Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 ATSU University Catalog 
    
2020-2021 ATSU University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

KINE 5102 - Current Topics in Human Movement Science


3 credit hours

This course will cover current, innovative, and controversial topics in the field of health and human performance (HHP). The purpose of this course is to increase student knowledge and awareness of currently-popular topics related to fitness and health. An overview of liability issues and new technologies in HHP professions will be discussed. Physiological mechanisms of some topics will be explored such as heart rate variability, dietary choices, and body composition. In addition, topics related to program design, such as controversies over CrossFit, will be explored.