I wanted to get a PhD to pursue a tenured-track position and perform research. The online courses have been highly engaging and have provided an outstanding learning experience preparing me to contribute as a scholar in my field of study.
Next Start Date: 1/10/2022
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Application Deadline: December 17, 2021
Cost Per Credit Hour: $475 (beginning fall 2020)
Technology Fee: $16 (per credit hour)
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With injuries becoming increasingly more common, injury prevention is a critical part of working with any athletes. The Human Movement Science certificate program will give students the knowledge to develop injury prevention programs and teach students how to help athletes improve functional capacity and correct faulty movement patterns. This 12 credit hour certificate will prepare students to pursue the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) credential. Gainful employment information can be found here.
Program Features
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AES 6500 | Principles of Human Movement Science Examines a systematic approach for identifying neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions and the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Corrective Exercise Continuum. Designed to prepare students interested in becoming a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. | 3 |
| AES 6520 | Program Design in Corrective Exercise Training Explores program design principles for corrective exercise training, with an emphasis on the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Corrective Exercise Continuum. Prerequisite: Principles of Human Movement Science or permission of instructor. | 3 |
| AES 6540 | Practicum: Human Movement Science Provides practical experience in planning and implementing a corrective exercise program through a case study with a member of their community. Prerequisite: Program Design in Corrective Exercise Training or permission of instructor. | 3 |
| AES 6560 | Special Topics: Seminar in Movement Science In-depth study of selected advanced topics in human movement science. Prerequisite: Practicum: Human Movement Science or permission of instructor. | 3 |
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I wanted to get a PhD to pursue a tenured-track position and perform research. The online courses have been highly engaging and have provided an outstanding learning experience preparing me to contribute as a scholar in my field of study.
I love the curriculum and the ability to take one course at a time, along with the flexible payments that works with my salary. This degree will prepare me to work with other professors or medical doctors in the Exercise Science field to explore further research.
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