Harrisburg University of Science and Technology · Courses
EXSC
16 courses with the subject EXSC, 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.
BS Exercise Science student Description: Review course that allows the student to demonstrate competent knowledge and skills in the foundational content areas of exercise science. This course covers normal and abnormal functions of major systems, associated fundamental measurements, and knowledge of human movement as it relates to function. Offered Fall semesters, annually.
BS Exercise Science student Description: This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills associated with evidence-informed health and fitness assessment techniques for varied populations across their lifespan. The student will obtain the skills to select, implement, and interpret various tests for the four components of physical fitness including cardiorespiratory, muscular, body composition, and flexibility. Offered Spring and Summer semester, annually.
BS Exercise Science student Description: The course is designed to introduce the student to facility and program management for exercise scientists. Topics include facility design, safety, risk management, human resource processes, and financial management strategies. Offered Spring semester, annually.
EXSC 330Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviors Across the Lifespan I3
BS Exercise Science student Description: The course is designed as an introduction to developmental psychology, behavioral science, and learning theories. It will consider the role of psychology in fitness and health environments for a variety of populations across the lifespan. Offered Spring and Summer semester, annually.
EXSC 340Exercise Prescription and Implementation I3
BS Exercise Science student Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to evidence-informed techniques for prescribing and implementing safe and effective physical fitness programs for a variety of populations across their lifespans. The student will have the knowledge to create programs that address the four components of physical fitness including cardiorespiratory, muscular, body composition, and flexibility. Offered Fall semester, annually.
BS Exercise Science student Description: This course is designed to examine skeletal muscle structure and function and the immediate and long-term physiological responses and adaptations to exercise of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromuscular systems in a variety of populations across their lifespan. Offered Fall and Summer semester, annually.
BS Exercise Science student Description: Course designed to examine the interrelationship between nutrition, exercise, and well-being. Topics include efficacy of specific dietary regimens including macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and supplements. The student will be able to connect exercise and physical activity and nutritional plans for a variety of populations across their lifespan. Offered Fall and Summer semester, annually.
EXSC 399Professional Practice in Exercise Science2
BS Exercise Science student Description: The course is designed to introduce the student to professional standards in exercise science. Topics include communication strategies, conflict resolution, team leadership, ethics, customer engagement, and marketing strategies. Offered Spring semester, annually.
BS Exercise Science student Description: Course designed to ensure student readiness for exercise science related certification examinations. The student will participate in case study modules and develop a patient-client program based on certification criteria and complete a practice exam in preparation for certification. Offered Spring semester, annually.
EXSC 440Exercise Prescription and Implementation II4
EXSC 340 Description: This course is designed for the student to develop advanced knowledge and skills of evidence-informed techniques for prescribing and implementing safe and effective physical fitness programs for a variety of populations across their lifespans. The student will have the ability to create, implement, and progress programs that address the four components of physical fitness including cardiorespiratory, muscular, body composition, and flexibility utilizing a variety of methods, equipment, and environments. Offered Spring semester, annually.
EXSC 460Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviors across the Lifespan II2
EXSC 330 Description: This course builds upon fundamental knowledge from EXSC 330 . This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of counseling skills necessary to guide clients in changing health behaviors. The student will gain knowledge in health behavior change theory and motivational interviewing techniques to guide clients in prevention and wellness strategies. Offered Fall semester, annually.
PHYS 121 and PHYS 122 Description: The purpose of EXSC 475 is to introduce the student to concepts of mechanics as they apply to human movement, particularly those pertaining to exercise, sport, and rehabilitation. This course will assist the student in developing the ability to link the structures of the human body with mechanical laws and principles. This course includes a lecture and lab. Offered Spring semester, annually.
EXSC 310 , EXSC 315 , EXSC 320 , EXSC 360 , EXSC 375 , EXSC 399 , EXSC 440 , and EXSC 460 Description: Course designed to ensure student readiness for the ACSM-Exercise Physiologist exam, as a program requirement, prior to completing their degree in exercise science. The student will take a practice exam that focuses on ensuring student knowledge in domain-specific areas, after which they are eligible to register for and take the certification exam. Offered Spring semester, annually.