Strength & Conditioning Concentration

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 body weight, 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. 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 BI-209

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

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

BI 111 is the first foundational course in biology and provides an introduction to the molecular concepts that form the basis of cellular life. Concepts in Biology I covers the basic principles of evolution, biochemistry, cell structure and function, signal transduction, cell division, transmission genetics, the central dogma of molecular biology, and control of gene expression. Two 50-minute lectures and one 75-minute discussion/week. A prerequisite to BI 112, 201, 202, 205, 206, 212, and 230; PS 335, 350, 351, 352, and 353.
Prerequisite: Co: Take BI-113

BI 112 is the second foundational course in biology. The course focuses on the cellular and organismal levels in the hierarchy of biological organization. Concepts in Biology II covers adaptations of plant and animal life in an evolutionary context and includes discussion of development, body and tissue organization, homeostasis, energy yielding metabolism, nutrition, digestion, circulation, nutrient transport, and gas exchange. Two 50-minute lectures and one 75 minute discussion/week. A prerequisite to BI 201, 202, 210, 212, 230, 245, 255, 274, 276, 278, 305, and 345.
Prerequisite: Pre: BI-111 and BI-113

The laboratory associated with Concepts in Biology I focuses on multiweek exercises that reinforce critical concepts on the molecular and cellular levels of biological organization. The laboratory incorporates student-designed experiments, extensive journal-format scientific writing, and emphasizes science as a process. One 3-hour laboratory/week.
Prerequisite: Co: Take BI-111

The laboratory associated with Concepts in Biology II focuses on introduction of techniques for observing organismal physiology and behavior that reinforce critical concepts on the cellular and organismal levels of biological organization. The laboratory incorporates an open-ended multiweek student-designed experiment, extensive journal-format scientific writing, and emphasizes science as a process. One 3-hour laboratory/week.
Prerequisite: Pre: BI-111 and BI-113;

Lecture on the investigation of the tissues, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This section is for students interested in athletic training, exercise science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physician assistant programs. This course does not count as a Biology elective in the major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week. A prerequisite to BI 207.
Prerequisite: Pre: BI-111 BI 113

Lecture involves the investigation of endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. This section is for students interested in athletic training, exercise science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, human movement, or physician assistant programs. This course can count as a Biology elective in the major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Pre: BI-206 and BI-208

Laboratory involves investigation of the tissues, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Pre: BI-111 BI-113

Laboratory involves the investigation of endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Pre: BI-206 and BI-208

Designated for Nursing students, this course previews the principles of general chemistry, followed by a survey of organic chemistry. An overview of biochemistry and biomolecules and a study of metabolism and its regulation are presented. Two 75-minute class periods per week.
Prerequisite: Take CH-119

Designated for Nursing students, this course consists of eleven to twelve lab periods. Three to four dry labs are embedded within the course as a guided inquiry-based approach to the curriculum and computer problem-solving and molecular modeling using HyperChem. Experiments as well as dry labs are related to the subject matter covered in CH 117. One three-hour lab period per week.
Prerequisite: Take CH-117

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-100

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 course is geared toward liberal arts, science, business, and health science majors." It introduces descriptive statistics, probability distributions (both discrete and normal), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Real-world applications are offered and computer statistical software may be used.

Addresses the algebra of functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions including analytical trigonometry.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MA-106 or MA-109 or MA-105

Introduction to psychology as the science of behavior, focusing on the physiological, cognitive, learning, sociocultural, and psychodynamic bases of behavior.

Focuses on the relationship between attitudes and personality factors and health. Emphasis is on stress management and behavioral change methods for health improvement and maintenance.
Prerequisite: Take PS-110

Covers the basic laws of mechanics, properties of matter, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, optics, and atomic/modern physics/radioactivity. Course is designed for some pre-health professional programs (physician assistant, etc.) and science majors (biology, exercise science, athletic training, etc.) for whom a one-semester algebra-based introductory physics course is adequate.
Prerequisite: Take MA-106 or Higher

This course explores the field of pediatric exercise science by examining the impact of human development, patterns of motor development, and puberty within the growing child or adolescent. Students will examine physiological differences and consider special considerations regarding aerobic training, resistance training, and exercise testing in the pediatric population.
Prerequisite: EX-250 EX-250L

This course will introduce systematic approaches to corrective exercise. Students will review the fundamentals of postural and functional assessments and then learn to create individualized corrective exercise plans based on observed dysfunctions. Students will learn various techniques to manage soft tissue dysfunction and provide corrective strengthening to improve function and prevent injury in a safe and effective manner. This course will utilize a case-based approach to understanding corrective exercise and understanding functional anatomy.
Prerequisite: EX-240 EX-260

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

Acute and chronic exercise's effects on nutrient requirements and fluid needs are presented. Macronutrient metabolism and the ergogenic efficacy of dietary supplements receive substantial attention
Prerequisite: EX-255

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 with lab and EX-260 with lab