EXSC - Exercise Science

The purpose of the course is to acquaint the student with functional anatomy and the biomechanics of human movement and performance. The focus will be on the physiology of skeletal muscle, muscular arrangements around the major joints of the body, and the properties of muscular force production. There will also be an examination of the skeletal muscle adaptation to various forms of stimuli.

The course is designed to introduce the student to theoretical and practical concepts of exercise assessment, exercise interpretation and exercise prescription. Course content includes the principles and practices of prescribing exercise to healthy individuals, and individuals with conditions such as cardiac disease, diabetes, physical disabilities and the aged.

Exercise nutrition integrates the sciences of nutrition, exercise physiology, and exercise metabolism. The first section of this course focuses on food and the macronutrients and micronutrients they provide, nutrient structure and characteristics, food digestion and nutrient absorption, and the conversion of food to energy. The second section of this course focuses on optimal nutrition for exercise, training, and health. The third and final section of the course provides information about the development and marketing of nutritional products and ergogenic (performance enhancing) aids.

Course covers the principles of macro and micro economics related to the sport industry on a regional and national level, supply and demand, growth of the sport industry, venues and events, economic impact of facilities manufacture and television on intercollegiate and professional sport.

The course stresses the quantitative nature of biomechanics that integrates anatomy, physics, mathematics, and physiology for the study of human movement. The course will cover the foundations of human movement, functional anatomy, and mechanical analysis of human motion.

This special topics course emphasizes exercise science topics not covered in detail by regular courses and/or not offered on a regular basis. The course explores the field of exercise science and uses related literature to discuss current issues in exercise science. Students will pick topics, research them, critically analyze (interpret, explain) research related to a topic and present the research to the class. Guest lecturers will be used to present students with information on specialty areas in Exercise Science.

This is the capstone course for exercise science and will bridge the gap between undergraduate and graduate Education and careers. Discussion items will provide a broad context for knowledge about the field of exercise science gained throughout the undergraduate years. Part of this process will involve exploring connections between both oneself and the educational/career opportunities the field of exercise science.

This course will expose students to advanced concepts in both applied and exercise physiology.  The course will expose students to theoretical and clinical physiological research with regard to various forms of exercise.

This course is designed to cover principles related to exercise circumstances which include analysis of the effect of exercise on human physiologic function.  Special focus will be given to physiological responses of the nervous and endocrine systems to various forms of exercise.