Exercise Science, BS

This course deals with the basic principles of biology. Consideration is given to cell biology and structural and functional organization of plants and animals. Principles of reproduction, genetics, and ecology are introduced as well as a brief survey of the kingdoms of living organisms. Beginning course for all biology majors. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.) (Offered every semester.) Corequisite: BIOL 110L

Basic principles of chemical reactions and descriptive chemistry are integrated in terms of atomic structure, bonding theory, molecular geometry, reaction rates, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. (Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.) (Offered fall semester.) Corequisite: CHEM 111L

This course is designed to deal with all the human body systems as to structure and function. Material covered is intended for those planning to teach biology in high school or enter the allied health professions. (Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week.) (Offered fall semester) Prerequisite: BIOL 112, BIOL 150 Corequisite: BIOL 245L

Using foundational mechanical principles the students will (1) describe the motion of an object(s), (2) explain why the motion of an object(s) occurs as it does, and (3) solve or propose solutions to movement related problems. Students will describe the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and the biomechanical relationships within its component parts.

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of athletic training principles and skills. The main focus is on the prevention and immediate care of common, acute, and chronic athletic injuries. This course covers basic sports medicine concepts and CPR but does not cover all areas necessary for athletic training certification. (Offered fall semester.)

A self-directed study of medical terminology which covers basic roots, prefixes, suffixes and terminology of different systems of the human body. Students prepare for periodic vocabulary tests on their own time and schedule. The object of the course is to prepare the student for entrance into health fields by providing a review of vocabulary tools. Prerequisite: Three BIOL classes. (Offered online.)

This course provides experience in formulating individualized performance objectives, key teaching and therapy skills, and programming for specific problems in organization and administration of students with disabilities. Provides a brief review of the legislative and history of adapted physical education. (Offered spring semester.)

The aim of this course is to engage the student to contemporary theories and concepts about nutrition. This will include diet and exercise, pathology of eating disorders, and the effect of diet on emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Students will also begin analyzing the source of information. At the end of the course, the student will have acquired and discussed a number of current issues and be able to have an informed and logical view, and will understand the fundamentals of nutrition across the lifespan. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. (Offered every semester.)

This course will introduce students to the field of Exercise Science by defining exercise science and the many sub-disciplines of the field. Also included are the future directions for the field, guiding principles, professional activities and career opportunities within the discipline.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the knowledge content integral to certification as a personal trainer (American College of Sports Medicine). It includes content from the various exercise sciences and provides students practical experience through application of the material.

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of why people exercise, how exercise can affect mental health, theories used to explain exercise behavior, and the importance of exercise psychology for individuals considering a career involving exercise promotion. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

The internship experience will provide students with an opportunity to test theory and practice in a functioning industry/business experience. The internship is also intended to provide students additional confidence and further practice to aid in their career development.

This course will integrate conceptual content and practical application to help students develop a knowledge base surrounding exercise assessment and prescription as it pertains to healthy persons and those living with chronic disease and/or disability. This course will examine specific measurements pertaining to cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiac function, body composition, and muscular strength and endurance across healthy and diseased populations. Students will also examine and develop exercise and physical activity prescriptions for healthy and diseased populations. It is strongly encouraged for students to complete an undergraduate exercise physiology course prior to entry into this course. Prerequisite: Exercise Physiology strongly suggested.

This course will integrate conceptual content and practical application to help students develop a knowledge base surrounding cardiac disease etiology, the electrical conduction of the heart, ECG interpretation, and basic strategies used in the design and implementation of a cardiac rehabilitation program. This course is designed to facilitate knowledge and skill acquisition as it pertains to clinical exercise physiology. To successfully complete this course, it is necessary for students to have a fundamental understanding of exercise physiology. It is strongly encouraged for students to complete an undergraduate exercise physiology course prior to entry into this course. Prerequisites: Exercise Physiology strongly encouraged

This seminar will provide a capstone experience that includes integrating faith into a sport and kinesiology setting, enhancing professional and careers skills, and requiring students to demonstrate basic research techniques. Meets the general education upper division writing intensive credit.

Physiology of Exercise provides examination of the scientific theories behind the body's responses to exercise. This information is applied to facillitate health in general populations and maximize performance in sport-related activities.