Exercise Science
Majors and Minors
Major Minor In-Seat Online
Courses
This course will equip participants with knowledge of the essential mechanical concepts and principles that govern human movement within a context of physical education and sports science. Through lecture, laboratory experience, problem-solving activities, and other forms of learning in and outside the classroom, students will acquire practical biomechanical knowledge through the integration between the mechanical principles and the efficiency of human movement and interrelationships of biomechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuromuscular physiology.
This lab provides the hands on experience for EXS 320 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics.
This course is a study of nutrition as it relates to performance and health. Nutrient needs, sources, functions, and interactions will be reviewed according to the latest scientific findings. Principles of body conditioning will be emphasized with attention to diet and lifestyle practices that promote health and decrease risks of nutrition-related diseases.
This course is designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to design and implement strength and conditioning programs. For individuals who are interested in becoming certified personal trainers (NSCA-PT) or certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, this course provides the foundational knowledge.
This course is designed to provide entry-level knowledge regarding the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. This includes the recognition of signs and symptoms of injuries that occur during exercise, physical activity or athletic participation.
This course presents the policies, procedures, and physiological basis for exercise testing and exercise prescription as applied to apparently healthy and special populations. The course will provide the student with practical experience with various forms of exercise testing as well as demonstrate how to utilize the data generated from exercise testing to produce a safe and effective exercise prescription designed around the goals of the exercising individual.