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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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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

ESSE-3100 – MAHE-3130