HHP 5000 Research Processes in Health and Human Performance (3)
An introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods in health and human performance. Designed to develop competency in analyzing research and to provide the experience of developing a research problem.

HHP 5040 Current Trends in Sports Administration (3) Identification and analysis. Emphasis on meaningful, outstanding studies and research in the field of sports administration.

HHP 5050 Organization, Administration and Supervision (3)
The management aspects of developing and conducting a health service and/or human performance program. Emphasis will be placed upon the role and responsibility of management, supervisors and employees.

HHP 5100 Advanced Health Sciences (3)
This course is to (1) reinforce scientific facts about health issues and problems, (2) enhance the students knowledge and skills deemed essential to the field of health education practice as delineated by the profession, and (3) enhance the students knowledge of the history and philosophy of health education.

HHP 5150 Efficiency of Human Movement (3)
The factors which produce successful motor performance. Includes the interpretation of existing research and its application to skill development and the contribution of physiological factors and mechanical principles as aspects of performance.

HHP 5200 The Total School Health Program (3)
Designed to familiarize the student with a well-balanced school health program. Opportunity is provided for actual observation and evaluation of school health programs.

HHP 5210 Directing Athletic Programs (3)
Problems involved in developing ad planning an interscholastic athletic program. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, use of physical plant, selection and purchase of equipment, athletic injuries and other areas of interest.

HHP 5250 Statistics and Assessment (3)
The purpose of this course is to teach the student to (1) structure, administer and evaluate tests, (2) utilize appropriate statistical procedures in evaluating test results, (3) apply computer skills in data analyses techniques to test construction and evaluation, and (4) interpret statistical methods for specific research designs.

HHP 5350 Physiology of Exercise (3)
Application of science, particularly physiology, to exercise. Emphasis is placed on the application of energy concepts in developing physical training programs, prevention and delay of fatigue, nutrition and performance, control of body weight and maintenance of body temperature.

HHP 5400 Facilities and Equipment in Sports (3)
Designed to give the graduate student a knowledge of planning indoor and outdoor facilities in physical education and athletics, including construction, materials, costs and physical plant operation.

HHP 5410 Stress Management (3)
An examination of techniques used to manage health problems caused by stress.

HHP 5420 Aging and Motor Behavior (3)
This course highlights current research in the behavioral sciences related to motor behavior, the older adult and the aging process. It is specifically designed for those students interested in gerontology, health and physical education, physical therapy, human development and psychology.

HHP 5450 Practicum (3-6)
The student is provided an opportunity to study specific problems in the field of athletics, health, physical education and/or recreation.

HHP 5460 Procedures of Graded Exercise Testing (3)
Designed to acquaint the student with methods, procedures and techniques of diagnostic and functional graded exercise testing. Student will develop aptitude and knowledge regarding referral procedures, data interpretation contraindications, protocol, equipment and follow-up procedures regarding graded exercise testing.

HHP 5470 Special Studies (3)
Provides an opportunity for students individually or in groups, to study specialized problems that have been identified in a health area such as alcoholism, drug abuse, consumer health, family life education, etc. The work may be carried out as an individual project, or a phase of a conference workshop.

HHP 5500 Epidemiology (3)
The principles and concepts of Epidemiology and its application to the practice of public and community health education. Disease investigation techniques, communicable and chronic disease prevention and control, biostatistics, health behavior models, public health surveillance, data gathering techniques and educational implications are discussed.

HHP 5510 Health Care Economics (3)
Economics aspects of the health care industry with emphasis on the tools of economics and their application to the delivery of health care services.

HHP 5540 Health Promotion Principles and Practices (3)
Overview of concepts related to the emerging field of health promotion to include moderate exercise, practical nutrition education, effective stress awareness and management practices and positive self-image enhancement principles. Also emphasized will be the development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive health promotion programs in worksite settings.

HHP 5550 Public Health Education (3)
Planning and organization in the public health education field. Use of mass media, group process, selection of personnel and materials, evaluation methods and procedures for public health and grant writing.

HHP 5600 Legal Aspects of Health and Human Performance (3)
Federal, state and local regulations governing health care institutions, systems and personnel. Organizational theory, decision making, leadership and principles of personnel and fiscal control.

HHP 5610 Issues in Health Services Administration (3)
Current issues and emerging trends in health services administration, including strategies for an era of health reforms, the new hospital and alternative facilities and new program offerings and guidelines for the health service market, including trends in mergers, acquisitions, competition, contracting, managed care, policy, capitation and ethics.

HHP 5620 Administrative Perspective of Disease (3)
Malfunctions of organs and body systems as they relate to more common diseases and to the correct usage, pronunciation and meaning of medical terms. Examine issues in measuring health, diagnosing and treating illnesses from an epidemiological, sociological and political perspective as they impact health delivery systems.

HHP 5630 Financial Management of Health Care Services (3)
Financial management theory, principles and concepts applicable to health care organizations.

HHP 5640 Human Resource Management (3)
Integration of personnel/human resource management systems with health care industry environments.

HHP 5650 Alcohol Education (3)
Alcohol use and misuse. Patterns and trends of use, theories of dependence, pharmacological aspects and health consequences explored. Emphasis given concerning identification of students with alcohol related problems and the role of the school in alcohol prevention, education, intervention and referral.

HHP 5700 Health Aspects of Aging (3)
Physiological, medical and psychosocial factors that effect the health, health promotion and health care services of older individuals are examined.

HHP 5710 Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sports (3)
Application of the knowledge base of psychology to the human endeavors of athletics. Introduction of behavioral principles, motivational research, personality factors, social/psychological findings, cognitive processes, dysfunctional behavior knowledge and psychometric assessment procedures for the purpose of enhancing performance.

HHP 5720 Topical Seminar (3)

HHP 5730 Legal Aspects of Health Services Administration (3)
Selected laws applicable to the interrelationship of our legal system with the structure and functions of the health care institution.

HHP 5750 Applied Nutrition (3)
Basic nutrition concepts with an emphasis on major food components, the essential nutrients and the research associated with the discovery of these nutrients, their food sources, food labeling, source of reliable nutritional information, food faddism and weight control. Practical learning experiences bridge the gap between theory and practice, thus giving the student suggestions for practical use of scientific information that can be used with various age groups and a variety of the population.

HHP 5900 Technical Writing in Health and Human Performance (3)
A supervised writing experience which provides the opportunity to extend the depth and professionalism of research.

HHP 5950 Research Paper (3)

HHP 5990 Thesis (6)

HHP 5991 Research Requirement Completion (1)
For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until  research requirement is met.