Glen G. Gilbert, Dean, 60 Minges

The School of Health and Human Performance offers graduate degree programs in each of its three departments: health education and promotion, exercise and sport science, and recreation and leisure studies. Admission to these programs requires that the applicant meet the admissions requirements of the Graduate School, including a satisfactory score on either the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test.  Admission requirements vary slightly among the programs in health and human performance. Applicants should inquire regarding these requirements for specific degree programs/options.  Each prospective student should consult with the director of the degree program to which they seek admission.

DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

Steven G. Estes, Chairperson, 176 Minges

PhD IN BIOENERGETICS

The doctoral degree in bioenergetics is an interdisciplinary degree program housed in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and offered in conjunction with the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.  The basic curriculum comprises 55 s.h. as follows:

• Bioenergetics:  BIOC 6301, 6310, 6320; EXSS 6210, 6211; PHLY 6701, 6702
• Select 6 s.h. in research rotations from BIOC 6330; EXSS 6330; PHLY 6740
• Select 2 s.h. in seminars from BIOC 6335; EXSS 6335; PHLY 6715
• Select a minimum of 15 s.h. in dissertation hours: BIOC 9000; EXSS 9000; PHLY 9000
• Select a 3 s.h. advanced statistics course
• Select 3 s.h. of general electives

MA IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

The master of arts degrees in exercise and sport science prepare students for careers or advanced academic training in the broad realm of exercise and sport science.  Students whose undergraduate preparation lacks essential prerequisite course work or whose baccalaureate degree is in a non-related field may have additional requirements. All degree candidates must pass the exercise and sport science comprehensive examination.  Students may choose from two options: thesis and non-thesis.  The thesis option includes adapted physical education, athletic and physical education administration, exercise physiology, and physical education pedagogy. The non-thesis option includes adapted physical education, athletic and physical education administration, and physical education pedagogy.

The basic curriculum plan for each option within the MA in exercise and sport science is as follows:

Thesis Option:


• Adapted Physical Education: BIOS 5021; EXSS 5303, 5305, 5903, 6300, 6301, 6990, 6991, 7000 (6 s.h.); select 6 s.h. from the following: EXSS 5020, 5800, 5904, 6102, 6104, 6200, 6201, 6202, 6207, 6445, 6500; 3 s.h. of SPED electives; 3 s.h. of general electives 36 s.h.
  
• Athletic and Physical Education Administration: BIOS 5021; EXSS 6001, 6005, 6300, 6301, 6445, 6990, 6991, 7000 (6 s.h.); MGMT 6102 or MKTG 6162; 6 s.h. of EXSS electives; 3 s.h. of general electives 36 s.h.
  
• Exercise Physiology: BIOS 5021; EXSS 6207, 6208, 6209, 6210, 6300, 6301, 7000 (6 s.h.); 12 s.h. of electives      36 s.h.
  
• Physical Education Pedagogy: BIOS 5021 or EDUC 6430; EXSS 6104, 6105, 6108, 6109, 6201, 6202, 6300, 6301, 6990, 6991, 7000 (6 s.h.); select one from the following: EXSS 5020, 5303, 5305, 5903, 6102,  6200, 6207, 6445  36 s.h.

Non-Thesis Option:


• Adapted Physical Education: EXSS 5303, 5305, 5903, 6201, 6300, 6301, 6990, 6991, 6994; select 9 s.h. from the following: EXSS 5020, 5800, 5904, 6102, 6104, 6200, 6202, 6207, 6445; 3 s.h. of SPED electives; 3 s.h. of general electives     36 s.h.
  
• Athletic and Physical Education Administration: EXSS 6001, 6005, 6102, 6104, 6201, 6300, 6301, 6445, 6990, 6991; MGMT 6102 or MKTG 6162; 6 s.h. of EXSS electives; 3 s.h. of general electives 36 s.h.
  
• Physical Education Pedagogy: EXSS 6104, 6105, 6108, 6109, 6201, 6202, 6300, 6301, 6990, 6991; select 6 s.h.  from the following: EXSS 5020, 5303, 5305, 5903, 6102, 6200, 6207, 6445; 3 s.h. of EDUC electives; 3 s.h. of general electives  36 s.h.
  

MAEd IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

Please refer to Section 7, School of Education, for the degree requirements for the master of arts in teaching, which leads to initial teacher licensure, and the degree requirements for the master of arts in education, which leads to advanced certification.

EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE: EXSS

5020. Exercise Adherence (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1000; prerequisite or corequisite: EXSS 4806; HHP major or minor or consent of instructor.  A study of the personal and situational factors which result in adherence to an exercise program.  Focus will be on the application of strategies for improving adherence.

5278. Advanced SCUBA Diving (3) Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.  Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance on the National Association of Underwater Instructors Swimming Test; EXSS 2278 or consent of instructor; a notarized statement releasing the instructor and the university from all liability;  a satisfactory medical history and medical examination.  A variety of safe diving experiences under controlled conditions beyond the basic open water diving levels.

5303. Physical Activity Programs for Individuals with Developmental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities (3) Two lecture and three field work hours per week.  Prerequisites: EXSS 3545 or 3546; SPED 5101; or consent of instructor.  Designed for physical educators, special educators, therapeutic recreation specialists, and others concerned with providing physical activity programs to individuals with developmental, emotional, or learning disabilities.

5305. Motor Development (3) Prerequisite: EXSS 2800 or equivalent or consent of instructor.  Provides knowledge of motor development and techniques for application of this knowledge to numerous settings.  Includes descriptions of changes in movement patterns and skills and examination of underlying processes which influence these changes.

5800. Physical Activities for the Aged (3) Prerequisite: GERO 2400 or consent of instructor.  An overview of the contributions of physical activities in meeting the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor needs of the aged and the role of physical activity in enhancing the quality of life.

5903. Physical  Activity Programs for Individuals with Orthopedic, Neurologic, and Sensory Impairments (3) Two lecture and three field work hours per week.  Prerequisite: BIOL 2130 or equivalent.  Designed for physical educators, special educators, therapeutic recreation specialists, and others concerned with providing physical activity programs to individuals with orthopedic, neurologic, and sensory impairments.

5904. Methods in Adaptive Aquatics (2) One classroom hour and three laboratory hours per week.  Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.  Study of swimming techniques as adapted for the handicapped.

6001. Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (3) A study of the administrative process in physical education and athletics from elementary school through college. 

6005. Intramural and Extramural Activities for Schools and Colleges (3) Study of the philosophy, organization, and administration of intramural and recreational sports and activities.

6102. History and Philosophy of Physical Education (3)  History of ideas that have defined physical education from ancient times to the present, emphasizing mind/body relationships, types of knowledge, and right behavior.

6104. Curriculum in Physical Education (3) The present state of physical education is studied with regard to student needs and future trends in curriculum development.

6105. Instruction in Physical Education (3) Pedagogical knowledge and research are integrated with motor development and motor learning content for studying effective teaching practices in physical education.

6106. Current Issues and Problems in Health and Physical Education (3) An intensive study of basic issues and the related literature in the fields of health and physical education.

6108. Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education (3) Prerequisites: EXSS 6105. Examines observational techniques used for identifying, analyzing, and evaluating teaching behavior and varied methodologies currently applied in the analysis of teacher effectiveness.

6109. Developmental Supervision in Physical Education (3) Formerly EXSS 6107 Prerequisite: EXSS 6108.  Examines the role of mentoring and reflective teaching necessary for supervising preservice and inservice physical education teachers.

6200. Biomechanics (3) Two classroom and two laboratory hours per week.  Prerequisites: EXSS 3850 or equivalent; admission to a graduate program in HHP.  The study of basic principles of mechanics as applied to human movement, including an introduction to the measurement of kinematic and kinetic variables inherent in human motion.

6201. Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise and Sport Science (3) Application of measurement theory to assessment techniques in exercise and sport science, including measurement research in exercise and sport science, basic statistical analyses, and practical computer applications and methods to assess test validity and reliability.

6202. Motor Learning (3) Indepth study of the theories, concepts, and principles of motor skill acquisition applied to teaching, coaching, and therapeutic settings.

6204. Techniques of Biomechanical Assessment (3) One classroom and six laboratory hours per week.  Prerequisites: EXSS 6200 and consent of instructor.   The study of basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques used in the measurement of biomechanical variables.  Students will learn to measure both kinematic and kinetic variables through the use of videography, cinematography, force platforms, transducers, and electromyography (EMG).

6207. Physiology of Exercise (3) Prerequisite: EXSS 4805 or equivalent.  Individual and group study and experiences concerning physiological responses to exercise, including emphasis on the effects of physical training and other factors that affect physical performance.

6208. Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3)  Prerequisite: EXSS 6207.  Current topics in cardiopulmonary physiology as it relates to the clinical and basic science aspects of exercise science.  Topics include cardiopulmonary anatomy and function, ECG basics and interpretation, cardiovascular pharmacology, metabolic evaluation/ assessment/programming during exercise, and other issues related to clinical exercise science.

6209. Advanced Exercise Prescription (3)  Prerequisite: EXSS 6208.  Application of basic physiological principles in the prescription of exercise and administration of training programs for individuals of differing age, health status, and occupational status.  Emphasis on the design of safe and effective programs of physical activity utilizing sound principles of exercise prescription in relation to probable professional and clinical experiences.

6210. Theory and Techniques in Bioenergetics (3)  Prerequisite: Exercise physiology or physiology course and consent of instructor.  Laboratory experiences and lectures will be used to provide an indepth description and the theoretical constructs of procedures used in bioenergetics research and clinical settings.

6211.  Bioenergetics (4)  Prerequisite: Graduate exercise physiology or cell physiology course and  consent of instructor.  Concise summary of bioenergetics using cellular and subcellular approaches.  Focus on metabolic perturbations evident with exercise and disease and the interactions between the two.

6300. Research Techniques in Exercise and Sport Science (2) Corequisites: EXSS 6301.  Prepares graduate students to design, conduct and report research.  Emphasis is placed upon planning research, utilizing research methods, and interpreting data.

6301. Research Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science (1) Corequisite: EXSS 6300.  Prepares graduate students to develop and write research proposals and reports in exercise and sport science.

6330.  Introduction to Research (3)  May be repeated.  May count a maximum of 6 s.h. credit toward the degree.  Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.  Student assigned to a faculty preceptor and given opportunity to learn the design of experimental protocols and to collaborate in some aspect of the preceptor's program.

6335  Seminar in Bioenergetics (1)  May be repeated.  May count a maximum of 2 s.h. credit toward the degree.  Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.  Critique of current bioenergetics literature.

6445. Sport Psychology (3) Same as PSYC 6445  Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.  A seminar on various theories and psychological principles that may influence sport performance and involvement.  Emphasis on the practical application of psychology in order to improve the quality of performance and the meaningfulness of participation.

6500, 6501. Independent Study (1-3,1-3) May be taken more than once for a total of not more than 6 s.h.  An investigation of current research topics in exercise and sport science.

6990, 6991. Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (1,2) Visitations and on-the-job training with administrators in physical education and athletics, and agencies, institutions, and schools with exceptional children and adults and other populations in grades K-college.

6992. Exercise Physiology Internship (3) Prerequisites: All exercise physiology option course requirements with exception of EXSS 6995, 6996; or consent of screening committee.  On-site visitation and on-the-job training with fitness/health management leaders/directors in industry/health club and other approved agencies.

6994. Culminating Research Project (3) Prerequisite: EXSS 6300, 6301; or consent of instructor.  Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to conduct independent research culminating with a written report and oral examination.

7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.

9000. Dissertation (3) May be repeated.  May count a maximum of 15 s.h. credit toward the degree.

EXSS Banked Courses

5400. Activities in Physical Education for Elementary School (3)
6003. Group Dynamics and Community Leadership (3)
6007. Safety in Physical Education (3)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION

David White, Chairperson, 204 Christenbury

The master of arts degrees in health education provide for advanced academic training for individuals employed or planning to seek employment as health educators in academic, clinical, community, and corporate settings.  Undergraduate training in health education or the social and biological sciences and teaching methodology is preferred.  Applicants with undergraduate preparation deficient in these areas will be required to remove such deficiencies through supplemental course work as designated by the department's graduate faculty.

MA IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION

The basic curriculum plan for the MA in health education requires 36 s.h. of study selected from the three options listed below and approved by the departmental graduate director:

1. Core courses: HLTH 6000, 6100, 6200, 6201, 6400 12 s.h.
2. Guided electives as approved by adviser 6-12 s.h.
3. Select one of the following options 12-18 s.h.

   Thesis option:
   

   • HLTH 7000 6 s.h.
     
   • Research Skills: BIOS 5010, 5021, 5022; HLTH 6101 12 s.h.
     
   • The student will write and orally defend a thesis.  The thesis proposal must be approved by the student's adviser and a committee that comprises three health education faculty and an outside reviewer.

   Internship option:
   

   • HLTH 6990, 6991 6 s.h.
     
   • Research Skills: BIOS 5010, HLTH 6101 6 s.h.
     
   • The student will complete a 240-hour internship experience, write an internship report, and present a seminar based on the internship experience.  The student will also write and orally defend a six-hour examination covering both core and specialization courses.  The graduate director will select the committee to examine the student.

   Course work option:
   

   • Specialized electives 6 s.h.
     
   • Research skills: BIOS 5010; HLTH 6101 6 s.h.
     
   • The student will write and orally defend a six-hour examination covering both core and specialization courses.  The graduate director will select the committee to examine the student.

MAEd IN HEALTH EDUCATION

Please refer to Section 7, School of Education, for the degree requirements for the master of arts in teaching, which leads to initial teacher licensure, and the degree requirements for the master of arts in education, which leads to advanced certification.

HEALTH: HLTH

5002. Maternal and Child Health Education (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 2130, 2131; COHE 3010, 3020; or consent of instructor.  Provides the community health professional with the theoretical base and appropriate education strategies for delivery of community health education programs including basic population concepts and measures; epidemiological indicators of health and social status of women and children; analysis of prevailing social policies as they relate to maternal and child health; and federal policies affecting children and families.

5200. Health Education in the Workplace (3) Prerequisite: Undergraduates must have consent of instructor.  An overview of health education-promotion programs at the worksite with a focus on design, implementation, and evaluation.  Using appropriate instruments, students will conduct on-site health education needs assessment and develop a health education plan responsive to the identified needs and corporate operations of a particular industry.

5310. Education for Human Sexuality (3) Prerequisite: Health education major or consent of instructor.  A study of human sexuality education including comprehensive knowledge and sex education methodology for effective communication with children and youth.  Designed for school and community professionals working in school settings or consulting with schools.

5345. Alcoholism in Health Education (3) Prerequisite: HLTH 1000.  The effects of alcohol on the human body with sociological, psychological, physiological, and economic implications as they apply to everyday living. Methods and procedures for alcohol education are presented with resource materials.

5900. Stress Management (3) Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in anatomy and physiology; graduate standing; or consent of instructor.  A study of the positive and negative aspects of stress as it relates to performance and to health.  Emphasis upon sources of stress and the positive management of stress, including lifestyle and life skills.

6000. Foundations of Health Education (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in health education or consent of instructor.  An advanced foundations course in health education theory.

6100. Intervention Strategies for  Health Education (3) Prerequisite: Undergraduate methodology course in health education or consent of instructor.  Analysis of existing research concerned with methods/strategies utilized by health educators.

6101. Research Methods in Health Education (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in health education.  Designed to equip graduate students majoring in health education and related areas with the skills required to design, evaluate, and report research.  Specific emphasis on those techniques most utilized by health educators including experimental, survey, evaluation, and qualitative research methods.

6200. Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education and Health Promotion I (2) Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in health education or consent of instructor.  Prerequisite or corequisite: HLTH 6100. Fundamentals of health education program planning and evaluation, with emphasis on developing skills in needs assessment, instrument construction and program proposal development.

6201. Program Planning and Evaluation II (1) Prerequisite: HLTH 6200 and admission to graduate program in health  education; or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of health education program planning and evaluation, with emphasis on developing skills in formative, outcome, and impact data collection and analysis.

6355. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education and Prevention (3) Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program or consent of instructor.  A study of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) abuse education and prevention efforts.  Includes an examination of ATOD education and prevention theory and approaches.

6400. Management of Health Education Programs (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance into health education track or consent of instructor.  Administrative aspects of health education in a variety of settings.  Content includes program planning, implementation, and evaluation, budget and fund raising, the role of government and private agencies for leadership in health education.

6500, 6501. Independent Study (3,3) Prerequisite: Consent of departmental chairperson.  An investigation of current research and methodology in health education.

6990, 6991. Internship in Health Education (3,3)  Prerequisite: Minimum of 18 s.h. of credit in the health education program or consent of graduate director.  Supervised observation and practice in a health education setting.

7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated.  May count a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.

HLTH Banked Courses

5313. School Health Education (3)
6035. Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise and Sports Medicine (3)
6040, 6041, 6042, 6043. Sports Medicine Practicum (2 each)
6045. Organization Administration and Injury Management in Sports Medicine (3)
6301. Research Seminar in Health Education (1)
6050, 6051. Sports Injuries and Illness (3,3)

DRED Banked Courses

5310. Advanced Motorcycle Safety (3)
6301. Research Seminar in Driver Education (1)
6330. Organization and Administration of Safety Education (3)

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES

Thomas K. Skalko, Chairperson, 174 Minges

The recreation and leisure studies department offers degrees in recreation and leisure facilities and services administration and recreational therapy administration. The 36-39-semester-hour programs are designed for individuals employed in or seeking employment in leisure services, including community parks and recreation and tourism and individuals interested in advanced training in therapeutic recreation administration (also referred to as recreational therapy).  Prior education and experience facilitates timely graduation.  Individuals with undergraduate deficiencies will be required to remove such deficiencies through supplemental course work while enrolled in the graduate program.

MS IN RECREATION AND LEISURE FACILITIES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
(36-39 s.h.)

1. Core:  RCLS 6000, 6100, 6110, 6120 12 s.h.
   
2. Concentration:   RCLS 6210, 6220; MGMT 6102; MKTG 6162 12 s.h.
   
3. Thesis or Non-Thesis Option 12-15 s.h.
   
   • Thesis Option:  DSCI 6123; MKTG 6642; RCLS 6995, 6996 12 s.h.
   • Non-Thesis Option:  DSCI 6123; RCLS 6501; 9 s.h. of approved electives 15 s.h.

MS IN RECREATIONAL THERAPY ADMINISTRATION
(36-39 s.h.)

1. Core:  RCLS 6000, 6100, 6110, 6120 12 s.h.
2. Concentration: RCLS 6310, 6320, 6330; COHE 6600 12 s.h.
3. Thesis or Non-Thesis Option 12-15 s.h.
   
   • Thesis Option:  BIOS 5021, 5022; RCLS 6995, 6996 12 s.h.
   • Non-Thesis Option:  BIOS 5021; RCLS 6502; 9 s.h. of approved electives 15 s.h.

RCLS 6990 (Supervised Field Experience) will be required of recreation and leisure facilities services administration  students who do not have approved prior experience, internship, or certification in the recreation and leisure services industry and recreational therapy administration students who are not currently certified as therapeutic recreation specialists.  Recreational therapy administration students not currently certified as therapeutic recreation specialists will also be expected to complete prerequisites required by national and state certification boards.

RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES: RCLS

5111. Recreational Facility Management (3) Prerequisites: RCLS 3003,3004, 3120; or consent of instructor.  Introduces principles and practices of park and recreational facility management, maintenance, operations, and evaluation.

6000. Philosophical and Social Foundations of Leisure Services (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in RCLS administration or consent of instructor.  Exploration of social and philosophical foundations for recreation and leisure services in a dynamic society.

6100. Risk Management and Legal Liability in Recreation, Leisure, and Therapeutic Recreation Services (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in RCLS administration or consent of instructor.  Legal issues related to the delivery of recreation, leisure, and recreational therapy services, including legal foundations, liability and tort policy, employment laws, disability services, malpractice concerns, insurance, and current issues.

6110. Research Methods in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation and Leisure Services (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in recreational therapy administration or consent of instructor.  Application of basic forms of research, including historical, qualitative, correlational, descriptive, causal-comparative, and experimental research designs as they apply to therapeutic recreation, leisure services, and tourism.

6120. Seminar in Recreation, Leisure, and Therapeutic Recreation Administration (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in recreational therapy administration or consent of instructor. Indepth examination and discussion of contemporary topics and issues pertinent to recreation, leisure, and therapeutic recreation service delivery.

6130. Biofeedback (4) Teaches the basics of biofeedback, its history, instrumentation, and intervention techniques, including the assessment, treatment, and evaluation processes. Covers clinical and non-clinical applications of biofeedback.  Prepares students to sit for the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America written and practical certification exams.

6210. Program Development and Administration in Leisure Service Industries (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in RCLS administration or consent of instructor. Current theory, empirical research, and practical application of leisure service industry programming and administration.

6220. Managing Commercial and Tourism Industry Leisure Services (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in RCLS administration or consent of instructor. Focus on the commercial recreation and tourism environment, principles and concepts of management and marketing, and systematic techniques of analysis and inquiry.

6310. Program Development and Management in Therapeutic Recreation (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in RCLS administration or consent of instructor.  Advanced program development for the systematic design therapeutic recreation services.

6320. Client Assessment, Evaluation, and Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in recreational therapy administration or consent of instructor. Client assessment and documentation, including treatment programming and comprehensive program evaluation.

6330. Administrative Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation (3) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in RCLS administration or consent of instructor.  Administrative aspects of therapeutic recreation service delivery, including personnel management, quality management, financing and budgeting, and health care accreditation.

6501. Individual Study in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration (3) Prerequisites: DSCI 6123; RCLS 6110; or consent of graduate program director.  Indepth examination of a selected topic related to recreation and leisure service delivery and management.

6502. Individual Study in Therapeutic Recreation Administration (3) Prerequisites: BIOS 5021; RCLS 6110; or consent of graduate program director.  Indepth examination of a selected topic related to therapeutic recreation service delivery and management.

6990. Supervised Field Experience (6) Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in RCLS administration or consent of instructor.  Field experience designed to develop service delivery skills and an understanding of administrative concerns.

7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count a maximum 6 s.h. credit toward the degree.

RCLS Banked Courses

5301. Advanced Interpretation (3)
5600. Trends and Problems in Development of Avocational Coastal and Oceanic Programs (3)
6091, 6092. Seminar in Leisure Systems Management (1,2)
6094. Leisure Systems Management Internship (3)
6098, 6099. Directed Research (1,2)
6301. Research Seminar in Leisure Systems Studies (1)