EXSC - Exercise Science
EXSC 110: Weight Training (2)
This course is an introductory course for those students who have limited weight training experience. There will be a concentration on weight training principles, exercises, terminology, and safety. Students will participate in a weight training program.
EXSC 112: First Aid and Emergency Cardiac Care (2)
Students learn about the recognition and treatment of emergency injury and illness. Concepts learned will include controlling bleeding, bandaging, splinting, victim examination, single/two-person rescuer CPR (adult, child, and infant), utilization of a BVM (bag-valve mask) and AED training.
EXSC 121: Introduction to Exercise Science (1)
This course is to introduce the foundations underlying the field of Exercise Science. The course will explore the discipline, sub disciplines and the future development of the field.
EXSC 200: Variable Topics in Exercise Science (1-3)
In this course, students will have the opportunity to study specific topics of interest in exercise science not usually covered in the present course offerings.
EXSC 202: Officiating Team Sports (2)
Students will learn the basic rules of officiating the major team sports of football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer and softball. Students will leave with a basic knowledge and understanding of how to officiate and the role of officials in various team sports.
EXSC 212: Theory of Coaching (2)
Comprehensive introduction to the art and science of coaching. This course focuses on major coaching theories, methods, practices, and outcomes. Topics include study of principles in coaching, positive coaching philosophies, coaching cases and analyses, training and conditioning, motivation and team management, and other contemporary issues.
EXSC 213: Introduction to Fitness (3)
This course will provide students with an introductory background of the components of fitness. Students will participate in physical activities and assess their fitness level. Students will be introduced to proper nutrition, cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength training, and weight management.
EXSC 242: Fitness Activities (2)
Combined study of cardiovascular conditioning, muscular development, and strength and flexibility training. Activities for special populations will also be covered. After principles are learned, students will be offered practical experience in aerobic workouts, isotonic and isometric weight training, therapeutic stretch. Additional out-of-class activity is required.
EXSC 243: Stress Management and Relaxation (3)
Research shows that a large proportion of doctors' office visits in the U.S. are prompted by conditions associated with stress. This course focuses on the powerful influence of stress on health. Stress is defined holistically, and its relationship to factors in modern society is explored. Students learn how exercise, diet, and relaxation techniques can help people to reduce or eliminate stress from their lives.
EXSC 250: Theory of Coaching Baseball (2)
An in-depth study of the history, foundations, theory, techniques, principles, strategies, and practical applications relating to intercollegiate baseball.
EXSC 251: Theory of Coaching Basketball (2)
An in-depth study of the history, foundations, theory, techniques, principles, strategies, and practical applications relating to intercollegiate basketball.
EXSC 252: Theory of Coaching Soccer (2)
An in-depth study of the history, foundations, theory, techniques, principles, strategies, and practical applications relating to intercollegiate soccer.
EXSC 253: Theory of Coaching Volleyball (2)
An in-depth study of the history, foundations, theory, techniques, principles, strategies, and practical applications relating to intercollegiate volleyball.
EXSC 254: Theory of Coaching Football (2)
An in-depth study of the history, foundations, theory, techniques, principles, strategies, and practical applications relating to intercollegiate football.
EXSC 300: Variable Topics in Exercise Science (1-3)
In this course, students will have the opportunity to study specific topics of interest in exercise science not usually covered in the present course offerings.
EXSC 302: Coaching Practicum (2)
This course is designed to provide students a practical coaching experience. Students will have the opportunity to apply the principles and practices of coaching in a college, high school, or junior high sports setting, under the guidance and supervision of a qualified coach. Students enrolled in this course will complete a minimum of 80 hours (40 hours/credit) of observation and coaching.
Prerequisite: Students must complete 6 credits of theory coursework prior to completing this course.
EXSC 303: Motor Development and Learning (3)
This course is designed to promote an understanding of human motor development. This course will explore fundamental motor control, motor learning, and motor development concepts.
Prerequisite: BI 213+BL 211.
EXSC 3082: Biomechanics (2)
This course will focus on the application of mechanical principles of human motion. Within this focus, the human body and external forces will be examined with regard to how they create movement. The course also includes analysis of motor skill activities and exercise programs.
Prerequisites: BI213+BL211, must meet math requirements to enroll in MA 153 or MA243 or instructor permission.
EXSC 312: Health Promotion Programming (2)
Students will develop practical skills in the creation and implementation of health promotion and worksite wellness programs. Topics to be included: needs assessment, goal and objective formulation, instructional methods and materials, program implementation, and evaluation.
EXSC 322: Fitness and Facility Management (2)
This course is designed to teach students the day-to-day operations of a fitness facility. The topics will include, but are not limited to, the operation, maintenance, planning, designing, equipping, and staffing of health fitness facilities. Students will be required to complete 8 hours of shadowing experience at various health fitness facilities.
EXSC 333: Care and Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses (3)
Introduction to common athletic injuries and their causes, prevention, and care. After principles are learned, students will be offered practical experience in taping, bandaging, and wrapping injuries. 2 hours lecture/demonstration, field work to total 30-45 hours.
EXSC 343: Fitness Measurements and Prescriptions (3)
Introduction to various concepts of fitness, appraisal, and evaluation. Appraisal principles will apply to cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular strength. Principles of prescription tailored to the appraisal outcomes will be learned. Students will engage in individual projects involving analysis and diagnostic fitness testing followed by designing prescriptions. 2 hours lecture, lab work to total 30 hours.
Prerequisite: EXSC 373 and must meet math requirements to enroll in MA 153 or MA 243, or instructor permission.
EXSC 343L - Fitness Measurements and Prescriptions Lab (0)
Laboratory component to EXSC 343.
EXSC 353: Program Design and Management (3)
Students will conduct fitness assessments, develop exercise prescriptions, and instruct individuals on proper exercise techniques. Students will learn the basic concepts and then be required to participate in practical application.
Prerequisite: EXSC 110 and EXSC 343.
EXSC 373: Exercise Physiology (3)
A study of the physiologic responses and adaptations to exposure to exercise and training. Concepts learned will include the physiologic effects of muscular activity under different intensities, durations, and environments on the human organism. 3 hours lecture. (Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: BI 213+BL 211, BI 293+BL 291 or instructor permission.
EXSC 393: Kinesiology (3)
The study of anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles of motion, body movements, muscular action and joint mechanics in response to human movement. Study will include application to how human motion is created and maintained. The concepts learned will include principles of anatomical and biomechanical analysis. (Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite or corequisite: BI 213+BL 211.
EXSC 401: Exercise Science Capstone (1)
In a seminar format, students will focus on critical issues in wellness and current research in the field. Students will engage in reading, research, discussion, and presentation to the seminar cohort. The objective is to guide students to integrate academic preparation in their discipline into their professional lives, further developing lifelong learning skills and a perspective of intellectual curiosity.
Prerequisite: AT 422 and Senior Standing in Exercise Science.
EXSC 403: Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
This course is designed to explore the pathophysiology of chronic diseases along with appropriate exercise prescriptions to minimize disease and disability complications and improve quality of life for special populations. (Natural Science course)
Prerequisite: EXSC 343 and EXSC 373.
EXSC 491: Exercise Science Internship (1)
Students will integrate theoretical knowledge from academic work with practical experience in their areas of concentration. This is accomplished by a supervised wellness practice in a corporate or community setting.
Prerequisite: Final semester in AS in Exercise Science or Senior standing in BS in Exercise Science. Corequisite: EXSC 343.
EXSC 492: Internship (2)
Students will integrate theoretical knowledge from academic work with practical experience in their areas of concentration. This is accomplished by a supervised wellness practice in a corporate or community setting.
Prerequisite: Final semester in AS in Exercise Science or Senior standing in BS in Exercise Science. Corequisite: EXSC 343.
EXSC 493: Internship (3)
Students will integrate theoretical knowledge from academic work with practical experience in their areas of concentration. This is accomplished by a supervised wellness practice in a corporate or community setting.
Prerequisite: Final semester in AS in Exercise Science or Senior standing in BS in Exercise Science. Corequisite: EXSC 343.
EXSC 496: Internship (1-6)
Students will integrate theoretical knowledge from academic work with practical experience in their areas of concentration. This is accomplished by supervised wellness practice in a corporate or community setting.
Prerequisite: Final semester in AS in Exercise Science or Senior standing in BS Exercise Science. Corequisite: EXSC 343.