Exercise Science Courses
Human Performance Concentration
EXSC 1103
Cardiovascular Fitness
An introductory course designed to help students improve cardiovascular fitness, gain knowledge and understanding of aerobic and anaerobic activities, and also develop a personalized cardiovascular fitness training program.
EXSC 1104
Weight Training
An introductory course designed to help students improve muscular strength, gain knowledge and understanding of weight training theory and practice, and also develop a personalized weight training program.
EXSC 1190
Sci Fnd of PhyEd, Health & Rec
A study of the nature and scope of physical education, health, and recreation with emphasis on the physiological, philosophical, psychological, and sociological aspects.
EXSC 1270
Health Science
An analysis of health dilemmas facing modern man and means of comprehending, alleviating, and/or solving the problems.
HSHP 1525
Intro to Sport Medicine
A survey of injury/illness factors, appropriate care from onset through referral, follow-up and rehabilitation, and prevention programs within sports medicine including psychological, environmental conditions, drug use considerations, administrative components, health care and counseling information, and professional discipline information for fields within sports medicine. Lecture and Laboratory.
BIOL 2419
BIOL 2419 Lab
BIOL 2420
BIOL 2420 Lab
HSHP 2355
Psychology of Sport
A study of the conditions affecting skill acquisition and human performance.
EXSC 2595
Org/Adm of Recreation
A study of the organization and administration of recreational programs with emphasis on programming, staffing, budgeting and risk management issues.
EXSC 2596
Measure & Eval in Human Perfor
The statistical and testing techniques used to ascertain performance levels, individual improvement, and the validity of empirical data.
EXSC 3070
Sport Nutrition
A study of nutrition and its effects upon growth and development, body composition, and human performance in the active and inactive person and its effect on sport and fitness goals. This course will prepare and require students to pass the NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist certification exam.
EXSC 3800
Motor Learning
An investigation of motor development needed to understand human movement behavior as it relates to teaching, learning and performing motor skills for all ages.
EXSC 3855
Exercise Physiology
A study of the immediate and chronic physiological changes which accompany exercise and the implication of these changes for physical education and training programs. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 2419.
EXSC 3856
Exercise Physiology Lab
An application of physiological principles to the study of the immediate and chronic physiological changes which accompany exercise and the implication of these changes for physical education and training programs. Lecture and laboratory.
EXSC 3950
Kinesiology
An analysis of human movement patterns including involved musculature mechanical principles, and techniques of improving movement efficiency. Prerequisite: BIOL 2419.
EXSC 3951
Kinesiology Lab
A study of the application of kinesiology principles as they relate to the analysis of human movement patterns, including involved musculature mechanical principles and techniques of improving movement efficiency.
EXSC 4120
Exercise Prescription
A study of exercise program design based on underlying principles and concepts developed from specific training goals. The course addresses how to add variation to a training program with weight loads, repetitions and sets, intensity, volume, and rest period lengths. This course will prepare students to take the ACSM Personal Trainer and/or ACSM Exercise Physiologist certification exam(s).
EXSC 4220
Health Coaching
This course gives an overview on integrating basic psychology and coaching skills into the work of all exercise science professionals. Students will learn to provide a foundation of support to healthy individuals and those struggling with lifestyle-related chronic disease through integrative health coaching. This course will prepare students to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Health Coach certification exam. Prerequisite: EXSC 3070.
EXSC 4320
Prin Strength & Conditioning
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the scientific principles of strength and conditioning, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. Additionally, this course is designed to prepare students for the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam. A certification exam fee required. Prerequisites: EXSC 3855 and EXSC 3856.
HSHP 4448
Internship in HS&HP
Practical work experience with a cooperating agent and under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Credit is granted as a result of pre-agreement and planning of the advisor and student. The minimum number of work experience hours is determined at the time of field experience acceptance. Written work and a summary evaluation is required.
EXSC 4522
Research
Guidance and experimentation in the process of selecting, researching, producing, revising, evaluating, submitting and presenting a topic selected by the student with the input of the instructor focusing on a specialized area of health, human performance, sport.
HSHP 4740
Adapt Activ to Spec Population
Creating unique opportunities of motor skill and leisure activities for handicapped individuals and groups. Particular emphasis is given to the construction of corrective and adapted programs, and teaching the atypical. Lecture and laboratory.
Sports Medicine Concentration
BIOL 1501
Molecules and Cells
An introduction to the chemical and cellular basis of life for natural science majors. This course will examine biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell division, genetics, molecular biology, genomics and biotechnology. Lecture and laboratory. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 1101 and BIOL 1501.
CHEM 1501
General Chemistry I
A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, bonding, and periodicity. Lecture and Laboratory.
HSHP 1525
Intro to Sport Medicine
A survey of injury/illness factors, appropriate care from onset through referral, follow-up and rehabilitation, and prevention programs within sports medicine including psychological, environmental conditions, drug use considerations, administrative components, health care and counseling information, and professional discipline information for fields within sports medicine. Lecture and Laboratory.
HSHP 2110
Medical Terminology
An introduction to basic medical terms and their use as they are encountered in athletic training and therapeutic recreation.
BIOL 2419
BIOL 2419 Lab
BIOL 2420
BIOL 2420 Lab
PHYS 2521
General Physics I
An algebra-based introduction to Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, motion, energy, and mechanical and thermal properties of matter. This course emphasizes quantitative problem-solving that requires mathematical skills comparable to MATH 1516 Pre-Calculus. Lecture and laboratory.
EXSC 2596
Measure & Eval in Human Perfor
The statistical and testing techniques used to ascertain performance levels, individual improvement, and the validity of empirical data.
EXSC 2902
Clinical I
Students complete clinical proficiency requirements and gain clinical experience.
EXSC 3070
Sport Nutrition
A study of nutrition and its effects upon growth and development, body composition, and human performance in the active and inactive person and its effect on sport and fitness goals. This course will prepare and require students to pass the NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist certification exam.
EXSC 3800
Motor Learning
An investigation of motor development needed to understand human movement behavior as it relates to teaching, learning and performing motor skills for all ages.
EXSC 3855
Exercise Physiology
A study of the immediate and chronic physiological changes which accompany exercise and the implication of these changes for physical education and training programs. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 2419.
EXSC 3856
Exercise Physiology Lab
An application of physiological principles to the study of the immediate and chronic physiological changes which accompany exercise and the implication of these changes for physical education and training programs. Lecture and laboratory.
EXSC 3901
Clinical II
Students complete clinical proficiency requirements and gain clinical experience. Prerequisite: PER 2902 or EXSC 2902.
EXSC 3950
Kinesiology
An analysis of human movement patterns including involved musculature mechanical principles, and techniques of improving movement efficiency. Prerequisite: BIOL 2419.
EXSC 3951
Kinesiology Lab
A study of the application of kinesiology principles as they relate to the analysis of human movement patterns, including involved musculature mechanical principles and techniques of improving movement efficiency.
EXSC 4320
Prin Strength & Conditioning
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the scientific principles of strength and conditioning, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. Additionally, this course is designed to prepare students for the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam. A certification exam fee required. Prerequisites: EXSC 3855 and EXSC 3856.
EXSC 4522
Research
Guidance and experimentation in the process of selecting, researching, producing, revising, evaluating, submitting and presenting a topic selected by the student with the input of the instructor focusing on a specialized area of health, human performance, sport.
EXSC 4902
Senior Clinical
Students complete their final clinical experience rotation, which will prepare students to enter into their corresponding career path. Prerequisite: HSHP 3901.
Required Electives (2 courses for the below options - 6-8 hours)
CHEM 1502
CHEM 1502 Lab
PSYC 2470
Health Psychology
A study of the relationships among the mind, body, and society as they relate to physical health and illness.
PHYS 2522
General Physics II
An algebra-based introduction to wave motion, sound, light, electricity magnetism, and nuclear processes. This course emphasizes quantitative problem-solving that requires mathematical skills comparable to MATH 1516 Pre-Calculus. Lecture and Laboratory.
CHEM 2601
Organic Chemistry I
A study of the structure, classification, properties, and reactions of hydrocarbons (both aliphatic and aromatic), organic halides and alcohols. The stereochemistry of organic compounds will also be studied. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1502.
HSHP 3520
Rehab Tech & Ther Exercise
A study of the theory and application of the basic rehabilitation and reconditioning concepts and protocols for the physically active. Prerequisites: EXSC 3950 and EXSC 3951.
HSHP 4740
Adapt Activ to Spec Population
Creating unique opportunities of motor skill and leisure activities for handicapped individuals and groups. Particular emphasis is given to the construction of corrective and adapted programs, and teaching the atypical. Lecture and laboratory.
