Exercise Science Course Descriptions
BIO 201 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics & Evolution
4 Credits
An in-depth study of the basic concepts of biology including cellular organization
and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and Darwinian evolution. This course
is designed to provide a foundation for advanced study in the biological sciences;
laboratory included.
BIO 203 - General Biology: Anatomy & Physiology
4 Credits
This course provides a basis of the structure and function of all major organ systems
and their integration. This course is designed to provide a foundation for advanced
study in the biological sciences; laboratory included.
BIO 252 - Human Nutrition
3 Credits
A study of the biological foundations of nutrition, its biological and physiological
phenomena and its association with health issues, laboratory included. Prerequisites:
BIO 201, BIO 203, and CHM 109.
BIO 341 - Human Anatomy
4 Credits
A system-based study of the human anatomy. Includes a cadaver-based laboratory exploration
of human gross anatomy. Prerequisite: BIO 203.
BIO 342 - Human Physiology
4 Credits
An examination of the major physiological systems, their function, and their integration,
which includes the nervous, muscular, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, renal,
digestive, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: BIO 203. Co-requisite:
CHM 110. Not open to students with credit for BIO 242.
BIO 354 - Exercise Physiology
CHM 109 - General Chemistry I
4 Credits
Foundations of chemistry for Science majors. Topics include atomic structure, chemical
bonding, stoichiometry, phases of matter, chemical energetics, molecular geometry;
includes laboratory. Co-requisite: MTH 102 or equivalent placement.
CHM 110 - General Chemistry II
4 Credits
Continuation of basic principles of chemistry: solutions, equilibria; acids and bases;
electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry.
Laboratory experiments in conjunction with the theory. Prerequisite: CHM 109 with
a minimum grade of C.
EXSC 100 - Physical Education Activity Classes
1 Credit Each
Emphasize basic skills, techniques, and the recreational value for a variety of sports.
A maximum of 4 credits of the Physical Education 100 series may apply toward graduation
requirements. All sections are coeducational. Activity courses that are offered include
the following: aerobics, badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, horseback riding, softball,
soccer, tennis, volleyball, and weight training and conditioning. Not open to students
with credit in PEH 100.
EXSC 122 - First Aid
3 Credits
A course that includes the basic principles of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
and emergency care. Not open to students with credit in PEH 122.
EXSC 125 - Introduction to Exercise, Health & Nutrition
3 Credits
This course will examine the components that contribute to the concept of health and
wellness. Theories and principles of health promotion and disease prevention on local,
national, and international levels will be explored. Topics to be covered include
health beliefs and behaviors, community health, Healthy People 2010, fitness, mental
health, stress management, nutrition, disease prevention, drug usage, cultural differences,
and health promotion. Content will be applied in education situations. Not open to
students with credit for PEH 125.
EXSC 210 - Electrocardiography (EKG) Analysis
3 Credits
This course provides a basic understanding of the electrical activity of both normal
and abnormal heart rhythms. Students will learn to read and interpret an electrocardiogram
(EKG). Prerequisite: BIO 203.
EXSC 214 - Introduction to Pharmacology
3 Credits
This course provides a basic understanding of commonly used drugs, supplements, and
medications currently involved in exercise and health. This course will also examine
the effects of these drugs, supplements, and medications on exercise tolerance and
performance. Prerequisite: BIO 203. Not open to students who have taken BIO 109.
EXSC 218 - Motor Learning
4 Credits
This course provides a basic clinical understanding of motor learning and how this
occurs; particularly how motor skills are learned and re-learned. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisite: PEH 125 or EXSC 125. Not open to students who have taken PEH 350.
EXSC 240 - Introduction to Kinesiology
3 Credits
This is an introductory course that describes the movement of the body during various
activities. Focus is placed on the physical movement and how this pertains to different
activities and populations. Prerequisite: PEH 125 or EXSC 125. Not open to students
who have taken PEH 240.
EXSC 241 - The Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
3 Credits
A study of the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries related to
physical education and sport. Includes practical experience both in the classroom
and training room. Not open to student with credit in PEH 241.
EXSC 253 - Nutrition for Sport & Exercise
3 Credits
This course will examine the unique nutritional needs for sport and physical activity.
This course is designed to help students develop and analyze appropriate nutritional
plans for sport and physical activity. Topics will include training, recovery, nutrition
during exercise, hydration and supplements. Prerequisites: BIO 203, BIO 252 and CHM
109.
EXSC 262 - Introduction to Pathophysiology
3 Credits
This course provides a basic understanding of disease and the physiology behind the
disease. This course will provide a basis in recognizing and understanding specific
diseases in unhealthy populations. Prerequisite: BIO 203.
EXSC 355 - Personal Training
3 Credits
This course provides a knowledge base of personal/corporate fitness training. Students
will learn techniques, exercises, handling of clients, and administrative work involved
with personal training. Prerequisite: BIO 342.
EXSC 370 - Biomechanics
4 Credits
This course provides an in-depth understanding of how the components of the musculoskeletal
system produce human movement. Students will also learn how the body deals with every
day external forces placed on joints and the effects of aging. Prerequisites: BIO
341 and 342.
EXSC 480 - Exercise Testing & Prescription
4 Credits
This course integrates previous knowledge learned as an Exercise Science major into
assessing and prescribing exercise for different populations. Special populations
and diseased populations will also be discussed; includes laboratory. Prerequisite:
EXSC 354.
EXSC 497 - Internship in Exercise Science
1 - 4 Credits
This is a supervised internship of 40 work hours per credit hour for students wishing
to seek employment in a professional work place (e.g. personal trainer, corporate
fitness, and so forth). The student will arrange the internship and preceptor of choice
and set up this arrangement with the advisor. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisites:
Exercise Science major; EXSC 480; and 3.000 cumulative grade-point average.
MTH 140 - Introduction to Statistics
3 Credits
An introduction to the basic concepts and computations used in statistical analysis
as well as their application to problems in other disciplines, especially biology,
business, education, and social sciences. Topics include the description of data graphically
and numerically, the collection of data via samples and experiments, and the process
of drawing inferences or conclusions from data. The laboratory component of the course
emphasizes conceptual understanding, interpretation of statistical quantities, and
written/oral communication and will require the use of mathematical software. Prerequisite:
MTH 102 or placement.
PHY 119 - College Physics I
4 Credits
An algebra-based study of mechanics: translational and rotational motion, the laws
of conservation of energy and momentum, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, and basic
thermodynamics; includes laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 160 or equivalent. Not open
to Chemistry majors.
PHY 120 - College Physics II
4 Credits
An algebra-based study of electricity and magnetism, optics, introductory modern physics,
and simple harmonic motion and waves; includes laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 160 or
equivalent. Not open to Chemistry majors.
PHY 219 - General Physics I
4 Credits
A calculus-aided study of mechanics: translational and rotational motion, the laws
of conservation of energy and momentum, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, and basic
thermodynamics; includes laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 240 or equivalent.
PHY 220 - General Physics II
4 Credits
A calculus-aided study of electricity and magnetism, optics, introductory modern physics,
and simple harmonic waves; includes laboratory. Co-requisite: MTH 241.
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
3 Credits
A survey course on the basic principles of psychology and their applications to human
behavior and social problems. Multiple perspectives emerging from different philosophical
and socio-historical contexts are used to examine domains of human thought and behavior.
Topics include research methods, human development, gender differences, learning and
cognition, psychobiology, motivation, personality, abnormal behavior, methods of treatment,
and the impact of social situations and culture on behavior.
PSY 224 - Human Development: Lifespan
3 Credits
A broad overview of theory, research, and applications in human psychological development
from conception to death. Using the lifespan developmental perspective, patterns of
growth, change, and stability in various domains of development (e.g., physical, cognitive,
social, and personality) are examined. Furthermore, the interaction of domains within
the context in which development occurs is emphasized (e.g., the interaction of biological,
psychological, and sociological factors within a sociohistorical context). This course
is for non-psychology majors. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
SPM 110 - Sport Management
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to sport management topics. These topics include planning,
marketing, financing, leading, and organizing sport and recreation organizations,
events, and facilities. Sport law and sport ethics are also overviewed.
SPM 140 - Sport Psychology
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the application of psychological principles to sport
settings. Topics of the course include sport motivation, sport leadership, sport anxiety
management, teamwork, injury recovery, visualization, personality in sport, and peak
performance. This course will not satisfy the social science core requirement. Not
open to students with credit in PEH 140.
SPM 240 - Sport Recreation Management
3 Credits
Organization and administration principles for directing programs and facilities in
physical education, intramurals and recreation. Students learn to create safe learning
environments for diverse population of students to encourage positive interaction,
active engagement in learning and self-motivation. Students learn to organize, allocate
and manage time, space, and equipment in a variety of ways to provide active and equitable
learning experience as it relates to sport recreation.
SPM 310 - Sport Event & Facility Management
3 Credits
This course focuses on planning, maintaining, and managing sport events and multi-purpose
sports facilities. Concentration is on the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of sport events in addition to the design, maintenance, and full utilization of athletic
facilities. Principles for effective management of sport events and facilities in
both human and physical resources are stressed. Prerequisites: SPM 110; junior standing.