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 Associate
Professor: Spatz-
Division Director, Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education
Track
& Coaching and Conditioning Track
#718-488-1026
Assistant Professor: David
Spierer
Professor:
M.V. Stricevic
Assistant Professor: Tracye
Rawls-Martin -Director, Athletic Training Education
Programs #718-780-4081.
Assistant Professor: Petersen-
Clinical Coordinator, Athletic Training
Adjunct Faculty: 15
The Master of Science degree in Health Sciences is a 36 credit
program that focuses on the scientific study and role of physical
activity and exercise in health, performance and disease prevention.
A required core of courses (24 credits) provides students
with a unique opportunity to examine physical activity and
exercise from an integrated behavioral, sports medicine, health,
nutritional, physiological, neurological and therapeutic perspective.
In addition to the core, students may choose from three tracks:
- The Adapted Physical Education track is designed to develop
professionals versed in the principles of applied behavior
analysis and activity adaptations who are prepared to respond
to the physical activity and daily living needs of persons
with developmental disabilities.
- The Coaching and Conditioning track focuses on providing
coaches with the most current knowledge in sports science,
sport psychology, sport specific conditioning and training,
and sport physiology.
- The Exercise Physiology track focuses on health-related
physical activity and exercise as it relates to cardiovascular
health, obesity, osteoporosis, aging, endocrine risk factors,
skeletal muscle function and disuse and other disease states
with the goal of promoting healthy and active lifestyles.
In each track, students may elect to complete Option A, 12
credits including an internship experience, or Option B, 12
credits including a thesis |
| Required
Core Courses: 24 credits |
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| Health Science 501: Exercise Physiology in health and Disease I |
| Health Science 542: Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity |
| Health Science 570: Nutrition and Exercise |
| Health Science 603: Individual Problem in the Health Sciences |
| Health Science 622: Field Experience I |
| Health Science 640: Neuroscience of Physical Activity and Disease |
| Health Science 700: Research Methods in Physical Activity |
| Health Science 715: Analytic Approach to Exercise Prescription |
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| Adapted
Physical Education Track |
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Adapted Physical Education track offers students a unique opportunity
to combine advanced courses in movement, exercise science and
applied behavior analysis to design adapted physical activity
programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Students
develop specialized competencies in the planning and administration
of fitness, physical activity, sport and activities of daily
living programs. This innovative approach leads to a variety
of career options in the clinical, educational and administrative
fields.
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| Adapted
Physical Education requirements: |
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| Option
A (12 credits) |
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| Course |
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| Health Science
520: Program Design in Adapted Physical Education |
3
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| Health Science
530: Adapted Physical Education for Individuals with Autism |
3
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| Health Science 623: Field Experience II |
3
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| Elective |
3
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| Option
B (12 credits) |
Credits
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Health Science 798-799: Research and Thesis Conference I-II
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6
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| Two Electives
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6
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| Coaching
and Conditioning Track |
| The
Coaching and Conditioning track is designed for coaches seeking
to improve their knowledge and skills as well as for individuals
entering the coaching field. The program focuses on the science
and practical application of current knowledge in the field.
The faculty is comprised of Olympians, world champion athletes
and highly respected coaches who are committed to sharing their
unique talents, education and experiences with students. |
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Coaching
and Conditioning Requirements
Option A (12 credits) |
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| Course |
Credits |
| Health Science
623: Field Experience II |
3 |
| Health Science
508: Current Issues & Topics in Strength and Conditioning
of Athletes |
3 |
| Health Science
608: Current Issues & Topics In Coaching |
3 |
| Electives |
3 |
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| Option
B (12 credits) |
Credits |
| Health Science
798 -799: Research & Thesis Conference I & II |
6 |
| Two Electives |
6 |
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| Exercise
Physiology Track |
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The Exercise Physiology track is designed
to prepare students for advanced study in exercise physiology
and for careers in corporate fitness, hospitals, private rehabilitation
and wellness programs. The track emphasizes the role of exercise
in health and disease prevention, fitness testing and programming,
physical activity intervention as well as hands-on laboratory
and internship experiences.
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| Exercise
Physiology Track Requirements: |
| Option
A (12 credits) |
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| Course |
Credits
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Health Science
611: Exercise Physiology in health and Disease II
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3
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| Health Science 623: Field Experience II |
3
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| Health Science 654: Cardiovascular health and Disease |
3
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| Elective |
3
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Option B (12 credits |
Health Science 798-799:
Research and Thesis Conference I-II
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6
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| Two
Electives |
6
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