EXSC-3700 Physiology of Exercise–Sp 3 hours A study of the physiological processes of the body and how they are affected by and adapt to varying exercise conditions. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fee: $25) EXSC-3800 Sport Psychology–Fa 3 hours Surveys the concepts and issues related to the human psyche in the context of sports and from a biblical perspective. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology, junior status, or permission of 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 certified exercise physiologist certification. Prerequisites: EXSC-3700 Physiology of Exercise; GMTH-1020 College Algebra. (Fee:$75) 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 certified exercise physiologist certification. Prerequisite: EXSC-3860 Basic Exercise Testing. (Fee:$75) EXSC-3890 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. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of the instructor. EXSC-3920 Biomechanics–Fa, Sp 3 hours The study of the mechanics of human movement and their applications to sports performance and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fee: $25) EXSC-3940 Structural Kinesiology–Fa, Sp 3 hours Application of musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics to movement analysis, exercise prescription, and clinical conditions. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fee: $25) EXSC-4600 Research Methods–Sp 3 hours Overview of the principles of research methodology, with an emphasis on developing skills in evaluating and interpreting research literature and fostering an appreciation for the importance of quality research in allied health and exercise science. 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 Methods. (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 healthy” 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: EXSC-3860 Basic Exercise Testing; EXSC-3870 Basic Exercise Prescription. (Fee: $75) EXSC-4990 Internship in Exercise Science–Fa, Sp 9–12 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. Film (FILM) FILM-2350 Christian Motifs in Film–Fa 3 hours Study of depictions of Christ and Christ-figures as well as other Christian motifs in film. This course will provide a detailed introduction to the characteristics of the Christ-figure and its most common manifestations in film. The course will focus on viewing and evaluating films containing Christian motifs such as redemption, sacrifice, sin, and faith. This course may be used to satisfy the general education humanities elective requirement. Finance (FIN) FIN-1710 Personal Finance–Fa, Sp 3 hours This course is designed to educate and inform the undergraduate student about personal finance, with the view toward practical application, both currently and upon graduation. The course integrates principles of personal finance with biblical principles. Topics include: biblical stewardship, work, financial planning, budgeting, giving, taxation, use of credit, investments, asset protection, retirement and estate planning. (This course is a general elective course.) FIN-2730 Church Business Administration 3 hours A study of the principles and procedures of the financial management of the local church organization. (Credit not applicable to meet business elective requirements.). FIN-3310 Money and Financial Markets–Sp 3 hours This course will introduce the student to monetary economics and how the monetary system impacts the whole complex of financial markets. Building on the foundation of macroeconomics, the course will include detailed analysis of financial markets and institutions as well as monetary theory. The institution of central banking and its influence on money and financial markets will be specifically evaluated. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics or permission of instructor. Crosslisted with ECON-3310. FIN-3410 Topics in Finance–Fa, Sp, Su 1–3 hours A variety of topics are covered under this heading on an experimental basis. This allows the department to meet the changing needs of the students without formally adding or dropping courses. FIN-3710 Principles of Finance–Fa, Sp 3 hours A study of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial decision-making. Topics include financial statement analysis, financial markets, risk and return, determinants of interest rates, time value of money, valuation of financial assets, cost of capital and capital budgeting, dividends, multi-national financial management, and financial planning and forecasting. Prerequisites: ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I; BUS-2150 Statistics for Business. Page 256 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EXSC-3700 – FIN-3710
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