36 courses with the subject EXS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EXS 1000Introduction to Exercise Science3
This entry level course in Exercise Science provides information on selected topics in the field of exercise science and other related health science disciplines which include: history of exercise science, anatomy, exercise physiology, exercise epidemiology, nutrition, biomechanics, motor control/learning, and sport psychology. This course is designed to introduce students to the field and to prepare students for advanced courses in the Exercise Science curriculum.
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of research methodology and terminology. It includes the identification of relevant research problems, examination of 233
This course provides an introduction and overview of important concepts within the profession of sport coaching, with an emphasis on the following topics: Coaching philosophy, including an introduction to culturally competent sport coaching, defining one’s purpose and core values, connecting one’s values to their philosophy, setting target outcomes, building trust and cohesion and leadership; Teaching athletes, including athlete learning, designing effective practice environments, and coaching effectively on game day; Considerations for athlete physical and mental health, including physical and mental readiness, athlete burnout, overtraining, and eating disorders in athletes; Evaluation and enhancement, including recognizing and building on team strengths and closing performance gaps.
EXS 2210Prevention and Treatment of Common Athletic Injuries3
This course provides an introduction and overview of common athletic injuries which occur during participation in sport and physical activity. An emphasis is placed upon the prevention, recognition, and treatment of common injuries that occur during exercise, physical activity, or athletic participation. Medical emergencies and disease pathologies are introduced. A certification in First Aid and CPR/AED via the American Heart Association is highly recommended upon completion of this course.
The course will examine the development of gross and fine motor skills over the lifespan in healthy populations. The course will also examine factors that influence the learning of new motor skills (Motor Learning) as a result of practice and/or experience. PREREQUISITES: EXS1000
This course introduces basic nutritional concepts with application to exercise and athletic performance. An emphasis is placed upon energy expenditure during aerobic and anaerobic exercises, athletic diets, nutritional supplements, and the role of ergogenic aids in performance.
The goal of this course/program is to prepare you for a long-lasting and fruitful career as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT); regardless of your educational career background. With this program, you’re given all of the tools and resources needed to become a successful fitness professional and positively impact your client’s health and wellness. The 7th edition of NASM’s Essentials of Personal Fitness Training has been updated with the most current evidence, strategies, and training techniques designed to equip fitness professionals with the necessary skills to optimize human potential and performance. The NASM Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model is the backbone of this process: a simple, 234
This course will provide advanced study of the components of fitness. Topics of study will include but are not limited to the following: fitness assessment testing, individualized exercise prescriptions, team conditioning programs, risk factor analysis and chronic disease prevention, behavior modification, nutrition and weight control, body composition analysis, hydration and heat illness prevention, physiological effects of training and overtraining. This course will incorporate principles of exercise physiology, nutrition, sports medicine, health, and wellness programming. Emphasis will be placed on theory of and participation in physical activity (anaerobic and aerobic systems training). Student instructed fitness laboratory sessions will be used to enhance lecture and activity understanding. The knowledge, skills, and abilities governing the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) examination will serve as foundations for content covered.
Applied Exercise Programming Lab (EXS 3051) is a hands-on laboratory course designed to complement Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (EXS 3050) by developing practical exercise programming skills. Students will apply evidence-based principles to design, implement, and progress resistance training and conditioning programs for athletic and general populations. Emphasis is placed on exercise selection, program design, periodization, coaching techniques, and professional decision-making through guided laboratory experiences. Successful completion of the course prepares students with the applied competencies needed for careers in strength and conditioning, sport performance, and health and fitness.
This course introduces students to the concepts of human body mechanics as they apply to human movement. An emphasis is placed upon the mechanics of movement pertaining to exercise, physical activity, and sports. Students will become knowledgeable of the anatomical and mechanical principles which govern human motion and understand how the structure of the body links to function. PREREQUISITES: EXS1000 and BIO1200/1201
EXS 3200Injuries and Evaluation of Lower Extremities3
This course encompasses common injuries which affect the athletic population and includes orthopedic evaluation, assessment, management and rehabilitation of the lower extremities and the peripheral joints. This course will be a combination of lecture and laboratory format for instruction. PREREQUISITES: BIO1200/1201
EXS 3400Injuries and Evaluation of Upper Extremities3
This course encompasses common injuries which affect the athletic population and includes orthopedic evaluation, assessment, management and rehabilitation of the upper extremities and the peripheral joints. This course will be a combination of lecture and laboratory format for instruction. PREREQUISITES: BIO1200/1201
This course is designed to introduce and explore therapeutic exercise techniques. Students will gain an understanding of the theories and application methods of therapeutic treatments commonly used in rehabilitation programs on individuals recovering from exercise-induced injuries. PREREQUISITES: EXS3100 and EXS3300
This course introduces preventative and rehabilitate exercise program designs, basic concepts of electrocardiography, and exercise testing/prescription guidelines via the American College of Sports Medicine. PREREQUISITES: EXS3300
This course examines the recommended procedures for exercise testing and prescription in healthy and diseased populations. The course covers basic physiology of each condition along with the impact of exercise training on the health outcomes of each population.
This course is designed to discuss the physiological processes of aging and how exercise impacts the aging process. Students will explore and develop exercise programs for the older adult population. The various cardiovascular, orthopedic, hormonal, and metabolic issues which commonly effect older adults are discussed and taken into consideration when developing an exercise plan. PREREQUISITES: EXS3100 and EXS3300
This course is a senior level professional course designed to prepare students for entry into the profession and/or the application process into graduate studies. Faculty and students will focus on and discuss the following topics: current practices of the field, professionalism, research trends, resume building, interviewing skills, certification exam preparation, and building a professional portfolio. PREREQUISTES: EXS2100 and Senior status.
This course is designed to apply basic research skills to current literature in the field of Exercise Science. Students will gain an understanding of how to analyze different types of literature and 236
This course introduces students to the theoretical and clinical aspects of therapeutic modalities with regards to athletic rehabilitation. The physiological effects along with proper indications and contraindications are discussed with each modality. Proper application procedures are emphasized. PREREQUISITES: EXS3100 and EXS3300.
Sport Coaching Minor Requirements The Sport Coaching minor is designed for undergraduate students who wish to enter the coaching profession and for student-athletes who wish to learn more about the coaching field. This program is designed to develop coaching, leadership, and team management skills in a variety of sport settings. This minor complements the Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, and Athletic Leadership majors on campus. Required courses:
This course will provide students in the Department of Exercise Science with experiential opportunities in the field of Exercise Science. Opportunities may include but are not limited to; organization, management, and oversight of on campus fitness facilities; Personal training; and small group training (if the student has appropriate certifications). PREREQUISITES: EXS3050 and EXS3300. Fashion Design and Merchandising
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of interpreting and applying the conclusions from scientific and colloquial literature in the field of Sport and Human Performance. Topics to be covered will include; the philosophical basis of the scientific method, differentiating types of research or source materials, interpreting the validity and reliability of source materials and research conclusions, the ethical considerations for research with human subjects, and the application of conclusions that are drawn from scientific and colloquial materials.
This course explores the theory, application, and demonstration of advanced principles of Exercise Physiology. The course will discuss the adaptability of physiologic function and the biological responses to various forms of exercise from the cellular level to high level athletes. Physiological responses of the systems will be discussed from rest to exercise condition. Advanced topics such as altitude and environmental training will be discussed.
This course will provide students with theoretical knowledge that underlies the organization and implementation of comprehensive sports training programs over the short-term and long-term. Topics to be covered will include; the general adaptation syndrome, the manipulation of training variables to achieve peak performance, the common phases of training, calculating workloads, and common rest/recovery methods.
This course will emphasize the development of evidenced based exercise program writing and organization using information from peer-reviewed and colloquial sources of information common in the field. Topics to be covered will include; identifying exercises appropriate for various levels of athletes, selecting strength, speed, agility and conditioning exercises to optimize performance, the daily organization of exercise programs to enhance adaptation and mitigate fatigue.
This course is designed to explore the structural and physiological components to the muscular and endocrine systems. In-depth analyses of how these two systems integrate and coordinate with one another with regards to homeostatic balance will be discussed at rest and during exercise.
This course explores the energy systems of the human body and how they are utilized from a resting to exercise condition. Different modes of exercise will be explored from a biochemistry 236
This course explores the nutritional parameters of sport performance in the athletic population. Topics covered include energy production, macro nutrients, vitamins and minerals, timing and composition of intakes, hydration, balanced diets, and weight management strategies related to physical activity.
EXS 5225Psychology & Philosophy of Sport Coaching3
This course explores the psychological and philosophical aspects to sport and exercise. Key psychological and philosophical theories will be discussed and applied to the athletic population based upon research in the field. An emphasis will be placed upon the ways in which psychological and philosophical principles can be applied to the coaching of athletes. Topics will include motivation, arousal, reinforcement, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics as they relate to sport & exercise.
Students will obtain a minimum of 120 hours of field experience in the field of Sport and Human Performance. This off-campus experience may be completed at private training facilities, college/university/high school strength and conditioning programs, or professional sporting organizations. Other sites for the internship may be considered at the discretion of the EXS faculty. The purpose of the internship requirement in Sport and Human Performance is to offer students the opportunity to develop practical coaching, programming, logistical, and interpersonal skills and knowledge that are necessary for a career in the field. The internship experience will also give students the opportunity to enhance their professional behavior and network via interaction with established professionals and athletes.
The online Sport and Human Performance Program comprehensive examinations are multiple choice-based examinations which encompass the curriculum’s learning objectives and course material taught throughout the program. Each student must pass the exams in order to receive a Master of Science degree in Sport and Human Performance. Students are allowed ONLY ONE re-try on the examinations to complete this program requirement. 237
