Graduate Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Website: https://cehhs.fsu.edu/hnfs
Chair: Griffiths; Professors: Arjmandi, Delp, Hickner, Kim, Ormsbee, Panton, Ray; Associate Professors: Rao, Salazar, Gordon, Singh; Assistant Professors: Cui, Hwang, La Favor, Lobene, Machin, Nagpal, Parvatiyar, Smith, Solis, Steiner, Sun, Watso; Dietetic Internship Director: Trone; DPD Director: Farrell; Director, Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine: Ormsbee; Teaching Faculty III: Farrell, Garber, Sehgal; Teaching Faculty II: Ghosh, Griffiths, Maier; Teaching Faculty I: Trone, Williams; Courtesy Faculty: Burkhart, Daggy, Florian; Professors Emeriti: Dorsey, Harris, Haymes, Hsieh, Toole, Sathe
The Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences (HNFS) is in a unique position nationwide to provide graduate coursework and research opportunities in human health, nutrition, and food science, as well as in exercise physiology and sports sciences. The combination of these respective areas of concentration within a single department facilitates integrative studies between diet and physical activity in the maintenance of health and the prevention or treatment of chronic diseases, as well as studies on the quality and safety of food.
Two master's programs are offered in the department: 1) Nutrition and Food Science 2) Exercise Physiology with majors in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and sports sciences. Thesis and non-thesis options are available for the master's programs.
The department also has a coordinated dietetic internship (DI) program which, in conjunction with the master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science or major in Sports Nutrition, provides a post-baccalaureate route for select students to become eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians. Students applying for the internship program must have completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements.
The department has two programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 1) Nutrition and Food Science, and 2) Exercise Physiology. These doctoral programs are designed to enable students to achieve competency in a specialized area of human nutrition, food science, or exercise physiology and to become independent researchers with a career in academia, industry, government, or other health-related fields.
Ongoing research in the department includes basic, clinical, and applied studies linking nutrition, food, exercise, physiology, microbiome, and lifestyle modifications to human health. Examples include:
- Obesity cardiometabolic, and neurocognitive disturbances utilizing in vitro, in vivo, and clinical models
- Age-associated investigations in areas of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and Alzhiemer's
- Nutrition education and lifestyle modification interventions
- Food science-related lines of research, e.g., food safety, food allergy, food microbiology, and food quality
- Functional foods and Microbiome in health and disease
- Effects of various exercise interventions on cardiometabolic health
- Sports sciences and medicine including injury prevention, treatment, and athletic performance enhancement
The department houses two proactive research centers: the Center for Advancing Exercise and Nutrition Research on Aging (CAENRA), and the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM). CAENRA addresses major issues affecting the aging population to uncover some of the underlying mechanisms of aging and to discover alternative/adjunctive approaches to halt the progression of chronic diseases and/or improve their health. ISSM is dedicated to optimizing health, body-composition, and human performance by conducting research studies on populations ranging from elite athletes to clinical populations through a collaborative effort between the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (CEHHS), FSU Athletics, College of Medicine, Nike, and the founding Partner, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic.
Research Facilities
Our facility has two dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) units used for our bone mineral density (BMD) and body-composition studies; an electrocardiography machine (ECG) for heart rhythms; and multiple-metabolic carts to assess maximal oxygen consumption, metabolic rate, and respiratory exchange ratio. The department also has a fluorescent microscope, high-speed refrigerated centrifuge, texture analyzer, and a micro-computed tomography 3D scanner (micro-CT) for bone analysis.
The Applied Electrophysiology Exercise Laboratories investigate the underlying mechanisms that affect cardiac and arterial smooth muscle physiology under normal and pathological conditions using animal models. Techniques include PCR, Western blotting, surface biotinylation, calcium imaging, electrocardiogram, and pressurized artery myography.
The Cardiovascular Laboratories are equipped with a Finometer for beat-to-beat blood pressure and hemodynamic monitoring; Sphygmocor for pulse wave velocity, aortic blood pressure, and augmentation index (arterial stiffness); Hoklanson Plethysmography System to non-invasively measure both limb arterial and venous blood flow; Biopac MP100 Data Collection System with ECG and hand grip attachments; impedance cardiography for stroke volume and cardiac output; WinCPRS software to estimate power spectrum density of heart rate/blood pressure variability and spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity; Electronic tilt table to evaluate cardiovascular responses to orthostatic stress; and ambulatory blood-pressure monitors; Exercise Respiratory Monitoring System; Recumbent Cycle Ergometer for exercise testing (Ergoselect 600; COSMED); Microneurography Units for direct in vivo assessment of efferent sympathetic outflow; Ultrasound machine for cardiac and vascular imaging; Inspiratory Muscle Trainers (K3; POWERbreathe); Blood Pressure Monitor (Hem 907XL; OMRON); PowerLab 16/35, BioAmp; Grip Force Transducer; Respiratory belt for respiratory monitoring; Actigraphs for physical activity monitoring (wGT3X-BT; Acticorp); Spirometer for pulmonary function; LabVIEW for data processing and analysis; LabChart Pro for data acquisition; MATLAB for data processing and analysis (MathWorks); FMD Studio for blood vessel function assessment (Quipu); and Prism 9 for statistical analysis (GraphPad).
Exercise Physiology Laboratories are for studying human performance, exercise metabolism, and cardiovascular and muscle physiology. The two Exercise Physiology Laboratories are equipped for teaching and research related to the human response to exercise. These laboratories contain metabolic carts for the indirect calorimetry measures of oxygen consumption, blood lactate and blood gas analyzers, an environmental chamber, and a DXA in addition to various equipment for biochemical assessments.
There are also two whole body vibration Powerplate machines.
The Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM) houses the Performance Laboratory designed for testing competitive athletes of all ages and clinical populations. The Institute collaborates regularly with the College of Medicine and the Athletics Department. The laboratory provides an opportunity for investigators to conduct multidisciplinary research in human and athletic performance (including prevention and treatment of athletic injuries), sports and performance nutrition, body composition, metabolism, and general health. The ISSM contains a DXA and BodPod for body composition analyses, a zero-gravity treadmill, an oversized treadmill, cycle ergometers, force plates, a Tendo unit, bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy, and a BiodexTM dynamometer as well as gas analyzers, clinical and biochemistry lab space containing YSI 2800 Clinical Analyzer, Piccolo, and Microdialysis CMA 600 Analyzer.
There is a resistance training research gym equipped with MedX™ machines focusing on all major muscle groups and power racks for free weight training. Resistance machines include back extension, row, chest press, leg extension, leg curls, leg press, triceps pushdown, biceps curl, overhead press, and abdominal crunch. This space also houses cycle ergometers and treadmills for exercise training.
Muscle Research Laboratories are equipped to study the functional, molecular and cellular adaptations of skeletal muscle to various stimuli and environments such as exercise, nutrition, aging, and muscle wasting diseases or conditions in humans and animals. Techniques include in-situ and in-vivo muscle function in rodents, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and other biochemistry lab techniques.
The Nutrition and Food Science Laboratories are equipped with spectrophotometers, various electrophoresis systems, automated microplate reader and washer, freeze dryers, chromatographic systems, Micro Differential Scanning Calorimeters, immunochemistry equipment, PCRs, real-time PCRs, digital PCR, VITEK diagnostic system, anaerobic workstations, and food-analysis equipment. Faculty and students also have access to a cell-culture facilities for in vitro experiments and molecular imaging for protein, DNA, and mRNA visualization. Furthermore, our department and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory collaborate, giving us access to advanced magnetic-resonance imaging techniques.
Scholarships and Fellowships
In addition to graduate teaching and research assistantships, students have the opportunity to apply for several departmental scholarships including: scholarships for international students, minority students, students with demonstrated financial need, and students engaged in research and teaching. These scholarships are awarded annually. Graduate students also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships/fellowships at both the College and the University levels.
Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition and Food Science
Areas of specialization include:
- Food science
- Nutrition science (+DI option)
Thesis and non-thesis programs are available for the Nutrition and Food Science program (32 semester hours for specialization in nutrition science; 33 semester hours for specialization in food science; and 47 semester hours with DI option). In addition to meeting University admission requirements, admission to the nutrition and food science graduate programs requires an upper-division GPA of 3.0 and recommended minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores of 150 on the Quantitative Reasoning section, 150 on the Verbal Reasoning section, and 4.0 on the Writing section. Students are expected to have a background in courses in food and nutrition, general and organic chemistry, elementary biochemistry, metabolism, microbiology, and anatomy/physiology.
For the combined dietetic internship, students must first be admitted to a qualifying master's program. In addition, the individual must submit verification that the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have been met. A selection committee makes the final recommendation for acceptance into the combined dietetic internship program. The student accepted into the combined dietetic internship will also need to successfully complete eighteen credit hours of HUN 8945 throughout the program (1200 hours of practical experience).
Core courses required for the specialization in nutrition science are HUN 5424, HUN 5243, HUN 5802 and HUN 5802L, and FOS5930 or HUN 5930. For the thesis option, the student must also take HUN 5971 (minimum six semester hours) and HUN 8976 (zero semester hours). For the non-thesis option, the student must take additional suggested electives and HUN 8966 (zero semester hours).
Core courses required for the specialization in food science are: FOS 5245, FOS 5936, FOS 5930, HUN 5802, HUN 5802L, and HUN 6248 Food Microbiology. For the thesis option, the student must also take HUN 5971 (minimum six semester hours) and HUN 8976 (zero semester hours). For the non-thesis option, the student must take additional electives and HUN 8966 (zero semester hours).
Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Physiology
Students pursuing an MS in Exercise Physiology may major in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, or sports sciences.
Both thesis and non-thesis programs are offered for majors in exercise physiology and sports nutrition; sports sciences is a non-thesis program. Admission to the exercise physiology program, regardless of major, requires an upper-division GPA of 3.0 and recommends minimum GRE scores of 150 on the Quantitative Reasoning section, 150 on the Verbal Reasoning section, and 4.0 on the Writing section. Students are expected to have background supporting courses in human nutrition, general chemistry, anatomy/physiology, and exercise physiology. Students pursuing the sports nutrition major are also required to have a background in Nutrition and Sports as well as Intermediate Metabolism of Nutrients.
Core courses required for a major in exercise physiology are: APK 5111C, HUN 5802 and HUN 5802L (or CHD 5915), PET 5367, PET 5553, PET 5930. For the thesis option, the student must also take HUN 5971 (six semester hours) and HUN 8976 (zero semester hours). For the non-thesis option, the remaining requirements include APK 8945 (nine semester hours) and HUN 8966 (zero semester hours).
Core courses required for a major in sports nutrition include: APK 5111C, APK, 5166, HUN 5802 and HUN 5802L (or CHD 5915), PET 5367, PET 5930, HUN 5242, HUN 5243, and HUN 5625. For the thesis option, students must also take HUN 5971 (six semester hours) and HUN 8976 (zero semester hours). For the non-thesis option, students must also take additional suggested electives and HUN 8966 (zero semester hours).
Courses required for a major in sports sciences (non-thesis only) include: APK 5111C, FAD 5700, PET 5367, PET 5389, PET 5751 PET 5930, PET 5945, PET 6931r (Adv Topics: Strength and Power Training; Adv Topics: Special Topics in Sport Sciences), and a minimum of three credit hours of suggested electives.
Exercise Physiology Combined Bachelor's/Master's Pathway: Available to current FSU Exercise Physiology undergraduate students who have completed 90 credit hours (transfer students should have completed 24 credit hours at FSU) and the appropriate prerequisite courses. Students must also have a minimum upper-division GPA of 3.00 and GRE minimum scores of 150 Verbal, 150 Quantitative, and 3.5 Writing. Eleven (11) graduate credit hours will count toward both the BS and MS degree requirements. The following courses are taken during the last semester (spring only) of the undergraduate degree: PET 5553, PET 5077, and PET 5930, and a course on exercise and disease (PET 6388) or sports fitness testing (PET 5751).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs
The Department of Health, Nutrition and Food Sciences offers two doctoral degrees. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Sciences with major in nutrition or food science, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Exercise Physiology.
In addition to meeting the University's requirements for graduate admission, admission to all doctoral programs requires an upper-division GPA of 3.0 and recommends minimum GRE scores of 150 on the Quantitative Reasoning section, 150 on the Verbal Reasoning section, and a 4.0 on the Writing section. A curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a letter of intent describing research interests are also required. It is requested that doctoral students participate in a departmental interview.
The PhD program in Human Sciences with a major in nutrition or food science is a competency-based research degree. This degree requires fifty-eight semester hours at minimum, and the student must advance to mastery in the field of specialization. The committee member from the area of emphasis should be consulted by the student in selecting these courses. All courses are subject to approval by the student's committee.
Core courses required for Ph.D. in Human Sciences with an emphasis in nutrition science are HOE 6366, HUN 6911, FOS 6930 or HUN 6930, PET 6931, Statistics, HUN 8964 (zero semester hours), HUN 6980 (24 semester hours), and HUN 8985 (zero semester hours). HUN 5242 and HUN 5243 are additional core for students not exposed to the content in their master's degree.
Core courses required for Ph.D. in Human Sciences with an emphasis in food science are FOS 6930, HOE 6366, HUN 6911, Statistics, HUN 8964 (zero semester hours), HUN 6980 (24 semester hours), and HUN 8985 (zero semester hours). FOS5205, FOS 5424, FOS 5936, FOS 6351C, and HUN 6248 are additional core for students not exposed to the content in their master's degree.
Core courses required for Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology are Advanced Human Physiology, HOE 6366, HUN 6911, PET 6930, Statistics, PET 6931, HUN 8964 (zero semester hours), HUN 6980 (24 semester hours), and HUN 8985 (zero semester hours).
Definition of Prefixes
APK—Applied Kinesiology
DIE—Dietetics
FOS—Food Science
FSS—Food Service Systems
HSC—Health Sciences
HUN—Human Nutrition
PET—Physical Education Theory
Graduate Courses
APK 5111C. Advanced Exercise Physiology (3). This course studies the physiological effects of acute and chronic physical exercise.
APK 5166. Supplements in Exercise (3). Prerequisites: Admission into a program within the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, or instructor permission. A basic background in exercise physiology and human metabolism/bioenergetics is required. This course provides an immersion into the theoretical and applied background for why nutritional supplements can positively, and negatively, impact health, performance, and many physiological processes. The regulation, marketing, and testing of nutritional supplements are also covered due to the unique aspects of these areas for nutritional supplements as compared to food and drugs.
APK 6178. Human Physiology I (3). Prerequisites: Admission into a graduate program within the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, or instructor permission. This course is the first of a two-part series providing an intense, comprehensive overview of major human organ systems' structure and function in both diseased and non-diseased states. As one's understanding of physiology is foundational to research or practice in health sciences, students must understand how properly functioning organ systems are critical for human well-being.
APK 8945r. Exercise Physiology Internship (1–9). (S/U grade only). Prerequisites: APK 5111C, PET 5553, and instructor permission. This course consists of supervised field experience in applied exercise physiology with emphasis on corporate and adult fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, or hospital-based wellness programs. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.
DIE 5248. Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (3). Corequisites: Admitted to Dietetics Internship Program (needs Internship Director's permission to enroll). This course offers a presentation and discussion of current topics in the field of dietetics and health care, including a discussion of novel concepts and applications in dietetics. Methods in the nutritional assessment are reviewed. Also, core competencies expected of entry-level dietitians are reviewed and completed.
DIE 5935. Current Topics in Dietetics (3). (S/U grade only). Prerequisite: DIE 5248. Corequisite: Admission to the dietetics internship program. (Requires Internship Director's permission to enroll.) This course offers a presentation and discussion of current topics in the field of dietetics and health care; dissemination and discussion of novel concepts and application in the practice of dietetics; review of methods in nutritional assessment; and review and completion of core competencies expected of entry-level dietitians.
FOS 5205. Food Safety and Quality (3). Prerequisites: HUN 1201, FOS 3026, or departmental approval. The course covers topics such as food spoilage, food poisoning, foodborne pathogens, food laws, and regulations, as well as HACCP and risk management. Emphasis is placed on current issues related to the safety and quality of food.
FOS 5424. Food Preservation (3). Prerequisites: Biochemistry and microbiology. Fundamental considerations in the preservation of foods by freezing, canning, dehydration, ionizing radiations, etc.
FOS 5930r. Seminar in Food and Nutrition Science (1). This course consists of student and faculty presentations on research and developments in food science and nutrition. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.
FOS 5936. Selected Topics in Food Science and Technology (3). Prerequisites: FOS 4114; biochemistry. Investigation of current research related to selected topics in food science and technology.
FOS 6351C. Physical and Chemical Techniques in Food and Nutrition (3). Prerequisite: HUN 5802L. Recommended prerequisite: Analytical chemistry. This course provides an experimental approach to food and nutrition research, and it may involve the study of foods, humans, or animal models and a variety of specialized instruments.
FOS 6930r. Seminar in Food and Nutrition Science (1). Doctoral student presentations concerning research in the food sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.
HUN 5242. Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins (3). Prerequisite: Biochemistry or HUN 3224. Metabolism, physiological action, and interrelationships of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
HUN 5243. Vitamins and Minerals (3). Prerequisite: Biochemistry or HUN 3225. Biochemical functions, physiological actions, and metabolism of the vitamins and minerals. Fundamental concepts underlying human nutrition.
HUN 5297. Eating Disorders, Body Image, and Healthy Weight Maintenance (3). This course presents current science-based information about nutrition, dieting, eating disorders, and body image.
HUN 5625. Nutrition Counseling and Wellness (3). Prerequisite: Admission to the Nutrition and Food Science Major, admission to the Sport Nutrition major, or instructor permission. This course provides an overview of counseling theories and techniques with practical application to nutrition conditions and related problems.
HUN 5802. Research Design and Methodology (2). Basic research terminology, principles and techniques in movement science, nutrition and food science including library materials and writing techniques.
HUN 5802L. Research Design and Methodology Laboratory (1). Prerequisite: Chemistry. Laboratory techniques in the areas of physiology, biochemistry as related to nutrition and metabolism, exercise physiology, and food science.
HUN 5906r. Directed Individual Study (1–9). (S/U grade only). May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.
HUN 5910r. Supervised Research (1–3). (S/U grade only). A maximum of three semester hours may apply to the master's degree. May be repeated to a maximum of five semester hours.
HUN 5930r. Food and Nutrition Seminar (1–4). Doctoral student presentations concerning research in the nutritional sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.
HUN 5938r. Special Topics in Nutrition (3). This course involves readings and discussion in special areas such as nutrition in aging, energy metabolism and obesity, and world food problems.
HUN 5971r. Thesis (3–6). (S/U grade only). A minimum of six semester hours is required.
HUN 6248r. Advances in Nutrition and Food Science (3–12). Prerequisites: HUN 5242, HUN 5243, and FOS 5936. This course explores current topics in proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, or vitamins. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.
HUN 6780. Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics (3). This course discusses basic molecular mechanisms regulating the expression of metabolic/protective genes by dietary components known as nutritional genomics and its impact in human diseases, aging, and longevity. Students learn the basics of gene regulation by epigenetic modifications and posttranslational modifications affecting protein expression and function.
HUN 6906r. Directed Individual Study (1–9). (S/U grade only). May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.
HUN 6911r. Supervised Research (3–5). (S/U grade only). May be repeated to a maximum of five semester hours.
HUN 6930r. Food and Nutrition Seminar (1). Doctoral student presentations concerning research in the nutritional sciences.
HUN 6940r. Supervised Teaching (1–3). (S/U grade only). May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.
HUN 6980r. Dissertation (2–12). (S/U grade only). Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.
HUN 8945r. Supervised Field Experience (1–12). (S/U grade only). Prerequisite: Instructor permission, DIE 5248, HUN 5242, and HUN 5243. Supervised experience in applied dietetics. May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours in a two-year period to meet CADE requirements for the dietetics internship.
HUN 8964r. Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
HUN 8966r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
HUN 8976r. Master's Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
HUN 8985r. Dissertation Defense Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
PET 5077. Physical Dimensions of Aging (4). The course deals with the quality of life, individual differences as we age, physical decline of physiological systems (cardiovascular, muscular, joints, bone, neuromuscular), health, exercise, and well-being, and the pathology of aging. Course assists students in developing an understanding of the physical aspects of aging to apply to setting such as physical therapy, sports medicine, and health and fitness programs in hospitals and retirement communities.
PET 5367. Nutrition and Exercise Performance (3). Immediate and long-term effects of nutrition on exercise performance. Effects of acute and chronic exercise on nutrient requirements.
PET 5389. Strength Program Development for Competitive Athletes and Sport (3). Prerequisite: Admitted to the Sports Sciences Major of the MS in Exercise Science or instructor permission. This course explores the scientific basis and development of sports-related fitness. Emphasis on muscle strength, endurance, speed, power, agility, and flexibility in competitive athletes. Various styles of programming and the methods used to elicit specific adaptations are emphasized. This course meets specific guidelines and competencies for strength and conditioning professionals.
PET 5553. Cardiorespiratory and Anthropometric Evaluation and Development of Exercise Programs (3). Prerequisite: APK 5111C. This course is designed to examine techniques of cardiovascular, respiratory, and anthropometrical evaluation with a particular emphasis on aerobic capacity and body composition and to design, implement, and administer exercise programs for developing physical fitness.
PET 5751. Sports Fitness Testing and Evaluation for Competitive Athletes and Sport (3). Prerequisite: Admitted to the Sports Sciences Major of the MS in Exercise Science or instructor permission. This course includes the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities in selecting, administering, and evaluating sports-related fitness tests for competitive athletes. This course meets specific guidelines and competencies for strength and conditioning professionals.
PET 5930r. Seminar in Movement Sciences (1). Involves several student and faculty presentations concerning research and developments in exercise physiology, motor learning/control, and the movement sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.
PET 5945r. Sports Sciences Practicum (3). Prerequisite: Admitted to the Sports Sciences Major of the Master of Science Degree in Exercise Science. This course is comprised of supervised practicum experiences in a sports science setting. Emphasis is on developing skills and abilities of a strength and conditioning specialist through practical application of knowledge from previous or current coursework, while learning new related principles or concepts. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen semester hours.
PET 6317. Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function (4). Prerequisite: APK 3110C or equivalent level of exercise physiology course. This course covers the study of the morphology and physiology of skeletal muscle which includes adaptations that occur in response to physical activity, disuse, and aging.
PET 6365. Exercise and the Cardiorespiratory System (4). Prerequisite: Advanced exercise physiology. A study of the cardio-respiratory system during exercise and the adjustments within the system to exercise training and other stressors.
PET 6386. Environmental Aspects of Exercise (3). Focuses on the effects of temperature, altitude, and air pollution on exercise performance.
PET 6387. Endocrinology in Health and Exercise (3). Prerequisite: APK 5111C or equivalent level of Exercise Physiology course. This course is an in-depth examination of the physiological principles and mechanisms of endocrinology as related to exercise and overall health. Students gain an understanding of the endocrine organs, hormone classifications, and detailed mechanisms of action for selected hormones. The influence of exercise and disease on acute and chronic human endocrine function is investigated. In addition, the role of chemical mediators and nutrition in coordinating the function of the endocrine system is investigated.
PET 6388. Exercise and Disease (3). Prerequisite: APK 3110C. This course in exercise and chronic diseases is designed to provide students with an understanding of recent advances in exercise physiology for clinical populations. Specific topics addressed include the pathophysiology of disease processes, clinical considerations, and exercise rehabilitation in clinical populations. Particular emphasis is placed on the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise in healthy older individuals and in patients with diabetes, obesity, coronary heart disease, chronic heart failure, hypertension, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease.
PET 6930r. Seminar in Movement Sciences (1). This course consists of doctoral student presentations concerning current research and developments in exercise physiology and motor learning/control. May be repeated to a maximum of four credit hours.
PET 6931r. Advanced Topics (1–4). Integration of facts, principles, and theories into a practical philosophy in the area of specialization of the instructor teaching the course any given semester. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.