Health Sciences & Human Performance

Exercise and Sport Sciences -- Graduate

Effective Team Building
665-51500-11
Understanding people and the interpersonal communications and leadership skills necessary for effective and cohesive team units. Barriers to change and conflict resolution are discussed. 1 credit.

Motivation for Superior Performance
665-51600-11
Understanding motivation and its importance to performance. Various motivational approaches are discussed, with emphasis on goal setting and attainment. 2 credits.

Analysis of Teaching and Coaching Behavior
665-52200-11
The use of systematic observation techniques to observe and modify teachers' and coaches' behaviors. Overview of the most widely used observation systems in teaching and coaching, and guidelines for their use. Practical applications of systematic observation in professional preparation programs, in-service education, and coaching. Videotaping, small-group discussions, and informal practice sessions provide opportunities for actual experience in the use of systematic observation techniques. 3 credits.

Supervision of Physical Education
665-53000-21
Principles of supervision and the function of the supervisor as a responsible leader in improving instruction in physical education. Topics include types and means of supervision, staff relationships, teaching assignments, observing instruction, supervisory conferences, and teachers' meetings. 3 credits.

Exercise for Disease Intervention and the Older Adult
665-54800-11
The usefulness of exercise in disease prevention and rehabilitation and as an effective intervention in the aging process. Cardiac, pulmonary, and renal pathologies are described along with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other disorders. Details for evaluating functional status and prescribing exercise programs for those conditions are discussed. 3 credits.

Thesis I
665-62000-51
Open only to qualified students who are preparing a preapproved independent scholarly thesis. Conducted on a conference basis with the thesis adviser. Guidelines are available from the graduate chair. The completed thesis must be approved by the department and graduate offices. Required for thesis plan. 6 credits.

Thesis II
665-62100-51
Open only to qualified and preapproved students who are working to complete a scholarly thesis. Conducted on a conference basis with the thesis adviser. Guidelines are available from the office of the graduate chair. The completed thesis must gain the approval of the thesis adviser, the graduate chair, and the graduate dean. Pass/fail only. Required for thesis plan. Prerequisites: Thesis I and approval of thesis adviser and graduate chair. One to 3 credits repeated for a required total of 3 credits of Thesis II.

Independent Research in Exercise and Sport Sciences
665-63000-51
The student works in close cooperation with a graduate faculty in a self-directed study, problem solving, or research investigation. Topic, proposal, and a design statement must be approved in advance by the sponsoring professor and graduate chair. One to 3 credits per course that may be repeated for a total of no more than 6 credits of independent study courses (665-63000 and 665-63100).

Independent Reading in Exercise and Sport Sciences
665-63100-51
Reading in the field, arranged between the department and the student. May be related to research in progress. The topic and proposal must be approved by the sponsoring professor and graduate chair. One to 3 credits per course that may be repeated for a total of no more than 6 credits of independent study courses (665-63000 and 665-63100).

Internship in Exercise and Sport Sciences
665-66000-51
Supervised work experience in an agency related to the student's concentration in the master's degree program. Approval and support of a graduate faculty sponsor are required, and prerequisite coursework may be needed. 1-3 credits.

Selected Topics: Mechanics of Strength and Conditioning
665-69900-11
Physiological basis and applied techniques for enhancing sport or exercise performance. Specific topics addressed include development of power, agility, speed, and flexibility. This is an online course which also involves in-class lecture and discussion on Wednesday nights. See page 42 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Gary Sforzo, at sforzo@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3359. 3 credits.

Advanced Techniques of Athletic Training
665-74200-21
Prevention, management, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Essential concepts include the anatomical basis of common injuries, injury assessment, and principles of therapeutic exercise for areas that are often injured. Laboratory time is included. Prerequisites: 665-24700 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Exercise and Sport Sciences -- Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology I
663-12000-11
Develops a comprehensive under- standing of the close interrelationship between anatomy and physiology as seen in the human organism. Covers the cells and tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve. 4 credits.

Anatomy and Physiology II
663-12100-21
Continuation of 663-12000. Covers the circulatory, endocrine, ventilatory, renal, digestive, and reproductive systems. Also reviews the muscular system from both a functional and structural perspective. Prerequisites: 663-12000. 4 credits.

Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport
663-13900-11
Introduction to microcomputers and their application in the fields of exercise and sport science with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, Web page design, and use the of the Web in a Microsoft Windows environment. Students get hands-on experience applying this software in areas specifically related to their fields of study. A student may receive credit for only one of the following courses: 312-11000, 660-13900, 661-13900, 662-13900, 663-13900. 3 credits.

Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science I
663-17300-51
Practical experience in hospital, corporate, clinical, and/or community settings. The objective is to observe closely the daily operations and special functions implemented in these settings and the practice of using exercise for prevention of or rehabilitation from disease. Prerequisites: Application to and permission of clinical exercise science coordinator. 1 credit.

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
663-24600-11
Introduction to basic concepts in athletic training, with emphasis on anatomical bases and mechanisms of common athletic injuries. Basics of injury prevention, recognition, and initial care are covered. Laboratory time for practice of common taping and wrapping techniques is included so that students may develop these practical skills. Prerequisites: 663-12000. 3 credits.

Principles of Fitness Evaluation and Prescription
663-26200-11
Develops the rationale for and the skills to evaluate and prescribe health-related fitness programs for individuals in a variety of settings. The class includes lectures, demonstrations, and practical laboratories. This course is intended to help prepare the student to sit for a number of national certification examinations. Prerequisites: 663-12100. 4 credits.

Fieldwork in Exercise and Sport Sciences
663-34900-51
Practical experience in corporate or clinical settings, amateur and professional sport agencies, and community organizations. Focus is on observation, guided learning, and supervised practical experiences. Prerequisites: Exercise and sport sciences major or minor, junior standing or above, and permission of the department chair. 1-6 credits.

Fieldwork in Clinical Exercise Science II
663-37300-51
Practical experience in hospital, corporate, clinical, and/or community settings. The objective is to observe closely and have some supervised experiences in the daily operations and special functions involved in using exercise for the prevention of or rehabilitation from disease. A clear focus for internship planning should be developed during this fieldwork. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing, 663-26200, and application to and permission of the clinical exercise science coordinator. 1 credit.

Advanced Study in Exercise Physiology
663-42100-11
An extension of 663-32100, Exercise Physiology, that goes into greater depth on the physiological mechanisms that regulate the body's responses and adaptations to exercise. Special physiological considerations of gender, development and aging, obesity, pregnancy, and environmental stress (e.g., altitude, pollution, extreme temperature) are emphasized. Popular pharmaceutical and dietary manipulations used to enhance exercise performance are discussed. Experimental research in exercise physiology is introduced, and limited laboratory experiences are scheduled during class time. Prerequisites: 663-32100. 3 credits.

Internship in Exercise and Sport Sciences
663-46000-51
Supervised work experience in corporate or clinical exercise settings, amateur and professional sport agencies, and community sport organizations. Student assumes a leadership role in various job-related activities and performs administrative tasks in support of such activities under an experienced agency supervisor and faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: 663-34900 and permission of department chair. 6-9 credits.

Internship: Preventative Clinical Exercise Science
663-47300-51
A practical learning experience in a setting using exercise for preventative purposes. Sites for these internships include corporate fitness centers, wellness clinics, and community-based health clubs, where a primarily healthy clientele is seen. Students become involved with the day-to-day operation of the agency. Prerequisites: 663-46300, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 with a minimum of 2.75 in specific major requirements, and permission of the clinical exercise science coordinator. 6-9 credits.

Internship: Rehabilitative Clinical Exercise Science
663-47400-51
A practical learning experience in a setting using exercise for rehabilitative purposes. Sites such as hospitals and clinics, where a primarily limited-capacity clientele with existing disease is seen, are typical. Students become involved with the day-to-day operation of the agency. Prerequisites: 663-46400, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 with a minimum of 3.00 in specific major requirements, and permission of the clinical exercise science coordinator. 6-9 credits.

Health

Personal Health
662-11300-11/21
Designed to provide expert knowledge about health and health care available to the individual. Emphasizes wellness and health promotion in areas that concern students such as exercise, stress, nutrition, weight management, contraception, intimate relationships, HIV infection, drugs, alcohol, and others. 3 credits.

Stress: Its Nature and Management
662-22700-11/21
Overview of the nature and physiology of stress and techniques used to manage it. Covers stress physiology, social engineering, cognitive restructuring, conflict resolution, time management, self- help techniques, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation techniques such as meditation, progressive relaxation, and autogenic training. This is an online course. See page 42 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Deborah Wuest, at wuest@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3108. Prerequisites: any level 1 psychology course. 3 credits.

Fieldwork in Health Education
662-34900-51
Practical experiences in public, voluntary, or commercial health agencies. Provides the opportunity to become involved in various agency functions. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of department chair. 1-6 credits.

Psychoactive Drugs
662-35000-11
Promotes critical thinking about many implications of the use of mind-altering drugs within our society. An interdisciplinary approach is used to study a number of issues regarding drugs, society, and human behavior. Prerequisites: Junior standing. 3 credits.

Internship in Health Education
662-44900-51
Supervised, full-time experience in a health agency during the summer or regular academic semester. Content of internship should reflect the student's concentration area (i.e., gerontology, substance abuse services, worksite health promotion, nutrition, or PIC). Prerequisites: Current American Red Cross CPR and first aid card, junior or senior standing, and permission of department chair. 6-9 credits.

Health Policy Studies Health Policy Internship
640-39000-51
Work experience under a qualified health policy specialist. Students test their own abilities and ideas, conduct health policy analyses in public settings, and learn what professional skills or abilities are required for further study. The focus of the internship is directed at health policy: policymaking and analyzing, applying policy principles and theories, evaluating policy, reviewing legal and ethical aspects, arguing for changes, activism, and implementation. A full-time internship for a minimum of eight weeks, ordinarily in the summer after the junior year. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: 640-20500 and 640-31500. Pass/fail only. 4 credits.

Selected Topics in Health Policy: Community Health Activism
640-39900-11
Detailed study of contemporary health policy issues. Topics such as international health policy, women's health policy, and children's health policy are explored. Exploration of new areas of study or a substantial extension of topics as developed in the health policy curriculum. May be repeated for total of up to 6 credits. This is an online course. See page 42 for computer requirements. Address inquiries to the instructor, Stewart Auyash, at auyash@ithaca.edu or 607-274-1312. 3 credits.

Internship in Health Policy Studies
640-38700/48700-51
Work experience under a qualified preceptor, with periodic written progress reports and a written major report on the job. Conferences with faculty. The first professional intern-ship, which takes place between the sophomore and junior year, is a general internship for all students. The second internship, between the junior and senior year, is more specifically related to the student's particular career interest within the health care field. Summer tuition is charged for each summer's internship. Prerequisites: 306-12200, 640-20500, 880-22500, and 880-22600. Pass/fail only. 4 credits each summer.

Occupational Therapy Clinical Fieldwork II -- Pediatric
673-60000-51
Three months of full-time, supervised clinical experience, with the opportunity to treat pediatric patients/clients. Assignment in training center programs approved in accordance with the standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Pass/fail only. 6 credits.

Clinical Fieldwork II -- Adults and Geriatrics
673-69000-51
Three months of full-time, supervised clinical experience, with the opportunity to treat adult and geriatric patients. Assignment in training center programs approved in accordance with the standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Pass/fail only. 6 credits.

Clinical Fieldwork II -- Elective Specialty
673-69500-51
Two or three months of full-time, supervised clinical experience, with the opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for patients or clients in a specialty area selected by the student in consultation with the fieldwork coordinator. Pass/fail only. Required. Prerequisites: 673-60000 and 673-69000. 4 credits.

Elective Internship
673-69600-51
Eight-week, full-time (or equivalent) internship with opportunity for student to apply occupational therapy theory and principles in a nontraditional setting under the supervision of a person with demonstrated competence in a specialized area of consultation or service delivery. Alternate to 673-69500, Clinical Fieldwork II -- Elective Specialty. Prerequisites: 673-60000 or 673-69000. 4 credits.

Physical Education

Curriculum and Methods in Elementary School Physical Education
660-33200-11
Provides students with practical guidelines for the development and assessment of contemporary elementary physical education programs. Pedagogical skills and strategies for successful teaching as they pertain to the elementary school teaching situations are also emphasized. Developmentally appropriate physical education content using a movement framework (movement concepts and skill themes) serves as the basis for the course, which involves practicum teaching experiences in local elementary schools. Prerequisites: 330-21010, 660-23000, and junior or senior standing. 3 credits.

Physical Therapy

Clinical Education I
670-41000-51
The initial assignment to one of a variety of health care facilities for six weeks. The student is assigned to specified clinical tasks under the close supervision of the clinical instructor. Professional conduct and appearance, basic musculoskeletal assessment and treatment, and application of physical agents are emphasized. Prerequisites: 670-30100, 670-31500, 670-39000, 670-40200, and 670-40300. Pass/fail only. 3 credits.

Clinical Education II
670-49000-51
The second placement for the student in a clinical environment where he or she has the close supervision of a clinical instructor. This experience provides an opportunity to practice and develop skills in analyzing motor performance and evaluating and treating joint and soft tissue pathologies. The student should also exhibit an understanding of the administration of a physical therapy department. Six weeks in length. Prerequisites: 670-41100, 670-44100, 670-45100, 670-45200, 670-46500, and 670-46600. Pass/fail only. 3 credits.

The Healthy Musician: Injury Prevention and Intervention for Health Care Providers and Musicians, Levels I and II
671-59100/59200-41
Designed for health care providers and musicians, this comprehensive program of seminars and hands-on workshops focuses on health and musical performance. To register, participants must complete the registration form in the Healthy Musician brochure, which is available on request from the summer sessions office. Use the request form in this catalog, call 607-274-3143, or e-mail cess@ithaca.edu. 1 credit per level or noncredit.

Recreation

Wilderness Travel
661-22100-41
An intensive experience in wilderness travel and programming. Students spend time on campus planning the logistics of the wilderness trip and making all the preparations for a trip in a selected wilderness area. A fee of $250 is charged to cover trip expenses. Prerequisites: 661-21600 and sophomore standing. 3 credits.

Advanced Fieldwork
661-34900-51
Practical, in-depth work experience in a leisure service agency. Prerequisites: 661-34800 and permission of the department chair. 2-6 credits.

Internship in Recreation and Leisure Studies
661-44100-51
Supervised, full-time work experience during the summer or regular academic year in a leisure service agency. Prerequisites: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; minimum GPA in 661-xxxxx courses of 2.50; minimum average of 3.00 in 661-24800 and 661-34800; completion of at least 24 credits of required recreation courses (661-xxxxx) and 6 credits of recreation electives; and approval of the department chair. 6-9 credits. For 7-9 credits, approval of the provost is required.

Independent Study in Recreation and Leisure Studies
661-45000-51
Individual pursuit of the solution to a problem of interest to the student and the consultant faculty member. Prerequisites: 661-33200 and permission of the department chair. 1-3 credits.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -- Graduate

Externship in Speech-Language Pathology: Neurological Processes and Communication Disorders
621-55400-21
Covers basic structure and function of the nervous systems as it relates to neurogenic disorders of communication. 3 credits.

Speech Science
621-59300-21
Provides the advanced undergraduate major and the beginning graduate student in speech-language pathology with the fundamental principles of speech science. Readings, lectures, and discussion focus on the acoustics, physiology, and aerodynamics of speech production and perception. Students are introduced to appropriate laboratory equipment for measurement of speech production and perception. Emphasis also is on how the speech pathologist can apply this information to the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Prerequisites: Senior standing. 3 credits.

Speech-Language Pathology in Educational Settings
621-62000-21
This course prepares graduate students to implement a therapeutic program consistent with state and federal guidelines in educational environments. Topics covered include the legislative foundations of school-based practice, the nature of the caseload, the development of curriculum-based individual education plans, and the roles and responsibilities of school-based speech-language pathologists. This course is a prerequisite for 621-69800, Professional Experience in Education. 3 credits.

Developmental Language Disorders
621-65200-11
Information is provided about development of normal and disordered communication in children from 3 to 21 years of age. Includes material regarding important theories, legislation, service delivery models, assessment, remediation, literacy, and specific populations of special needs children. 3 credits.

Clinical Practicum III
621-66300-11
Graduate students may be assigned to the Sir Alexander Ewing-Ithaca College Speech and Hearing Clinic and/or off-campus sites. Site and client assignments are determined by each student's clock-hour needs, ASHA minimum requirements, and to ensure experience across the scope of practice. Prerequisites: 621-66200. 2 credits.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -- Undergraduate

Clinical Practicum I
620-37000-11
Intensive clinical observation experience in conjunction with classroom instruction. Focus is on designing individualized intervention programs, writing behavioral objectives, and general case management strategies. Corequisites: 620-35200. 3 credits.

Sport Management and Media Fieldwork in Sport Management and Media
667-34900-51
Practical experience in amateur or professional sport agencies or community sport organizations. Focus is on observation, guided learning, and supervised practical experiences. Prerequisites: Sport management and media major or minor, junior standing or above, and permission of the department chair. 1-6 credits.

Sport in Film and Literature
667-39400-11
Investigation of the sociocultural and mythic dimensions of contemporary sport as represented in selected films and fiction. Prerequisites: Junior standing; 667-29500 or 667-29700. 3 credits.

Internship in Sport Management and Media
667-46000-51
Supervised work experience in amateur or professional sport agencies or community sport organizations. The student assumes a leadership role in various job-related activities and performs administrative tasks in support of such activities under the supervision of an experienced agency supervisor and a faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: 667-34900 and permission of the department chair. 6-9 credits. For 7-12 credits, approval of the provost is required.