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Courses
EXSC 130. Exercise Performance 0.5 course credit
Provides practical knowledge and experience regarding proper performance and coaching of exercise. The course will expose students to a large number of different exercises and include experiences teaching these movements. Students will also learn basic joint, muscle, and biomechanical profiles of common exercises. Open to Exercise Science and Physical Education majors. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters.
EXSC 140. Sports Nutrition 0.5 course credit
An overview of nutrition principles applicable for health, physical activity, and sports. The course will include the basic definition and purpose of different dietary nutrients. Practical recommendations and the efficacy of nutritional supplements will also be covered. Open to Exercise Science and Physical Education majors. Non- majors must have permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters
EXSC 160. Health & Human Physiology 1.0 course credit
An overview of human body functioning as it relates to health. Major body systems such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, skeletal, and muscular systems will be detailed in both structure and function. Open to Exercise Science and Physical Education majors and Global Public Health minors. Non-majors and minors must have permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters.
EXSC 250. Special Topics 0.25 to 1.0 course credit
EXSC 251. Functional Anatomy 1.0 course credit
An introduction to human anatomy as it relates to functional aspects of normal human movement and physical activity. This course is designed to provide a baseline knowledge of human anatomy as it relates to movement with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and nervous system. Prerequisites: EXSC 130 & EXSC 160. Enrollment is restricted to Exercise Science and Physical Education majors. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters.
EXSC 280. Personal & Community Health 1.0 course credit
This course is an examination of personal and community health issues. Among the topics covered are a study of nutrition, stress, mental illness, death, sex education, environmental health, and drugs. Enrollment is restricted to Exercise Science and Physical Education majors as well as Global Public Health minors with sophomore standing. Non-majors or minors must have permission of the instructor. Typically offered both semesters.
EXSC 315. Biomechanics 1.0 course credit
This course is an analysis of the mechanics and anatomy of human motion. These principles will be applied to situations involving exercise, physical activity, and injury prevention. The student must be able to demonstrate proper exercise skill technique as well as evaluate and correct others. Prerequisite:EXSC 130, EXSC 160 and EXSC 251.. Enrollment is restricted to Exercise Science and Physical Education majors. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters.
EXSC 325. Athletic Training and First Aid 0.5 course credit
A study of athletic injuries and first aid emphasizing safety and precautionary techniques in athletics, physiological conditioning, diet, taping and bandaging, treatment, and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: EXSC 180 and EXSC 190. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters.
EXSC 330. Exercise Physiology 1.0 course credit
An introduction to the physiological process that are the basis of normal human health and physical activity. This course is designed to provide prospective physical educators and exercise scientists with knowledge of human physiology as it relates to physical activity and exercise. It also will examine the implementation of physical activity and exercise for the management of certain metabolic conditions. Prerequisites: EXSC 130, EXSC 140, EXSC 160, and EXSC 251 or permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters.
EXSC 340. Strength & Conditioning 1.0 course credit
An examination of strength and conditioning principles and implementation. This includes periodization, adaptations to training, program design, and exercise technique. Both traditional and non-traditional training methods will be covered. Prerequisites: EXSC 130, EXSC 140, EXSC 160, and EXSC 251 or permission of the instructor. Offered in the spring semester.
EXSC 360. Health Promotion 0.5 course credit
This course provides instruction and experience in health promotion and fitness facility management. It provides instruction and experience in health promotion and fitness facility management. This course involves planning, marketing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs and events. It also provides experience managing a fitness facility including day-to-day operation and long-term facility maintenance. Prerequisites: EXSC 130, EXSC 140, EXSC 160, EXSC 280. . Offered in the spring semester.
EXSC 421. Organization and Administration 1.0 course credit
A study of the administration of physical education, recreation, wellness/fitness, intramural, and athletic programs. Coverage also includes administrative theory and functions. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. Offered in the fall semester.
EXSC 450. Internship 0.5 or 1.0 course credit
May include projects, internships, individual study, and other forms of independent study. Enrollment restricted to Exercise Science majors with senior standing.
EXSC 451. Exercise Testing and Prescription 1.0 course credit
This course is a study of how to construct exercise programs. The course includes aspects of short-term and long-term exercise progression. Exercise testing and assessment of clients is emphasized. Exercise programs for special populations are also explored. Prerequisites: EXSC 330. Enrollment is restricted to Exercise Science majors. Non-majors must have permission of the instructor. Offered both semesters.