Course Descriptions

Health and Human Performance
PE 120, 406-657-2370

HHP 518 Health Enhancement Methods and Materials K-8 4 cr.  Examines theories and models of curriculum design and teaching methodologies for grades K-8 Health Enhancement.  Includes basic information about drug and alcohol education (meets State Teacher Licensure requirement for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Class).

HHP 540 Foundations of Sport Leadership 3 cr. Explores theory and practice leadership principles applied to coaching and sport settings.  Special attention is devoted to various applied strategies including:  leadership/coaching styles, leader personality and behavior, basic anatomy and biomechanics of human movement, decision-making,
risk management, planning and organizing, processing and evaluating, communicating and motivating, time management, and conflict management.  Use of the case study method is applied to various sport settings.

HHP 445/545 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 cr. Prerequisite: HHP 430.  Explores basic techniques in the assessment of physical fitness, prescription of exercise for healthy and unhealthy adults, and promotion of physical activity within communities.

HHP 550 Psychological Principles 3 cr.  Covers the psychological dimension of sport science, focusing on advanced motor learning and applied sport psychology.  Special attention is focused on sport psychology interventions with strong research support for their effectiveness.

HHP 559 Clinical Education I 1 cr. Corequisite: HHP 561.  Offers the introduction to the MSUB athletic training educational program.  Students are introduced to general medical assessment techniques, basic taping, wrapping, and injury care.  Students will also be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

HHP 560 Sport Marketing 3 cr.  Explores the theory and practice of the marketing of sport as a product and the marketing of non-sport-related products through sport.  Includes the study of various specific areas, such as market definition, consumer analysis, market research, market segmentation, product positioning, pricing, promotion, marketing communication, distribution, and sponsorship applied to sport.

HHP 561 General Medical Assessment 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.  Introduces the student to the athletic training education program.  Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and manage general medical illnesses and injuries of the athletic population with an emphasis placed on anatomy and physiology.  Offers introduction to the field of athletic training.  Covers risk management, assessment, management, acute care, administration and professional responsibility.  Provides knowledge and practical experience relating the proper use of sport pharmacology and sport nutrition.

HHP 562 Graduate Athletic Training I 3cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.  Builds on the proficiencies in the field of athletic training, including the care and prevention of athletic injuries, psychology, anatomy and physiology, modalities, rehabilitation, and pharmacology.  Provides knowledge and practical experience in the care and prevention of common sports injuries.

HHP 563 Graduate Athletic Training II 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.  Focuses on the organization and administration of athletic training programs.  Instructor and guest lecturers will also discuss current topics in sports medicine.  Guest lecturers will include general practice, orthopedic, and specialty doctors; psychologists/psychiatrists; and pharmacists.

HHP 564 Clinical Education II 1 cr. Corequisite: HHP 562, 565.  Builds on the introductory skills offered in HHP 561.  Students are evaluated on advanced injury assessment, injury care, and injury prevention including taping and protective equipment fitting and removal.  Students will also be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

HHP 565 Lower Extremity Evaluation 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.  Offers an intensive study of anatomy and physiology, goniometry of the lower extremities, hips, pelvis, and lower back.  Therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise will also be covered, specific to the lower extremity.  Course content is geared towards preparing the athletic training student to practice athletic training.  This course will prepare the student for the NATABOC exam.

HHP 566 Upper Extremity Evaluation 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.  Offers an intensive study of anatomy and physiology and goniometry of the head, neck, upper extremities, chest, and abdomen.  Therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise will also be covered specific to the upper extremity.  Course content is geared towards preparing the athletic training student to practice athletic training.  The course will also prepare the student for the NATABOC exam.

HHP 567 Clinical Education III 1 cr. Corequisite: HHP 566.  Assesses the psychomotor skills learned and evaluated previously in the lower extremity (565), Graduate AT I (562) courses and during the upper extremity (566) course.  Students are assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

HHP 570 Sport Organizations and Governance 3 cr. Explores the theory and practice of sport organizations and their various governance structures.  Organization theory is presented in the context of sport organizations that regulate high school athletics, intercollegiate athletics, international amateur sport, and professional sport.

HHP 575 Therapeutic Modalities 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.  Offers an intensive study of therapeutic modalities, including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, compression, massage, therapeutic taping, bracing, anti-inflammatory medication, and other modalities used in sports medicine.  This course is geared toward preparing the athletic training student for the NATABOC exam.

HHP 576 Rehabilitation Techniques 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program.  Offers an intensive study of anatomy and physiology, goniometry, therapeutic mediation, and therapeutic exercise geared toward preparing the athletic training student for the NATABOC exam.

HHP 577 Clinical Education IV 1 cr. Corequisite: HHP 575, 576.  Develops and refines the psychomotor skills learned and evaluated for all previous athletic training courses.  Students obtain proficiency in modalities and rehabilitation techniques.  Students are assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

HHP 579 Clinical Education V 1 cr. Corequisite: HHP 563, 597.  Develops and refines the psychomotor skills learned and evaluated for all previous athletic training courses.  Students continue proficiency assessment in modalities and rehabilitation techniques.  Students prepare for the certification examination.  Students are assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI).

HHP/COMT/HADM 482/582 Women, Media and Health 3 cr. Corequisites: COMT 480/580, COMT 481/581. Analyzes gaps in basic health care needs for women, both domestically and abroad, emphasizing the role of mass media both in promoting and hindering basic reproductive health. A special emphasis will be placed on women’s reproductive rights and the ways in which political movements have limited and advanced needs in this area.

HHP 590 Internship V 1-9 cr. Prerequisite: Approved plan of study and approved internship application.  Provides experience in a responsible appointment as an assistant in physical education and/or health settings.

HHP 591 Independent Study V 1-6 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor, approval of the department chairperson and the Dean of Allied Health Professions, and Independent Study contract filed with the Office of Graduate Studies.  Provides an opportunity for students of superior academic standing to explore material not covered by regular graduate courses in the Department of Health and Human Performance.

HHP 592 Seminar V 1-6 cr.  Provides an opportunity to investigate topics at the advanced level pertinent to the area of Health and Physical Education.

HHP 593 Workshop V 1-6 cr.  Provides an opportunity for experimental study at the advanced level in an area of Health and Physical Education.
HHP 594 Clinic V 1-6 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.  Provides an opportunity to explore and develop advanced skills with individuals in Health and Physical Education.

HHP 597 Athletic Training Practicum/Capstone 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate Athletic Training Program.  Offers an intensive study of anatomy and physiology.  This course reviews all competencies and proficiencies in athletic training.  Course content is geared towards preparing the athletic training student to practice athletic training.  This course will prepare the student for the NATABOC exam.

HHP 598 Research Project V 3-6 cr.  Provides graduate students an opportunity to research a selected topic in athletic training interdisciplinary studies or sport leadership in close consultation with a graduate faculty committee.  Students will present their project both in writing and orally.

HHP 599 Thesis 6 cr. Prerequisite: EDF 501 or equivalent and an approved plan of study required.  This course may be given the grade of “T” until research and writing is completed and accepted within the time limit of the degree.

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