Courses

EH 1000 - Introduction to Exercise Science
Introduction to the fields and career opportunities in the exercise sciences.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall

EH 2029 - Ski Patrol (First Aid)
Second of two-course sequence required for Alpine and Nordic Ski Patrol candidates. Ninety hours of instruction includes three weekends. Requires payment of dues to become member of National Ski Patrol. Certification in National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care is available upon completion.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): PE 2028

EH 2470 - Lifeguard First Aid
Lecture, demonstration, and practice of first aid knowledge and skills. Adult, child, and infant CPR skills will be covered as well as AED.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Co-Requisite(s): PE 1470

EH 2580 - Water Safety Instructor
Teaching techniques for all levels of swimming, leading to Red Cross certification in WSI. Requires excellent execution of all strokes (Red Cross Level IV).
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Co-Requisite(s): PE 1580

EH 3000 - Master Student Athlete
Read, discuss, and practice study skills, cognitive strategies, goal development, and address contemporary issues problematic in today's college environment. Offered the first half and the last half of fall semester.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Permission of department required

EH 3100 - Exercise Assessment and Prescriptions
Theory and practical aspects of exercise testing and prescription; topics include testing of strength, endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body composition, muscle power, and balance with special considerations for arthritis, osteoporosis, dyslipidemia, immunology, and metabolic syndrome.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

EH 3200 - Foundations of Kinesiology
The study of the motion of the human body. Examines the physical, biological, social and psychological aspects of physical activity, sports and exercise. Bone, joint and muscle biomechanics are examined as related to sports and physical activity. Applications to the health and fitness professions are discussed.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 2010 and BL 2011 and BL 2020 and BL 2021

EH 3985 - First Aid/CPR
Lecture, demonstration, and practice of first aid knowledge and skills. Adult, child, and infant CPR skills will be covered as well as AED. Offered the first and second half of fall and spring semesters.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

EH 4010 - Psychology of Coaching
Emphasizes the application of psychological principles to the sports setting as they affect teaching styles, individual athletes, and athletic performance.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or UN 1003

EH 4020 - Foundations of Coaching
Practical and relevant information appropriate for beginning and experienced interscholastic coaches. Successful completion of this course will earn a PACE certificate recognized by the state of Michigan.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall

EH 4050 - Intro to Athletic Training
Designed for coaches. Covers first aid, adult CPR, child CPR, and other sport training issues. Students receive appropriate certification cards.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

EH 4070 - Curriculum and Methods of Teaching and Coaching
Students will demonstrate knowledge of skills, tactics and strategies, and sporting principles in planning learning experiences in various physical activities for children K-12, with consideration of appropriate growth, development, and learning. Offered spring semester.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year
Pre-Requisite(s): EH 4010 and EH 4020

EH 4080 - Organization of Facilities
Topics to be included (but not exclusive of) are risk management, administration of personnel, organization, and administrative efficiency in implementing sports programs. Offered spring.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-1)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year
Pre-Requisite(s): EH 4020

EH 4090 - Theory of Training
Fundamentals of training, endurance, and sprint athletics. Topics include goal setting, intensities, lactate threshold, oxygen uptake, recovery, periodization, injuries, and nutrition. Offered spring semester.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-1)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year

EH 4100 - Coaching Practicum
Students seeking coaching endorsement assist with a sport of their choice. Subject to approval of endorsement advisor, students may assist a head coach in season during student teaching; assist MTU head coach in season; assist head coach in season at public/private school or summer camp.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Pre-Requisite(s): EH 4010 and EH 4020

EH 4200 - Sports Nutrition Seminar
Human nutrition as it specifially applies to athletes. Specific needs for proteins, carbohydrates, fats, electrolytes and micronutrients. Use of ergogenic aids is covered. Students will research, writhe and present orally their findings on nutrition topics.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 2940

EH 4211 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory
A companion course to BE4210 or BL4210. Hands-on experience in making physiological measurements as related to exercise. Cardiovascular and respiratory changes during exercise will be monitored. A virtual lab is used to simulate changes in physiological measurements that cannot be performed on live subjects. A student designed laboratory project is required.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): BE 4210(C) or BL 4210(C)

EH 4900 - Internship in Exercise Science
Practical and didactic training in Exercise Science in an approved internship site. Provides practical experience in instrumentation and measurement of fitness levels, and cardiopulmonary and muscular health. Internships must be approved by the department internship coordinator and work 40 hours for each credit earned.
Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of department required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

EH 4990 - Special Topics in Exercise Science
Examination of current topics in the field of exercise science. Literature and research topics are addressed.
Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore