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Course Description: This is a graduate level, science-based course designed toward coaches, sport and exercise professionals, and other allied health fields, to enhance understanding of human response during sport training and performance. This course, the first in a series of courses leading toward an advanced certification in coaching from Montana State University, is taught entirely online via textbook and chapter assignments. Topics will cover the current body of sport physiology knowledge associated with the bioenergetics of muscular work; neuromuscular structure and function; cardiorespiratory function and control; physical training and performance response; nutrition and ergogenic aids; body composition and weight control; temperature regulation; endocrine response; performance in various environments; as well as acquaint students with basic sport testing techniques utilizing computerized virtual laboratory experiences.
Meeting Place and Times: This course is being taught online. Participants login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 4-6 times per week spending approximately 12-16 hours each week, either online or offline while the course is in session, to stay current and successfully complete this graduate level course.
Instructor(s): Michael Meyers, PhD. , FACSM, is presently Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University. Dr. Meyers is a Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine, Past-President of the Texas Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, and recognized on the Sport Psychology Registry, United States Olympic Committee. Dr. Meyers holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University with an emphasis in exercise physiology as it relates to orthopedic sports medicine, a M.S. degree in equine nutrition and physiology (TAMU), and a B.S. in Animal Nutrition from Oklahoma State University. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor and Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University, working in the area of pain response in athletes following injury and rehabilitation. He has authored over 75 scientific journal publications, and has given over 350 regional, national and international presentations. Over the past 21 years, Dr. Meyers has worked with numerous collegiate, professional, and elite sport organizations and athletes in the areas of comprehensive sport performance assessment, nutritional analysis, strength and conditioning planning, and talent identification and development.
Prerequisites: A Bachelors degree; prior undergraduate course(s) in biology, anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, or equivalent; experience with computers and software; well-versed in the English language.
Target Audience: Coaches, sport and exercise professionals, allied health professionals (athletic trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician’s assistants), and any off-campus graduate student interested in the sport sciences.
Time Commitment: 12-16 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $900 | | | MSU Fees | $9.75 | | | Total | $909.75 |
In addition to paying tuition and fees, course participants will need to purchase the required texts on their own.
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I., & Katch, V.L. (2007). Exercise Physiology. Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance. (6th ed.). Phildelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0-7817-4990-5.
- Kolkhorst, F.W., & Buono, M.J. (2003). Virtual Exercise Physiology Laboratory. CD-Rom with lab manual. Phildelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN-13: 978-0-7817-3608-4.
You can order the texts from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. It may also be available from other sources.
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.
For More Information: contact Dr. Meyers at michael.meyers1@montana.edu.
How to Register: Register Online
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