Course Descriptions

Courses numbered 1000-1999 are open to freshmen; 2000-2999 to sophomores; 3000-3999 to juniors; 4000-4999 to seniors. It is recommended that students elect courses in the years for which they are listed. Freshmen will be admitted to courses above the 2000 level only with the consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Juniors and seniors taking freshman courses may be expected to do additional work. Any course above 4999 is a graduate course.

NOTE:
The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the semester hours of credit assigned to the course.
An H following the course number indicates an honors level course.

EXSC 3100
Behavior Modification & Exercise Science [Course] (3) (Liberal Arts)
This course discusses the theoretical foundation of physical activity behavior change. Students will learn how to assess a client’s current physical activity behaviors, motivation, and resource availability. Next, students will develop specific knowledge to optimize client adoption and adherence to exercise and other healthy behaviors through effective communication. Topics such as active listening, communication modes, motivational interviewing, and enhancement of environmental factors will be discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, BIOL 2010, and CHEM 1110

EXSC 3240
Exercise Testing and Prescription [Course] (3) (Liberal Arts)
This course teaches established methods for measuring parameters in cardiorespiratory fitness, endurance, strength and flexibility, as well as strategies for designing exercise training programs for healthy populations as well as those in recovery or with various comorbidities. Prerequisite: BIOL 3230 & Lab

EXSC 3240
Exercise Testing and Prescription [Laboratory] (1) (Liberal Arts)
This course teaches established methods for measuring parameters in cardiorespiratory fitness, endurance, strength and flexibility, as well as strategies for designing exercise training programs for healthy populations as well as those in recovery or with various comorbidities. Prerequisite: BIOL 3230 & Lab

EXSC 3250
Athletic Injury and Treatment [Course] (3) (Liberal Arts)
This course will explore the process of athletic injury management and prevention. Topics include injury assessment and screening, pathophysiology of musculoskeletal injuries, aspects of rehabilitation (e.g. strength and conditioning, nutrition, management of acute sports injury, etc.), and joint specific injuries and pathologies. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 or 3200

EXSC 3260
Biomechanics [Course] (3) (Liberal Arts)
This course will explore human biomechanics from a mechanical and quantitative perspective as related to gross movement, balance, speed, and agility. Attention will be given to skeletal musculature and proprioception pertinent to sport and exercise. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020 and 3230

EXSC 3260
Biomechanics [Lecture] (3) (Liberal Arts)
This course will explore human biomechanics from a mechanical and quantitative perspective as related to gross movement, balance, speed, and agility. Attention will be given to skeletal musculature and proprioception pertinent to sport and exercise. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020 and 3230

EXSC 4500
Exercise Science Internship [Practicum] (1 - 5)
The internship projects integrate the theory of the course offerings into operation and practice. Such intern experiences add insight and focus to the students' career planning and open thinking to a range of placement possibilities. Students are assigned to an organization in the community in the area of interest. Prerequisites: EXSC 3260

EXSC 4980
Undergraduate Research [Course] (1 - 3) (Liberal Arts)
Students conduct laboratory research in exercise science under supervision of a faculty member. Permission of instructor is required. Guidelines for Independent Study apply. A written report is required. (May be repeated with new research.) Prerequisites: 1. Junior standing. 2. A minimum of 9 semester hours in the discipline of the Independent Study. 3. A minimum grade point average of 2.50 in the discipline. 4. Proof of motivation and ability to work independently. 5. Approval of the division in which the study is to be taken. 6. Permission from the student's advisor, the course instructor, the Department Chair, and the Registrar.