EXSCI 100. Introduction to Exercise Science.2 Credits.
An introductory course designed for students considering a career in the broad area of exercises science. Career settings include the disciplines of exercise physiology, sport psychology, motor behavior, biomechanics, athletic training and sports medicine. Professional opportunities in the field as well as current trends in research will be presented.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall and Spring
EXSCI 200. Introduction to Fitness and Conditioning.3 Credits.
An introductory lab and lecture course will teach the fundamentals of basic fitness and exercise. Students will engage in fitness assessments and design of personal conditioning programs for healthy subjects.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the exercise science major or permission of course instructor required.
Offered: As needed, Fall and Spring
EXSCI 310. Physiology of Human Movement.3 Credits.
This course applies physiological principles to human physical activities. Emphasis is on the interaction of neuromuscular, circulatory and respiratory mechanisms as affecting, and affected by, immediate exercise situation and physical training. Students will follow the generation of locomotion from skeletal muscle contractions to generation of ATP from carbohydrates, fats & proteins, then to supply of oxygen to support ATP formation, and control of blood circulation in support of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport.
Prerequisites: Take BIO 212 and BIO 212L or CHE 102 or CHE 111.
Corequisites: Take EXSCI 310L.
Offered: Every year, Fall
EXSCI 310L. Physiology of Human Movement Lab.1 Credit.
An in-depth practice of the measurement of physiological principles and mechanisms related to human physical activities. Activities emphasize skills necessary for basic morphological through advanced exercise performance testing variables. Laboratory writing exercises focus on improving students' ability to read and comprehend scientific articles and produce scientific writing based on their own experiments and data.
Prerequisites: Take BIO 212 and BIO 212L or CHE 102 or CHE 111.
Corequisites: Take EXSCI 310.
Offered: Every year, Fall
EXSCI 360. Exercise Testing and Prescription.3 Credits.
A comprehensive overview of the physiological, safety, and administrative considerations necessary for clinical and non-clinical exercise testing and the subsequent development of individualized exercise prescriptions. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, interpretation of test results, and application of guidelines from organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Prerequisites: Take EXSCI 310 and EXSCI 310L.
Corequisites: Take EXSCI 360L.
Offered: Every year, Spring
EXSCI 360L. Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab.1 Credit.
A comprehensive overview of the physiological, safety, and administrative considerations necessary for clinical and non-clinical exercise testing and the subsequent development of individualized exercise prescriptions. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, interpretation of test results, and application of guidelines from organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Prerequisites: Take EXSCI 310 and EXSCI 310L.
Corequisites: Take EXSCI 360.
Offered: Every year, Spring
EXSCI 380. Behavioral Change in Health and Wellness.3 Credits.
An in-depth study of the psychological and social-cognitive theories and practical techniques used to initiate and sustain health behavior change, particularly in the context of physical activity, nutrition, and stress management. Students will learn to apply evidence-based counseling and communication strategies relevant to health and fitness professionals, fulfilling key competencies for certifications like the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP).
Prerequisites: Take all: PS 272 and EXSCI 310 and EXSCI 310L;
Offered: Every year, All