Jeffrey R. Lindauer, Chair; Michael G. Dolan, Associate Chair; Dennis W. Koch, Director.
The Health and Human Performance master of science degree program at Canisius College trains students in the areas of rehabilitative and preventive health, with special emphasis on cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and health promotion.
The 35 credit hour MS program offers students the choice between an internship and a research (thesis) experience, the latter a preparation for doctoral programs. The program prepares students to practice in clinical settings as part of a health-promotion program with apparently healthy or high-risk populations.
The curriculum will provide students with appropriate course work and field experiences to prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal TrainerSM (CPT), Health Fitness Instructor® (HFI), Exercise Specialist® (ES) and Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (RCEP) exam.
| Core (29 credit hours) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| HHP 500 | The Health Care System | 3 |
| HHP 501 | Epidemiology/ Health Promotion | 2 |
| HHP 502 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HHP 520 | Exercise Testing & Prescription | 3 |
| HHP 531 | Applied Statistics for the Health Professions | 3 |
| HHP 582 | Functional Conditioning | 2 |
| HHP 601 | Electrocardiography & Clinical Stress Testing | 4 |
| HHP 602 | Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology | 3 |
| HHP 621 | Cardiovascular Pharmacodynamics | 3 |
| HHP 631 | Research Design & Methodology | 3 |
| Specialization (6 credit hours) | ||
| HHP 603 | Internship I | 3 |
| HHP 604 | Internship II | 3 |
| OR | ||
| HHP 613 | Thesis I | 3 |
| HHP 614 | Thesis II | 3 |
| Total | 35 | |
COURSES 2010-2012
HHP 500 The Health Care System 3 credits
A survey of the American Health Care Systems that examines the elements related to the organization, delivery, financing and planning of health services. This course introduces an understanding of the forces shaping the present and future health care delivery system.
HHP 501 Epidemiology/Health Promotion 3 credits
The study of the distribution and determinants of health related states or events in a population and applications to control specific health problems. The literature regarding lifestyle choices that promote optimal health care and functioning will be reviewed and behaviors regarding self protection, self care and health promotion will be discussed.
HHP 502 Nutrition 3 credits
Study of nutrition principles, behavior and counseling, as well as clinical applications of nutrition as it relates to health, clinical exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation.
HHP 520 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 credits
This course presents a comprehensive overview of the physical, physiological and metabolic responses of the human body to exercise testing and training in health and disease. An understanding of the processes involved in prescribing safe and effective therapeutic exercise for healthy individuals as well as for patients with heart and lung disease, diabetes and obesity will be reviewed along with environmental and legal considerations in the prescriptive process.
HHP 531 Applied Statistics for the Health Professions 3 credits
Selects appropriate statistical procedures, analyzes data, and interprets the results. Uses SPSS for Windows to cover descriptive statistics, tests of differences and to develop methods of presenting tables and graphs.
HHP 582 Functional Conditioning 2 credits
This course provides an overview of the physiological responses and adaptations to resistance training. Training theories and methodology for program design for different populations will also be discussed.
HHP 601 Electrocardiography and Clinical Stress-Testing 4 credits
This course is designed to present the theoretical principles of electrocardiography. Topics include a review of cardiac physiology including the normal sequence of cardiac muscle depolarization and repolarization, determination of heart rate and rhythm, electrical axis and the diagnosis of cardiac rhythm in 12-lead ECG. Special emphasis will be placed on myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, treatment and clinical evaluation. Pharmacological interventions and the impact of the ECG, as well as exercise will be discussed.
HHP 602 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 3 credits
Details the functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems emphasizing normal function, pathophysiology, initiation and progression of disease and current treatment. Special reference will be made to the role of exercise as a therapeutic modality.
HHP 603 Internship I 3 credits
A supervised part-time internship in clinical and non-clinical exercise programs or in clinical exercise testing laboratories. Includes clinical exercise testing, exercise prescription and/or exercise leadership experiences. Requires students to complete a minimum of 120 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.
HHP 604 Internship II 3 credits
Continues HHP 603. Prerequisites: HHP 603 and permission of program director.
HHP 613 Thesis I 3 credits
Provides initiation to scholarly investigation. Requires students to submit a written research proposal for approval by a thesis/project committee and to present an oral proposal at a college seminar. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.
HHP 614 Thesis II 3 credits
Continues HHP 613 with an approved thesis proposal and culminates in an approved written thesis. Prerequisites: HHP 613 and permission of program director.
HHP 621 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacodynamics 3 credits
This course provides study of the current medications used in the treatment of congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, angina and hypertension, asthma and COPD. The effects of these medications during acute and chronic exercise and cardiac emergency medications will also be covered. Prerequisite: HHP 602.
HHP 631 Research Design and Methodology 3 credits
This course considers research methods and designs used in a variety of professional settings. The development of research techniques will be emphasized, including the ability to define research problems, develop hypotheses, review and interpret literature, apply research designs and draw relevant conclusions. The class culminates in the student writing and presenting a research proposal.