Master's Degree Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions
MSHS 541 Physiological Therapeutics .. Adjunct Procedures (3-3-3)
(Prerequisite: D.C. CLIN 3107)
This course is designed for those who will be utilizing physiological therapeutic modalities to augment their treatment and care programs. Instruction on the use of various electrotherapy, acoustical, and mechanical devices, as well as safe and effective treatment procedures are covered.
MSHS 543 Physiological Therapeutics .. Rehabilitative Procedures (3-3-3)
(Prerequisite: D.C. CLIN 3107)
This course is designed for the student who will be utilizing rehabilitative procedures in conjunction with various modalities to augment their treatment and care programs. Instruction on therapeutic/rehabilitative exercises, as well as treatment protocols are covered. Also included are discussions on the use of thermotherapies and soft tissue work in conjunction with exercise.
MSHS 545E Practicum - Clinical Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Procedures (0-6-0)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 541E, 543E)
This course will afford the student an opportunity to apply the various rehabilitative procedures and therapeutic modalities to augment patient management. Minimum 30 patient encounters required.
MSHS 600 Exercise Physiology (4-0-4)
The study of the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise in terms of how they relate to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. Emphasis will be given to a study of the components of physical fitness. Exercise metabolism and nutrition will be covered.
MSHS 602 Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 600)
The study of the responses of the cardiorespiratory system to physical activity, as well as the adaptations to exercise training. Topics covered include energy expenditure, oxygen consumption, cardiovascular responses (acute and chronic) to training, physiological control mechanisms, and physiological changes due to diseased states and various environmental conditions.
MSHS 604 Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 600)
This course will examine the relationship between neuromuscular structure and function with an emphasis on understanding the acute responses and chronic adaptations of skeletal muscle to exercise and training. Topics discussed include the biochemical and morphological
characteristics of skeletal muscle fibers, neural regulation, and bioenergetics of muscular contraction and fatigue, and muscle plasticity as related to development, growth, and adaptation.
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MSHS 610 Exercise Electrocardiography (EKG) (3-2-4)
The study of the electrical activity of the heart and its mechanical function with emphasis on arrhythmia and 12-lead interpretation. Topics discussed include cardiovascular structure and function, EKG interpretation, stress testing protocols and ergometry used in the clinical setting, and interpretation of EKG/GXT data in various patient populations.
MSHS 612 Exercise Testing & Prescription (3-2-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 600)
The study of the fundamental principles of exercise testing and prescription for healthy and diseased states. Ergometry commonly employed in human performance labs, clinical settings health clubs will be evaluated. Topics discussed include medical screening, strength testing, power and flexibility, anaerboic and aerobic fitness assessment, body composition, exercise prescription, and metabolic calculations.
MSHS 620 Personal Health and Fitness (2-0-2)
The study of various lifestyle factors that influence health and physical fitness. Topics discussed include risk factors for disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, and other diseases related to lifestyle, stress management, weight management, and the components of physical fitness, principles of exercise, and exercise prescription.
MSHS 622 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 600)
The course examines the nutritional requirements of fitness enthusiasts and athletes in relation to metabolism during exercise and recovery. The relationship of exercise and diet to health and disease is examined also.
MSHS 624 Strength Training and Development (4-0-4)
This course examines the design and implementation of various types of resistance training programs, the underlying neuromuscular and physiological basis for various types of resistance training exercises, and the acute responses and chronic adaptations to resistance training exercise.
MSHS 628 Ergogenic Aids and Substance Abuse (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 600)
Examination of the pharmacological and nutritional agents used by athletes in order to enhance muscular development and exercise performance. Commonly abused, recreational drugs and their effects on athletic performance will be discussed.
MSHS 632 Exercise and Aging (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 600)
This course examines the effects of aging and exercise on the fitness and health of aging individuals. Topics discussed include theories of aging, the interaction of aging and disease processes, and the effects of aging and exercise on body composition, cardiorespiratory function, muscular strength and endurance, and motor and cognitive function.
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MSHS 640 Sport Injury Management (4-0-4)
The study of the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injury.
MSHS 642 On-Field Emergency Care (2-0-2)
The comprehensive study of the assessment and management of traumas and medical emergencies that occur in sports. The course focuses on the life-threatening conditions that occur to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and spinal cord. Physiological, environmental, and physical processes that lead to these life-threatening injuries are examined.
MSHS 644 The Electromagnetic/Acoustic Spectrum in Athletic Training (3-0-3)
Study of the electromagnetic and acoustic spectrum and its potential effects in the rehabilitation of sports injuries. Topics include infrared, ultraviolet, microwave, and shortwave diathermy, and ultrasound.
MSHS 646 Physical Agents in Athletic Training (3-0-3)
Study of selected physical agents commonly used in athletic training. Topics include hydrotherapy, massage, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, and traction.
MSHS 648 Therapeutic Exercise (4-0-4)
The study of the basic principles and techniques used to rehabilitate joints, muscles, and other soft tissue conditions. This course is required in the special interest curricula and athletic training.
MSHS 650 Orthopedic Evaluation of the Lower Body (4-0-4)
The systematic evaluation of exercise-induced injuries to the lower body including the hip and groin. Prevention and management of these injuries are also considered.
MSHS 652 Orthopedic Evaluation of the Upper Body (4-0-4)
The systematic evaluation of exercise-induced injuries to the upper body including the head, neck, and low back. Prevention and management of these injuries are also considered.
MSHS 654 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (4-0-4)
The study of the organization and administration of an athletic training program. Areas of consideration include, but are not limited to, policies and procedures, budgeting, ordering, record keeping, legal considerations, and facility development.
MSHS 657 Arthrokinematics and Proprioception of the Lower Body (4-0-4)
(Prerequisites: D.C. Student and MSHS 676)
The study of lower extremity joint function that is not produced by the action of voluntary muscles. Advanced techniques of extremity adjusting, as an adjunct to spinal adjusting, are studied.
MSHS 658 Arthrokinematics and Proprioception of the Upper Body (4-0-4)
(Prerequisites: D.C. Student and MSHS 676)
The study of upper extremity joint function that is not produced by the action of voluntary muscles. Advanced techniques of extremity adjusting, as an adjunct to spinal adjusting, are studied.
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MSHS 662 Sport Psychology (4-0-4)
The study of psychological components of physical problems with emphasis on dealing with athletes who present physical complaints inconsistent with evaluative findings. This course will incorporate the psycho-physiological changes and adaptations during rest and exercise with emphasis placed on approaches which lead to better athletic performance.
MSHS 670 Kinesiology of Sport (4-0-4)
The study of anatomical and kinesiological principles applied to the qualitative analysis of human motion in sports skills. Topics include movement terminology, muscle mechanics and function, levers, and an introduction to kinematics and kinetics of human motion.
MSHS 672 Biomechanics of Sport (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 670)
The study of mechanical principles applied to the analysis of sports movements. Topics include in-depth study of muscular mechanics, kinematics, kinetics, and modeling of human movement.
MSHS 674 Biomechanics of Sport Techniques (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 670)
The study of numerous sports and sport activities from a biomechanical perspective. The course will concentrate on the application of the laws of motion to individual and team sports.
MSHS 676 Biomechanics of Sport Injury (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 670)
This course is designed to introduce students to the force-motion relationships within the musculoskeletal system and the various techniques used to understand these relationships. Topics include the biomechanics of major joints, tissues, and structures of the musculoskeletal system such as bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, nerve, and muscle. The student will utilize the concepts learned to investigate the injuries in specific sports.
MSHS 678 Biomechanics Instrumentation (1-2-2)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 672)
The study of laboratory utilization of the equipment, research techniques, and test devices in measuring biomechanical parameters of human performance.
MSHS 680 Research Methods (4-0-4)
This course is designed to introduce students to the research process in exercise science which includes problem solving, methods development, and ethical issues in research. Students will acquire the skills necessary to write the first three chapters of a thesis. An introduction to statistical concepts, selected statistical measures, and computer skills are covered.
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MSHS 682 Design and Analysis (4-0-4)
(Prerequisite: MSHS 680)
This course is designed to equip the graduate student with the skills needed to conduct research and analyze and interpret experimental data in sport health science. Commonly used research methods and designs are discussed. Frequently employed descriptive, correlational, inferential (univariate and multivariate), and nonparametric statistical techniques are covered. Use of computer programs for each statistical technique is included.
MSHS 684 Sport Seminar (2-0-2)
Seminars provide for an in-depth analysis of various topics in sport and fitness including strength/power training and cross training.
MSHS 686 Individual Study (1-8 cr. hrs.)
This course provides the student an opportunity to conduct a research project, write a scientific paper, and prepare teaching and resource manuals in a specific area of interest under the direction of a faculty member.
MSHS 688 Current Topics in Sport Health Science (4-0-4)
This course examines various topics related to current science and issues regarding athletic performance, fitness, and health.
MSHS 690 Practicum (1-12 cr. hrs.)
Supervised practical experience on the campus of Life University and in the local community. A detailed proposal form must be completed prior to registration.
MSHS 692 Internship (12-0-12)
Supervised practical experience at a site of the student.s choosing. A detailed proposal/ contract must be completed prior to registration.
MSHS 698 Thesis (12-0-12)
The formal publication of a research thesis is accomplished under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member.
MSHS 699 Written Comprehensive Exam (0-0-0)
Each non-thesis candidate is required to take a written comprehensive examination as one component toward advancement to candidacy. To be eligible to take the examination, the student must file an application with the Registrar.s Office that has been approved by the student.s advisor and the Department Head of the program. Application for approval to take this written examination can be made after the student has completed all core and required courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and all required application materials on file.