terminology, review of anatomy/physiology/kinesiology, safety and pecautionary measures, therapeutic exercise, tests and measurements, deconditioning, arthritis, low back pain, spinal cord injury, psychiatric disorders/substance abuse, cardiology, visual impairments, wheelchair prescription, therapeutic aquatics, hospital-based home care and driver training for the disabled. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

ESCI 5301 Internship in Kinesiotherapy II (0-var-var)
The course provides clinical training in kinesiotherapy at the Columbia VA Medical Center. This course includes clinical training in exercise modalities in the therapeutic clinic, ambulatory aids/devices, adapted equipment, locomotion and gait analysis, respiratory disorders, neurology, orthopaedics, amputees and prosthetics, orthotics, diabetes/peripheral vascular disease, and gerontology. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

ESCI 6311 Advanced Behavioral Fitness (3-0-3)
This course examines physical activity as a health behavior and health-related dimension of physical fitness. Associations between physical activity and fitness with health habits, chronic diseases, the behavior physiology of stress, and mental health are examined. The course will help the student analyze different methods to promote physical activity.

ESCI 6312 Cardiovascular Response to Exercise (3-0-3)
This course will deal specifically with the cardiovascular function of the human body during physical exertion. Concepts will be reinforced through laboratory experiences.

ESCI 6313 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3-0-3)
This course examines the principles of strength training. Included topics are the physiological responses to training as well as the practical considerations for developing a strength training program.

ESCI 6350 Selected Topics (var)
The content of this course is intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of Exercise Science. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.

ESCI 6400 Internship in Exercise and Sport Science (3-0-3)
The internship program is designed to provide the student an opportunity to observe and practice basic skills of health/fitness professionals. The internship will provide opportunities to develop competence in skills that were introduced in the classroom. Students will be placed in practical community settings based upon their future goals and availability of placements. Examples of placements include: community recreation departments, department wellness programs, corporate fitness facilities, YMCA, YWCA, hospitals, and commercial fitness facilities.

ESCI 6411 Motor Learning (3-0-3)
This course focuses on theory and application of motor skill development and the behavioral characteristics of participants in motor activities will be discussed.

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