX 30400
This course will introduce the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and prepare the student to use clinical outcomes to enhance patient care. Topics include formulating a clinical question, searching for evidence, and critical appraisal of the literature. This course meets the University Advanced Writing requirements.
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Prerequisites
ENGL 11200 and 60 earned credit hours in Athletic Training or Exercise & Movement major.
This course covers identification and evaluation of research problems, interpretation of research in sport science related areas (athletic training, sport management, fitness, health, recreation, physical education) and basic statistical analysis.
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Prerequisites
60 earned credit hours in Sport Management or Exercise & Movement Science major
This course introduces students to the study of ergonomics. The course provides students with an in-depth discussion on how the principles of ergonomics can be applied to the context of sport, physical activity, and the workplace in an effort to reduce injury and improve performance.
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Prerequisites
SPEX 31500, SPEX 34000, SPEX 34500, SPEX 38000 and SPEX 39000
This class examines the use of exercise and rehabilitation equipment to aid in the healing of injuries/conditions resulting from physical activity. Contemporary theories of development, as well as implementation and modification of rehab programs, are examined and explored in both a lecture and a lab format.
3
Prerequisites
SPEX 30400
This course examines the use of electro, cryo- and hydrotherapies to aid in the healing of injuries and conditions resulting from physical activity. Students explore indications and contraindications of several modalities in both a lecture and a lab format.
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Prerequisites
SPEX 26400 or SPEX 26600
In this preparatory class for the BOC exam. The students synthesize material through critical thinking, and are given oral exams which simulate the BOC exam.
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This course is designed to prepare students for a quality Sport and Exercise Science internship. Emphasis will be placed on the process and steps prior to the internship. Internship search and inquiry, letter of interest, application and interview processes, résumés, and portfolio development, and internship requirements and procedures will be covered. Student work prior to the internship will be critical to a highly successful and rewarding internship.
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Prerequisites
Completion of 18 credit hours in the Exercise and Movement Science or Sport Management major
This course is designed to prepare students for a quality Sport and Exercise Science senior culminating experience in SPEX 48200 Sport and Exercise Senior Project. Emphasis will be placed on the process and steps prior to commencing work on the project. Project research search and inquiry, letter of interest, application, presentation of project, and project requirements and procedures will be covered. Student work prior to beginning the project will be critical to a highly successful and rewarding senior experience.
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Prerequisites
Consent of Program Director
This internship requires students, with the assistance of the Program Director, to locate an internship position in a sport setting. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership. Students must complete 250 hours of practical experience during the semester. The internship must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and must be approved by the Program Director. The student must complete an application for enrollment, have completed SPEX 17100 First Aid, and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in certain prerequisite courses listed in the Catalog.
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Prerequisites
Consent of Department Chair
This internship provides the final experience as an athletic training student. The student will accumulate 300 hours of practical experience during the semester in a setting that he or she selects, and which is approved by the program director. In addition, the student prepares for the BOC certification exam. The student must submit an application for this course and be accepted. The application is available from the program director; deadlines apply to this procedure.
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Prerequisites
Consent of Department Chair
This senior experience project requires students, with the assistance of the program director and the 16-472 Sport and Exercise Science Pre-Senior Project Seminar, to develop a project within an exercise and movement science or sport management setting. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership, product development, research, and technology application. The project must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and must be approved by the program director. The student must complete an application for enrollment, have completed 16-171 First Aid, have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in certain prerequisite courses listed in the program, and have received a grade of "C" or better in all Sport Management or Exercise and Movement Science coursework.
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Prerequisites
The student must complete the Project Proposal Form by the appropriate deadline, and the proposal must be accepted by the Program Director.
An opportunity for practical experience in athletics coaching, this practicum is available to students enrolled in the athletic coaching curriculum. Enrollment is contingent upon consultation with and approval of the department chairperson. Arrangements must be made the semester prior to enrollment.
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This course allows students with a major or minor in Sport and Exercise Science to conduct in-depth research/study in an area germane to the department. Students must submit a written proposal of the independent study project to the department chairperson for approval at the time of enrollment.
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Prerequisites
To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis University, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.