48 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.
EXSC 1100Introduction to Fitness3
This course is an introductory overview of fitness and the fitness industry. Students will be exposed to current practices within the fitness industry. Students will also gain an understanding of wellness and the wellness lifestyle. This course serves as a prerequisite for all courses within the curriculum.
This course is designed to provide students content related to the ever-growing specialization in speed training. Students will be exposed to content from the National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE), and at the close of the course will be prepared to sit for their certification to become a Speed and Explosion Specialist. All aspects of speed training will be explored, including mechanics, training, and program design. The course will provide an entry-level understanding of biomechanics and exercise physiology as they pertain to improving athletic performance. Additionally, practical applications will be presented pertaining to proper warm up procedures, drills and exercises and sample programs that can be immediately applied upon completion of the course.
Enables students to develop a fitness and conditioning program to fit their individual needs through knowledge gained in areas such as nutrition, use of conditioning equipment, weight control, and fitness tests.
EXSC 1310Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Wellness I3
The first of a two-course sequence involving the study of the structure and function of the human body. This course surveys the integumentary, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems. Emphasis will be placed on the effect of exercise and fitness on each system and human wellness.
EXSC 1311Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Wellness I - Online Lab1
This lab portion compliments the lecture EXSC 1310 through the use of additional resources, focusing on closer examination of the body’s components. Emphasis on anatomical terminology, fundamental biochemistry, and structure and function of the human body, including cardiovascular, cellular division, respiration, diffusion, enzymes, & genetics.
EXSC 1315Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Wellness II3
The second of a two-course sequence involving the study of normal structure and function of the human body. This course surveys the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Particular attention will be focused on human movement and the integration of these systems into exercise and wellness activities.
EXSC 1317Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Wellness II Lab1
The second of a two-course sequence involving the study of normal structure and function of the human body. This course surveys the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Students will engage in identification of musculoskeletal models as well as develop hands-on palpation techniques needed for clinical application.
EXSC 1315 may be taken concurrently with EXSC 1317 if not already completed as a
EXSC 1840Technology Integration in Health and Fitness3
This course provides students with a practical understanding of essential technologies enhancing productivity in personal and professional settings. Special emphasis will be placed on utilizing technology for measuring human movement, assessing fitness, managing data, and communicating professionally.
EXSC 2150Current Topics and Strategies for Youth Fitness3
This course will focus on developing the skills that will benefit individuals who are ages 6-18 by providing knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain fitness. Students will be exposed to topics that impact this population, including skill development, long-term impact of the sedentary lifestyle and the development of a healthy lifestyle. Special emphasis will be placed on specific training regimens, current fitness trends for todays youth, and program development.
Introduces students to the basic elements of sports nutrition. This course presents the scientific basis of roles played by carbohydrates, fat, protein, water, and key vitamins and minerals as they relate to physical exercise. The course will present information on diets during training, timing and composition of pre- and post-competition meals.
EXSC 2323Introduction to Strength and Conditioning3
This course provides basic knowledge in the area of strength and conditioning, especially as it relates to athletic populations. Students are introduced to a variety of concepts related to strength and conditioning programs for a variety of athletes at different time points in regard to the competitive season.
This course emphasizes decision making in first aid care and the provision of emergency assistance. Satisfactory completion of this course may lead to certification in Red Cross First Aid and CPR.
A comprehensive discussion of the pragmatic approach to conducting business in the fitness industry. The course focuses on key elements within the business structure, including marketing, facility management, accounting, budgeting, change management and the creation of additional profit centers. Additionally, students will identify key partners in running a successful business.
The art of motivating people to begin and/or maintain physical activity and a healthy lifestyle is a challenging style that fitness professionals must develop. This course is designed to allow students to implement strategies to motivate clients to begin and/or maintain wellness and fitness lifestyles. Motivational concepts like creating habits, setting goals, creating self confidence through positive self talk and attitude, and creating an encouraging fitness environment are all discussed.
A comprehensive view of personal fitness training with a focus on assessment and developing customized fitness programs. The course will orient the student to the basics of the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance Training model.
EXSC 3135Integrated Personal Fitness Program Design3
This course will introduce the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance Training model specifically for the fitness and wellness professional. The student will receive a detailed insight into designing safe and effective exercise programs for any personal training client. This course is linked to EXSC 3125 .
An in-depth analysis of the fitness needs of individuals from special populations. Particular attention will be placed on legislative initiatives and their effect on fitness professionals and the individuals with special needs whom they serve.
EXSC 3180Wellness and Fitness for the Aging Population3
This course will focus on developing the skills that will assist individuals who are aging by providing knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain fitness. Students will be exposed to special topics impacting this population. Special emphasis will be placed on adapting activities and strategies for leading groups.
Students will learn how to prepare for interviews and write resumes. The various opportunities within the profession and related fields will be reviewed. Additional requirements for jobs or graduate school applications will be discussed.
This course provides the foundation necessary to manage, plan, implement, and evaluate health, wellness, and fitness promotion programs in a variety of settings. Additional areas of concentration include conducting needs assessments, writing program goals and objectives, facilitating health behavior change, financial considerations in program planning, promoting/marketing programs, and evaluating programs.
Provides students with knowledge, skills, and strategies in stress management and health-related fitness. Stresses skills in psychophysiological regulation, exercise, and nutrition design. Emphasizes adherence issues of recognition, identification, and remediation. Offered: annually, Fall.
Provides students with knowledge, skills, and strategies in diet management, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Emphasizes skills in personal dietary design and assessment. Also covers dietary needs and problems of special populations. Stresses skills in psycho-physiological regulation, exercise, and nutrition design.
An overview of nutrition education that explores the settings in which nutrition education is carried out, introduces nutrition students to learning theory, and reviews techniques and resources for teaching nutrition. Students learn to assess the needs of different learner groups and select and evaluate appropriate nutrition education materials.
The purpose of this course is to study human movement and the physical and physiological principles upon which it depends. It analyzes human motion as based on anatomic, physiologic, and mechanical principles. This course includes laboratory experiences in selected topics.
The course will explore the physiological responses and phenomena which are elicited by exercise. Opportunity for use of scientific instrumentation and practical application of exercise physiology principles to teaching, training and coaching situations will be provided through laboratory experiences.
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to teach students with disabilities physical education in an inclusive environment. Assessment, planning, instructional techniques and specific sport adaptations for acquisition of psychomotor skills are emphasized. Field experiences working directly with special populations in physical education will be required.
This course examines graded exercise testing for a variety of populations using laboratory and field tests. It also addresses the prescription of individual exercise programs based on appropriate screening and test results. The importance of safe testing and prescribing exercise to the general population, as well as special populations, will be emphasized.
EXSC 4101Leadership Concepts and Actions in Wellness and Fitness3
Leadership is always an action, and sometimes a position. This course will guide students to learn about leadership styles, concepts and actions. Building upon the leadership concepts presented, students will be challenged to identify and further develop personal leadership traits, philosophy, vision and skills. Students will be asked to reflect on different leadership scenarios including ethical, conflict resolution, and team building situations found within the fitness and wellness industry.
This course examines current trends in wellness and prevention across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan. Traditional and nontraditional approaches are considered.
This course is designed as a capstone for students in the Wellness and Human Performance concentration. A major focus of the course will be the continued adoption and adaptation of the wellness lifestyle. Students will be required to complete a community/service learning project as a culminating activity in the course/program.
An analysis of professional fitness trends as well as preventative care health issues from historical, contemporary and futuristic viewpoints with implications for professional fitness practice in the health and wellness delivery system.
EXSC 4125Evaluating Research in Fitness and Wellness3
This course is designed to teach students to become knowledgeable consumers of research in order to keep current as a professional in the fitness and wellness industry. Emphasis is placed on developing library research skills and critically analyzing research. Students construct an annotated bibliography as a culminating activity in the course.
EXSC 4130Applications in Fitness and Wellness Research3
The student will blend the compiled information from their coursework and apply it to complete the objectives as noted below. Continued emphasis is placed on developing library research skills, critically analyzing research, and becoming a knowledgeable consumer of research to stay current.
Presents the latest information on prevention, recognition, and evaluation of athletic injuries. Students learn to coordinate appropriate emergency care as well as establish a professional working relationship with the qualified medical personnel who assist an injured athlete’s recovery. Students earn an American Red Cross AED/CPR certification upon successful completion of the course.
Study of the basic scientific principles of physiology and how they can be applied to conditioning programs for the athlete. Covers all phases of physical training, along with evaluation of modern training devices. Spring, annually.
EXSC 4208Principles and Problems of Athletic Coaching3
A study of modern techniques and practices used in the organizational procedure of athletic programs. Covers major problem areas such as practice and game organization, purchase and care of equipment, budget and finances, public relations, legal liability, drug abuse, and sports psychology. Analyzes modern trends and issues in athletics as well as various philosophical views of athletics as a part of the educational curriculum. Fall, annually.
Students will learn the current methods used to perform nutrition screenings and assessments. Counseling techniques, when and how to refer clientele to a specialist and other components of medical nutrition therapy will also be emphasized.
EXSC 4226Life Cycle and Community Nutrition and Fitness3
Special problems in nutrition, including needs during the different stages of life, current research, international nutrition, public health aspects, laws, dissemination of information, and nutrition quackery. Also, special issues related to fitness, including needs during the different stages of life. Current research will be discussed.
Application of scientific principles of exercise physiology to the measurement and evaluation of healthy individuals. Techniques of exercise testing commonly used in corporate and adult fitness settings. Training methods for improvement in exercise capacity and good health. Designing exercise programs for individuals and groups.
This course provides students with essential links between classroom information and pre-professional experiences in the areas of health promotion, sport and recreation administration, and human performance. Students will be introduced to organizational missions, public relations, program planning and implementation, event management, fitness assessment and instruction, individual client work, and other experiences related to these professions.
Helps coaches increase their understanding of basic scientific information concerning athletic movement by utilizing the conceptual approach. Examins three main areas of study: applied anatomy, the production of motion, and application. Applies scientific principles to athletic skills to aid in the coaching and teaching of skills. Spring, annually.
This course provides a foundation to the scientific method, research methods, and data collection and analysis in Human Performance. Students will be introduced to the research process including: review of the literature, hypothesis testing, conducting a pilot study, and writing a research abstract.
This course provides advanced knowledge in the area of exercise physiology and its applications to fitness testing, exercise, and human performance. In addition to building advanced understanding of theory of exercise, emphasis is placed on development of proficiency in fitness testing and exercise prescription.
This course is designed as a culminating experience for students desiring a clinical internship. Students will be assigned to an internship site based on their individual needs and preferences. Students will work with professionals in various fitness and wellness arena facilities as well as selected non-traditional sites.
In-depth, structured, practical experience in a formalized program dealing with fitness and health enhancement of individuals. Experiences in existing clinical or corporate programs are integrated with academic preparation through regular seminar meetings on campus.
1 TO 12 This course provides a structural, on-the-job supervised field experience in a health/fitness environment. Students apply concepts and skills learned in the classroom setting to real situations. The learning experiences are jointly supervised and evaluated by a professional staff member at the worksite and a faculty member within the Exercise, Health, and Sports Science Department.
