Department of Health and Human Performance
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The purpose of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to educate students through the study and practice of the health sciences, the art and science of human movement, and leisure time pursuits. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare individuals as educators and professionals. Graduates work in education and non-educational settings in business and/or industry, government, athletic training, and the allied health fields. In addition to the emphasis on quality instruction, departmental faculty are involved in scholarly activity, involve students in scholarly activity, and are heavily involved in service to the university, profession, and community. Program graduates are provided a foundation for entry into graduate school, for employment requiring well-developed analytical and communication skills, and for coping with the global complexities of the 21st century.
The role of the Department of Health and Human Performance is directly related to the mission of the institution by providing accessible quality education to Kansas, the nation, and the world through an innovative community of teacher-scholars and professionals. Through a combination of a traditional and a virtual learning environment, the department is committed to the development of engaged global citizen-leaders.
Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty & Staff
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Associates
Bachelors
- HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health Studies
- HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance
- HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science)
- HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (Health Promotion and Fitness)
- HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (K-12 Teaching/Coaching)
- HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (Recreation or Sports Management)
- HHP | Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (Sports and Exercise Therapy)
Certificates
Masters
- HHP | Master of Professional Studies (Gerontology)
- HHP | Master of Professional Studies (Public Health Administration)
- HHP | Master of Professional Studies (Sport Management)
- HHP | Master of Science: Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science)
- HHP | Master of Science: Health and Human Performance (Sport Administration)
Health and Human Performance
This course explores the history, principles and philosophies associated with Health and Human Performance. Emphasis will be placed on promoting professionalism, scholarly study, career exploration and activism within the field
This course provides a survey of health and fitness concepts and practices related to the dynamic nature of positive wellness knowledge and behavior.
This course explores the history, principles, and philosophies associated with health and human performance. Emphasis will be placed on promoting professionalism, scholarly study, career exploration, and activism within the field.
This course introduces the students to concepts of prevention and management of exercise and sports injuries. Topics include anatomy, liability issues in exercise and sport, and basic injury recognition, evaluation, and care of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
This course is designed to provide the pre-professional healthcare student a foundation in principles of athletic training including risk management, pathophysiology of musculoskeletal injuries and
conditions, evaluation and diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions.
Designed to introduce prospective elementary classroom teachers to the practices of elementary school physical education with emphasis on curriculum development, teaching methods, and program of activity.
The course will provide the elementary educator with a basic understanding of methods/pedagogy (instruction) and content (curriculum) in health education and physical education.
A course designed to introduce prospective physical educators to the fundamentals, principles, and practices of secondary school physical education with emphasis on curriculum development, teaching methods, and program of activity.
This course focuses on preventing, recognizing, evaluating and caring for general medical conditions using evidence-based assessment techniques. This includes performing general medical evaluations to determine a clinical diagnosis and critically analyzing through case study best treatment practices. In addition, correct use of medical terminology, anatomical knowledge, pathophysiology of common disease processes, common signs and symptoms, current treatment, and the effect activity has on the disease process will be covered.
This course deals with the application of physical laws to the study of human movement. Topics build on the fundamental mechanical concepts necessary for understanding and applying basic principles of motion to the execution of motor skills. Kinetics and kinematics of movement including conditions of linear motions and rotary motion, laws of motion and force conservation principles will be covered in this course.
The workshop is designed for intensive study of a physical education topic or problem.
Independent study in physical education in which each student concentrates on a problem and prepares a written report.
A course offered for credit in which the subject matter or content may vary within specific sections across terms as indicated by that course’s title and description in course inventory.
A course offered for credit in which the subject matter or content may vary within specific sections across terms as indicated by that course’s title and description in course inventory.
This course addresses key issues of public health with emphasis on status, achievements and challenges current to the twenty-first century and is designed for students from a variety of majors. Emphasis points include introduction, analytical methods, biomedical bases, social and behavioral factors, environmental issues, medical care, and a look at the future of public health.
This course addresses key issues of global health with emphasis on possible solutions to world health problems and is designed for students from a variety of majors. Emphasis points include an understanding of biological and social aspects of major health issues; knowledge of populations groups at increased risk; policies and procedures related to health inequalities; and assessment methods for global health.
The health implications of human relationships to the biosphere are examined as well as the effect of environmental change upon physical, biological and social patterns. Alternative solutions for environmental problems are explored.
The course covers basic concepts and methods of epidemiology and demonstrates how these can be applied to improve population health and reduce health inequities. Key epidemiological concepts such as association, bias and confounding will be covered. Epidemiological study designs such as case-control, cohort, observational, experimental; double-blind randomized studies will be covered. This course may be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit.
This course will study many of the legal issues involved in the provision of health care. The course will include an overview of the history of health care and a foundation of the American legal system. As the course progresses, critical legal issues relating to the health care industry will be addressed, including tort law and professional liability insurance, information management, patient rights, ethical issues in health care, and employment and labor issues involved in the administration of health care. Due to limited time and the extent and varying complexity of material in the text, not all material will be covered. The course is intended to be an overview, not an in-depth analysis of any given topic. Likewise, the course is not designed to provide an introduction to or overview of every facet of the law regarding health care.
A graduate-level workshop designed for intensive study of selected physical education and health topics or problems.
A graduate-level workshop designed for intensive study of selected physical education and health topics or problems.
A study of the methods and techniques of research used in physical education, health education, and recreation. A critical analysis and evaluation of the professional literature will be included.
Orientation for graduate students in using the problem-solving approach, whereby they learn to recognize, analyze, synthesize, classify and solve problems.
Athletic Training
This laboratory course allows students to discuss, practice and demonstrate athletic training competencies in a supervised setting. The student will master competencies in areas related to basic athletic training concepts and techniques.
A laboratory course designed to provide the athletic training student knowledge and clinical skills relating to the emergency care of patients. This includes vital sign assessment, splinting, spinal immobilization techniques, oxygen administration, and other skills critical in managing emergent conditions.
A course designed to provide the athletic training student the knowledge and clinical skills for the assessment and management of injuries and conditions. This includes the measurement and treatment of environmental conditions, pharmacology, splinting, padding, bracing, use of proper terminology, and written documentation.
The course allows the student to discuss, practice, and demonstrate athletic training competencies in a supervised setting. The student will master competencies in emergency assessment, emergency procedures, and other related topics.
The course allows students to discuss, practice, and demonstrate athletic training competencies in a supervised setting. The student will master competencies in the evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, therapeutic modalities, and other related topics.
The course allows students to discuss, practice, and demonstrate athletic training competencies in a supervised setting. The student will master competencies in emergency care, musculoskeletal injury evaluations, theraputic modalities, theraputic exercise, and related topics. Requisites: PR, HHP 422 with a "C" or better
This course examines various issues, policies, and procedures involved in the administration of an athletic training program including facility management and design, legal liability and risk management, pre-participation examinations, personnel management and recruiting, budgeting, equipment purchasing, record keeping, insurance, third-party reimbursement, health care services, and public relations. Requisites: PR, Junior standing in the Athletic Training Educ. Program
This course examines the research methods and techniques utilized to determine best practices in the profession of athletic training. This includes an examination of evidence-based practice literature and the start of a research capstone project.
This course examines foundational behaviors and philosophies of the athletic training profession. The student will learn about the history, responsibilities, ethical behavior, scope of practice, future challenges, governance, and how to manage a career within the athletic training profession. This includes gaining knowledge of the accreditation process, influential organizational entities, and state practice acts. In addition, students will be required to complete a capstone project and prepare for the BOC certification examination.
The course allows students to discuss, practice, and demonstrate athletic training competencies in a supervised setting. The student will master competencies in several areas related to the administration of athletic training, therapeutic excercise, and related topics.
The course allows students to discuss, practice, and demonstrate athletic training competencies in a supervised setting. The student will master competencies developed in other practicums as well as emergency care, several areas related to athletic training research, professional development, and public relations.
The course provides students with opportunities to discuss, practice, and demonstrate athletic training competencies in a supervised setting. The student will review competencies from previous courses and will master competencies related to general medical rotations.
A detailed study on how to prevent, recognize, evaluate, and manage various general medical conditions. Focus will be on pathophysiology of common disease processes, their treatment, and the effect activity has on the disease process.
This course will focus on the recognition, pathophysiology, and care of traumatic injuries and medical emergencies.
A laboratory course designed to provide the athletic training student the knowledge and clinical skills relating to the assessment and management of the general medical and emergent patient. Clinical skills taught include, but are not limited to, performing a general medical evaluation, a trauma assessment, an emergent medical assessment, starting an IV, administering emergency medications, wound closure techniques, applying a variety of splints, performing CPR and using an AED, airway management techniques, spinal motion restriction, emergency equipment removal, and obtaining numerous objective measures (urinalysis, blood sugar, rectal temperature, vital signs, etc.).
This course will provide athletic training students with an advanced level of knowledge concerning the identification and therapeutic use of common pharmacological agents. This includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, dosage, legal issues, medication management, and parameters governing the use of medications commonly used.
This course examines research methods and techniques utilized to determine best practices in the profession of athletic training. This includes an examination of evidence‐based practice literature and the start of a research capstone project.
This course focuses on recognizing and evaluating the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal injuries involving the upper extremity, lower extremity, head, neck and spine. Using clinical reasoning skills and evidence‐based practice, students will use a systematic approach in performing musculoskeletal exams to determine a clinical diagnosis and in designing a patient care plan.
This course focuses on performing the psychomotor components of a musculoskeletal examination and patient care plan involving injuries of the upper extremity, lower extremity, head, neck and spine.
An in-depth examination of the application of therapeutic intervention principles and practices as they apply to various acute musculoskeletal injuries and acute treatment of post-surgical conditions. This includes using research evidence to determine the efficacy of different therapeutic interventions and rehabilitative techniques.
This course will utilize clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings to allow students to practice applying clinical skills in general medical exams, acute and emergency care. Students will also complete general medical clinical experiences to gain interprofessional experience from physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, EMS, and respiratory therapists by interacting with patients in non‐sport populations and across various lifespans.
Massage Therapy
Clinical/fieldwork practice that allows students the opportunity to practice learned techniques in a supervised environment.