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Workshops Dates and Topics by New Faculty CohortPlease save the date for these important workshops as they are added. Attendance at each meeting for your cohort is expected. If you have questions regarding your specific cohort or are unable to attend a meeting of your cohort, please contact Laree Winer (winerll@plu.edu). 2023-2025 Cohort Fall 2023Please save the date for the upcoming Faculty Workshops: Friday, September 22 – 3:00-4:30 pm | Hauge Admin 101 Antonios Finitsis, Executive Director

Courses offered by the Biology department BIOL 111 : Biology and the Modern World - NW This course is intended to introduce students to the principles and concepts that pertain to all living organisms, with special emphasis on those topics typically encountered in everyday life, including human physiology and disease, environmental issues, and the fundamentals of genetics. Lecture and laboratory. Not intended for biology majors. (4) BIOL 116 : Introductory Ecology - NW A study of the

) - Undergraduate Courses BIOL 111 : Biology and the Modern World - NW This course is intended to introduce students to the principles and concepts that pertain to all living organisms, with special emphasis on those topics typically encountered in everyday life, including human physiology and disease, environmental issues, and the fundamentals of genetics. Lecture and laboratory. Not intended for biology majors. (4) BIOL 116 : Introductory Ecology - NW A study of the interrelationships between organisms and

special populations, including adapted training, younger and older adults, and individuals with specific conditions and limitations. Emphasis will be placed on modifications and application of training programs. (4) KINS 525 : Applied Exercise Science I The course will address the physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic training. Additionally, students will understand how the energy systems impact design of training programs. Emphasis will also be placed on periodization and

) KINS 515: Applied Sport Psychology I (4) KINS 520: Adapted Training for Special Populations (4) KINS 592: Special Topics (4) KINS 595: Project + Defense (4) Select one focus area from the following Applied Sport Psychology 8 semester hours KINS 530: Current and Social Issues in Sport (4) KINS 540: Applied Sport Psychology II (4) Applied Exercise Science 8 semester hours KINS 525: Applied Exercise Science I (4) KINS 535: Applied Exercise Science II (4) Master of Science - Kinesiology (M.S

symptoms by measuring the synchronization between our heart, brain and autonomic nervous system. While students practice with the emWave and track data over time, they achieve greater clarity as to how their bodies react under varying conditions. When I teach students to use the emWave, the goal is not to rid stress completely, but to increase awareness of how maladaptive thoughts and emotions trigger detrimental physiological symptoms and then incorporate appropriate relaxation techniques.”What

Psychology This course examines how human physiology and psychology interact and influence personal health choices and behavior change. Topics surveyed include behavior change models; nicotine, alcohol and drug use and abuse; stress and stress management; psychological factors in the prevention, development and treatment of chronic disease; death and dying. (4) KINS 380 : Exercise Physiology Scientific basis for training and physiological effect of exercise on the human body. Lab is required

seminar level courses in their own specialties, ranging from physiological to social issues relevant in psychology. back to top