Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences

This course exposes the student to legal cases from the individual perspective of the player, coach, fan, owner, agent, and medical staff, in addition to leagues and administrative bodies, dealing with captivating subjects as varied as drug testing, gender discrimination, player violence and criminal conduct, breach of contract, player eligibility, product liability, endorsement contracts, and television broadcasting.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the inner workings and management of which is required in Sports and Recreation facilities. Topics include general management, administrative concerns for physical education, athletics, recreation, and health fitness.

This course examines morality and ethical issues pertaining to sport. During this class, students will become involved with discussions on sportsmanship, fan behavior, performance-enhancing drugs, gender equity in sport, deviant behavior in athletics, and issues related to youth sport participation.

Contemporary and Social Issues in Sport examines the scope and effect of sport on society. An emphasis is placed on learning sociological concepts such as how sports and sport participation impact the lives of individuals and groups in a society. This course examines significant contemporary issues in sports such as drug abuse, race, ethnicity, gender inequity, ethics, gambling, and violence. Students will gain a complete view of what constitutes sport and physical activity in conjunction with the sociocultural considerations vital to their understanding of sport.

This course examines the application of psychology to the world of sports. Topics include methods of training and coaching, teamwork and leadership, motivation and stress, and social issues in sport. Current theoretical perspectives of personality factors in exercise, why people exercise, exercise adherence, and the psychological effects of exercise will be investigated. This course is for anyone interested in sports and exercise including coaches and trainers, amateur or recreational athletes, or generally interested students of sport and/or psychology.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of human anatomy and physiology and the relationships of all the body systems and their functions. Concurrent enrollment in corresponding Lab Course is required.

This laboratory provides the student with a deeper and practical understanding of the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology by using laboratory simulation software. This “virtual lab” contains experiments in such areas as cell transport, skeletal muscle contraction, irritability and conductivity of neurons, hormones and metabolism, cardiovascular dynamics, respiratory processes, digestion and more. Laboratory worksheets are completed online and emailed to the instructor as assignments. Concurrent enrollment in corresponding Lecture Course is required.

This course is custom-designed for the student with little or no science background who wishes to go into or improve his or her understanding of the body as to sports or any of the allied health fields. The emphasis is on how the body is constructed and how it operates, with special applications to the maintenance and improvement of health and fitness. Therefore, it is not "overly detailed" as other courses that are taken by medical students; rather, it is a course that will help you understand your own body and why it acts and reacts the way it does to both internal and external stimuli.(Prerequisite: SCIN104 and SCIN105).

Pre Reqs: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology(SCIN104),Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab(SCIN105)

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the inner workings and physiological changes that occur in the body during exercise, after exercise, and during a training period. Topics include efficiency, needs and limitations of body systems and their interrelationships, gender roles in exercise, and developing a personalized exercise routine to meet your needs.

This course concentrates on the science, planning, management, and analysis of training and conditioning as it relates to the human body. Through a series of assignments and case studies, you will learn the theory of muscle growth and how muscle growth applies to your body. The course will answer many questions including how can you build an impressive, muscular physique using free weights? How, for example, can you customize your workouts according to your body type? And how should diet, including food supplements, factor into your fitness goals?

This course in sports medicine explores the causes and prevention of common sports injuries. You will learn to diagnose and treat the injuries by examining the anatomy of the injured area of the body through diagrams and interactive websites. As each section of the course covers a certain category of injuries; you will learn what sport or particular athlete is more at risk. Did you know that distance runners are more likely to suffer from plantar fasciitis? You will learn the symptoms, causes, concerns, what you can do, medication, what the doctor can do, rehab, and recovery time for this and many more sport specific injuries.

This course is a study of the desire of the athlete to push the limits of sports performance by using the five classifications of sports ergogenics; nutritional, physiological, pharmacological, psychological, and mechanical and biomechanical aids. While all are considered training techniques, the course subject matter will emphasize those specific aids which are used to increase physical power, enhance mental strength, or provide a mechanical edge, by favorably acting upon one or more of the processes that produce energy, promote growth and development, and regulate metabolism. The course will cover everything from anabolic steroids to caffeine to DHEA, and everything in between. This course also applies to anyone who is athletic, not just athletes per se, but members of the U.S. military and other organizations where strength, speed and endurance are paramount.

This course is an intensive study of the food, drink, and non-pharmacological agents used in athletics to increase performance, enhance endurance, build strength, and prevent injury. The course will focus on overall nutrition for the athlete and specific nutrition supplements and/or aids for specific types of athletic activity.

This course will teach students to discover the principles of biomechanics through observation of common activities. By observing activities firsthand, students will be able to develop functional and meaningful explanations, resulting in a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanical concepts. This practical approach combines visual elements with clear and concise language to encourage active learning and improved comprehension. Students will be exposed to all aspects of biomechanics including such areas as The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development, Human Skeletal Articulations, Human Skeletal Muscle, Human Upper Extremity, Human Lower Extremity, and much more.

In this course student will look at will learn how head and spine injuries occur, the frequency and causes of deaths in athletes, catastrophic injury data in football, how injuries are sustained in team sports--soccer, basketball, ice hockey, baseball, and lacrosse, the incidence of injuries in individual sports--gymnastics, swimming, wrestling, track and field, and cheerleading, and general guidelines for injury prevention as well as sport-specific recommendations. We will also use the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research to further our studies.

This course is designed to provide the student an introduction to sports first aid and injury prevention. It involves fulfilling the role of being a competent first responder to athletic injuries and illness. Successful completion of the course leads to partial or full Bronze Level Certification through the American Sports Education Program (ASEP) Professional Education Program.

This course focuses on the major therapeutic, physical, nutrition, and other aids essential to the recovery and rehabilitation process. The life cycle of an injury, from mitigation through return to normalcy is addressed, with the appropriate strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery addressed at each stage of the cycle. Topics include a number of different injuries, with a focus on physical fitness recovery and rehabilitation.

This course is a study of muscles and body movement, with emphasis on those of the athlete and recreational exercise enthusiast. These topics are illustrated when applied to the qualitative analysis of human motion in sports skills. Covered in the course will be the unique terminology of kinesiology, muscle mechanics and functions, and the introduction of kinematics and kinetics of human motion. Last, the student will learn the technology used to study human motion in sports and concepts on improving athletic performance through changes of motion in the athlete. (Prerequisite: MC360).

Pre Reqs: Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology(SCIN360)

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation for undergraduate study in the online environment. Students will be introduced to learning theory, the tools available in the online classroom and campus, and online research. Identification of personal learning style allows students to improve their study/learning techniques and prepares them to succeed in college level courses. Students will be introduced to formatting and citation styles. APUS policy and procedure is addressed. There is an emphasis on written communication to assist students in the transition to the online environment.

This senior capstone class is the final course in the degree sequence for students majoring in Sports and Health Sciences. In this dynamic and interactive course, learners will review, assess and then apply many of the concepts they have researched during undergraduate studies through the creation of a customized graduation portfolio. This portfolio can be used for future career or academic goals and serve as a tangible job aid that houses previously acquired knowledge. Real life, hands on tools for career advancement will be examined and then applied, including the creation of a professional resume. An investigation of the job market in the field of sports and health will also take place through case study analysis and lively, career focused discussions. Alternative career paths for sports and health sciences degree holders will also be explored. Student must have SENIOR standing to register.