College: Institute for Graduate Programs

This specialization focuses on the scientific study of human movement and exercise, exploring physiological, biomechanical, and psychological aspects. Students study exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, sports psychology, and health promotion. The program emphasizes practical skills, research methods, and the application of scientific principles to enhance physical performance and health. Graduates are prepared for careers in fitness training, sports coaching, physical therapy, research, and health promotion.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the sciences of human movement and exercise.
• Developing skills in assessing and improving physical performance and health.
• Learning research techniques in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control.
• Exploring psychological aspects of exercise and sports performance.
• Understanding health promotion and injury prevention.
• Analyzing challenges and opportunities in movement and exercise sciences.
• Developing teamwork and problem-solving skills for applied research and practical applications.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Movement and Exercise Sciences
   • Overview of human movement and exercise sciences.
   • Basics of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control.
2. Exercise Physiology
   • Principles of exercise physiology and techniques used to assess and enhance physical fitness.
3. Biomechanics
   • Basics of biomechanics and techniques used to analyze and improve movement efficiency.
4. Motor Control and Learning
   • Principles of motor control and learning, and techniques used to design motor learning programs.
5. Sport Psychology
   • Exploring psychological factors affecting sports performance and mental training techniques.
6. Health Promotion and Injury Prevention
   • Methods for promoting health through physical activity and preventing sports injuries.
7. Research Methods in Exercise Sciences
   • Principles of research design and data analysis in exercise sciences.
8. Applied Exercise Sciences
   • Practical applications of exercise sciences in fitness, training, and rehabilitation.
9. Emerging Trends
   • Analyzing innovations like wearable technology and data analytics in exercise sciences.
10. Graduation Project
    • Real-world project to apply skills acquired in research or exercise program development or improving sports performance.

Assessment Methods:

Research projects, exercise program designs, biomechanical analyses, sport psychology interventions, health promotion plans, research papers, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Exercise Physiology" by Scott K. Powers and Edward T. Howley.
• "Biomechanics of Human Movement" by Roger Bartlett.
• "Motor Control and Learning" by Richard A. Schmidt and Timothy D. Lee.
• "Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology" by Robert S. Weinberg and Daniel Gould.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and research methods. Suitable for students interested in exercise sciences, kinesiology, physical therapy, sports coaching, and related fields.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in movement and exercise sciences and pursue certifications like Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP).

Target Audience:

Aspiring fitness trainers, sports coaches, physical therapists, researchers, and health promotion specialists seeking to specialize in human movement and exercise sciences. This specialization equips students with the skills needed to excel in movement and exercise sciences, supporting advancement in physical performance, health promotion, and injury prevention.