Exercise Science and Human Performance

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of foundational science concepts for exercise science in the courses of anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology and physics.
  2. Students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of first aid and emergent care necessary for employment in the exercise science field
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Students will be able to understand the impacts of physical activity and exercise participation across the lifespan
  7. 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
  8. Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of independence, judgement and professionalism necessary for successful employment or continuing education in accordance to their professional goals.

Classes

EXS 110: Introduction to Exercise Science

Class Program
Exercise Science and Human Performance
Credits 3

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 240: Exercise Diagnosis and Prescription

Class Program
Exercise Science and Human Performance
Credits 3
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 330: Exercise Across the Lifespan

Class Program
Exercise Science and Human Performance
Credits 3
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.