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Course Descriptions: Sports Medicine (SPME)
SPME 106. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
A structural and functional survey of the human body, including skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and genito-urinary systems. Laboratories include examination of cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous system, and digestive functions and evaluation of human performance. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Does not count for sports medicine major credit. (GE).
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SPME 108. Scientific Foundations of Sport Performance (4)
This course surveys the scientific principles underlying human movement and training-related adaptations. Topics covered include principles of exercise physiology related to training, conditioning, and nutrition; principles of motor learning and development; qualitative analysis of human movement; and neuromuscular adaptations to training. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. (GE).
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SPME 110. Introduction to the Exercise Sciences (1)
A seminar designed to introduce freshman and transfer students majoring or planning to major in sports medicine to the exercise sciences and the principal areas of interest and research in sports medicine at Seaver College. Mandatory for all sports medicine majors during their freshman or first year at Pepperdine. Cr/NC grading only.
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SPME 230. Human Anatomy (4)
A structural survey of the human body, including skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and genito-urinary systems. Laboratory includes dissection of biological specimens and examinations of prosected human cadaver specimen. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. (Same as BIOL 230.) (GE).
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SPME 250. Motor Development and Learning (4)
Describes and analyzes how growth and maturation affect the development of motor skills across the lifespan, from pre-natal development through older adulthood. Principles and concepts relating to the acquisition and perfecting of motor skills, as well as understanding the interaction of environmental and biological factors that affect acquisition of these movement behaviors, will also be covered. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in SPME/BIOL 230. (RM).
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SPME 270. Principles of Human Physiology (4)
An integrated study of the body’s functional systems with particular attention to fundamental physiology. Emphasis is placed on mechanisms of function, especially cellular and molecular mechanisms. The course uses physical and chemical principles to present information regarding the body’s organ systems. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: SPME 230 or BIOL 230, CHEM 120, and CHEM 120L. (Same as BIOL 270.) (GE).
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SPME 292. Selected Topics (1-4)
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SPME 299. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.
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SPME 300. Foundations of Coaching (4)
This course examines the foundations of coaching including skills, tactics, and strategies as well as the teaching and administrative knowledge needed by coaches. Case studies, experiential exercises, and team projects are an integral part of the learning process in the course.
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SPME 310. Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
A study of the foundations and concepts of prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries common to athletes. This course will include practical and laboratory-based learning experiences.
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SPME 320. Psychology of Exercise (3)
The course will examine how social psychological factors influence physical activity participation to gain an increased understanding of why some people initiate and maintain an active lifestyle, while others fail to do so. Using a theory-to-practice approach, students will gain knowledge of theoretical models and read research findings, but also be asked to implement a training program and implement a behavior change assignment with a client. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: PSYC 200.
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SPME 330. Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Kinesiology (4)
Integrated study of movement analysis, the mechanical principles of motion, and anatomy of the musculoskeletal system emphasizing muscular attachments, actions, and nervous innervation. Emphasis is on qualitative assessment of skeletal movement and motor skills and the role of muscles and environmental factors in the production and control of movement. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPME/BIOL 270.
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SPME 350. Human Prosection (1-2)
Provides an intensive experience in laboratory dissection of a human cadaver using independent and individualized instruction. It is recommended that students first take BIOL 230/SPME 230 (Human Anatomy) or a comparable course. Consent of instructor required.
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SPME 360. Physiology of Exercise (4)
Studies the effect of physical exercise on human organ system function. Emphasis is placed on metabolic, circulatory, and neuromuscular adaptations of the human to acute and chronic physical exercise. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPME/BIOL 270. (PS).
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SPME 410. Neuroscience and Motor Control (4)
This course examines the structures and functioning of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior, with an emphasis on human motor behavior. Topics of motor control such as sensation, perception, organization of movements, reflexes, voluntary movements, and balance/posture are discussed. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: SPME/BIOL 270 and MATH 316. (WI).
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SPME 412. Social and Psychological Aspects of Sport Performance (4)
This course examines the psychological theories and research related to sport performance and enhancement. Students will be introduced to the nine mental skills necessary for high levels of performance in sport and non-sport situations: attitude, motivation, goals and commitment, interpersonal skills, self-talk, mental imagery, anxiety management, management of emotions, and concentration. (WI).
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SPME 430. Biomechanics of Human Movement (4)
This course examines the mechanical principles underlying human movement. Topics covered include: linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, angular momentum, joint forces and torques, and fluid mechanics. In addition, various movement patterns and sport activities are analyzed using advanced biomechanical laboratory techniques. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MATH 210, SPME 330, and PHYS 102 with a grade of “C-” or better. (RM).
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SPME 440. Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training (4)
Study of the principles associated with the development and implementation of resistance and flexibility training programs. Emphasis is on examination of neural, muscular, and skeletal adaptations associated with resistance and flexibility training across gender and the lifespan. Laboratory activities focus on developing competencies, performing and instructing resistance training, and flexibility exercises at all major articulations. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPME 330.
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SPME 450. Foundations of Health and Fitness (4)
This course examines the physiological foundations of health and fitness and introduces the techniques needed to assess, design, prescribe, and implement individual and group exercise programs. Topics include risk factors and pathophysiology of common inactivity-related diseases and the general principles of exercise prescription and body composition assessment, proper nutrition, and weight management within the context of exercise programs. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPME 360. (WI).
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SPME 460. Exercise in Health and Disease (4)
A comprehensive study of the scientific evidence documenting the relationship between lifestyle, physical activity, and chronic disease. Emphasis is on the scientific principles underlying the role of physical activity in health maintenance and disease prevention, with a specific focus on the consequences of exercise hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPME 360.
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SPME 590. Research in Sports Medicine (1-4)
Laboratory or research investigations in exercise and sports sciences. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and divisional chairperson. This course may be repeated. However, units earned in SPME 590 and/or SPME 595 may not exceed eight.
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SPME 592. Selected Topics (1-4)
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SPME 595. Field Work in Sports Medicine (1-4)
Field work investigations in exercise and sports sciences. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and divisional chairperson. This course may be repeated. However, total units earned in SPME 590 and/or SPME 595 may not exceed eight. Cr/NC grading only.
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SPME 598. Health and Fitness Internship (3)
An advanced, supervised, academic internship in sport medicine offering students a field experience with professionals in the fitness and health industry. The purpose of the internship is to provide students a practical experience at an affiliated internship fitness facility or health center. Classroom activity focuses on developing skills related to job preparation (self-marketing, resume writing, and interviewing). The student is required to complete 120 hours of internship work. Consent of internship coordinator is required. Prerequisites: SPME 460 and PE 201.
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SPME 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of instructor and divisional chairperson is required.
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Although the above are excerpted from the 2008-2009 Seaver catalog this is
not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit:
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/
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