13 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.
EXER 105Intro to Exercise Science (3.0 CH) This course will introduce students to the exercise science
discipline and its numerous sub-disciplines. Topics covered will include: the origins of exercise science as a discipline, requirements and standards for professional certification, and requirements for graduate school and professional careers in both health fitness and clinical fields. Additional lecture topics will focus on history and mission of the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as other professional organizations. Students will also be introduced to basic aspects of professional development in this field, with opportunities provided to explore the various content areas of exercise science, characteristics of exercise science professionals, and current trends in the field with an emphasis on career planning.
EXER 205Facility Management (2.0 CH) This course will provide students with an increased understanding of
recreation and athletic facilities management. The students will learn practical applications and gain an understanding of diverse responsibilities and decision-making processes to manage a facility. Students will also acquire an understanding to meet budget restraints while improving productivity, efficiency and employee quality of life issues.
EXER 290Foundations of Exer and Sport Behavior (3.0 CH) This course will focus on behavioral strategies for
modifying health related behaviors and sport performance. This course provides an overview of psychological theory, research and methodology related to physical activity with an emphasis on application within exercise and sport settings. Topics include motivation, personal and environmental factors of physical activity, and behavior modification. Other topics that will be discussed include the psychological benefits of exercise, performance enhancement, and the psychology of injury. P: EXER 105 or PSY 150 or NSCI 101.
EXER 305Exercise Testing/Prescription (4.0 CH) This course will focus on specific fitness testing procedures
for both healthy and clinical populations. Using the American College of sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing, students will develop specific testing protocols. These protocols will be utilized and tested in the laboratory course. Additionally, students will examine and analyze case studies, with a specific focus on studies concerning human health and disease, and how individualized testing procedures can be modeled for these subjects. Lab fee. (P: BIO 280 or permission of instructor).
EXER 310Kinesiology (4.0 CH) This course will examine the study of human body movement and the underlying
scientific principles of these movements. Specifically, with detailed focus on human anatomy and basic physics, students will be introduced to a wide array of mechanical principles, as well as how these principles can be applied to proper physical activity and exercise. A component of the course will also emphasize the psychological aspect of kinesiology. The laboratory portion of the course will examine basic biomechanical movements, how these movements can be utilized in training programs, and how exercise can be used to relieve/treat symptoms of different human disorders. Lab Fee $50. (P: BIO 280 or permission of the instructor).
EXER 320Advanced Exercise Physiology (4.0 CH) This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of
Exercise Physiology, providing an in-depth understanding of the integrated physiological processes involved during exercise. The course focuses on enhancing theoretical and practical knowledge of acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise with various stressors, including: environmental stressors, age and sex considerations, physiological adaptions, and applications to performance and health. Lab Fee. (P: EXER 315) 208
EXER 350Exercise Testing and Prescription (4.0 CH) This course provides theoretical and practical
experience in the selection, administration, and interpretation of health-related fitness tests in accordance with American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines (ACSM). Through case studies and hands-on experiences, students will acquire applied skills to evaluate, design, and administer personalized exercise programs for both healthy individuals and special populations. Emphasis is placed on exercise prescriptions to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance. (P: BIO 280 or permission of the instructor.)
EXER 390Special Topics in Exercise Science (3.0 CH) This advanced course, tailored for exercise science
majors, will examine specialized subjects with the field of exercise science. Students will gain insight into specialized areas and emerging trends within exercise science. May be repeated for credit with different topics. (P: two additional exercise science courses and junior or senior standing.)
Policy for academic progress in the Exercise Science program: • A student must earn a grade of “C-” or better in ALL Required Basic Courses (EXER 100 level, EXER 200 level, EXER 300 level) and Required Upper-Level Courses (EXER 400 level) • A student must earn a grade of “C-” or better in ALL Science and Math requirements for the major (AH 125, BIO 117, BIO 280, BIO 281, MATH 211). • The Exercise Science curriculum is structured with pre-requisites. A student must earn a “C-” or better in the pre-requisite course to be able to take the next course. See course catalog for pre-requisites. • If a student does not earn a “C-” or better, they will be required to: o Retake the course 206
