Degree Requirements

Aspects of a healthy lifestyle including epidemiology, basic cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness principles, energy systems, and an introduction to exercise prescription are presented in addition to strategies to promote wellness. This course is intended for students pursuing a degree in exercise science.

This course provides instruction in proper performance of musculoskeletal and cardiovascular type exercise for promoting personal health and fitness. Students will learn and become competent at performing conditioning exercises safely while utilizing bodyweight, machines and other equipment. Proper body alignment, coordination, and movement proficiency will be emphasized. This course is intended for students pursuing a degree in exercise science.
Prerequisite: EX major, EX 100

This interdisciplinary course is an examination of contemporary leadership styles for healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: EX-100 or HS-200 Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
Prerequisite: EX-100 or HS-200

This course will provide an introduction to sports medicine concepts as they relate to the exercise science professional. Course content will include emergency action planning and the physiological response to injury as well as the healing process. This course also explores basic functional anatomy along with common injuries and their mechanism and the role of the exercise science professional in the recognition and management of these injuries.
Prerequisite: EX-100, BI-206 and BI-208

Presents a workable knowledge of the body's response to physical activity. Exercise metabolism, cardiopulmonary function, adaptations to training, and environmental factors are addressed as well as exercise training guidelines. Assessment, clinical skills, aerobic testing, strength and power testing, and flexibility testing are among lab activities.
Prerequisite: EX-100, BI-207 and BI-209

This course provides an examination of the six classes of nutrients with strong emphasis on chronic disease prevention and improving athletic performance. Issues concerning dietary supplements, functional foods, and the ethics of food choices are also explored. Prerequisite: EX 100, BI 207 and BI 209
Prerequisite: EX-100

Investigates basic mechanical and kinesiological principles and their functions, interrelationships, and involvement with the mechanics of human motion.
Prerequisite: EX-240, PY-104 or PY-111 and PY-113

This course will examine psychosocial and behavioral factors that influence physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation, as well as individual, interpersonal, community, environmental, and policy approaches to promoting physical activity. Additional topics include mental health effects of exercise and sport psychology.
Prerequisite: EX-100

Reviews the scientific basis and practical concerns related to the assessment of health-related physical fitness and the development of safe, effective, and comprehensive physicalfitness programs. Emphasis is on both proper exercise technique/instruction and the creation of programs utilizing physiological and biomechanical principles and numerous modalities. This course addresses content within the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologists (CEP) certification examination.
Prerequisite: EX-250

Reviews the scientific basis and practical concerns related to the development of safe, effective strength and conditioning programs. Emphasis is on both proper exercise technique/instruction and the creation of programs utilizing numerous systems and modalities. This course also addresses content within the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification examination.
Prerequisite: EX-250, EX-260

A systematic study of the disease process and disorders commonly seen in an exercise setting. Emphasis is on the effect of disease symptoms, management, and pharmacological agents on physical activity. Prerequisite: EX 100, Bi 207 and Bi 209
Prerequisite: EX-100, BI- 207 and BI-209

This course reviews the neural structure and function of human movement. Anatomical, developmental, and physiological foundations are covered during the first part of the course. Progressive concepts and theories of neuroplasticity, motor control, motor learning, and motor skills are presented as they relate to daily activities and sport. The course completes with an introduction to pathological movement conditions and therapeutic strategy.
Prerequisite: BI-206, BI-208

This course investigates effective coaching methods from a physiologic, psychological, and administrative framework. Students will be guided through an analysis of contemporary research and critical evaluation of current practices resulting in the development of an applied personal coaching methodology. In the process this course addresses the promotion of interpersonal skills and the understanding of individual differences as they relate to effective sport coaching practice. Prerequisite: EX Major, EX-100
Prerequisite: EX-100

In-depth exploration of a specific applied exercise science topic. Course can be repeated if topic varies.

This course is designed to prepare the upper-level Exercise Science student to attend an annually offered regional, national, or international professional conference in Exercise Science.
Prerequisite: EX-250, EX-260

This course will develop an understanding of physiological mechanisms behind acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise and training.
Prerequisite: EX-250

Examines changes and their effects on performance occurring in the anatomical and physiological systems as adults mature and explores the theory and practice of selecting age-appropriate fitness-promoting activities and function-enhancing activities. This course includes a service learning component including two weekly lecture sessions.
Prerequisite: EX-362

This course provides a comprehensive investigation of normal and pathological human locomotion patterns from a biomechanical perspective. Upon completion of this course the student will be proficient in (1) practical gait analysis techniques, (2) analysis of gait patterns, (3) etiology of pathological gait, and (4) the efficacy of certain surgical, orthopedic, or footwear treatments.
Prerequisite: EX-260

This course provides the Exercise Science student with clinical experience in either an on-campus or off-campus location. Specifically, students will be able to appreciate and participate in a variety of clinical skills related to the fitness assessment, programming and training of clients with a diverse background. This course can only be taken in the final two semesters prior to graduation. Prerequisite: EX 250 and EX 260
Prerequisite: Take EX-250 with lab and EX-260 with lab

Internships in Exercise Science provide the student with a hands-on learning experience in either a clinical exercise science or performance-related setting. Internships are available to students in the last two semesters of their undergraduate study and students are required to work 15-20 hours/week under the guidance of an exercise professional. Clinical Education Coordinator Permission

This capstone course will require students to apply contemporary research, skills, and knowledge gained in Exercise Science courses and lab to cases and contexts within the professional field of Exercise Science. The course will begin with an overview of management concepts relevant to students in fitness and clinical settings. The majority of the course will require students to work though case studies addressing general exercise prescriptions and programming, considerations of special populations, the exercise scientist's role in allied health care, health and fitness promotion, ethics, and administrative factors.
Prerequisite: EX-362 or EX-363

This mentored research experience is designed to expose and prepare students to conduct independent research in an area related to Exercise Science. Specifically, students will develop a feasible research question, collect experimental data, and disseminate their findings via an oral or written medium. Instructor Permission