Program Overview

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Exercise Science (Pre-AT) Program

The Exercise Science (Pre-AT) major is designed for students who have been accepted into the 3+2 Master of Athletic Training degree. This program allows students to finish an undergraduate Exercise Science major and transition into the graduate Athletic Training program during their final year of the undergraduate program.

Admission

The program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science for students who have been formally admitted into the Master of Athletic Training program. Acceptance into the program is based on the admission material completed and submitted to the Program Director on or before January 15.

Mission Statement

To develop students' knowledge, critical thinking skills, and values to serve and perform successfully in a diverse array of allied health and wellness professions.

Program Goals

The NWU's Athletic Training Program will:

1. Provide students diverse classroom and clinical experiences that allow them to be active learners.
2. Prepare students to pass the BOC exam, with a goal of at least an 80% first-time pass rate.
3. Develop students who act as ethical and responsible athletic training professionals.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain factual knowledge, analyze, and apply concepts in human nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology.
• Assess health, fitness, and well-being and develop programs to achieve goals in a safe and effective environment.
• Apply knowledge and ethical decision making in an appropriately supervised organizational setting.
• Analyze and effectively communicate (oral and written) scholarly work in health and human performance.
• Demonstrate purpose and contribution in their personal, professional, and civic lives.

Program Requirements

The Exercise Science (Pre-AT) Major requires 52-53 hours, including:

• HHP 1270 Advanced Emergency Care (1 hour)
• HHP 1320 Introduction to Allied Health (1 hour)
• HHP 1910 Medical Terminology (1 hour)
• HHP 2500 Basic Human Nutrition (2 hours)
• HHP 2850 Structural Kinesiology (1 hour)
• HHP 2970 Internship (1 hour)
• HHP 3850 Biomechanics (3 hours)
• HHP 3990 Professional Engagement (1 hour)
• HHP 4150 Physiology of Exercise (4 hours)
• HHP 4250 Exercise Testing and Programming (3 hours)
• HHP 4990 Senior Capstone (1 hour)
• ATTR 5010X Athletic Training Clinical Experience I (1 hour)
• ATTR 5020X Athletic Training Clinic Experience II (2 hours)
• ATTR 5330X Health Assessment (4 hours)
• ATTR 5450X Therapeutic Modalities (4 hours)
• ATTR 5510X Research & Stats Evidence-based Pract (2 hours)

Supporting Program

The supporting program requires 19-20 hours, including:

• BIO 1090 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I/BIO 1090L or BIO 3200 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I/BIO 3200L (4 hours)
• BIO 1100 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II/BIO 1100L or BIO 3210 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II/BIO 3210L (4 hours)
• CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I /CHEM 1110L (4 hours)
• PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science or PSYCH 1010 (3-4 hours)
• Electives: (choose one course) BIO 1010 Perspectives in Biological Science or BIO 1400FYW Introduction to Biological Inquiry or BIO 1080 Microbiology/BIO 1080L (4 hours)

Course Descriptions

HHP 1270 Advanced Emergency Care

A study and application of the principles and techniques involved in the advanced administration of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated electronic defibrillators (AEDs). Students will earn American Red Cross certifications.

HHP 1320 Introduction to Allied Health

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of allied health. The course will explore careers in the allied health fields. Additionally, students will begin to develop the personal and professional skills needed to work in these fields.

HHP 1910 Medical Terminology

This course focuses on the systematic approach to word building and term comprehension of medical terms. Includes definitions, spellings, pronunciations and common abbreviations of medical terms.

HHP 2500 Basic Human Nutrition

This is a course designed to provide students with the basic scientific principles of nutrition focusing on their personal choices and experiences.

HHP 2850 Structural Kinesiology

This course integrates musculoskeletal anatomy with human movement. Students will learn and apply musculoskeletal anatomy and joint actions to upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk movements.

HHP 2970 Internship

An on-the-job experience oriented toward the student's major interest. The student is to secure a position in an organization that satisfies the mutual interests of the instructor, the sponsor, and the student.

HHP 3850 Biomechanics

This course integrates physics with human movement to provide understanding of human movement from a kinetic and kinematic perspective. Students will explore and apply these principles to a human movement or exercise of their choice.

HHP 3990 Professional Engagement

This class is designed to prepare students who are entering the professional field of health and human performance. Real-life, hands on tools for career advancement will be examined and then applied.

HHP 4150 Physiology of Exercise

This course explores the physiological effects and adaptations of exercise using a system approach. Students will be exposed to the latest research in the field that contributes to our understanding of how the human body is designed for exercise and movement.

HHP 4250 Exercise Testing and Programming

This course provides students hands-on learning of the laboratory and field tests used for assessing physical fitness and body composition for health and performance.

HHP 4990 Senior Capstone

This senior capstone class is the final course for a degree in the Health and Human Performance Department. In a capstone experience, students will reflect on their academic growth while finalizing a customized electronic portfolio.

ATTR 5010X Athletic Training Clinical Experience I

This course provides clinical experience supervised by a Clinical Preceptor in an athletic training setting. Emphasis will be placed on taping and wrapping of athletic injuries, protective equipment fitting and maintenance, emergency action plan implementation, and environmental related conditions.

ATTR 5020X Athletic Training Clinic Experience II

This course provides clinical experience supervised by a Clinical Preceptor in an athletic training setting. Emphasis will be placed on taping and wrapping of athletic injuries and protective equipment fitting and maintenance, emergency action plan implementation, and environmental related conditions.

ATTR 5330X Health Assessment

This course will provide skills required to conduct a holistic health assessment through comprehensive analysis of a patient's health status across the age continuum.

ATTR 5450X Therapeutic Modalities

This course is designed to provide an overview of the theory, application, and knowledge of therapeutic modalities. The use of heat, cold, electrical, and other treatments will be explored.

ATTR 5510X Research & Stats Evidence-based Pract

This course provides an introduction to research and statistics, including evidence-based practice. Students will develop an understanding of the research process and the rationales for basic behavioral statistics in the field of athletic training.

BIO 1090 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I

An introductory study of cellular physiology and tissues along with a comprehensive study of the integumentary skeletal, muscular, nervous systems, and special senses.

BIO 1090L Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 1090 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I.

BIO 3200 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence anatomy and physiology for pre-health students that emphasizes the structure and function of the human body.

BIO 3200L Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 3200.

BIO 1100 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II

An introductory study of the blood, cardiovascular lymphatic, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems in addition to metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance of the body.

BIO 1100L Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 1100 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II.

BIO 3210 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Human Anatomy and Physiology is the study of structure and functions of the human body. This course will cover the topics of blood, the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, renal and reproductive systems as well as nutrition and metabolism, acid-base, fluid, and electrolyte balance, and human development.

BIO 3210L Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

Laboratory experiments and investigative exercises supporting BIO 3210.

CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I

A study of fundamental principles of chemistry including structures of atoms and molecules, periodicity, stoichiometry, reactions, solutions, gases, and thermochemistry.

CHEM 1110L Chemical Principles I Laboratory

Laboratory supporting CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I.

PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science

The Introduction to Psychological Science course will engage students in a learner-centered approach to the science of behavior and mental processes.

PSYCH 1010 Introduction to Psychological Science

The Introduction to Psychological Science course will engage students in a learner-centered approach to the science of behavior and mental processes.

BIO 1010 Perspectives in Biological Science

Designed for non-science majors, this general education course will examine the principles of biology within the context of the human experience.

BIO 1400FYW Introduction to Biological Inquiry

This course is designed for biology majors and replaces traditional introductory biology courses. The overarching goal is to introduce students to collegiate biology by teaching them how to carry out scientific research.

BIO 1080 Microbiology

An introductory study of the structure, physiology, and pathogenicity of microorganisms, with an emphasis on bacteria and viruses that cause infectious diseases in humans.

BIO 1080L Microbiology Laboratory

Laboratory experiments associated with BIO 1080 Microbiology.