Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on the scientific study of human movement and exercise, exploring physiological, biomechanical, and psychological aspects. Students investigate 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:** - Understand human movement and exercise sciences. - Develop skills in assessing and improving physical performance and health. - Learn research techniques in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control. - Explore psychological aspects of exercise and sports performance. - Understand health promotion and injury prevention. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in movement and exercise sciences. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for applied research and practical applications. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Movement and Exercise Sciences** - Overview of human movement and exercise sciences. - Fundamentals of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control. 2. **Exercise Physiology** - Principles of exercise physiology and techniques for assessing and enhancing physical fitness. 3. **Biomechanics** - Fundamentals of biomechanics and techniques for analyzing and improving movement efficiency. 4. **Motor Control and Learning** - Principles of motor control and learning, and techniques for designing motor learning programs. 5. **Sports Psychology** - Exploration of psychological factors affecting sports performance and techniques for mental training. 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 and Sport Sciences** - Practical applications of exercise and sport sciences in fitness, coaching, and rehabilitation. 9. **Emerging Trends** - Analysis of innovations such as wearable technology and data analytics in exercise sciences. 10. **Capstone Project** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in research, exercise program development, or sports performance enhancement. **Assessment Methods:** - Research projects, exercise program designs, biomechanical analyses, sports 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. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Movement and Exercise Sciences and pursue certifications such as 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 major equips students with the skills needed to excel in movement and exercise sciences, supporting advancements in physical performance, health promotion, and injury prevention.