HHPH 510 - Principles of Environmental Health
Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to key topics, concepts and methods in Environmental Health. It will include the characterization of components of our environment that can adversely affect human health and the policies and regulations designed to protect us. Using the perspectives of the population and community, the course will cover factors associated with the development of environmental health problems Topics covered include air/water quality, food hygiene, sanitation, municipal/infectious/hazardous waste, vector-borne disease, occupational health, legal/risk issues, and global environmental issues.

HHPH 512 - Foundations in Public Health
Hours: 3
This course offers a broad introduction to the application of social and behavioral sciences in public health. Focus is on theoretical approaches used in facilitating behavioral, social and cultural changes needed for improving population health. Students learn the importance of applying multidisciplinary theory based perspectives to tackle real-world public health challenges.

HHPH 514 - Global Perspective of Nutrition
Hours: 3
This course examines malnutrition and how it occurs by analyzing several situations from around the world. Covers how nutrition can affect society and community and examines benefits of well-nourished populations. Analyzes major food and nutritional issues that affect health, survival, and human development in resource-limited settings.

HHPH 517 - Biostatistics
Hours: 3
This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of biostatistics in the field of public health. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical exercises, and data analysis projects, students will gain the necessary skills to critically evaluate research, design studies, and analyze health data..

HHPH 518 - Thesis
Hours: 3-6
Thesis (Same as HHPK 518).

HHPH 520 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Hours: 3
Introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology. The emphasis in this course is on the key concepts and methods of infectious disease epidemiology as used in public health practice and in epidemiologic research.

HHPH 521 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Hours: 3
This course will reinforce epidemiological concepts, research skills and public health concepts in the context of the study of chronic diseases and associated risk factors.

HHPH 522 - Outbreak Investigation and Response
Hours: 3
This course covers infectious disease outbreaks, epidemiology, outbreaks, and public health. Students will learn about modern outbreaks, historic outbreaks of significance and will explore the tools that outbreak investigators use to stop the spread of outbreaks in populations and to prevent future outbreaks. Case studies and popular media are used to apply knowledge in real-life scenarios.

HHPH 528 - Applied Data Analysis for Epidemiology
Hours: 3
This course is designed for students to apply their data-analytic skills to a Epidemiological Data Set and communicate their findings clearly to the population and researchers. Prerequisites: HHPH 587, HHPH 517.

HHPH 530 - Advanced Epidemiology
Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the conceptual foundations of epidemiologic methodology. The focus is on causal inference, what is required to estimate causal effects, and the strengths and weaknesses of different study designs in this endeavor. Examples and readings are aimed at both clinical/biologic and social/behavioral track students. Prerequisites: HHPH 587.

HHPH 531 - Nutrition and Optimal Performance
Hours: 3
Nutrition and Optimal Performance. Three semester hours. A study of nutrition as it relates to optimum performance and health. Nutrient need, sources, functions and interactions are reviewed according to the latest scientific findings. Principles of body conditioning are emphasized with attention to diet and lifestyle practices that promote health and decrease risks of nutrition related diseases.

HHPH 536 - Professional Development in Public Health Seminar
Hours: 1
This seminar is designed to meet the professional development needs of MPH students by focusing on key aspects of their academic journey and career preparation. The course covers MPH curricular requirements, the development of professional identity, best practices in public health professionalism, available resources for professional growth, and preparation for internships. Through interactive discussions, assignments, and self-assessments, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate their academic and professional paths successfully.

HHPH 537 - Applied Practice Experience
Hours: 5
Applied Practice Experience is a culminating course designed to provide students with a hands-on, immersive opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills in a real-world public health setting. Students will have the opportunity to actively engage with public health professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and address critical public health issues. Final presentations to showcase the internship and final project is required. Prerequisites: HHPH 536; Instructor approval required; must be completed in final semester.

HHPH 544 - Health Management and Leadership
Hours: 3
This course addresses management and leadership of public health programs in various settings and will provide students with skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead and manage public health organizations. Public health requires a full range of management skills – from budgeting to personnel, from planning to marketing to overseeing emergency procedures and safety, developing policies and procedures to staff and facility management. This class is designed to facilitated self-directed management development equipping public health students with the skills and knowledge to be effective manager and leaders in various public health organizations.

HHPH 547 - Health Psychology
Hours: 3
An examination of the contributions of psychological research performed to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of a variety of health concerns. The biopsychosocial model of health and illness will be emphasized. Social, emotional, behavioral, biological, and spiritual factors that influence health in a global environment will be explored.

HHPH 550 - Social and Contextual Determinants of Health
Hours: 3
This course explores the influence of social determinants and broader contextual factors on individual and population health. Students will examine how conditions such as income, education, employment, housing, geographic location, and access to healthcare influence health behaviors and outcomes. The course emphasizes evidence-informed strategies for health promotion and disease prevention in various public health settings.

HHPH 580 - Program Evaluation for Healthcare Leaders
Hours: 3
This course offers a practical and comprehensive introduction to program evaluation, specifically designed for students in traditional and non-traditional health settings. The course balances theory with hands-on application, focusing on the evaluation of worksite wellness programs. Through real-world examples, lessons, and exercises, students will gain the skills necessary to assess and improve interventions within organizations. Participants will learn the fundamentals of evaluation, data collection methods, and how to communicate findings effectively to organizational stakeholders.

HHPH 585 - Program Planning & Evaluation
Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide public health professionals with the necessary skills for the development, delivery, and evaluation of health programs to targeted populations. Courses of study, workshop planning, and special programs will be developed, implemented and evaluated for appropriate target groups. Prerequisites: HHPH 512 with a minimum grade of C.

HHPH 587 - Epidemiology
Hours: 3
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in different human populations and the application of methods to improve disease outcomes. As such, epidemiology is the basic science of public health. This course will introduce students in all fields of public health to the background, basic principles and methods of public health epidemiology investigation for both communicable and non-communicable diseases.

HHPH 589 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-4
Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

HHPH 591 - Seminar
Hours: 1-3
Reports and discussions of topics of current interest in health and human performance.

HHPH 595 - Critiquing and Conducting Public Health Research
Hours: 3
This course offers a study of research methods and designs relevant to public health, focusing on proposing, conducting, reading, reporting, and critiquing research within the field. Emphasis will be placed on systematic approaches, including meta-analysis of research literature. Students will explore various research designs such as descriptive and experimental methods, and will be required to conduct an independent research project. This project will involve using meta-analysis or other appropriate research designs to systematically investigate and formally report on a public health issue. Same As: HHPK 595.

HHPH 597 - Special Topics
Hours: 0-4
Special Topics

HHPH 660 - Global Health Issues
Hours: 3
A focus on current health issues facing the world community. An epidemiological approach will be used in studying the causes and distribution of health related states and events in specified populations and the application of this information to the prevention and/or control of health problems.

HHPH 718 - Dissertation
Hours: 3-12
Doctoral Dissertation.

HHPK 516 - Current Topics in Health & Human Performance
Hours: 3
A study of current problems and trends in health and physical education. Local, regional, state, national, and global issues will be included in this course.

HHPK 518 - Thesis
Hours: 3-6
Thesis. Six semester hours.

HHPK 519 - Research Methods in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies
Hours: 3
A study of research methods and designs appropriate for proposing, conducting, reading, reporting and critiquing research in health, kinesiology, and sports studies. A major emphasis will be on conducting meta-analysis of research literature. Each student is required to demonstrate systematic research techniques through the investigation and formal reporting of an independent research project using meta-analysis, descriptive or experimental research design. For non-thesis options, this course meets 595 research requirements.

HHPK 528 - Sport Psychology
Hours: 3
A study of the relationship of psychology to sport: topics include history of sport psychology, application of learning principles, social psychology, personality variables, psychological assessment, youth sport, women in sport, the psychology of coaching, and performance enhancement.

HHPK 530 - Sports Conditioning
Hours: 3
Sports Conditioning. Three semester hours. A study of the scientific basis of conditioning athletes. Focus will be on cardiovascular and resistance conditioning in the off-season, pre-season, and in-season. An introduction and utilization of appropriate equipment for cardiovascular conditioning and resistance training will be examined.

HHPK 532 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Hours: 3
A study of normal physiological mechanisms during rest and during physical work and exercise. The focus of this course is on the mechanisms that affect the heart.

HHPK 533 - Stress Testing & Electrocardio
Hours: 3
Theoretical and practical experiences will be examined to assist in analysis and recognition of normal and abnormal electrocardiography at rest and exercise (ECG). Students will learn how to understanding and interpret ECG tracings, exercise prescription, and understand the mechanisms of cardiac activation in health and exercise.

HHPK 534 - Exercise in Health and Disease
Hours: 3
The analysis of mechanisms responsible for reduction of functional capacity as result of biological aging and/or loss of health. Use of preventive exercise program to diminish reduction and/or deterioration of physiological mechanisms as a function of age, health and disease.

HHPK 536 - Adapted Kinesiology
Hours: 3
Adapted Kinesiology. Three semester hours. Principles of adapting physical activities to individual needs. Instructional strategies, screening and testing procedures, and modification of equipment will be emphasized. Patterns of organization and administration of programs will also be addressed.

HHPK 537 - Internship in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies
Hours: 3
Practical experience in a health, kinesiology, or sport studies worksite. Prerequisites: Instructor approval required in final semester.

HHPK 538 - Exercise Metabolism
Hours: 3
An investigation of metabolic processes, metabolic responses to exercise, regulatory mechanisms, sources, role, and regulation of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism and potential metabolic bases of central and peripheral fatigue.

HHPK 541 - Internship in Sport Administration
Hours: 3
Internships are experiential learning activities designed to provide students with opportunities to make connections between the theory and practice of academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment. Students learn and participate in marketing for multiple sports, game day operations, communications, and media relations to name a few. Internships are completed under the guidance of an on-site supervisor and a faculty sponsor, who in combination with the student will create a framework for learning and reflection. Prerequisites: instructor approval required.

HHPK 545 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
Hours: 3
Application of basic physiological concepts to the programs of kinesiology, emphasis upon the physiological effects and adjustments occurring from participation in physical activity. Major factors in conditioning, fatigue, diet, and physical fitness are considered.

HHPK 551 - Advanced Research in Kinesiology
Hours: 3
Transform research into publishable articles and presentations to various audiences. Emphasis will be on drafting, editing, and revising documents/presentations of the student’s individual research project. With sufficient data, students can produce an article ready for submission to a scholarly journal over the course of the semester.

HHPK 561 - Practicum in Sports Science
Hours: 2
A culminating course in sports science and data analytics designed to provide students with a hands-on, immersive opportunity to apply knowledge and skills. Students will demonstrate proficiency in data collection, statistical analysis, and AI applications as applied to practical challenges in sports science.

HHPK 589 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-4
Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

HHPK 590 - Sport Coaching
Hours: 3
This course will explore various coaching styles and strategies. Emphasis will be placed on development of coaching philosophies, assessment techniques and analyses, and athlete development. Current research and literature will be utilized.

HHPK 591 - Seminar
Hours: 1-3
Reports and discussions of topics of current interest in health and human performance.

HHPK 592 - HHP Study Abroad
Hours: 3
This course provides opportunities to explore Sport (Exercise Science, Sport Management, Coaching, etc.) through international travel. Students will build knowledge, skills, and attitudes about Global Sport through site visits, guest speakers, and participation in international activities. Potential research will be a vital part of this course. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. Crosslisted with: HHPK 492.

HHPK 593 - Biomechanics
Hours: 3
Mechanical Analysis of Motor Skills. Three semester hours. A study of the basic mechanical principles and physical laws which govern human movement. Intensive study will be devoted to analysis of fundamental motor skills and to the use of these skills in dance and sports activities.

HHPK 595 - Critiquing & Conducting Research
Hours: 3
Critiquing and Conducting Research. Three semester hours. (Same as HHPH 595) A study of research methods and designs appropriate for proposing, conducting, reading, reporting and critiquing research in health, kinesiology, and sports studies. A major emphasis will be on conducting meta-analysis of research literature. Each student is required to demonstrate systematic research techniques through the investigation and formal reporting of an independent research project using meta-analysis, descriptive or experimental research design.

HHPK 597 - Special Topics
Hours: 0-4
Special Topic

HHPK 617 - Stat Proc Hlth/Hum Perf
Hours: 3
An introductory study of statistical methods and their implications for education and research. Populations and samples; organizing, displaying, and summarizing data; probability; normal distribution; tests of significance; correlation and simple regression; Z and T tests; and the chi square test will be the focus of this course. Appropriate computer applications will be integrated into the course. This is an approved Level II doctoral research tools course.

HHPK 664 - Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescriptions
Hours: 3
Health-Related Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescriptions. Three semester hours. A study of field-based fitness testing and exercise prescriptions. The course will focus on the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for fitness testing and exercise prescriptions. The health-related fitness parameters of cardio respiratory endurance, joint flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and body composition will be studied in the course. Students will be given opportunity to participate in both classroom and laboratory experiences related to health-related physical fitness.

HHPK 718 - Dissertation
Hours: 3-12
Doctoral Dissertation.

HHPS 518 - Thesis
Hours: 3-6
Thesis

HHPS 520 - Governance and Ethics in Sport
Hours: 3
The study of ethical problems in the contemporary sport industry & the theoretical models for analyzing these problems. Various governing agencies in sport will be studied, & may include those at the high school, collegiate, & professional levels, emphasizing investigation of the organizational structure, authority, membership & influence of these sport governing bodies. Topics for discussion will include: governance practices in international sport, with a particular focus on organizations such as FIFA, UCI, IAAF & the ICC; how governance in sport can facilitate corruption in sport; cheating in sport; values and morals in the international sport industry; ethical decision making in athletic administration; the sport ethic; & the role of NCAA, UIL, & NFHS in leveling the playing field.

HHPS 521 - Fin & Econ in Sport
Hours: 3
The study of financial theories and practical application as they impact sport revenues and expenditures as well as the familiarization with current issues and trends in financing sport organizations. Potential areas for discussion include: international exchange and inflation rates; taxation; variance in revenue sources for sport around the world; demand for and supply of international sport; funding for high school, college, and professional mega stadiums; funding issues in college athletics (Title IX compliance, the "arms race" in intercollegiate athletics, coaching salaries, etc.); and pay for play issues.

HHPS 525 - Marketing and Public Relations in Sports
Hours: 3
The course involves an investigation of revenue source available to sport organizations and sport-marketing plans utilizing the concepts of product, price, promotion, sales and advertising. It will further examine aspects of external and internal communication in sport pertaining to community, customer, employee and media relations. Areas of focus include: the marketing of domestic, league and international sporting competitions; sports branding; event sponsorship and marketing; media involvement; the value and ROI of investing in sport; athlete endorsements; sponsorship in international sport; social media policies in high school and collegiate sport; and aligning marketing goals with that of the educational institution.

HHPS 535 - Soc of Sport & Phys Activity
Hours: 3
Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity - Three semester hours A study of the social institution of sport and physical activity and consequences for American society, including social organization from play to professional sport; violence, discrimination, and special populations; and socialization implications from participation in sports and physical activity.

HHPS 537 - Internship in Sport Studies
Hours: 3
Supervised internship with corporate fitness centers, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, recreation centers and similar agencies and organizations. Prerequisites: Instructor approval required in final semester.

HHPS 539 - Sport Law
Hours: 3
A study of the legal aspects of the professional sports industry, including the ways in which contract, labor, tort and antitrust law influence, impact and direct the development of relationships between leagues, athletes, agents, television, internet, advertisers and fans, and may also include international relations; EU law; and the role of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in alternative dispute resolution.

HHPS 556 - Sport Analytics
Hours: 3
The focus of this class will be to provide the basics for understanding and applying analytical techniques to professional teams both on the sport side (predicting player performance and outcomes) and the business side (establishing business models) of a sporting organization. A survey into basic statistical techniques (multiple regression, discriminant analysis, etc.) will be the foundation from which this class will work.

HHPS 564 - Sport Facilities & Event Management
Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with information, practical knowledge, and skill competencies needed for facility and event management within the context of sport activities. Among the topics to be explored will be: sport facility and venue trends; planning and designing sport facilities; stadium development for different sports around the world; design and construction regulations; facility and event operations; planning and hosting events; ticket sales; risk assessment; and legal issues related to sport facility and event management.

HHPS 566 - Issues in International Sport
Hours: 3
The purpose of this class is to introduce some of the contemporary issues facing sport managers around the world and will begin to examine mechanisms that could be utilized in order to address the potential impacts of such issues. This class covers underlying concepts regarding globalization and the influence of organizations such as the International Olympic Committee and FIFA on sport for development policies and regulations. In addition, topics to be discussed may include corruption in international sport; sport for development, reconciliation, and peace; the implications and impact of the commercialization of sport; and the power and influence of the media.

HHPS 584 - Administration in Sport and Recreation Programs
Hours: 3
This course is an overview of the nature and scope of administrative issues in the sport industry and recreational agencies and will expand the studens' understanding of management theories and their application to sport and recreatin administration.

HHPS 589 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Hours: 1-4
Independent Study. One to four semester hours. Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

HHPS 595 - Conducting Research in Sport Management
Hours: 3
A study of research methods and designs appropriate for proposing, conducting, reading, reporting and critiquing research in sport management. A major emphasis will be on conducting meta-analysis of research literature. Each student is required to demonstrate systematic research techniques through the investigation and formal reporting of an independent research project using meta-analysis, descriptive or experimental research design. Statistical methods and their implications for research will be studied, including populations and samples; organizing, displaying, and summarizing data; probability; normal distribution; tests of significance; correlation and simple regression; Z and T tests; and the chi square tests.

HHPS 597 - Special Topics
Hours: 1-4
Special Topics

HHPS 657 - Sport Marketing Analytics
Hours: 3
This course explores the world of sport marketing analytics within the context of the sport management field. With a strong focus on practical applications for sport consumer behavior research, this course equips students with the essential skills needed to excel in the dynamic landscape of sport business and marketing analytics. By blending statistical reasoning with real-world sport marketing and consumer behavior datasets, students will learn to extract meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions in the sport industry.

NUTR 510 - Community Nutrition: Theories and Applications
Hours: 3
This course expands on the important issues in community nutrition practice and presents the core information needed by students who are interested in solving nutrition and health problems. This course will provide a sweeping review of the community nutritionist’s role and abilities, the status of community nutrition, and tools for addressing community health issues through nutritional interventions.

NUTR 514 - Public Health Nutrition
Hours: 3
This course will provide an introduction to Public Health Nutrition and the role of the Public Health Nutrition professional. Emphasis will be on definition, identification and prevention of nutrition related disease, as well as improving health of a population by improving nutrition. Malnutrition will be discussed on a societal, economic, and environmental level. It will include the basics of nutritional biochemistry as it relates to malnutrition of a community and targeted intervention. Finally, it will review existing programs and policies, including strengths, weaknesses and areas for modification or new interventions.

NUTR 515 - Nutrition Education and Counseling: Theories and Applications
Hours: 3
This course reviews provides foundational knowledge of counseling and education principles. There will be many opportunities to apply nutritional knowledge and skills through case studies and engaging discussions.

NUTR 520 - Foodservice Management: Theories and Applications
Hours: 3
This course expands on the well-proven Foodservice Systems Model. This approach is optimized to help students master the many elements of foodservice management, including inputs, outputs, and processes. We discuss how each component and role fits together. We also explore leadership theories and their applications in foodservice systems.

NUTR 521 - Nutrition Policy
Hours: 3
This course offers a broad introduction to food policies in the United States. Food policy encompasses laws, regulations, decisions and actions by governments and other institutions that influence food production, distribution and consumption. Real-world controversies and debates motivate the course’s attention to economic principles, research tools, policy analysis, and contemporary data sources.

NUTR 531 - Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism
Hours: 3
This course includes a comprehensive review of human nutritional biochemistry. Emphasis is placed on the biochemical and physiological fundamentals of nutrition. This course applies biochemistry to nutrient use from consumption through digestion, absorption, distribution, and cellular metabolism. This course explores how nutrition is a science that integrates life process from the molecular to the cellular level and through the multisystem operation of the human organism.

NUTR 550 - Medical Nutrition Therapy: Theories and Applications
Hours: 3
This course will expand upon the pathophysiology of selected chronic disease states and their associated medical problems. Specific attention will be directed to medical nutrition needs of patients in the treatment of each disease state. Opportunity to integrate principles of medical nutrition therapy into clinical practice.

NUTR 589 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-3
This course develops the skills, knowledge, and abilities of students pursuing research in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Students will be led various process related to scientific research under the guidance of faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

NUTR 590 - Introduction to Dietetics Practice
Hours: 3
This course will focus on professional issues, including ethics, legislative issues, and advocating and marketing the profession. Personal professional development will be addressed through self-reflection, development of a resume and a letter of intent, and personal statement.

NUTR 591 - Dietectic Internship
Hours: 3-6
The TAMUC Dietetic Internship Program is a comprehensive, hands-on training designed to prepare aspiring Registered Dietitians for a successful career in clinical, community, and foodservice settings. This program provides structured and dynamic learning experiences, integrating theory with practical application, to develop competent and confident nutrition professionals. Prerequisites: Instructor approval required.

NUTR 597 - Special Topics in Nutrition
Hours: 3
The course is a study of human nutrition as an applied science and covers nutrition physiology: metabolism, energy production, biochemical aspects, role of nutrients, weight control mechanisms, fitness and consumerism. Specific topics may vary by semester. This course is currently investigating the latest research regarding nutrition through the life cycle.