2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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. End-User Information Systems (EUIS) EUIS-1000 3 hours Word Processing Concepts and Applications Designed to develop a working knowledge of word processing software and hardware components and to apply these concepts to various software applications. The student will create, format, edit, store, retrieve, and print different types of documents as well as apply advanced features of the software to expand basic documents. Also an overview of the current operating system. EUIS-1010 3 hours Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications –Sp Designed to explain basic concepts of graphics software, give detailed information about the types of graphics that are available and when to use each type, demonstrate how to create each of the major types of graphics, and teach basic design concepts. EUIS-2010 3 hours Spreadsheet and Database Concepts and Applications –Sp Designed to identify concepts and terminology used with electronic spreadsheets and to identify tasks that can be accomplished with spreadsheet software. The students will be able to use the computer to create, format, edit, store, retrieve, and print worksheets, graphs, and charts. The course will also introduce the student to database management systems. Fundamentals of database management concepts will be covered using a microcomputer database application package. Topics will include table design, query, maintenance, and reports. Prerequisite: ITM-1510 Software Tools for Business. EUIS-2200 Desktop Publishing 2 hours Writing, assembling, and designing publications commonly found in businesses, such as newsletters, brochures, reports, and promotional materials using PageMaker software. 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-3180 Legal Issues in the Sport Industry–Sp 3 hours This course will focus on the three major areas of law that have a direct impact on the management of sport: tort liability and risk management, contract law, and constitutional law. Prerequisite: Junior status. Crosslisted with SMGT-3180 Legal Issues in the Sport Industry. 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. Course Descriptions | EXSC-4850 – FIN-4770 Page 229 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions ESSE-3100 – EXSC-4850

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