EXSS: EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Glen G. Gilbert, Dean, 60 Minges Coliseum
Sharon Knight, Associate Dean, 79 Minges Coliseum
Susan McGhee, Associate Dean, 72 Minges Coliseum
The College of Health and Human Performance offers graduate degree programs in each of its three departments: exerciseand sport science, health education and promotion, and recreation and leisure studies. Admission to these programs requiresthat the applicant meet the admissions requirements of the Graduate School, including a satisfactory score on either theGraduate Record Examinations or the Miller Analogy Test. Admission requirements vary slightly among the programs in healthand human performance. Applicants should inquire regarding these requirements for specific degree programs/options. Eachprospective student should consult with the director of the degree program to which they seek admission.
DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE
Peter Farrell, Chairperson, 176 Minges Coliseum
PhD IN BIOENERGETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
The doctoral degree in bioenergetics and exercise science is an interdisciplinary degree program housed in the Department of Exercise and SportScience and offered in conjunction with the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology in the Brody School of Medicine atEast Carolina University. This program uses a unique interdisciplinary approach to address the role of energy transportation under varying metabolic and pathological states. Students address research questions that range from the whole body to the gene level as they investigate the mechanisms by which physically active lifestyles influence disease processes, prevention,and treatment. Graduates are prepared for employment in health care, government, and academic and private institutions.The curriculum comprises 69 s.h. as follows:
Required Courses: EXSS 7004, 7211, 7335 (4 s.h.), 8310, 8330 (6 s.h.), 8333 (6 s.h.); PHLY 7702
Select a 3 or 4 s.h. molecular biology course, and 6 s.h. of approved electives
Minimum of 27 s.h. in dissertation hours: EXSS 9000
Select a 3 s.h. advanced statistics course
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6207. Physiology of Exercise (3) P: EXSS 4805 or equivalent. Individual and group study and experiences. Physiologicalresponses to exercise. Emphasis on effects of physical training and other factors that affect physical performance.
6208. Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3) P: EXSS 6207. Current topics in cardiopulmonary physiology as relatedto clinical and basic science aspects of exercise science. Topics include cardiopulmonary anatomy and function, ECG basicsand interpretation, cardiovascular pharmacology, metabolic evaluation/ assessment/programming during exercise, and otherissues related to clinical exercise science.
6209. Advanced Exercise Prescription (3) P: EXSS 6208. Applies basic physiological principles in prescription ofexercise and administration of training programs for individuals of differing age, health status, and occupational status. Emphasison design of safe and effective programs of physical activity. Utilizes sound principles of exercise prescription in relation toprobable professional and clinical experiences.
6210. Theory and Techniques in Bioenergetics (3) Lab and lectures. P: Exercise physiology or physiologycourse; consent of instructor. In-depth description and theoretical constructs of procedures used in bioenergetics researchand clinical settings.
6212. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Procedures (3) Formerly EXSS 7212 P:EXSS 6208. Clinical experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and theories and rationale for diagnostic cardiopulmonaryprocedures.
6300. Research Techniques in Exercise and Sport Science (2) C: EXSS 6301. Preparation to design, conductand report research. Emphasis on planning research, utilizing research methods, and interpreting data.
6301. Research Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science (1) C: EXSS 6300. Preparation to develop and writeresearch proposals and reports.
6401. Assessment of Physical Activity and Fitness (3) Methods to assess physical activity and fitness, understandingof determinants of physical activity, and relationship of physical activity and fitness to health.
6440. Physical Activity Psychology (3) P: EXSS 6300, 6301; or consent of instructor. Examines relationship betweenpsychological processes and physical activity and fitness behaviors. Primary focus on influence of social-psychological factorson physical activity participation and impact of physical activity participation on psychological outcomes.
6445. Sport Psychology (3) Same as PSYC 6445 P: Consent of instructor. Seminar. Theories and psychologicalprinciples that may influence sport involvement and performance. Emphasis on practical application of psychology in orderto improve quality of performance and meaningfulness of participation.
6500, 6501. Independent Study (1-3, 1-3) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. Current research topics inexercise and sport science.
6600. Seminar in Physical Activity Instruction (1) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. P: Admissioninto EXSS graduate program or consent of instructor. Physical activity instruction in various settings and with diverse learners.Special attention to college and university settings. Emphasis on reflective teaching and improvement of instructional design,implementation, and evaluation.
6650. Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science (1) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. P: Consentof instructor. Reviews recent research in EXSS. Emphasis on areas of adapted physical education, biomechanics, exercisephysiology, pedagogy, physical activity promotion, and sport management.
6801, 6802, 6803. Special Topics in Exercise and Sport Science (1,2,3) May be repeated. May count amaximum of 6. s.h. P: Graduate standing in EXSS. New or advanced topics.
6990, 6991. Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (1,2) Students are assigned to an on- or off- campus mentor to gain fieldwork and/or research experience. Emphasis is placed on the application of theory into practice.
6992. Exercise and Sport Science Internship (3,6) P: Consent of screening committee. On-site visitation andon-the-job training with fitness/health management leaders/directors in industry/health club and other approved agencies.
6994. Culminating Research Project (3) P: EXSS 6300, 6301; or consent of instructor. Independent researchculminating with written report and oral examination.
7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count maximum of 6 s.h.
7001. Thesis: Summer Research (1) May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conductingthesis research may only register for this course during the summer.
7002. Nutrition and Exercise (3) (S) Formerly EXSS 5001 P: Consent of instructor. Relationship of basicnutrition principles to sport and physical activity.
7004. Research Ethics for a Complex World (2) Same as GRAD 7004 P: Current enrollment in EXSSmaster’s or bioenergetics and exercise science doctoral program. Introductory graduate course. Case studies, readings, policy review, assignments,and discussions with guest faculty examine areas of ethical concern for researchers. Areas include scientific misconduct,conflict of interest, abusive mentoring, improper authorship practices, protection of human participants, animal subjects ofresearch, and others.
7211. Bioenergetics (4) Formerly EXSS 6211 P: Graduate exercise physiology or cell physiology course and consentof instructor. Concise summary of bioenergetics using cellular and subcellular approaches. Focus on metabolic perturbationsevident with exercise and disease and interactions between the two.
7220. Muscle Physiology (3) P: Graduate cell or systems physiology, graduate exercise physiology, orconsentof instructor. Physiology of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle at cellular and whole-organ level. Topics include muscledevelopment, detailed anatomy/physiology, structure-function relationships, nerve-muscle interactions, pathophysiology, andmuscle plasticity with exercise training, disuse, aging, and damage/regeneration.
7335. Seminar in Bioenergetics (1) Formerly EXSS 6335 May be repeated. May count a maximum of 4 s.h. P:Consent of instructor. Critique of current bioenergetics literature.
8310. Pedagogy in Bioenergetics (3) P: Master’s degree in bioenergetics or related field. Fundamentals in teachingin area of bioenergetics, including instruction in course development, syllabus construction, lecture preparation, examinationpreparation, and grading. Students involved in teaching lecture and lab for EXSS 3805, Physiology of Exercise.
8330. Introduction to Research (3) Formerly EXSS 6330 May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h.P: Consent of instructor. Student assigned to faculty preceptor. Opportunity to learn design of experimental protocols andto collaborate in some aspects of preceptor’s program.
8331, 8332, 8333, 8334, 8335, 8336. Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics (1-6) May be repeated for amaximum of 12 s.h. P: EXSS 7211 and consent of chair.
9000. Dissertation (3-9) May be repeated. May count maximum of 27 s.h.
9001. Dissertation Summer Research (1) May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conductingdissertation research may only register for this course during the summer.
EXSS Banked Courses
5400. Activities in Physical Education forElementary School (3)
6003. Group Dynamics and CommunityLeadership (3)
6007. Safety in Physical Education (3)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
David White, Chairperson, 204 Christenbury Gymnasium
MS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
The master of science in athletic training offers advanced-level study in athletic training for BOC certified (or eligible) candidates.Completion of the 40 s.h. program requires 34-37 s.h. in core classes, including 12 s.h. of practicum; and 3-6 s.h. of approvedelectives. A separate packet for the degree program is required and is available from the program director. Students maychoose either a thesis or independent project as their culminating experience, seeking National Athletic Trainers’ Associationprogram approval.
1. Core ...... 34-37 s.h.
ATEP 6020. Research Methods in Sports Medicine...... 3 s.h.
ATEP 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043. Sports Medicine Practicum...... 12 .s.h.
ATEP 6045. Advanced Organization and Administration in Sports Medicine...... 3 s.h.
ATEP 6050. Sports Medicine Related Injuries and Illness...... 3 s.h.
ATEP 6320. Applied Anatomy in Sports Medicine...... 4 s.h.
ATEP 6350. Evidence-Based Rehabilitation and Treatment...... 3 s.h.
ATEP 6500. Master’s Project or HLTH 7000. Thesis...... 3-6 s.h.
HLTH 5900. Stress Management...... 3 s.h.
2. Electives...... 3-6 s.h.
EXSS 5001. Nutrition and Exercise...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6131. Management and Leadership in Sport...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6132. Legal Aspects in Sports Management...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6133. Sports Marketing and Public Relations...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6200. Biomechanics...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6201. Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise and Sport Science...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6204. Techniques in Biomechanical Assessment...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6207. Exercise Physiology...... 3 s.h.
EXSS 6445. Sport Psychology...... 3 s.h.
HLTH 6011. Introduction to Epidemiology...... 3 s.h.
RCLS 5130, 5131. Biofeedback: Principles and Practices...... 3,1 s.h.
ATEP: ATHLETIC TRAINING
6020. Research Methods in Sports Medicine (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training or permissionof instructor. Development and interpretation of quantitative research theory, design, and statistical analyses for the sportsmedicine professional.
6040. Practicum in Athletic Training (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training. Practicalexperience inathletic training, emphasizing athletic training-related research and best practices.
6041. Practicum in Athletic Training (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training. Practical experience inathletic training, emphasizing organization and administration related to assigned practicum settings.
6042. Practicum in Athletic Training (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training and BOC certification.Practical experience in athletic training that may include supervision of undergraduate athletic training students in designatedpracticum settings. Emphasis on time management and professional communication.
6043. Practicum in Athletic Training (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training and BOC certification.Practical experience in athletic training that may include supervision of undergraduate athletic training students in designatedpracticum settings. Emphasis on leadership and professional responsibility.
6045. Advanced Organization and Administration in Sports Medicine (3) P: Current enrollment inMS in athletic training or consent of instructor. Organizational theory and administration of sports medicine facilities andpersonnel.
6050. Sports Medicine Related Injury and Illness (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training or consentof instructor. Integration of pathology of medical conditions and injuries within physically active populations.
6320. Applied Anatomy in Sports Medicine (4) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training or consent ofinstructor. Integration of human musculoskeletal and neural anatomy with athletic-related movements and pathological functionassociated with athletic trauma.
6350. Evidence-Based Rehabilitation and Treatment (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training orconsent of instructor. Evidence-based practical approach to developing rehabilitation protocols and therapeutic techniques.
6500. Master’s Project (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training and consent of chair. Investigates currentresearch and methodology in athletic training.
7000. Thesis (3) P: Current enrollment in MS in athletic training and consent of chair. To be repeated for a maximumof 6 s.h.
MS IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (MSEH)
The master of science in environmental health requires completion of a minimum of 34 s.h. A student having no priorenvironmental health experience must take EHST 6010 (3 s.h.) and EHST 6980 (3 s.h.) in addition to the 34 s.h. minimum.All students must pass a written, comprehensive examination.
Environmental health offers two degree paths:
Research Option: Students must complete a thesis and also must take at least 4 s.h. of approved laboratory credit.A student may not count more than 15 s.h. from 5000-level courses or take more than 15 s.h. through onlinecourses.
Applied Option: This option is intended only for Registered Sanitarians and Registered Environmental HealthSpecialists. Permission to choose this option must be obtained from the environmental health sciences programfaculty. Students must complete a professional paper and may not count more than 15 s.h. from 5000 level courses.
1. Research Option Courses...... 13 s.h.
HLTH/MPH 6011. Introduction to Epidemiology (3) or BIOS 5010. Epidemiology for Health Professionals (3)
BIOS 7021. Biostatistics for Health Professionals I (3)
EHST 5001. Seminar in Environmental Health (1)
MPH 6020. Research Methods (3)
EHST 7000. Thesis (3)
All students write and orally defend a thesis. The thesis proposal and thesis must be approved by the student’sadvisor and a committee comprised of at least 3 graduate faculty members, 2 of whom must be environmentalhealth sciences faculty, and 1 reviewer from outside the department.
Applied Option Courses...... 13 s.h.
HLTH/MPH 6011. Introduction to Epidemiology (3) or BIOS 5010. Epidemiology for Health Professionals (3)
BIOS 7021. Biostatistics for Health Professionasl I (3)
EHST 5001. Seminar in Environmental Health (1)
EHST 6800. Environmental Health Program Management (3)
EHST 6990. Environmental Health Professional Paper (3)
All students write and orally defend a professional paper that reflects an applied learning experience leading toan environmental health action, intervention, or increased knowledge in the field. Paper may take many formsbut summarizes a project selected by student and defended before student’s committee comprised of at least 3faculty members, 2 of whom must be environmental health sciences faculty, and 1 reviewer from outsidethe program.
2. Additional Environmental Health/Related Courses...... at least 21 s.h.
Course selection in consultation with the student’s advisor.
EHST 5010, 5011. Principles of Toxicology and Laboratory (3, 1)
EHST 5020. Environmental Toxicology (3)
EHST 5164. Radiological Health Field Operations (1)
EHST 5165. Advanced Radiological Health Physics Laboratory (ORAU) (1)
EHST 5510. Physical Safety (2)
EHST 5520. Biological Safety (2)
EHST 5530. Chemical Safety (2)
EHST 5540. Radiation Safety (2)
EHST 5800, 5801. Solid and Hazardous Waste and Laboratory (3,0)
EHST 6100. Elements of Environmental Engineering (3)
EHST 6201, 6202, 6203. Individual Studies (1,2,3)
EHST 6210, 6220, 6230. Topics in Environmental Health and Safety (1, 2,3)
EHST 6300, 6301. Public Health Pests and Vector Borne Disease and Laboratory (3,1)
EHST 6400. Technical Advances in Water Supply and Waste Water Treatment (3)
EHST 6420. Sanitary Microbiology and Safety of Foods (3)
EHST 6600. Air Quality Control Methods (3)
EHST 6700, 6701. Industrial Hygiene Application and Laboratory (3,1)
EHST 6710. Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality and Laboratory (3,0)
EHST 6800. Environmental Health Program Management (3)
GEOL 5710, 5711. Ground Water Hydrology (3,0)
PLAN 6301. GIS and CAD applications for Planning (3)
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The department participates in the offering of a graduate degree in public health. See the Brody School of Medicine, Departmentof Family Medicine, for the Occupational Environmental Health options and degree requirements.
CERTIFICATE IN SECURITY STUDIES
The department participates in the offering of a graduate certificate in security studies. See College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Political Science, for certificate requirements.
EHST: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
5001. Seminar in Environmental Health (1) Student, staff, and guest speakers on current research.5010, 5011. Principles of Toxicology and Laboratory (3,1) For EHST majors but other majors accepted. P:Senior or graduate standing; 8 s.h. of general chemistry; 6 s.h. of biology, including BIOL 2130; or consent of instructor. Basicsof toxicology such as physiological response and environmental sources as well as specifics of major toxins.
5020. Environmental Toxicology (3) P: EHST 5010, 5011; or consent of instructor. Effect of anthropogenic andnaturally occurring toxins on environment. Toxin sources, distribution, and bioaccumulation. Covers pesticides, metals, solvents,radioactive isotopes, food additives, air pollutants, and natural plant/animal toxins.
5164. Radiological Health Field Operation (1) P: Consent of instructor. Field observation of radiological healthphysics, practices at nuclear fuel cycle facilities, and government nuclear facilities.
5165. Advanced Radiological Laboratory (1) P: Consent of instructor. Intensive radiological lab training at OakRidge Associated Universities. Tour of research facilities.
5510. Physical Safety (2) Practical application of physical safety principles in living and work environments.
5520. Biological Safety (3) Formerly EHST 6120 Practical application of biological safety principles in living andwork environments.
5530. Chemical Safety (2) Practical application of chemical safety principles in living and work environments.
5540. Radiation Safety (2) Practical application of radiation safety principles in living and work environments.
5800, 5801. Solid and Hazardous Waste Management and Laboratory (3,0) 2 lecture and 2 lab hoursper week. P: CHEM 1160, 1161 or consent of instructor. Problems associated with collection, treatment, and disposal ofmunicipal solid waste and hazardous wastes in the United States.
6010. Fundamentals of Environmental Health (3) Effects of environment on human health. Focuses on ruralenvironment. Considers water supply and wastewater disposal, water quality, solid and hazardous wastes, air quality, occupationalhealth and safety, food protection, and vector control.
6100. Elements in Environmental Engineering (3) Practical application of engineering principles to environmentalhealth.
6201, 6202, 6203. Individual Studies (1,2,3) May be repeated for maximum of 3 s.h. P: Declared EHST major;consent of major professor. Advanced knowledge in selected areas of environmental health.
6210, 6220, 6230. Topics in Environmental Health and Safety (1,2,3) Formerly EHST 6200 May berepeated with change of topic. Seminar. Selected environmental health and safety problems considering current studies andefforts at solutions.
6300. Public Health Pests and Vector Borne Disease (3) Identification, management, and ecology of arthropodsand other disease vectors, and characteristics and epidemiology of diseases they carry.
6301. Public Health Pests and Vector Borne Disease Laboratory (1) Concentration on mosquitoes andticks in North Carolina, testing for West Nile Virus, and application of 3-D imaging techniques.
6400. Technical Advances in Water Supply and Waste Treatment (3) State-of-the-art advances in waterand waste water treatment. Examines best practical available technology for coping with special water supply and wastedisposal problems. Demonstrates principles upon which real life systems function.
6420. Sanitary Microbiology and Safety of Foods (3) P: Consent of instructor. Sanitary microbiology and chemicalsafety of foods. Topics include natural toxicants, food additives, and regulations for protection of public health.
6600. Air Quality Control Methods and Devices (3) Theory, use, evaluation, advantages, and limitations ofprocedures and methods employed in air quality control.