27 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 1097Fitness for Life3
Provides students information, tools, and skills to engage in active, healthy lifestyle choices throughout the lifespan. Stresses comprehensive principles in health, wellness, physical activity, and fitness assessment, focusing on healthy behaviors, exercise program design, underlying physiological adaptations, and strategies to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Requires regular participation in a variety of physical activities and self-assessments throughout the course, in addition to participating in knowledge-based discussions and course work.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC Majors: ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). PETE and REC Majors: ZOOL 1090. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). PETE Majors: PETE 2700 with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). REC Majors: REC 2200. Explores the field of Sports Medicine. Provides instruction on injury management, including knowledge, skills and abilities in preventing, identifying, treating and rehabilitating sport related injuries. Teaches appropriate vocabulary, injury mechanisms, and the nature of tissue response to training, trauma and treatment. Course fee of $15 for supplies applies.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L) all with a C- or higher, and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055) Introduces the study of the Exercise Sciences and discusses the global influence on the development of the field. Studies the national and international history and philosophy of the field of Exercise and sport science. Analyzes problems in areas covered under the umbrella of Exercise Science and Physical Education. Explores related career and employment opportunities in this area.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), all with a C- or higher, and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), and EXSC 2700G Evaluates key concepts related to exercise testing, prescription, and program design for healthy populations. Examines concepts in team, group, and individualized exercise assessment and programming. Emphasizes principles in exercise physiology, health promotion, fitness assessment and prescription. Prepares students to sit for certification exams upon course completion. Course fee of $20 for supplies.
EXSC 3400Statistical Analysis in Exercise Science3
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 1050 or higher) and University Advanced Standing Provides an introduction to statistics, as well as the role of statistics in experimental design that is necessary to evaluate data collected from measurements commonly used in exercise science, health, physical education and recreation.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), all with a C- or higher and MATH 1050 or MATH 1055. PETE Majors: ZOOL 1090 and PETE 2700 both with a C- or higher and MATH 1050 or MATH 1055. REC Majors: ZOOL 1090 and REC 2200 both with a C- or higher and STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1055. All: University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), and EXSC 2700G Studies human movement. Includes the structure of the human body and fundamental mechanics. Emphasizes kinesiological and mechanical analysis. Software fee of $14 applies.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC Majors: ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). PETE Majors: ZOOL 1090 and PETE 2700 both with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). REC Majors: ZOOL 1090 and REC 2200 both with a C- or higher and (STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). All: University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G Examines motor and cognitive characteristics of individuals involved in learning or performing motor skills. Examines conditions that influence learning. Analyzes how humans learn complex movement skills and control voluntary, coordinated movement. Analyzes the basic psychological processes involved in learning and control of movement and their effect on instruction and practice conditions for the learner. Studies motor development and its effect on skill acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC Majors: ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), and EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). PETE Majors: PETE 2700 and ZOOL 1090 with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). All: University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L) Studies acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, as well as nutritional and environmental effects on these responses. Requires separate weekly laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Corequisite(s): EXSC 3700 Investigates acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, as well as nutritional and environmental effects on these responses. Provides a hands-on experience where students conduct a variety of testing procedures, as well as analyze and interpret the various physiological responses. Course Lab fee of $28 for materials applies.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC Majors: ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), and all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). PETE Majors: ZOOL 1090 and Pre or Co-requisite PETE 2700 both with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). REC Majors: ZOOL 1090 and Pre or Co-requisite REC 2200 both with a C- or higher and (STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). All: University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G, and EXSC 3500 Emphasizes the application of engineering principles and technology in sports performance through interdisciplinary methodologies. Includes human gait analysis, locomotion, trunk biomechanics, computer modeling, and tissue biomechanics. Course fee of $20 for equipment, supplies, and lab applies.
EXSC 3750Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance3
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 1090 or ZOOL 2320 (or 232H) and ZOOL 2325 (or 232L) Provides students with the necessary skills and understanding to adequately deal with the psychological and social aspects of human and sport performance. Develops techniques and psychological skills to enhance performance and establish a learning and social environment that would enhance the effectiveness of coaches and maximize the skill and personal growth of athletes.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), EXSC 2700G, and EXSC 3270 all with a C- or higher, and University Advanced Standing Emphasizes information and skills related to exercise testing and prescription in healthy and clinical populations. Teaches American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise testing guidelines. Course fee of $20 for supplies applies.
EXSC 4050Obesity Physiology and Physical Activity3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 2700G and University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 and ZOOL 2425 Provides a broad understanding of the negative health impacts of obesity on physiology. Focuses on exercise modalities that are safe and appropriate as means to treat and ameliorate the negative health consequences of obesity.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), and Pre or Co-requisite EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing. Examines physiological changes which accompany the advancement of age, including age-related changes in body composition, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Addresses solutions to exercise barriers and adherence, physical activity and exercise recommendations for functional health.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Examines how exercise affects the functioning of human and animal organisms at the molecular level. Focuses on the tools of basic principles of biochemistry and teaches how to use the tools to understand how exercise affects metabolism. Studies how to use biochemical tests to assess an exercising person's health and performance.
EXSC 4300Research Methods in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC Majors: ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), and Pre or Co-requisite EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). REC Majors: ZOOL 1090 and Pre or Co-requisite REC 2200 both with a C- or higher and (STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). All: University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to key research in their field. Emphasizes analytical and interpretive skills. Develops scientific writing skills. Promotes design and utilization of comprehensive research methodologies commonly applied in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation.
EXSC 4400Physical Activity Promotion in the Community3
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Emphasizes concepts related to physical activity promotion in the community. Critically reviews literature associated with physical activity programming in communities including barriers to physical activity participation, behavioral change theory, and social, environmental, and biological factors that influence physical activity behavior. Promotes application of concepts developed in class through introductory supervised field experience.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G and Pre or Co-requisite EXSC 3700 and 3705 all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Designed to provide exercise science students a comprehensive understanding of basic nutritional principles as they relate to sports.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 3500 and EXSC 3700 and EXSC 3705 all with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing Evaluates knowledge of physiological principles and training techniques used in strength and conditioning. Investigates guidelines from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Prepares students for several sections of the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): EXSC 3730 Teaches the application of mechanical principles to the development of motor skills. Includes research and technology utilized in the field of biomechanics. Course fee of $20 for supplies applies.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G, EXSC 3500, EXSC 3700, EXSC 3705, and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), all with a C- or higher, and University Advanced Standing Introduces students to tasks commonly completed by sports scientists. Students will learn how and when to use state-of-the-art technology to collect and analyze human performance data and disseminate the results.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 3700 with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing Introduces students to the science and art of programming exercise for athletic performance and resiliency through published research and hands-on testing to guide programming.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G, EXSC 2500 and EXSC 3500 all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Provides the students with advanced instruction on and the development of knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to safely and effectively evaluate and interpret / qualify gross motor function. Includes but is not limited to surface anatomy, boney and soft tissue palpation, Range of Motion (ROM), muscular strength, neurologic enervation and stress tests of supportive structures.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 2500 and EXSC 3500 with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing Introduces students to the theory and application of therapeutic exercise techniques and rehabilitation protocols. Examines physiological and anatomical principles underlying injury recovery. Focuses on design and progression of rehabilitation protocols for common musculoskeletal conditions. Investigates concepts in tissue healing, functional progressions, and exercise prescription for restoring mobility, strength, and progressive return to activity. Teaches students to independently implement rehabilitation protocols. Provides a broad conceptual framework to support further study in clinical and allied fields.
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Provides students with hands-on professional experience in the field of exercise science. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation. Graded credit/no credit.
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May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.
EXSC 4890RUndergraduate Research for Exercise Science1-4
Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing Provides students the opportunity to conduct research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Students will put in practice the theoretical knowledge gained in prior major courses. Students will create a significant intellectual or creative product that is characteristic of the Exercise Science discipline and worthy of communication to a broader audience. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.
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May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 2700G or Instructor Approval and University Advanced Standing Focuses on the fundamentals of a specific topic within the context of exercise science related disciplines. Explains the relevance of the topic material in the context of exercise science related disciplines. Analyzes potential impacts of the topic material in the context of exercise science related disciplines. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
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May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
