100 Life Fitness Course 3 Credits
The emphasis of these courses will be on physical fitness as it relates to good health (versus sport performance, competition, or physical appearance). All courses will be personal fitness courses. Students will develop short-term and long-term goals for fitness as they pertain to their own personal abilities, interests, and health. The physical activity in each course will vary around the specific skills and techniques of the life fitness sport; these are sports/activities typically carried through adulthood (e.g., hiking, Taekwon-do, pilates, yoga, aerobic dance, etc.). The class will focus on regular, vigorous participation for the purpose of fitness.

140 Concepts of Fitness 3 Credits
This course is foundational in the preparation of individuals as fitness professionals. It provides the fundamental theories, paradigms, and history necessary for a basic and complete understanding of fitness as a profession and a lifestyle. Concepts related to physical, mental and social fitness will be explored. Practical participation in fitness activities enforce these concepts.

195 Observation in Athletic Training 1 Credit
Students wishing to apply to the athletic training concentration must complete a minimum of 50 hours of observation in the athletic training room. The purpose is to acclimate students to the athletic training room activities through observation of athletic training techniques, operational procedures, and administration. Basic procedures include emergency care, long-term patient treatment, pre- and post-game protocols, injury prevention protocols, off-field evaluations, and inventory of treatment materials.

200 Health Promotion 3 Credits
This course addresses attitudes and life-style behaviors as they influence life-long health. Personal health issues, such as personal health practices, fitness, nutrition, safety and emergency measures, heart health, mental health, sexuality, and family living will be addressed. Aging and wellness will be included.

201 First Aid 3 Credits
This course presents topics of prevention, safety and treatment of illnesses, injuries and accidents in order to provide prompt and efficient action in times of emergency. The course integrates lecture with practical drills to learn techniques of administering CPR, cardioversion, rescue breathing, and emergency treatment for injuries and acute illness. Students earn Red Cross Community CPR and First Aid certification upon successful completion of the course.

204 Principles of Coaching Sport 3 Credits
The principles and techniques of teaching and coaching sports are presented in this course. Areas such as team selection, psychology of coaching, women in sports, parental involvement, and ethics will be discussed. Embedded in the topics will be presentations and discussions of coaching sport using Christian principles. Not open to first-year students.

210 Foundations of Biokinetic Sciences 3 Credits
The course will survey the wide breadth of the interdisciplinary field of Biokinetic Sciences. Careers such as corporate fitness director, community wellness director, athletic trainer, nutritionist, physical and occupational therapist, physician assistant, and exercise physiologist will be covered. Content will include history, philosophical, psychological, scientific and sociological foundations of the field. An introduction to career opportunities plus overall educational objectives of professional programs is also addressed.

220 Basic Nutrition Science 3 Credits
This course will focus on the basic roles of nutrients, their influence on the life cycle, nutrition therapy, health/wellness and weight control. Implications for political and societal change, consumer concerns and global food problems will be discussed. Prerequisite: a biology or chemistry course.

221 Practicum in Athletic Training I 1 Credit
Students will begin treating athletes under the supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI), applying general medicine principles; skills such as wound care, taping, and wrapping will be practiced. Special attention will be given to techniques for recognizing and preventing injuries and illness, including heat related injuries. Students will observe the evaluation, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative phases of injuries and illnesses. Some practice of these techniques will occur under direct supervision. Students will also learn and practice communication using medical terminology.

301 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 Credits
This course deals with the prevention, care, and first aid practices relating to sports activities and conditioning of athletes. It serves as an introduction to pathology, signs and symptoms recognition, and management procedures common in sports injuries. Clinical application of basic injury prevention strategies are emphasized. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of C in BIO 233, BKIN 201.

310 Aging, Health, and Physical Activity 3 Credits
This course will focus on the aging process, accurate knowledge of health and disease of the elderly. It will present appropriate measures to minimize health problems and promote independent living. It will include discussion of Christians’ social responsibility to respect and care for older adults. Open to Social Work and Psychology majors. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in one of these courses: BIO 104, 151, 152, or 233.

320 Practicum in Athletic Training II 1 Credit
Students will develop and implement rehabilitation prescriptions using psychomotor skills observed and practiced in previous practical experiences. The emphasis is on lower torso, lower extremities as they apply theories and psychomotor skills learned in Advanced Athletic Training I. They will also learn how to choose and administer appropriate therapeutic exercises. Students will employ medical terminology to begin writing notes on athletes' treatment and progress.

321 Practicum in Athletic Training III 1 Credit
In addition to previous practical skills, students begin thorough upper extremity and upper torso evaluations using theories and psychomotor skills learned in Advanced Athletic Training II. They will learn how to choose and administer appropriate therapeutic modalities.

350 Research Methods in Biokinetics 3 Credits
This course includes instruction and practice in using various testing procedures for exercise science research. Topics addressed include principles of text construction and evaluation, analysis and interpretation of data by means of statistical procedures. Basic concepts of research are applied to the critical evaluation of scientific literature. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in six credits of
BKIN courses.

351 Kinesiology 3 Credits
This is a study of the human body in motion. Topics include the application of principles of mechanics to anatomical systems; neuromuscular basis of movement; analysis of skills used in exercise science and athletics. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of C in BIO 233, 234, and BKIN 200.

352 Physiology of Exercise 3 Credits
Exercise physiology is the study of human work. This course focuses on the body systems, their interrelationships and adjustments during exercise and stress as a result of training, physical activity, and physical inactivity. Emphasis is on current research findings and what remains to be discovered in humans as moving beings. Prerequisite:
Minimum grades of C in BIO 233 and BKIN 210.

353 Exercise Prescription and Cardiac Rehabilitation 3 Credits
This course will focus on developing individualized prescriptive exercise programs with regard to physical assessments, fitness test evaluations and individual contraindications. The influence of environmental conditions along with frequency, intensity and duration of physical activity will be studied in order to develop programs to improve or maintain high levels of wellness in normal and high risk populations. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BKIN 352 and 3 additional BKIN credits.

360 Sports Psychology 3 Credits
This course focuses on the importance of mental preparation in sport. It studies psychological assessment methods of sport participation and applications that enhance athletic performance. In examining human behavior within the context of competitive sports, special emphasis is placed on integrating Christian faith. Not open to first-year students. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in PSY 100.

365 Exercise for Special Health Populations 3 Credits
This course will study exercise as a therapeutic regimen for the most prevalent diseases in North America. Important interactions between medications and physical activity will be investigated through the exploration of current medical research and evidence-based practices. The synergy of faith and physical activity in the treatment of people with special physical needs and diseases will be explored through personal, spiritual and scientific evidence. Prerequisite: BIO 234 and BKIN 352.

370 Therapeutic Exercise 4 Credits
This course will focus on therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation of orthopedic disease and injury. Lecture, discussions, and practical lab sessions will focus on exercise and rehabilitation techniques prescribed for each body part. Theories and practices of therapeutic techniques are integrated with kinetic chain theory. This course is required in the athletic training concentration, and an elective for exercise science students in pre-OT/ PT, and physician assistant tracks. Prerequisite: C or above in Bio 234.

371 Advanced Athletic Training I 4 Credits
This upper level course will provide theories and techniques used for the treatment of lower extremity athletic injuries. Skills taught include prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and referral of lower extremity athletic injuries and illnesses. Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains of skill acquisition are covered. Skill mastery is obtained through practice, evaluation-feedback, and testing. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BIO 234, BKIN 301.

372 Advanced Athletic Training II 4 Credits
This upper level course will provide theories and techniques used for the treatment of upper extremity athletic injuries. Skills taught include prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and referral of upper extremity athletic injuries and illnesses. Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains of skill acquisition are covered. Skill mastery is obtained through practice, evaluation-feedback, and testing. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BIO 234, BKIN 301.

375 Therapeutic Modalities 4 Credits
The course is an overview of the physical, chemical, and mechanical modalities utilized in treating injuries and illnesses. This will include the components, function, indications and contraindications, and physiological responses of each modality. Concepts include determination of appropriate modality type and protocol, legal ramifications, and pain control theory. The incorporation of Christian values into the delivery of therapeutic methods is explored. This course is required for AT students, and an elective for exercise science students in pre-OT/ PT, and physician assistant tracks. Prerequisite: C or above in Bio 234.

395 Field Experience in Exercise Science 3 Credits
This is an introductory fieldwork experience in the design and conduct of preventive and rehabilitative exercise programs. In addition to class work, students will observe and assist in the operation and supervision of a variety of field work at multiple sites for at least 35 hours during the semester. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BKIN 352.

398 Fitness Leadership 1 Credits
This course is designed to provide the Biokinetics major with the basic tools for leading a fitness class. Content will include motivational and communication skills essential for organizing and leading group exercise. Also, skills for integrating knowledge into group education in the setting of a community health or fitness center will be emphasized. Students will practice these skills by assisting instructors in Eastern University’s Life Fitness courses.

411 Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology 3 Credits
This course is an extensive study of the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, integrated with the etiology of cardiovascular dysfunction. Other areas covered include diagnostic tools of cardiovascular disease, EKG interpretation, and current treatments. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BIO 233, 234.