07-08 Undergrad Catalog | Exercise Sciences

Undergraduate Courses

100R. Intercollegiate Athletics. (0.5:2:10.5 ea.) F, W, Sp

101R. Activities for Fitness and Weight Control. (0.5:0:2 ea.) W

102R. Adapted Physical Education. (0.5:0:2 ea.) Prerequisite: medical referral.

106. Badminton, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W

111. Basketball, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

112. Basketball, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 111 or equivalent.

116. Bowling, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W Fee.

117. Bowling, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp Fee.

120. Cycling. (0.5:0:2)

Basic knowledge and skills in cycling and bike maintenance.

121. Diving, Springboard. (0.5:0:2) F, W

125. Flexibility. (0.5:0:2) F, W

130. Weight Management. (0.5:0:2) F, W

Improving fitness levels and body composition by participating in regular physical activity and monitoring and reducing dietary intake.

131. Golf, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

132. Golf, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 131 or equivalent.

136. Gymnastics, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp

137. Gymnastics, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ExSc 136 or equivalent.

139. Jogging. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

141. Martial Arts. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

143R. Physical Training—ROTC. (0.5:0:2 ea.) F, W, Sp For ROTC students only.

146. Racquetball, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

147. Racquetball, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

150. Ice Skating. (0.5:0:2) F, W

Developing figure and ice hockey skills. Taught off campus. Fee.

151. Ice Hockey. (0.5:0:2) F, W Prerequisite: beginning ice skating or instructor's consent.

Basic power skates, puck and stick handles, and game strategies. Fee.

152. Intermediate Ice Skating. (0.5:0:2) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 150 or equivalent.

Developing intermediate ice skating skills. Taught off campus. Fee.

153. Intermediate Ice Hockey. (0.5:0:2 F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 151 or equivalent.

Developing intermediate ice hockey skills. Taught off campus. Fee.

155. Self-Defense. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

Fundamental principles, skills, and techniques.

156. Soccer, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

157. Soccer, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) Prerequisite: ExSc 156 or equivalent.

161. Skiing, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) W

Sections formed on basis of ability. Students responsible for following costs: bus transportation, ski equipment, lift fees. Students required to use bus transportation provided. Fee.

162. Skiing, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) W

Sections formed on basis of ability. Students responsible for following costs: bus transportation, ski equipment, lift fees. Students required to use bus transportation provided. Fee.

164. Skiing, Cross-Country. (0.5:0:2) W

Students responsible for following costs: bus transportation, ski equipment. Students required to use bus transportation provided. Fee.

169. Elementary Skills and Activities. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

Physical skills and activities specific to elementary-age children. Required for elementary education majors. Meets one Wellness physical education activity requirement.

170. Swimming for Nonswimmers. (0.5:0:2) F, W

171. Swimming, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

172. Swimming, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 171 or equivalent.

174R. Swimming for Students with Disabilities. (0.5:0:2 ea.) F, W

Can be taken repeatedly to fulfill the university physical education activity requirement for any student with special needs.

175. Beginning Scuba Diving. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

Developing scuba diving skills. Taught off campus. Fee.

176. Advanced Scuba Diving. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 175 or Open Water Diver Certification.

Advanced open water skills and concepts. Advanced open water certification upon successful completion. Fee.

177. Rescue Scuba. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 176 or Advanced Open Water Diver Certification.

CPR, first aid, and diving rescue procedures and concepts. Rescue certification upon successful completion. Fee.

179. Water Aerobics. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su For nonswimmers and swimmers.

Exercise workout in water emphasizing flexibility, strength, and endurance.

181. Tennis, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

182. Tennis, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 181 or equivalent.

183. Tennis, Advanced. (0.5:0:2) F, W; Sp even yr.; Su odd yr. Prerequisite: ExSc 182 or equivalent.

186. Volleyball, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

187. Volleyball, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 186 or equivalent.

188. Volleyball, Advanced. (0.5:0:2) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 187 or equivalent.

191. Weight Training, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su

192. Weight Training, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 191 or equivalent.

Theory and technique of maximal strength development, emphasizing "power" and "Olympic" lifts.

201R. Extramural Sports. (0.5:0:2 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

202. Introduction to Allied Health Professions. (1:1:0) F, W

Allied fields of athletic training, exercise physiology, health promotion, and physical therapy. Survey and history of the allied fields and their relation to other health care professions.

203. Performance Psychology. (1:1:1) F, W, Sp

Relaxation and imagery for athletes and performing artists.

206. Officiating Team Sports. (1:1:0) F, W; Sp even yr.

Techniques, rules, and problems related to officiating, with particular attention to relationship between coach and official.

229. Physical Education Pedagogy. (2:2:0) F, W; Sp even yr.

Sport pedagogy for students minoring in physical education/coaching.

230. Sports and Activities 1. (2:0:6) F Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE program.

Developing motor skills and acquiring teaching materials for drills, lead-up activities, and teaching techniques in activities that include soccer, flag football, track and field, volleyball, and fitness.

231. Sport and Activities 2. (2:0:6) W Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE program.

Developing motor skills and acquiring teaching materials for drills, lead-up activities, and teaching techniques in activities that include basketball, tennis, golf, and softball.

233. Lifetime and Leisure Activities. (1:0:3) F Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE program.

Exposure to and development of skills in contemporary, noncompetitive, lifelong leisure activities.

234. Team Sport Fundamentals. (1:0:4) F, W For minors in physical education/coaching only. Prerequisite: ExSc 229.

Skill and pedagogy development in soccer and volleyball.

235. Sport Fitness Techniques. (1:0:4) F, W For minors in physical education/coaching only. Prerequisite: ExSc 229.

Skill and pedagogy in flexibility and weight training.

239. Weight Training: Skills and Teaching Techniques. (0.5:0:2) F, W

277. Techniques of Lifeguarding. (2:1:3) F, W Prerequisite: swim competency test (given first day of class).

First-aid and lifeguard skills training, including instruction in CPR, and American Red Cross certification for lifeguard training.

278. Water Safety Instructor Training. (2:1:3) F, W Prerequisite: ARC Swimmer–level competency.

Leads to American Red Cross WSI certification. Swimming teaching methods that include teaching swimming to special needs students.

285. Group Exercise Prescription and Technique. (2:2:0) F, W

Designing and implementing individual and group fitness and wellness programs based upon the latest scientific concepts, utilizing safe and effective techniques, to develop flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance.

300. Historical and Sociological Foundations of Physical Education. (2:2:0) F

Historical and sociological foundations of physical education and sport.

302. Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Exercise Sciences. (1:1:0) F, W, Sp, Su

Philosophical and ethical issues common to exercise science majors. Concept of mind, body, spirit.

320. Basic Athletic Training. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: PDBio 220; concurrent enrollment in ExSc 321.

Recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries. Techniques in taping, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries.

321. Basic Athletic Training Lab. (0.5:0:0.5) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ExSc 320. Fee.

330R. Coaching Selected Sports. (2:1:2 ea.) W Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching golf, tennis, or wrestling.

335. Coaching Competitive Swimming. (2:1:2) F Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching swimming.

341. Coaching Basketball. (2:1:2) F Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching basketball.

342. Coaching Track and Field. (2:1:2) F Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching track and field.

344. Coaching Football. (2:1:2) W Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching football.

345. Coaching Volleyball. (2:1:2) W Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching volleyball.

346. Coaching Baseball and Softball. (2:1:2) F Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching baseball and softball.

347. Coaching Soccer. (2:1:2) Sp Prerequisite: appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.

Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching soccer.

349. Body, Mind, Spirit. (3:3:0) W Honors also.

Sacredness of the body and its meaningfulness to the whole being. Comparative approach utilizing ideas from the restored gospel and Western and Eastern philosophy (nature of being).

351. Administration of Physical Education and Athletics. (2:2:0) F, W; Sp odd yr.; Su even yr. For teaching and coaching minors.

Management styles and techniques for physical education and athletic programs; policies concerning eligibility, contest management, safety, facilities, and legal concerns.

352. Legal and Administrative Aspects of Physical Education and Sport. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE program.

Principles of physical education and intramural management including facilities, equipment, fiscal matters, personnel, public relations, and program administration. Legal considerations of physical education and sport programs, including constitutional rights, gender, liability, and risk management.

360. Curriculum and Assessment of Learning in Physical Education. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE Program.

Curriculum development to meet national physical education standards. Assessment of psychomotor, cognitive, and affective learning, including elementary statistical testing.

361. Introduction to Motor Learning. (3:2:2) F, W, Sp, Su

Motor and cognitive factors influencing acquisition of motor skills.

362. Kinesiology and Biomechanics. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: PDBio 220, Math 110 or higher. Recommended: Phscs 105 or 121.

364. Scientific Bases of Sport 1: Motor Learning. (2:2:0) F, W

Motor learning principles for physical education/coaching minor.

365. Scientific Bases of Sport 2: Kinesiology. (2:2:0) F, W

Kinesiology and biomechanics for physical education/coaching minor.

366. Scientific Bases of Sport 3: Exercise Physiology. (2:2:0) F, W; Sp even yr.; Su off yr.

Physiology of activity for physical education/coaching minor.

369. Exercise Physiology for Physical Educators. (3:Arr.:Arr.) F Prerequisite: PDBio 305.

374. Fundamental Skills and Teaching Methods for Elementary Physical Education. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE program.

Identifying and demonstrating fundamental skills; identifying immature and mature movement patterns; selecting developmentally appropriate activities; appropriate management techniques.

375. Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers. (2:1:3) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 169.

376. Practical Experience in Teaching Elementary School Physical Education. (2:0:4) Prerequisite: ExSc 375.

377. Secondary Practicum. (3:1:3) F Prerequisite: Sc Ed 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance; acceptance into PETE program.

Written and practical teaching assignments designed to help prospective teachers plan, conduct, and evaluate lessons and unit plans appropriate to adolescent students.

380. Use of Technology in Physical Education Teaching. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE Program.

Applying computer technology: Web page design and software focusing on skill, fitness grading, digital video editing, and presentation. Meets secondary education technology requirements.

387. Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention. (3:3:0) F, W

Current scientific evidence demonstrating how lifestyle affects disease processes. Healthy lifestyle concepts specifically needed by wellness professionals, health educators, and health promotion practitioners; influence of unhealthy lifestyle as basis for chronic diseases, i.e. cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.

394. Athletic Training Clinical Education 1. (2:1:5) F, W Prerequisite: admission to athletic training program.

Classroom and field experience. Orientation to athletic training program and clinical expectations. Modules include emergency care, taping skills, and basic modalities.

395. Athletic Training Clinical Education 2. (2:1:5) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 394.

Classroom and field experience. Modules include taping skills, assessment, and modalities.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: advisor's consent; ExSc 202 for health promotion majors.

On-the-job experience for physical education majors and coaching and physical education minors.

400. Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. (4:3:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 362 or equivalent.

Advanced examination of structure and function of skeletal, articular, muscular, and peripheral nervous systems with clinical applications; cadaver lab included.

410. Stress and Emotional Health. (2:2:0)

Practical experience in learning to understand and manage stress.

414. Advanced Athletic-Training Lab. (1:0:2) F, W Prerequisite: admission to athletic training program.

Advanced athletic-training skills, including taping, bracing and splinting, custom-fitted equipment, massage and stretching techniques, and emergency splinting and transport.

415. Therapeutic Modalities. (3:2:2) F, W Prerequisite: admission to athletic training program.

Hydrotherapy, massage, traction, radiant energy, heat, cold, and electrotherapy.

416. Injury Evaluation: Lower Extremities. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: admission to athletic training program.

Basic principles of injury evaluation; evaluation techniques specific to lower-extremity injuries.

417. Injury Evaluation: Upper Extremity and Trunk. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 416.

Injury evaluation techniques specific to the upper extremities and trunk.

418. Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Injuries. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 415.

Basic principles, techniques, and progression of orthopedic/musculoskelatal rehabilitation.

419. Medical Issues in Athletic Training. (1:1:0) W Prerequisite: ExSc 417 or concurrent enrollment.

Discussion of current medical issues in athletic training, with guest lectures by medical specialists.

423. Administration of Athletic Training Programs. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 415.

Management and administration of athletic training facilities and staff members.

430. Theory of Coaching. (2:2:2) F, W; Sp odd yr.; Su even yr.

450. Psychology of Sport. (2:2:0) F, W

455. Worksite Health Promotion. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 363, 387.

Designing, implementing, managing, administering, marketing, and assessing health promotion programs in a worksite setting.

460. Orthopaedic Impairments and Therapeutic Exercise. (3:3:0) F, W; Sp even yr.; Su odd yr. Prerequisite: ExSc 362; PDBio 220 or equivalent.

Fundamentals of body mechanics and therapeutic exercise, coupled with kinesiological principles for detection and correction of basic neuromusculoskeletal anomalies.

461. Adapted Physical Education for Teaching Majors. (3:2:1) W Prerequisite: acceptance into PETE program.

Program, legal mandates, management techniques, and assessing and identifying special needs students.

463. Exercise Physiology. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: PDBio 305; concurrent enrollment in ExSc 464.

464. Exercise Physiology Lab. (0.5:0:1) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: ExSc 463 or concurrent enrollment.

468. Problems in Exercise Prescription. (2:2:0) F, W; Sp even yr.; Su odd yr. Prerequisite: ExSc 363.

Applying scientific principles to problems in conditioning.

470. Functional Neuroanatomy. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: PDBio 220, ExSc 400.

Function, assessment, and rehabilitation of sensory and motor systems.

476. Elementary Student Teaching in Physical Education. (3:1:5) Prerequisite: completion of courses in public school teaching major and instructor's consent.

485. Fitness Instructor Workshop. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: senior status.

Review of personal fitness trainer curriculum; preparation for American College of Sports Medicine certification.

494. Athletic Training Clinical Education 3. (2:1:5) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 395.

Classroom and field experience. Modules include injury assessment and management, rehabilitation skills, and knowledge of general medical conditions.

495. Athletic Training Clinical Education 4. (2:1:5) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 494.

Classroom and field experience. Modules include injury assessment and management, rehabilitation skills, nutrition, and dermatology.

496R. Academic Internship: Practicum. (1–8:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: ExSc 320, 420, and instructor's consent.

Academic and practical application of skills for athletic trainers.

497R. Undergraduate Research and Study. (1–4:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Individual research and study in any area of physical education.

498. Capstone Experience in Athletic Training. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: senior standing in athletic training education program. Course should be taken last semester prior to graduation.

Synthesizing and integrating student classroom and clinical experiences in preparation for BOC examination resulting in certification of allied health professionals.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

501. Sports Medicine Pharmacology. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: ExSc 320, 321; or equivalents.

Pharmacological information for students in a variety of sports medicine/allied health professions. Meets educational JRC-AT competencies.

560. Orthopaedic Pathomechanics. (2:2:1) F Prerequisite: ExSc 460 or equivalent.

Advanced analysis of neuromusculoskeletal deformities and/or injury. Therapeutic exercise and the use of orthoses.

582. Physical Education for Special Populations. (2:2:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree in physical education.

Theoretical and practical aspects of teaching individuals with disabilities.

586R. Workshop in Fitness and Sport. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F Prerequisite: undergraduate major in physical education or equivalent.

599R. Academic Internship: Practicum. (1–9:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Field experience for exercise science students; 50 hours of service in approved organization required per credit hour.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2007–2008 Graduate Catalog.