2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focus on the practice of laboratory and field assessment techniques of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition in healthy and clinical populations, as well as the development of fitness programs.

This course may not be used in the health and nutrition minor or the community health education major.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: HP 200.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to the skills and abilities necessary to effectively lead fitness activities in group and individual settings.

This course may not be used in the health and nutrition minor or the community health education major.

• Offered: On demand.
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study in the subject area.

• Offered: On demand.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Detailed study of one or more topics in the subject area.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: ES 315, senior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An opportunity to utilize theories and skills needed to analyze the exercise response of special populations and to design exercise programs for individuals who have physical conditions that may require modifications to exercise.

Cross-listed as HL 476.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: ES 315, ES 317 and senior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively design, organize and conduct strength fitness programs. The study of current principles and procedures essential to strength training and conditioning practices will be covered. Emphasis is placed on the development and practical applications of aerobic conditioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength, power and endurance programs.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101, junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of the psychological applications in the field of sports and coaching. Topics include behavioral coaching of motor skills, competition anxiety analysis and management, mental rehearsal techniques and aggression control. A systematic approach to evidence based practice for answering a clinical problem will be utilized. Special attention will be given to a cross cultural population. 

Cross-listed as PSY 470.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: ES 417.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Provides students with the opportunity to become independent researchers by developing technical knowledge of biomechanical measurement techniques and research methods. These measurement techniques and related research areas will be explored across a range of human movement environment including sport, occupational health and medical related applications.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: ES 315.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An in-depth review of the physiological basis of training to optimize performance in sport and physical activity with practical guidelines for developing and modifying specific training programs for athletes and performers in a variety of sports and activities.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: ES 317 and PH 201 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Provides students with a background in physics and anatomical principles the opportunity to further develop theories in movement analysis of exercise patterns, sports activity and everyday life. In addition, students will be introduced to the research process via the collection, analysis and interpretation of biomechanical data related to these topics.