44 courses with the subject EXER, 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.
students to the field of Exercise Science, requirements for professional certification, graduate school requirements and career options in both health fitness and clinical fields. Lecture topics will include exploration of the human body and the effects of exercise on the body. Two hours.
diet for present and future good health. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, and their interactions will also be addressed. In addition, the course explores topics
competition in the context of a Christian world view. Special emphasis will be given to the theology of competition, a biblical foundation for spiritual integrity and ethical conduct, the mind and heart of the Christian athlete, and character and performance as a matter of Christian stewardship. Students will be encouraged in their spiritual maturity, promoting their athletic and intellectual development. Fall semester, one hour.
necessary to work in the field of Strength and Conditioning. Students will learn proper coaching cues, movement patterns, lifting techniques, and communication skills required to safely and successfully perform common Strength and Conditioning movements in the weight room. This course will provide an introduction to both sport performance and general population coaching and instruction. These foundational components of movement efficiency are vital to the field of Strength and Conditioning, more specifically, the Personal Training profession. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101. Fall semester, one hour.
overview of psychological theory, research and methodology with an emphasis on application within diverse exercise settings. Topics include the history and development exercise psychology, personal and environmental factors of physical activity, use of counseling skills for behavior modification, and group processes within physical activity and exercise. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101. Spring semester, three hours.
will explore the spreading of the gospel and what it means to be a Christian athlete through sport. Many opportunities for ministry are presented through sports as one of the most powerful of social institutions in the world. A grace-based view of the theology of sports and competition in lieu of a performance-based approach will be the cornerstone of this course. Sports ministry will be examined as a tool for transforming lives through sharing the Gospel, discipleship and mentoring. Three hours.
students to understand and speak commonly used terms in various healthcare fields. Topics include word construction, body structure terminology, and terminology related to body systems and disorders. Online, three hours.
profession of personal training. Students will develop skills in exercise technique, including teaching approaches involving free-weight and machine exercises, cardiovascular activities, flexibility, and plyometrics. Program designs will include the healthy adult as well as for adults presenting unique challenges to exercise. Students will design and implement a program for an assigned client, whom they will train throughout the second half of the semester. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101. Alternate years, spring semester, three hours.
instruct students in designing and implementing scientifically sound exercise programs. This includes dynamic and static warmup, resistance training, aerobic conditioning, speed and agility programming, and plyometrics. The process of needs analysis will be introduced and covered. The students will be introduced to basic periodization theories and program
guidelines, standards and regulations necessary to successfully design and operate a safe and functional health and fitness facility. The minimal performance codes needed to operate legally will be examined, including compliance with the American Disabilities Act. The necessary steps to ensure optimum performance of a health and fitness facility, such as program development and marketing, will be discussed. This course will also cover important topics such as compliance with the American Disabilities Act, incorporating technical advances into the facility, hiring and training staff, emergency plans, risk management policies, and all federal laws and guidelines to ensure the safety of both the management and the users of a facility. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101. Offered periodically, two hours.
is to introduce students to the EBP process and develop literacy abilities while investigating hot topics relevant to sport and human performance. Topics covered will include the benefits of EBP and the EBP process, conducting a literature search, appraising literature for best evidence, various topics in sport and human performance (i.e. performance enhancing drugs, movement screening for injury prediction and prevention, concurrent strength and endurance training, weight loss strategies, etc.). Prerequisite: Exercise Science 256. Summer online, three hours.
supplement industry, current regulations, product development process, and marketing of products. Students will learn how to critically evaluate dietary supplements in terms of claims, efficacy, and safety. This course, offered online, is open to all majors. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 101 or 134. Summer and winter online, three hours.
emphasis on how nutrition influences health and well-being. Students will gain a foundational knowledge of the role of nutrition in the development and treatment of chronic diseases. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101 or 134. Fall semester, summer and winter online, three hours.
role of the athletic trainer and concepts of sports medicine. Students will learn prevention, evaluation and treatment for athletic injuries. The course will provide an introduction to both the orthopedic assessment and management process as well as basics of biomechanics and ethical issues in the Athletic Training profession. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. Fall semester, one hour.
This course will provide an introduction to the practices of physical and occupational therapy. It will integrate studies in biology and anatomy for application in future careers in physical or occupational therapy. Students will learn how to take basic medical histories, have an introduction to performing a general physical examination, and begin to develop differential diagnoses for various musculoskeletal processes. In addition, students will begin to investigate therapy modalities applicable to a variety of therapy needs. Throughout this
to give the students the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and care for athletic related injuries. The topics covered include fitness training, nutrition, sports equipment, emergency situations, blood borne pathogens, environmental conditions, taping techniques, injury rehabilitation, psychological concerns with injuries, recognition of injuries, and the basic anatomy of and common injuries to the different parts of the body. There is an additional fee required for this course. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101. Spring semester, three hours.
anatomy and physiology with the emphasis on the various body systems and how they integrate with one another. Laboratory exercises will include simulations using physical and computer models. Prerequisite: One of Exercise Science 101 or Biology 101. Equivalent courses: Biology 341 (Mammalian Anatomy) 346 (Mammalian Physiology). Fall semester, four hours.
effects of nutrition and how it applies to an athlete/sport. Course topics will include metabolism of nutrients, nutrient utilization during exercise, and nutrient needs for specific athletes and/or sports. Students can expect to participate in lectures, athlete/sports analysis, and class projects. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101 or 134. Fall semester, three hours.
chronic effects of exercise on human systems. Students will be introduced to the essentials of human movement, energy metabolism, cardiorespiratory function, and sport performance. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 253 or Biology 341. Four hours.
anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the various body systems and how they integrate with one another. Laboratory exercises will include simulations using physical and computer models, as well as introductory tissue dissections. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 253. Equivalent courses: Biology 341 (Mammalian Anatomy) 346 (Mammalian Physiology). Spring semester, four hours.
science. Sophomore standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
combination of interactive lectures and hands-on workshop style teaching methods to teach students how to identify common postural and movement dysfunctions and the exercise strategies to address them. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 256 and 258. Alternate years, spring semester, three hours.
research in exercise science. Sophomore standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
related to exercise science. One, two or three hours.
healthy and clinical populations. The course will follow the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing. There will be a balance between lecture and laboratory work. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 256. Three hours.
principles of coaching team and individual sports. The student will be able to identify and demonstrate the personal and professional qualities required to become an effective coach at any level. The student will be able to develop a basic philosophy regarding the ethical and logical decision-making processes involved in coaching sports. Two hours.
necessary to teach group exercise classes. It will provide a survey of basic instructor skills such as music selection, choreography and cueing. All students will experience introductory class leadership in a variety of traditional and contemporary modes of group exercise including strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, and equipment-based classes. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 230. Two hours.
prescriptions for healthy populations as well as those with chronic diseases. Prescriptions will be based on possible client goals of improved health, fitness or quality of life (abilities to perform activities of daily living). All course work will follow the standards set by the American College of Sports Medicine. This course is designated Speaking Intensive (SI).
the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work in the field of Tactical Strength and Conditioning. Students will learn about specific physiological demands of the tactical athlete, including Paramedics, EMT’s, Military Personnel, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, and other first responders. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of how to communicate and program exercise effectively for these athletes. This course will provide an introduction to tactical athlete performance. The knowledge and practical experience in this course serve as foundational components in the field of Tactical Strength and Conditioning. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 230 and 307. Spring semester, two hours.
concepts and principles with special focus on their applications in human movement and physical activity. Students will examine the relationship between internal and external biomechanical factors and their effect on human performance and mechanisms of injury. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be discussed and applied to movement observation. Prerequisites: Physics 121; and Exercise Science 258 or Biology 346. Fall semester, three hours.
understanding of how humans move from an integrative functional anatomy and applied biomechanical lens. Specifically, muscle groups and their functional relationships will be presented with application to simple mechanical principles. Course emphasis will be placed on anatomical and mechanical analysis of motion as it pertains to human movement in sports and exercise. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 256 and 258. Spring semester, three hours.
prevalent chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia; the pathophysiology and etiology of these conditions; and the role of lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise in disease prevention and treatment. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 244 and 256. Spring semester, three hours.
integrative physiology and physiological responses to exercise. Specifically, this course will cover energetics, metabolism, and endocrine physiology, as well as discuss cardiovascular hemodynamics in various environments and respiratory exercise physiology. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 256 and 258. Spring semester and summer online, three hours.
different life stages of pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and older adulthood. Content will focus on the special nutritional needs of each life stage for optimal growth and development, maturation, aging, and overall health and well-being. This course will increase and refine students’ pre-professional experience in helping people throughout the life cycle, improving their health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 101 or 134 or Biology 101. Spring semester and summer online, three hours.
science. Junior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
research in exercise science. Junior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
introduce basic methods of reading, understanding, evaluating, and applying research. Students will experience quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed-model research and research reviews. Students will also become acquainted with statistical concepts in research planning and design. Working in groups, students will complete a research proposal write a research proposal to be continued and completed in Exercise Science 407. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI) and Information Literacy (IL). Fall semester, three hours.
EXER curriculum, specifically the objectives of the ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C). The job task analyses (JTAs) specific to the EP-C exam will be covered in detail. Students will apply the EP-C JTAs in class and with personal training clients. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 304 and 307. Fall semester, three hours.
serve as preparation for students who will be taking the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam given by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 304 and 307. Fall semester, three hours.
provides instructor-guided preparation for a professional certification exam offered by ACSM or NSCA. There is an additional cost incurred by the student to register for the
research project created in Exercise Science 377, including data collection, statistical analysis, and a final report. Students will complete an individual research proposal.
science. Senior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
research in exercise science. Senior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
for field experience in the areas of applied Exercise Science, such as coaching, athletic training, strength and conditioning, health and fitness, physical therapy, and nutrition. Students will first determine their career path and corresponding professional certification. Then students will locate a facility along with an onsite supervisor for their internship. Professional dress is expected each day of the internship. Grade is dependent upon written evaluation by an on-site supervisor and the submission of the student’s written report to the Department of Exercise Science. Students majoring in Exercise Science must earn at least five credits (300 clock hours) for this course. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 304, 306, and 307. One to six hours.
Source: Grove City College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
