MSU Billings Catalog

The Department of Health and Human Performance

Adventure Leadership in Health and Recreation

ALHR 501 Orientation to ALiHR. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Orientates new ALiHR(T) students to program requirement and expectations. Students are required to attend the orientation sessions. Orientation is a series of discussion and workshops designed to help students with the transition to this rigorous program, including time management, changing roles, activities, resources, internships, projects, and thesis. It also provides an opportunity for the students to meet and interact with faculty.

Lecture Hours 1

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALHR 502 Adventure Skills Training. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Demonstrates competency in backcountry travel/living (both summer and winter), and at least one area of skill concentration (e.g., challenge course, rock-climbing, paddling, skiing, etc.). Completion of Adventure Skills Training (AST) is accomplished by either documentation or demonstration. Appropriate documentation includes activity log or appropriate letter of reference. Demonstration of AST can be completed by co-teaching the specific skills with one of MSUB’s fulltime faculty. Students in need of AST should arrange to gain these skills during the summer or winter breaks.

Lecture Hours 1

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALHR 503 Cont Iss Hlth/Rec Ther/Adv Ldr. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Examines conceptual, theoretical, and practical issues associated with the organization and delivery of Adventure and Therapeutic Recreation services. Using theoretical frameworks and applied practice models, students reflect on and develop informed positions on core values and beliefs that support the profession.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALHR 530 Hist Pers & Polcy of Outd Adv. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Examines policy issues that affect the adventure recreation field; study of the historical significance of key events and individual contributions from cultural, social, and economic points of view.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALHR 532 Budg, Fin, & Facl Mgmt Adv Rec. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Applies current guidelines, policies, and practices involved in budgeting, financing, acquisition, and managing adventure recreation agencies and facilities.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALHR 533 Risk Mgmt & Comm in Adv Rec. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Demonstrate ability to apply current structured approach to designing, communicating, implementing, and assessing a risk management plan for programs and staff within the adventure recreation industry.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health & Human Performance

Adventure Leadership in Recreation Therapy

ALTR 520 Therapeutic Recreation Process. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Examines the multifaceted aspects of the profession and practice of Recreational Therapy (RT). Course content focuses on an understanding of RT definitions, philosophical and theoretical perspectives, service delivery models, and the RT process.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALTR 521 Assmnt, Doc & Admin Rec Therpy. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Teach and develop the critical components of assessment, documentation, and evaluation in the recreational therapy process. Components including protocol development, client assessment (standardized assessment, interview, observation, and record review), and the process of treatment planning, documentation, and evaluation. Client evaluation will be discussed at is relates to client-assessed outcomes.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALTR 522 Therapeutic Rec Modalities. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Experientially develop and apply an assortment of activity-based interventions used in therapeutic recreation practice. Students are introduced to modalities including, but not limited to: adventure activities, animal-assisted therapy, horticulture, reminiscence, aromatherapy, massage, juggling, humor, sports, crafts, social skills, and relaxation training.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALTR 523 Therapeutic Rec & Disabilities. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Combines research literature and practical application on issues associated with mental health, developmental disabilities, and/or aging, and the therapeutic recreation process. Students complete an issues paper that synthesizes research literature and any other structured learning activities, and draws implications for therapeutic recreation practice.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health & Human Performance

ALTR 590 Internship. 1-6 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program and consent of instructor.

V 1-6 Provides experience in responsible appointment as an assistant in recreation therapy. A minimum 560 hour, 14 consecutive week internship experience in a therapeutic recreation service that uses the therapeutic recreation process as defined by the current NCTRC Job Analysis Study. See ALiHR Internship Handbook for details.

Department: Health & Human Performance

Athletic Training

ATEP 534 Athletic Training Techniques I. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Serves as an introduction to athletic training practice. Emphasis on the prevention, care, and management of acute injuries and illnesses, as well as risk management, environmental concerns, and protective taping and equipment.

Lecture Hours 2, Lab Hours 1

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 535 Athletic Trng Techniques II. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Provides an investigation into cultural competent care, mental health issues, current topics, and professionalism in athletic training.

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 540 Practicum in Athletic Trng I. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 559.

Builds on skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. First in the series of four practicum courses.

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 541 Practicum in Athletic Trng II. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Corequisite(s): ATEP 564.

Expands on skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. Second in the series of four practicum courses.

Lecture Hours 1

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 542 Lower Extremety Assessment. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Provides a study of anatomy and physiology, assessment, evaluation techniques, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the lower extremities and lumbar spine.

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 544 Upper Extremity Assessment. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Provides a study of anatomy and physiology, assessment, evaluation techniques, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the upper extremities, head, and thoracic and cervical spine.

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 546 General Medical Assessment. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Examines the recognition, assessment, and management of general medical conditions and illnesses, and discusses the pharmaceutical process of therapeutic interventions and therapies.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 550 Practicum in Athletic Trng III. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 577.

Broadens skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. Third in the series of four practicum courses.

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 551 Practicum in Athletic Trng IV. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Corequisite(s): ATEP 582.

Reviews and refines skills previously acquired and evaluated in previous coursework. Fourth in the series of four practicum courses.

Lecture Hours 1

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 551L Practicum Athletic Trng IV Lab. 0 Credits

Lab Hours 0

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 559 Clinical Education I. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Summer

Corequisite(s): ATEP 540.

Provides students with the opportunity to acquire clinical experience and practice clinical skills in the field under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. First in a series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 564 Clinical Education II. 2 Credits

Corequisite(s): ATEP 541.

Provides students with the opportunity to acquire clinical experience and to expand clinical knowledge and skills under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Second in series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 566 Therapeutic Modalities. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Explores the physiology, theory, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic modalities.

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 572 Therapeutic Exercise. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Explores the theory, development, and application of therapeutic exercise programs.

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 574 Manual Therapy Techniques. 3 Credits

Considers the theories and application methods of comprehensive manual therapy techniques.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 575 Case Studies in Sport Psych. 3 Credits

Offers a case study approach to evaluate mental health issues as well as to discuss psychological interventions for the active individual.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 577 Clinical Education III. 9 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 550.

Provides students with an immersive clinical experience to expand clinical knowledge and skills. Experience occurs under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Third in series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 9

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 578 Org and Admin in Athletic Trng. 3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Admittance into ATEP.

Topics include leadership; insurance; ethics; professional development; and the planning, organization, operations, and assessment of athletic training programming and facilities. Fiscal and risk management will also be examined.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 582 Clinical Education IV. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 551.

(10-20 lab/wk) Provides students with the opportunity to gain experience and refine clinical skills in the field under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Last in series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health & Human Performance

ATEP 597 Capstone. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate Athletic Training Program.

Serves as an intensive and cumulative review of athletic training competencies and proficiencies. Course is geared towards preparing the athletic training student to challenge the BOC exam.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

Health and Human Performance

HHP 501 Srvy of Exercise & Sport Sci. 3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.S. or instructor permission.

Surveys the ways in which different scientific, core bodies of knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and neural control intersect to form the foundation for professional activities in sport and exercise.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 502 Rsrch in Exercise & Sport Sci. 3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.S. or instructor permission.

Covers research and the statistical analysis that support research-specific, evidence-based practice in contexts unique to exercise science and sport.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 518 Hlth Enhncmnt Mthd & Mtrls K-8. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Examines theories and models of curriculum design and teaching methodologies for grades K-8 Health Enhancement.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 540 Sport Leadership. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Explores theory and practice leadership principles applied to coaching and sport settings. Special attention is devoted to various applied strategies including: leadership/coaching styles, leader personality and behavior, basic anatomy and biomechanics of human movement, decision-making, risk management, planning and organizing, processing and evaluating, communicating and motivating, time management, and conflict management. Use of the case study method is applied to various sport settings.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 545 Exercise Test & Prescription. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): HHP 430.

Explores basic techniques in the assessment of physical fitness, prescription of exercise for healthy and unhealthy adults, and promotion of physical activity within communities.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 550 Psychological Principles. 3 Credits

Covers the psychological dimension of sport science, focusing on advanced motor learning and applied sport psychology. Special attention is focused on sport psychology interventions with strong research support for their effectiveness.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 560 Sport Marketing. 3 Credits

Explores the theory and practice of the marketing of sport as a product and the marketing of non-sport-related products through sport. Includes the study of various specific areas, such as market definition, consumer analysis, market research, market segmentation, product positioning, pricing, promotion, marketing communication, distribution, and sponsorship applied to sport.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 570 Sport Organizations & Gov. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Explores the theory and practice of sport organizations and their various governance structures. Organization theory is presented in the context of sport organizations that regulate high school athletics, intercollegiate athletics, international amateur sport, and professional sport.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 590 Internship. 1-9 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Approved plan of study and approved internship application.

Provides experience in a responsible appointment as an assistant in physical education and/or health settings.

Lecture Hours 1-9

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 591 Independent Study. 1-6 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor, approval of the department chairperson and the Dean of Allied Health Professions, and Independent Study contract filed with the Office of Graduate Studies.

Provides an opportunity for students of superior academic standing to explore material not covered by regular graduate courses in the Department of Health and Human Performance.

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 592 Seminar. 1-6 Credits

Provides an opportunity to investigate topics at the advanced level pertinent to the area of Health and Physical Education.

Lecture Hours 1-6

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 593 Workshop. 1-6 Credits

Provides an opportunity for experimental study at the advanced level in an area of Health and Physical Education.

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 594 Clinic. 1-6 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.

Provides an opportunity to explore and develop advanced skills with individuals in Health and Physical Education.

Lecture Hours 1-6

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 596 Cooperative Educ/Internship. 1-8 Credits

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 597 Capstone Project. 1-6 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program and consent of instructor.

Explores quantitative and qualitative research methodologies used in the health and human professions and evaluation of published research in the field. The capstone activity involves designing, implementing, assessing, and presenting a research project or program. Basic format and organization issues are covered, along with how to identify a research topic and program, assess resources, and write a literature review.

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 598 Research Project. 3-6 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Provides graduate students an opportunity to research a selected topic in athletic training interdisciplinary studies or sport leadership in close consultation with a graduate faculty committee. Students will present their project both in writing and orally.

Lecture Hours 3-6

Department: Health & Human Performance

HHP 599 Thesis. 1-6 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): EDF 501 or equivalent and an approved plan of study required.

This course may be given the grade of “T” until research and writing is completed and accepted within the time limit of the degree.

Department: Health & Human Performance

Outdoor Recreation

REC 510 Adventure Leadership. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program and consent of instructor.

Acquaints students with the history, philosophy, depth, and scope of Adventure Leadership. Methods discussed will be applied to group development, minimizing risk in the field, teambuilding, decision-making, problem solving, and teaching. Students will explore and enhance their own leadership, philosophy, and style through participation in group projects, lecture, and activities while taking this course.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

REC 511 Adv Guiding & Instructing. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Provides students an opportunity to explore teaching methods appropriate for a wide spectrum of adventure guiding and instructing. Examines learning styles, lesson planning, delivery options, risk management, evaluation, and assessment.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

REC 566 Ethical & Legal Aspects in OAL. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Presents the ethical and legal principles and practices recommended and required in outdoor adventure leadership careers. Particular emphasis is on the ethical and legal guidelines that follow national program accreditation standards.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance

REC 570 Adventure Prog Planning & Dev. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate ALiHR program.

Examines principles related to planning, scheduling, and implementation of recreational activities and events. Students will be introduced to the procedures involved in development of programs, staffing, budgeting, and managing risks for adventure programs for diverse populations.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health & Human Performance