09 - 10 Undergraduate Catalog | Exercise Science (ExSc) Courses

EXSC 100R : Intercollegiate Athletics. (.5:2:10.5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp

: Intercollegiate Athletics - Men.
: Intercollegiate Athletics - Women.

EXSC 101R : Activities for Fitness and Weight Control. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

W

EXSC 102R : Adapted Physical Education. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:

Medical referral.

EXSC 106 : Badminton, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W

EXSC 111 : Basketball, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp

EXSC 112 : Basketball, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 111 or equivalent.

EXSC 116 : Bowling, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
NOTE:	Fee.

EXSC 117 : Bowling, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
NOTE:	Fee.

EXSC 120 : Cycling. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

DESCRIPTION:

Basic knowledge and skills in cycling and bike maintenance.

EXSC 121 : Diving, Springboard. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W

EXSC 125 : Flexibility. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W

EXSC 130 : Weight Management. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	Improving fitness levels and body composition by participating in regular physical activity and monitoring and reducing dietary intake.

EXSC 131 : Golf, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 132 : Golf, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 131 or equivalent.

EXSC 136 : Gymnastics, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp

EXSC 137 : Gymnastics, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 136 or equivalent.

EXSC 139 : Jogging. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 141 : Martial Arts. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 143R : Physical Training--ROTC. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	For ROTC students only.

EXSC 146 : Racquetball, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 147 : Racquetball, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 150 : Ice Skating. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	Developing figure and ice hockey skills.
NOTE:	Taught off campus. Fee.

EXSC 151 : Ice Hockey. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Beginning ice skating or instructor's consent.
DESCRIPTION:	Basic power skates, puck and stick handles, and game strategies.
NOTE:	Fee.

EXSC 152 : Intermediate Ice Skating. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 150 or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Developing intermediate ice skating skills.
NOTE:	Taught off campus. Fee.

EXSC 153 : Intermediate Ice Hockey. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExEc 151 or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Developing intermediate ice hockey skills.
NOTE:	Taught off campus. Fee.

EXSC 155 : Self-Defense. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental principles, skills, and techniques.

EXSC 156 : Soccer, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 157 : Soccer, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:

ExSc 156 or equivalent.

EXSC 161 : Skiing, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
NOTE:	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.

EXSC 162 : Skiing, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
NOTE:	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.

EXSC 164 : Skiing, Cross-Country. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

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

EXSC 169 : Elementary Skills and Activities. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Physical skills and activities specific to elementary-age children.
NOTE:	Required for elementary education majors. Meets one Wellness physical education activity requirement.

EXSC 170 : Swimming for Nonswimmers. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W

EXSC 171 : Swimming, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 172 : Swimming, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 171 or equivalent.

EXSC 174R : Swimming for Students with Disabilities. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
NOTE:	Can be taken repeatedly to fulfill the university physical education activity requirement for any student with special needs.

EXSC 175 : Beginning Scuba Diving. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Developing scuba diving skills.
NOTE:	Taught off campus. Fee.

EXSC 176 : Intermediate Scuba Diving. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 175 or Open Water Diver Certification.
DESCRIPTION:	Advanced open water skills and concepts. Advanced open water certification upon successful completion.
NOTE:	Fee.

EXSC 177 : Advanced Scuba Diving. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 176 or Advanced Open Water Diver Certification.
DESCRIPTION:	CPR, first aid, and diving rescue procedures and concepts. Rescue certification upon successful completion.
NOTE:	Fee.

EXSC 179 : Water Aerobics. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Exercise workout in water emphasizing flexibility, strength, and endurance.
NOTE:	For nonswimmers and swimmers.

EXSC 181 : Tennis, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 182 : Tennis, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 181 or equivalent.

EXSC 183 : Tennis, Advanced. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 182 or equivalent.

EXSC 186 : Volleyball, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 187 : Volleyball, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 186 or equivalent.

EXSC 188 : Volleyball, Advanced. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 187 or equivalent.

EXSC 191 : Weight Training, Beginning. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

EXSC 192 : Weight Training, Intermediate. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 191 or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory and technique of maximal strength development, emphasizing "power" and "Olympic" lifts.

EXSC 199R : Academic Internship. (1-9:0:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

EXSC 201R : Extramural Sports. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W, Sp, Su

           : Extramural Alpine Skiing.
           : Extramural Fencing.
           : Extramural Lacrosse.
           : Extramural Racquetball.
           : Extramural Rugby.
           : Extramural Soccer.
           : Extramural Soccer--Men.
           : Extramural Water Polo.

EXSC 203 : Performance Psychology. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
DESCRIPTION:	Relaxation and imagery for athletes and performing artists.

EXSC 206 : Officiating Team Sports. (1:.5:1.5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W; Sp even years.
DESCRIPTION:	Techniques, rules, and problems related to officiating, with particular attention to relationship between coach and official.

EXSC 229 : Physical Education Pedagogy. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	Sport pedagogy for students minoring in coaching and teaching physical education.

EXSC 230 : K-12 Physical Activities Content and Skills 1. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
DESCRIPTION:	Skills, content, and pedagogical knowledge in lifetime activities: bowling, flag football, golf, soccer, and tennis.

EXSC 231 : K-12 Physical Activities Content and Skills 2. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
DESCRIPTION:	Skills, content, and pedagogical knowledge in lifetime activities: aerobics, badminton, basketball, softball, and volleyball.

EXSC 233 : K-12 Physical Activities Content and Skills 3. (1-3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Admittance into PETE program.
DESCRIPTION:	Skills, content, and pedagogical knowledge in lifetime activities, including cycling, hiking, snow sports, Pilates, aerobics, core training, and yoga. Fee.

EXSC 234 : Team Sport Fundamentals. (1:0:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 229.
DESCRIPTION:	Skill and pedagogy development in soccer and volleyball.
NOTE:	For minors in physical education/coaching only.

EXSC 235 : Sport Fitness Techniques. (1:0:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 229.
DESCRIPTION:	Skill and pedagogy in flexibility and weight training.
NOTE:	For minors in physical education/coaching only.

EXSC 239 : Weight Training: Skills and Teaching Techniques. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W

EXSC 276R : Exploration of Teaching. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 230, 374.
DESCRIPTION:	Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.

EXSC 277 : Techniques of Lifeguarding. (2:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Swim competency test (given first day of class).
DESCRIPTION:	First-aid and lifeguard skills training, including instruction in CPR, and American Red Cross certification for lifeguard training.

EXSC 278 : Water Safety Instructor Training. (2:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ARC Swimmer--level competency.
DESCRIPTION:	Leads to American Red Cross WSI certification. Swimming teaching methods that include teaching swimming to special needs students.

EXSC 285 : Personal Training Strategies. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	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.

EXSC 300 : Advocacy for Physical Education. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Admittance into PETE program.
DESCRIPTION:	Historical and sociological cornerstones of physical education.

EXSC 301 : K-12 Healthy and Active Lifestyle Management. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Admittance into PETE program.
DESCRIPTION:	Understanding the content and pedagogical knowledge required to manage a healthy and active lifestyle; how to impart this knowledge to public school students.

EXSC 302 : Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Exercise Sciences. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Philosophical and ethical issues common to exercise science majors. Concept of mind, body, spirit.

EXSC 320 : Basic Athletic Training. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 220; concurrent enrollment in ExSc 321.
DESCRIPTION:	Recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries. Techniques in taping, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries.

EXSC 321 : Basic Athletic Training Lab. (.5:0:.5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in ExSc 320.
NOTE:	Fee.

EXSC 330R : Coaching Selected Sports. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching golf, tennis, or wrestling.

EXSC 335 : Coaching Competitive Swimming. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching swimming.

EXSC 341 : Coaching Basketball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching basketball.

EXSC 342 : Coaching Track and Field. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching track and field.

EXSC 344 : Coaching Football. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching football.

EXSC 345 : Coaching Volleyball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching volleyball.

EXSC 346 : Coaching Baseball and Softball. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching baseball and softball.

EXSC 347 : Coaching Soccer. (2:1:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Sp
PREREQUISITE:	Appropriate skills and teaching techniques class or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of coaching soccer.

EXSC 349 : Body, Mind, Spirit. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
DESCRIPTION:	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).
NOTE:	Honors also.

: Honors Body, Mind, Spirit.

EXSC 351 : Administration of Physical Education and Athletics. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	Management styles and techniques for physical education and athletic programs; policies concerning eligibility, contest management, safety, facilities, and legal concerns.
NOTE:	For teaching and coaching minors.

EXSC 352 : Legal and Administrative Aspects of Physical Education and Sport. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Acceptance into PETE program.
DESCRIPTION:	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.

EXSC 360 : Curriculum and Assessment of Learning in Physical Education. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Acceptance into PETE program.
DESCRIPTION:	Curriculum development to meet national physical education standards. Assessment of psychomotor, cognitive, and affective learning, including elementary statiscal testing.

EXSC 361 : Introduction to Motor Learning. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Motor and cognitive factors influencing acquisition of motor skills.

EXSC 362 : Kinesiology and Biomechanics. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 220, Math 110 or higher.
RECOMMENDED:	Phscs 105 or 121.

EXSC 364 : Scientific Bases of Sport 1: Motor Learning. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	Motor learning principles for physical education/coaching minor.

EXSC 365 : Scientific Bases of Sport 2: Kinesiology. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	Kinesiology and biomechanics for physical education/coaching minor.

EXSC 366 : Scientific Bases of Sport 3: Exercise Physiology. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W; Sp even years; Su odd years.
DESCRIPTION:	Physiology of activity for physical education teaching students.

EXSC 369 : Exercise Physiology for Physical Educators. (3:Arr:Arr) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 305.

EXSC 374 : Fundamental Skills and Teaching Methods for Elementary Physical Education. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Acceptance into PETE program.
DESCRIPTION:	Identifying and demonstrating fundamental skills; identifying immature and mature movement patterns; selecting developmentally appropriate activities; appropriate management techniques.

EXSC 375 : Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers. (2:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 169.

EXSC 376 : Practical Experience in Teaching Elementary School Physical Education. (2:0:4) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:

ExSc 375.

EXSC 377 : Secondary Practicum. (3:1:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 231, 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance.
DESCRIPTION:	Written and practical teaching assignments designed to help prospective teachers plan, conduct, and evaluate lessons and unit plans appropriate to adolescent students.

EXSC 380 : Use of Technology in Physical Education Teaching. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Acceptance into PETE program.
DESCRIPTION:	Applying computer technology: Web page design and software focusing on skill, fitness grading, digital video editing, and presentation
NOTE:	Course meets secondary education technology requirements.

EXSC 387 : Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	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.

EXSC 394 : Athletic Training Clinical Education 1. (2:1:5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to athletic training program.
DESCRIPTION:	Classroom and field experience. Orientation to athletic training program and clinical expectations. Modules include emergency care, taping skills, and basic modalities.

EXSC 395 : Athletic Training Clinical Education 2. (2:1:5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 394.
DESCRIPTION:	Classroom and field experience. Modules include taping skills, assessment, and modalities.

EXSC 399R : Academic Internship. (1-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	Advisor's consent; ExSc 301 for health promotion majors.
DESCRIPTION:	On-the-job experience for physical education majors and coaching and physical education minors.

           : Athletic Training Practicum. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
           : Coaching Practicum. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
           : Exercise Physiology Practicum. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
           : Practicum Handicap. (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
           : Fitness and Wellness Internship (.5-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
           : Exercise Science Internship.

EXSC 400 : Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. (4:3:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 362 or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Advanced examination of structure and function of skeletal, articular, muscular, and peripheral nervous systems with clinical applications; cadaver lab included.

EXSC 410 : Stress Management. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
DESCRIPTION:	Practical experience in learning to understand and manage stress.

EXSC 414 : Advanced Athletic-Training Lab. (1:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to athletic training program.
DESCRIPTION:	Advanced athletic-training skills, including taping, bracing and splinting, custom-fitted equipment, massage and stretching techniques, and emergency splinting and transport.

EXSC 415 : Therapeutic Modalities. (3:2:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to athletic-training program.
DESCRIPTION:	Hydrotherapy, massage, traction, radiant energy, heat, cold, and electrotherapy.

EXSC 416 : Injury Evaluation: Lower Extremities. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Admission to athletic training program.
DESCRIPTION:	Basic principles of injury evaluation; evaluation techniques specific to lower-extremity injuries.

EXSC 417 : Injury Evaluation: Upper Extremities and Trunk. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 416.
DESCRIPTION:	Injury evaluation techniques specific to the upper extremities and trunk.

EXSC 418 : Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Injuries. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 415.
DESCRIPTION:	Basic principles, techniques, and progression of orthopedic/musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

EXSC 419 : Medical Issues in Athletic Training. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 417 or concurrent enrollment.
DESCRIPTION:	Discussion of current medical issues in athletic training, with guest lectures by medical specialists.

EXSC 423 : Administration of Athletic Training Programs. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 415.
DESCRIPTION:	Management and administration of athletic training facilities and staff members.

EXSC 430 : Principles of Coaching. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
DESCRIPTION:	Developing a philosophy of coaching; understanding coaching responsibilities and techniques; preparing athletes; valuing professional relationships with others.

EXSC 450 : Psychology of Sport. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:

F, W

EXSC 455 : Worksite Health Promotion. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 387, 463.
DESCRIPTION:	Managing, designing, marketing, implementing, assessing, and administering health promotion programs in a worksite setting.

EXSC 460 : Orthopaedic Impairments and Therapeutic Exercise. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W; Sp even years; Su odd years.
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 362; PDBio 220 or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Fundamentals of body mechanics and therapeutic exercise, coupled with kinesiological principles for detection and correction of basic neuromusculoskeletal anomalies.

EXSC 461 : Adapted and Multicultural Physical Education for Teaching Majors. (3:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
DESCRIPTION:	Legal mandates, assessing and identifying special needs students, multicultural issues, and management and instructional techniques.

EXSC 463 : Exercise Physiology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 305.

EXSC 464 : Exercise Physiology Lab. (.5:0:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 463 or concurrent enrollment.

EXSC 468 : Problems in Exercise Prescription. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W; Sp even years; Su odd years.
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 463.
DESCRIPTION:	Applying scientific principles to problems in conditioning.

EXSC 470 : Functional Neuroanatomy. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W
PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 220, ExSc 400.
DESCRIPTION:	Function, assessment, and rehabilitation of sensory and motor systems.

EXSC 476 : Elementary Student Teaching in Physical Education. (3:1:5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:

Completion of courses in public school teaching major and instructor's consent.

EXSC 480 : Obesity and Weight Management. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 463 or concurrent enrollment.
DESCRIPTION:	Review of the scientific literature surrounding obesity and weight management, primarily the causes and consequences of this growing epidemic.

EXSC 485 : Exercise and Wellness Certification Preparation. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Senior status.
DESCRIPTION:	Review of exercise and wellness certification competencies and curriculum with preparation for professional certification.

EXSC 494 : Athletic Training Clinical Education 3. (2:1:5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 395.
DESCRIPTION:	Classroom and field experience. Modules include injury assessment and management, rehabilitation skills, and knowledge of general medical conditions.

EXSC 495 : Athletic Training Clinical Education 4. (2:1:5) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 494.
DESCRIPTION:	Classroom and field experience. Modules include injury assessment and management, rehabilitation skills, nutrition, and dermatology.

EXSC 496R : Academic Internship: Practicum. (.5-8:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 320 and instructor's consent.
DESCRIPTION:	Academic and practical application of skills for athletic trainers.

: Athletic Training Internship.

EXSC 497R : Undergraduate Research and Study. (.5-4:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Individual research and study in any area of physical education.

EXSC 498 : Capstone Experience in Athletic Training. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	Senior standing in athletic training education program.
DESCRIPTION:	Synthesizing and integrating student classroom and clinical experiences in preparation for BOC examination resulting in certification of allied health professionals.
NOTE:	Course should be taken last semester prior to graduation.

EXSC 501 : Sports Medicine Pathology and Pharmacology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 320, PDBio 305; or equivalents.
DESCRIPTION:	Sports medicine pathologies and related pharmacology for a variety of sports medicine/allied health care professions.
NOTE:	Meets required educational CAATE competencies.

EXSC 560 : Orthopaedic Pathomechanics. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	ExSc 460 or equivalent.
DESCRIPTION:	Advanced analysis of neuromusculoskeletal deformities and/or injury. Therapeutic exercise and the use of orthoses.

EXSC 582 : Physical Education for Special Populations. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	W even years.
PREREQUISITE:	Baccalaureate degree in physical education.
DESCRIPTION:	Theoretical and practical aspects of teaching individuals with disabilities.

EXSC 585 : Pedagogical Techniques in Exercise Sciences. (1:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Graduate student with teaching assistantship in exercise sciences.
DESCRIPTION:	Teaching methodologies for instruction in fitness and sports courses.

EXSC 586R : Workshop in Fitness and Sport. (1-4:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F
PREREQUISITE:	Undergraduate major in physical education or equivalent.

EXSC 599R : Academic Internship: Practicum. (1-9:0:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
DESCRIPTION:	Field experience for exercise science students; 50 hours of service in approved organization required per credit hour.

           : Coaching Practicum.
           : Curricululm Instruction Practicum.
           : Elementary Physical Education Practicum.
           : Exercise Science Practicum
           : Health Promotion Practices.
           : Physical Therapy Practicum.
           : Rehabilitation Practicum.
           : Sport Leadership Practicum.

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