Movement Sciences Courses
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Tony Pickering, Dept. Head, Dept. of Movement Sciences (101 Phys. Ed. Bldg. 83844-2401; phone 208/885-7921).
MvSc 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)
MvSc 201 Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change for Healthy Active Lifestyles (3 cr)
Examines personal awareness and responsibility for maintenance of health, proper nutrition, fitness, and well-being. It teaches skills necessary for individual program development and implementation to effect positive health-related behavior change
Prereq: Major in Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation.
Prereq or Coreq: PEP 100, PEP 161, Rec 104, or Dan 101
MvSc 210 Meaning of Movement and Injury Prevention (2 cr)
Explores the meaning of movement and injury prevention through a phenomenological approach. Develops skills necessary to find meaning in movement across the lifespan. 1-2 lec cr and 1 lab cr.
Prereq: Major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation
Coreq: MvSc 201
MvSc 350 Practicum in Physical Activity Behavior Change (1 cr)
Students will apply the concepts learned in MvSc 201 and MvSc 210 to effect change in the personal behavior related to physical activity. 1 recitation and 2 outside hours per week.
Prereq: MvSc 201, MvSc 210 and major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation
MvSc 351 Social and Environmental Aspects of Physical Activity (1 cr)
This course will (a) examine the major social and environmental determinants of physical-activity behavior; and (b) explore intervention strategies designed to create social environments that facilitate and enhance physical activity among groups and communities. Emphasis will be placed on using theory and research to promote physical activity in various settings.
Prereq: MvSc 350 and major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education, or Recreation.
Coreq: MvSc 429
MvSc 429 Leadership, Pedagogy and Program Planning for Healthy Active Lifestyles (3 cr)
Examines and develops skills in leadership, pedagogy and program assessment and planning to promote healthy active lifestyles for groups and communities
Prereq: MvSc 201 and major in Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation.
MvSc 445 Internship Practicum (1 cr)
This course explores the different factors that go into finding, obtaining, and getting the most out of an internship. Emphasis is placed on such skills related to understanding the student's chosen field/career path, professionalism, communication, and dealing with adversity in the work place. In addition, emphasis will be placed on student understanding of what is expected during the internship from an academic perspective.
Prereq: PEP 100
MvSc 486 Marketing, Implementation and Evaluation for Healthy, Active Lifestyles (1 cr)
Examines and develops practice in marketing, implementation, and evaluation of healthy active lifestyle programs for groups and communities.
Prereq: MvSc 429 and major in Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation.
MvSc 570 Research in Physical Activity, Theory and Design (3 cr)
To understand and apply principles of scientific inquiry using both quantitative and qualitative research methodology; and apply such principles through individual research projects in physical activity.
MvSc 580 Research: Writing and Dissemination (1 cr)
Professional writing of research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. (Spring only)
Prereq: MvSc 570
MvSc 581 Research: Group Programming (1 cr)
Group professional service projects based on research, needs assessment and implementation strategies. (Spring only)
Prereq: Rec 575
MvSc 582 Research: Individual Programming (1 cr)
Individual professional service projects based on research, needs assessment and implementation strategies. (Spring only)
Prereq: Rec 575