Exercise Science
Degrees and Certificates
Classes
EX 230 : Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries.
Hours
3Prerequisites
“C” or better in BI275.
EX 245 : Personal Health and Conditioning
Hours
2EX 307 : Theories of Strength and Conditioning
Hours
3Prerequisites
BI275 with a “C” or better and EX245 with a “C” or better.
EX 320 : Health and Fitness Testing
Hours
3Prerequisites
BI 275 and MA 200.
EX 334 : Kinesiology
Hours
3Prerequisites
“C” or better in BI 275, MA 150 or above.
EX 335 : Exercise Physiology
Physiology of muscles, energy systems, and the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Emphasis will be placed on how the physiology of these systems relates to aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training.
Hours
3Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better in BI275.
EX 341 : Professional Credentialing
This course will review the professional organizations within the field of exercise science and the professional certification requirements associated with each. The advantages of joining a professional organization, networking, resources, professionalism and the value of continuing education will be discussed. Additional time will be spent in preparing the student to take the Certified Personal Training examination. All students will become members of a professional organization and sit for the CPT examination that will be conducted at the conclusion of the course.
Hours
2Prerequisites
Current CPR/AED certification (must show proof), and BI275 with a “C” or better.
EX 359 : Community Health
A detailed study of health in the community representing the intersection of many disciplines and sectors with ecology, environmental health, public health, school health, occupational health, social and recreational services, and self care. The course offers a synthesis of the perspectives and content of these spheres of health action. Lecture and outside class projects are used.
Hours
2EX 385 : Human Nutrition
Hours
3Prerequisites
C or better in BI 275 or concurrent enrollment.
EX 400 : Health Promotion and Exercise Prescription
Hours
3Prerequisites
“C” or better in EX 320.
EX 401 : Health Promotion Internship
Hours
1 - 9Prerequisites
Senior year, permission of instructor. all internships must be approved by the division chair and if on campus by the Vice President of academics affairs.
EX 402 : Sports Nutrition
Hours
2Prerequisites
EX 385.
EX 485 : Senior Seminar
Hours
2Prerequisites
Senior Standing or permission of the instructor.