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ESSE-3100 Strength and Conditioning
–Sp
3 hours
This course includes the study of the varied aspects of strength
training in a variety of sports. In addition to learning and practicing
strength training techniques, students will design a conditioning
program for preseason, in-season, off-season, and recovery
modules.
Prerequisites: GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology, BIO-1110
Introduction to Biology, or permission of the instructor.
ESSE-4850 Independent Study in Sport Ministry 1–3 hours
Independent study in the area of Sport Ministry by students
pursuing the Sport Ministry minor.
Prerequisites: Departmental
approval is required.
Exercise Science (EXSC)
EXSC-2000 Worksite Observation
–Fa, Sp, Su
0 hours
Students are required to arrange a field experience for five
consecutive full days (minimum of 30 contact hours) in an exercise
science work setting approved by their advisor where they can
observe and participate in exercise science worksite activities.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval and a follow-up report are
required.
Credit/no credit.
EXSC-3000 Exercise Science Practicum
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
This practicum is a minimum of 30 contact hours assisting
or instructing in group aerobics, muscle strength conditioning
instruction and workout supervision, muscle toning instruction and
workout supervision, or personal training.
Departmental approval
is required.
Credit/no credit.
EXSC-3010 Campus Exercise Science Practium
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
This practicum is a minimum of 30 contact hours assisting
or instructing on-campus experiences such as group aerobics,
strength conditioning, workout supervision and personal training.
Departmental approval is required.
Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite:
EXSC-2000 Worksite Observation.
EXSC-3020
1 hour
Community Exercise Science Practicum
–Fa, Sp
This practicum is a minimum of 30 contact hours and is
intended to provide a hands-on experience in either a sports
enhancement facility, hospital cardiac rehabilitation center, or
similar facility.
Departmental approval is required.
Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite: EXSC-2000 Worksite Observation.
EXSC-3810
3 hours
Organization and Administration of Exercise Science
–Fa
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and begin to
develop the skills and abilities necessary to organize, administer,
manage, promote, and deliver quality health/fitness programs
effectively, safely, and efficiently, meeting the needs and desires
of both the client and the employer.
Prerequisites:
Junior status or
permission of the instructor.
EXSC-3860 Basic Exercise Testing
–Fa
4 hours
This course includes guidelines and techniques of evaluation
for basic fitness testing with emphasis on aerobic capacity,
flexibility, strength, and body composition. Basic concepts of
EKG interpretation, including electrode placement, arrhythmia,
and electrophysiology, are introduced. The content is consistent
with the skills necessary to prepare students for the American
College of Sports Medicine health fitness instructor certification.
Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or
ESS-3890 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Physical
Educator; GMTH-1020 College Algebra.
(Fee:$100)
EXSC-3870 Basic Exercise Prescription
–Sp
4 hours
This course stresses the scientific foundations of conditioning
with specific attention to exercise programming using the
components of frequency, duration, intensity, mode, and
progression, for apparently healthy individuals. The content is
consistent with the skills necessary to prepare students for the
American College of Sports Medicine health fitness instructor
certification.
Prerequisite: EXSC-3860 Basic Exercise Testing.
(Fee:$100)
EXSC-4600 Research in Exercise Science
–Sp
3 hours
Designed to develop an appreciation for the importance of and
need for research in exercise science. Orientation to methods and
procedures utilized in exercise science research, emphasizing
basic principles of conducting research using the case study,
literature review and typical outcomes measurement.
Prerequisite:
Junior status or permission of the instructor.
EXSC-4700 Senior Research
–Fa
3 hours
Students will work with a faculty mentor to conduct a research
project, write a paper, and present the project for peers and
faculty. The opportunity to present at conferences and/or publish
the paper exists for those interested.
Prerequisite: EXSC-4600
Research in Exercise Science.
(Fee: $35)
EXSC-4850
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Exercise Science
–Fa, Sp
Independent study in the area of exercise science by students
pursuing the exercise science major.
Prerequisite: Departmental
approval is required.
EXSC-4880
3 hours
Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations
–Fa
This course will prepare exercise science students to do
exercise testing and prescriptions for individuals who are either
acutely or chronically distinct from the “apparently not at risk” adult
population. These include individuals who are children, elderly, or
pregnant, as well as those who have acute or chronic illness or
disease conditions that might affect the testing protocol or details
of the exercise prescription.
Prerequisites: ESS-1350 Foundations
of Exercise and Sport Science; EXSC-3860 Basic Exercise
Testing; EXSC-3870 Basic Exercise Prescription.
(Fee: $100)
EXSC-4990 Internship in Exercise Science
–Fa, Sp
6–12 hours
This is an actual work experience in an exercise science setting
for a minimum of 300 work hours for 9 credit hours and up to
400 work hours for 12 credit hours with a minimum of 30 work
hours per week. Capstone course for exercise science major.
Prerequisite: Senior status and departmental approval is required.
Multi-Age Health Education (MAHE)
MAHE-3030 Nutrition
–Fa
3 hours
A study of the science of nutrition, together with the study of
eating habit formation and modification for optimal wellness,
presented from a Christian perspective.
MAHE-3070 Current Issues in Health
–Sp
1 hour
Designed to explore, from a Christian perspective, health-
related issues that challenge our society. This course recognizes
the reality that there are “no easy answers” as ethics, technology,
and economics merge to generate new dilemmas of increasing
complexity every day.
MAHE-3100 Drug Education
–Sp
3 hours
Students will investigate the physical, social, emotional,
intellectual, and spiritual factors influencing consumer health
behavior with specific application to use/misuse of dietary
supplements and herbal preparations, prescription drugs, over-
the-counter drugs, alcohol, stimulants, opiates, hallucinogens, and
steroids.
MAHE-3130 School Health Program
–Sp
3 hours
Analysis of the scope of the school health program, including
health services, healthful school living, and health instruction.
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Course Descriptions
ESSE-3100 – MAHE-3130