EXSC - Exercise Science

This course examines significant and recent topics in exercise physiology, wellness, rehabilitation, biomechanics, motor learning, nutrition and health benefits associated with exercise. Emphasis will be placed on educational topics such as human physiology, medicine, rehabilitation, obesity, nutrition, advancements in cardiovascular health, hypokinetic diseases l and fitness testing. Discussions and presentations will integrate topics from a variety of disciplines and their impact on the broad topic of applied human physiology. Required for Exercise Science majors.

The purpose of this course is to examine human physiology and the responses that occur during both acute and chronic exercise. An understanding of how the body responds to this stress is an imperative for the athletic trainer, health professional (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic) or exercise physiologist. Additionally, the course will examine environmental factors, and the effects of gender and age on the adaptive response to exercise. Emphasis is placed on bioenergetics as well as cardiovascular and respiratory responses. Also discussed are the effects of ergogenic aids on human physiology performance. The objective of this course is for students to gain an understanding and working knowledge of how the body responds to exercise so that they may apply this knowledge to their chosen field. Additionally, students will be introduced to current research in the field of exercise physiology, applied physiology and experimental physiology. Laboratory activities will focus on measuring cardiorespiratory, metabolic (aerobic and anaerobic) and perceived exertion responses to sub-maximal and maximal exercise. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.

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.

Study of prevention and recognition of injuries commonly associated with athletic competition. Includes the study of anatomy and physiology involved in injuries. One of several courses designed to meet state mandate for interscholastic coaching.

Develops the basic competencies of students interested in athletic training. Areas included in the internship will include preventive taping, injury prevention, the basics of rehabilitation, coverage of home events, and basic functioning of a training room. Athletic Trainer required.

The study of a particular topic related to physical education and recreation. Periodic meetings with an appropriate instructor will be scheduled. The topic may encompass individual research or a practical experience.

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.

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 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.

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.

The purpose of this course is to build and expand on the concepts covered in exercise physiology (EXSC 300). An emphasis will be placed physiological responses to environmental and terrestrial extremes (heat, cold, fluid restriction, altitude etc). Special topics will include the nature and origin of fatigue, dehydration, evolutionary explanations for physiological responses and an examination of the concept of exercise as medicine.

Exercise Science students will perform a capstone experience in their senior year. The experience can take the form of research, an internship or course, and will provide significant learning experiences in problem solving and written and oral communication. Capstone Research: The student will fulfill expectations for capstone research via two semesters of UGR (3 credits/semester) during the senior year, or a 10 week summer research position during the summer before the senior year. The faculty mentor will bear responsibility for the evaluation of the learning and inquiry experience. A formal paper will be expected. Oral presentation will occur during a capstone UGR/internship symposium.

Exercise Science students will perform a capstone experience in their senior year. The experience can take the form of research, an internship or course, and will provide significant learning experiences in problem solving and written and oral communication. Capstone Internship: The student will fulfill expectations for capstone internship via a 3 credit internship experience (120 hours). Acceptable experiences include job apprenticeships (not unlike the clinical internships of MT students) involving very active learning. Research projects performed off-campus (not including REUs) are also acceptable as capstone internship experiences. A site supervisor will provide evaluations to the faculty mentor; the faculty mentor will bear responsibility for the final evaluation of the learning experience. A formal paper will be expected. Oral presentation will occur during a capstone UGR/internship symposia.

Exercise Science students will perform a capstone experience in their senior year. The experience can take the form of research, an internship or course, and will provide significant learning experiences in problem solving and written and oral communication. We will offer capstone 'sections' of UL courses on a rotating basis. Some of these courses will be modifications of currently existing courses; others may be new courses. Examples include Muscles and Movement and Advanced Exercise Physiology. Courses will be designed to include significant inquiry based learning, problem solving, and written and oral presentation’ enrollment will be limited and carefully controlled. Students will write a formal paper and offer a formal presentation.