Bachelor of Science
Exercise Science and Human Performance
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundational science concepts for exercise science in the courses of anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology and physics.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of first aid and emergent care necessary for employment in the exercise science field
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the interactions between nutritional concepts and health across the lifespan and its impact on health, disease and physical activity, exercise and sport performance
- Students will be able to analyze an individual’s preparedness for participation in physical activity and exercise based on health and skill related definitions of fitness and physical preparedness
- Students will be able to design and implement exercise and physical activity protocols for apparently healthy individuals as well as those in athletic and clinical populations utilizing FITT principles for cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition
- Students will be able to understand the impacts of physical activity and exercise participation across the lifespan
- Students will understand the interaction between the form and function of the human body during movement and the adaptations that occur during acute and chronic training
- Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of independence, judgement and professionalism necessary for successful employment or continuing education in accordance to their professional goals.
Degrees
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Exercise Science,
Courses
EXS 110: Introduction to Exercise Science
Class Program
Explores the various professions available to students in the Exercise Science major as well as the major sub-disciplines such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, and health and fitness related professions. This course will also introduce essential job-related skill sets such as interviewing, resumes, cover letters, and professional decorum in the Exercise Science field.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
Notes
EXS 110 is tagged for the PCOM (Professional Communication), PETH (Professional Ethics), and PCEN (Professional Civic Engagement) sections of the core curriculum.
EXS 220: Nutrition for Healthy Living
Class Program
An introduction to basic nutritional concepts applied to the needs of individuals for maintaining and improving quality of life. Students completing this course will gain skills needed for optimum performance and will research the latest scientific findings.
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
EXS 221: Introduction to Athletic Training: Injury, Prevention, and Care
Class Program
An entry level course to introduce the profession of athletic training and will include injury/illness care and prevention, emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as organization within the profession. The Athletic Training student will be presented with basic practical skills and knowledge applied to Athletic Training both in the class and lecture setting.
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
EXS 230: Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
Class Program
This course is intended to prepare future professionals in various fitness fields to apply scientifically sound principles to strength and conditioning programs. We will study strength, speed, cardiovascular, and flexibility training through the use of concepts learned in physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and psychology. You will learn appropriate exercise program design, safe exercise technique, and the ways to assess physical improvement in your clients. By the end of this course, you should be prepared to sit for a national credentialling examination.
Semester Offered
Offered every spring.
EXS 240: Exercise Diagnosis and Prescription
Class Program
This course will use components of exercise physiology and exercise prescription to study the impacts of physical activity and exercise on clinical and non-clinical populations. Particular emphasis will be placed on the acute and chronic effects of physical activity and exercise on pulmonary and cardiovascular health, metabolism, musculoskeletal health, body composition, and quality of life both in the presence and absence of disease. Students will also perform both clinical and field assessments to assess an individual’s preparedness for physical activity and develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for individuals at low, moderate and high clinical risk.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
EXS 255: Motor Development and Motor Learning
Class Program
A study of motor development and motor learning which covers the development of essential motor skills and how people move, learn, and perform skilled actions in a variety of settings, including teaching, coaching, and rehabilitation. Required of all Exercise Science majors.
Core Tags
CE
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
EXS 330: Exercise Across the Lifespan
Class Program
Exercise Across the Lifespan will explore the role of exercise and physical activity in the aging process and in modifying health and longevity, quality of life and clinical comorbidities. Special emphasis will be placed on the pediatric and geriatric populations.
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester.
PHE 424: Kinesiology/Biomechanics
Class Program
A study of the fundamentals of human motion and mechanical principles and their application to daily activity and sport. Practicum experience included.
Prerequisites
BIO 181 or BIO 215 or BIO 216
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
Notes
PHE 424 is tagged PCOM in the core curriculum.
PHE 430: Physiology of Exercise
Class Program
Provides a basic understanding of physiology and its application to muscular activity, conditioning, exercise, and health-related fitness. Also, direct implications for physical education and athletics will be discussed. Laboratory experience included.
Prerequisites
BIO 181 or BIO 215 or BIO 216
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester.
Notes
PHE 430 is tagged PCOM in the core curriculum.