The major in exercise science prepares students for a variety of career options in rehabilitation, fitness, sport performance, wellness, or campus recreation among others.
Required Courses
- BIO 2230: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- EXS 1010: Foundations of Exercise Science
- EXS 2000: Kinesiology
- EXS 3120: Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science
- SPM 2350: Prevention and Treatment of Injury
- EXS 3010: Exercise Physiology
- NTR 2230: Principles of Nutrition
- EXS 4210: Exercise Prescription
- EXS 4500: Internship in Exercise Science I
- EXS 4015: Senior Capstone in Exercise Science
- STR 4110: Optimizing Human Performance
Prerequisites: BIO 1010 (C- or higher), BIO 1030 (C- or higher) or BIO 1110 (C- or higher).
A study of the cells and tissues as well as the skeletal, muscular, neural, and special sensory systems of the human body. Two hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
This course will enable students to discover the variety of topics, fields of study, and community opportunities as it pertains to exercise science, health and physical education, and sport. Students will be involved in assessing career paths through experiential learning.
This course will address the structure and function of the human body as it applies to movement, exercise, and sport.
This course will introduce the rationale, procedures, and interpretation of health/fitness assessments with particular attention given to practical application appropriate for these assessments.
Designed to help students recognize and control injury risk factors through an introduction to the public health approach to injury prevention. Additionally, it includes skills training for certification in CPR, AED, and first aid to provide immediate and temporary care in the event of an injury or sudden illness. There will be a fee for this course to cover certification cards.
This course deals with the functional physiological changes in the human body brought about by acute and chronic exercise. Energy systems of exercise, physiological support systems, and methods of physical training are addressed.
The study of the nutritive value of foods, the effect of food on the overall health of the individual, and nutritional needs throughout the life span. The course will explore how the body fuels itself, and the effects of diet on performance, health and well-being.
This course will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for the development and implementation of an exercise prescription according to guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine.
This course is designed to give students practical work experience in an Exercise Science related field. The internship will culminate with a final report summarizing the quality of the experience. Pass/Fail.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I - Internships, Clinicals, Practica).
This is a senior level course that will focus on reading and understanding the research pertinent to Exercise Science, preparation for certification exams, job seeking skills and current events in Exercise Science.
The purpose of this course is to provide practical knowledge to develop mobility, enhanced movement, posture, and recovery between training sessions, while improving human performance and quality of life.
Elective Courses
- BIO 2240: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- EXS 3000: Electrocardiography
- NTR 3440: Nutrition for Physical Activity
- EXS 4400: Program Planning and Implementation In Exercise Science
- EXS 4510: Internship in Exercise Science II
Prerequisites: BIO 2230 (C- or higher).
A study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems of the human body. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
This course will discuss cardiovascular physiology and the theory and practice of electrocardiogram interpretation as it relates to fitness and clinical programs.
Prerequisites: NTR 2230.
Application of nutrition principles to health promotion such as weight management, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and disease prevention. The course includes program development, assessment, and evaluation. An emphasis on methods of teaching, principles of effective communication, and motivation are covered.
This course will involve program planning in the exercise science / health promotion, including needs assessment, missions, goals and field objectives of health promotion programs. It will also include program implementation and evaluation in several health promotion settings.
Prerequisites: EXS 4500.
This course is designed to give students additional practical work experience in an Exercise Science related field beyond EXS 4500. The internship will culminate with a final report summarizing the quality of the experience. Pass/Fail.