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A capstone fitness course designed for Exercise & Sport Science majors with an in-depth understanding of the concepts of cardiovascular fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, body composition, and stress. The nucleus of this course focuses on cardiovascular/aerobic conditioning. A variety of cardiovascular workouts in an applied setting are incorporated to enhance an optimal fitness level for the exercise and sport science major. VO2max testing is required.

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

Students must be a Health Sciences major in good academic standing. The clinical program provides the Health Sciences student with opportunity to observe physical therapy or occupational therapy setting to learn about the field of study, the events that occur in a clinical setting, and to develop professional contacts specific to the profession. Students are required to fulfill 50 hours of observation under a licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist for search section of 3170, 4170 and 4171 by the summer before their senior year for a total of 150 hours minimum. The clinical hours will be completed under the supervision of the supervising therapist at the clinical site and a faculty member from the EXSS Department.

This course will provide students with learning experiences in teaching motor skills, and activities in a variety of individual and team sports, Students will also gain greater knowledge of the activity or sport, and an appreciation for the basic skills needed for successful participation.

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.

The purpose of this course is to instruct students in the methodology behind the technical (motor skill) and tactical (strategic) aspects of team and individual sports. Students will learn different approaches to methodology as well as how to effectively design practice, in-season, off-season plans, and game plans. Player and team skill analysis and feedback will be highlighted.

This course explores the emerging use of technology in sport management, specifically the evolution and role of new media. Students will gain knowledge and an understanding of new media through the use of various digital platforms utilized throughout the sport industry.

This course introduces students to the aspects of personal fitness training.  Topics will include exercise prescriptions, training systems, equipment, safety, risk management, marketing, and program development.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate personal training techniques and competencies.

This course will address the associated factors leading to weight gain, increased body fat, and obesity.  Additionally, attention will be given to the various strategies and techniques supported in the scientific literature that have been shown to assist in decreasing overall body weight, decreasing levels of adiposity, and improving lean muscle mass.  More specifically, various dietary/nutritional approaches, strategies, and exercise interventions will be discussed.  Long-term weight maintenance following weight loss will also be addressed in this course.

This course is an introduction to the effects of nutrition on various parameters of exercise performance. Emphasis will be given to whole food nutritional strategies and ergogenic aids that impact energy production, exercise performance, recovery from exercise, body composition, and overall health.

A study in the basic principles of pharmacology to include, administration, absorption, metabolism, excretion and pharmacokinetics. Other topics included will be prescriptions, tolerance, side-effects, interactions, polypharmacy, body responses and abuse. Prerequisite: BIOL 2340/BIOL2140.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

This course examines psychological theories and research related to exercise behavior. The course introduces the student to the field of psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the field.

This course examines psychological theories and research related to sport behavior. The course introduces the student to the field of sport psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the field.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the sports coaching profession. The primary goal of the course is to develop and enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of modern concepts and techniques of sports coaching and their application. This class emphasizes positive coaching to build character and self-esteem through sports.

Application of the basic mechanics of human motion in the movement sciences. Includes a study of gross anatomy with application of the anatomical and mechanical principles involved in human movement.

This course is a study of physiology as relates to the acute and chronic effects of exercise.  Areas of focus include bioenergetics, exercise metabolism, and temperature regulation.  Skeletal muscle physiology and the physiology of the nervous, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise are emphasized.. Prerequisite: BIOL2340/2140

A continuation of study in physiology related to exercise and the bodily systems.  Emphasis will be placed exercise endocrinology, exercise and the threat of acid-base balance disturbance, applied physiology related to elite sport performance, special populations, environment physiology, and an increased emphasis on the laboratory components related exercise physiology. Prerequisite: EXSS 3395