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A capstone fitness class required for EXSS majors and minors. Emphasis is placed on distance running, cardiovascular health, nutrition, and hydration. Students are expected to participate in training sessions and log 50 miles of running outside of the class. Intermediate fitness level required. May be repeated once for credit. Lab fee.

This class introduces students to basic triathlon training principles to include sports nutrition, swim training, racing strategies, nutrition/hydration, transitions, and periodization principles. The course includes basic bicycle maintenance and equipment needs. Students will be expected to participate in training sessions and one triathlon event during the semester. Deep water swimming skills and basic fitness level required. Students are expected to provide some of their own equipment. May be repeated once for credit. Lab fee.

Basic instruction and application of adventure activities including kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, water crossings, navigation and team building. Emphasis is placed on outdoor adventure activities and team dynamics. Class includes basic camping and hiking skills. Swimming skills and basic fitness level required. Lab fee.

Basic instruction in the use of irons, woods, and the putter. Application of the rules, proper club selection, and experience in competition is required. Lab fee.

A continuation of EXSS 3116 with additional skills. Prerequisite: EXSS 3116 or permission of instructor. Lab fee.

Basic instruction in the fundamentals and techniques of badminton, including the forehand and backhand drives, clears, smash, drop shot, and service. Knowledge of the rules, strategy, and practice in officiating. Lab fee.

This intensive activity class delivers fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. A high level of conditioning through strength, cardiovascular and gymnastic activities. The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience.  May be repeated once for credit.

Instruction in the use of light tackle and a presentation of several methods that may be used in fresh-water fishing. Emphasis upon lake fishing and practical experience. Lab fee.

Basic instruction in kayaking and canoeing skills and safety. Focus will be on basic kayak and canoe techniques in lake, river and stream navigation. Prerequisite: Ability to swim. Lab fee.

Principles of program design, supervision, musculoskeletal risk factor identification, and methods of resistance training and assessment are emphasized in laboratory demonstrations. The course emphasizes a theoretical understanding of program design. (EXSS Majors only) Lab fee. Prerequisite: EXSS 3390.

This course provides field based leadership opportunities that are specific to each major field of study in Exercise and Sport Science. The instructor will assign supervised professional experience in selected venues under qualified personnel. Fee. Prerequisite: Either EXSS 2340 or EXSS 2371.

Students must be Pre-Physical Therapy in Exercise Science majors in good academic standing.  The internship program provides the Pre-PT student with the opportunity to observe in a physical therapy setting to learn about the field of study, the events that occur in a clinical setting, and to develop professional contacts specific to physical therapy.  Students are required to fulfill 50 hours of observation under a licensed physical therapist for each section 3170, 4170, and 4171 by the summer before their senior year for a total of 150 hours minimum. The internship will be completed under the supervision of the supervising physical therapist at the site and a faculty member from the EXSS department.

May be repeated for credit. Fee.

This course is designed to provide students with learning experiences in teaching skills, understanding the knowledge of the activity or sport, understanding the rules of the sport, and an appreciation for the basic skills in a variety of individual/dual lifetime sports.

An investigation of public relations and communication practices in sport including reputation management, media relations, crisis communications, community relations, and fostering relationships with key publics. Emphasis placed upon interpersonal, small group, and mass communication, electronic media applications, public speaking, and written communications in the sport industry. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

This course involves the study of nutrients and their function in promoting health throughout the life span. Included are standards for consumer selection of a proper diet and analysis of nutrition-related health problems.

A study in the use and misuse of medicines in Sport. Topics to include drug testing, drug classification, drug vehicles and mode of introduction into body, tolerance, side effects, street dispensing of OTCs, ethical and legal issues. Prerequisite: BIOL 2440

A study of the responsibilities of facility managers including event planning, security, administration, sales/marketing, finance/budgeting, human resources, legal issues, risk management, operations/maintenance, systems planning, site selection/design, and construction issues. Students are exposed to practical procedures involving applied theory to actual practice in solving facility management dilemmas. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

A study of sport function from an economic, political, sociological, and educational perspective. Includes examination of social influences regarding mass media, race, gender, and group behavior in relation to sport as a microcosm of society. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

An investigation of the various agencies governing sport. Includes an examination of the agencies, their authority, organizational structure, and their function. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

A focus on applying the fundamental concepts of marketing, including product, price, public relations, promotions, sales, and advertising in relation to the sport industry. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

An examination of core economic concepts and applications within the sport industry including industrial organization, public finance, labor relations, non-profit entities, and economic theory applied to sport manufacturing and service industries, professional and intercollegiate sports, and stadiums/arenas applications. Economic principles studied include micro/macro perspectives, economic growth, economic impact, and competitive strategy. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

This course is designed to prepare students to conduct effective research to address problems facing managers in the contemporary sport industry. Students will be provided with the appropriate skills and perspectives relating to research designs, implementation, analysis, and assessment criteria unique to sport management. Contemporary and innovative research methods will be examined in an attempt to address the current internet and technologically driven sport industry. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

This course is an examination of sport business in a global society. It promotes awareness of the magnitude of the global expansion and development of sport. Emphasis is placed on the business opportunities created internationally through contrasting the U.S. sport industry with foreign markets. Issues covered include globalization, importing and exporting, cultural implications, international sporting events, international sport marketing, and cultural case studies. Prerequisite: EXSS 2371.

This course examines psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior. The course introduces the student to the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the field. Prerequisite: Either EXSS 2340, 2351, or 2371.

Principles and application of history, development theory, philosophy, fundamentals, and modern coaching techniques. Prerequisite: EXSS 2340, 2351, or 2371.

Application of the basic mechanics of human motion to physical education activities. Includes a study of gross anatomy with application of the anatomical and mechanical principles involved in human movement. Prerequisite: BIOL 2340/2140 and EXSS 2340 or 2371.

A study of the adjustments made by the body and its systems to exercise. Emphasis will be placed on the cardiovascular respiratory, and digestive systems. Training programs and variables impacting upon human performance will be considered. Prerequisite: BIOL 2440 and either EXSS 2340 or EXSS 2371.

A continuation of study in physiology related to exercise and the bodily systems. Emphasis will be placed on applied physiology, special populations, environment physiology, and an increased emphasis on the laboratory components and testing that span across all areas of exercise physiology. Prerequisite: EXSS 3395