Provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of exercise science with a primary focus on maintaining health and performance in a physically active population. Surveys the basics of physical performance development, and injury prevention and care common to physically active populations. Prerequisites: Exercise Science major, Physical Education major, or Instructor permission.

Foundational course examining applied kinesiology of human movement with focus on musculoskeletal anatomy. Prerequisite: Minimum Sophomore Exercise Science major.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Examines theoretical perspectives and current principles associated with the control and learning of movement skills. Practical application of concepts to instructional and clinical settings emphasized. Prerequisites: Minimum Junior standing; Exercise Science or Teacher Education Physical Education majors only.

Delivers in-depth applied and clinical functional measurement and evaluation techniques with subsequent exercise prescription for a variety of populations and conditions. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Exercise Science. Pre/Co-requisites: EXSC 3500, EXSC 3501, Senior standing in Exercise Science.

An exploration of ergogenic and pharmacological supplements germane to the sport and exercise arena. Topics will include legal, banned, and over the counter pharmacological supplementation for performance enhancement and physiological improvement, drug testing procedures of major groups, and current position statements and/or research in this area. Prerequisites: Exercise Science major; EXSC 3450 or EXSC 3500.

Advanced course in exercise prescription for a variety of unique populations. Recommended modifications and techniques that support fitness testing and and programming for individuals with specific exercise needs will be reviewed. Prerequisites: EXSC 3600; Senior standing in Exercise Science.

Designed to prepare students for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist exam and includes a high level review of exercise physiology, risk stratification, and fitness assessments. Prerequisites: EXSC 3500, EXSC 3450; Senior standing.

Junior seminar that bridges the foundational curricular experience with professional practice and/or post-graduate education. Professional seminar topics include but are not limited to: resume development, interviewing techniques, collaborative communication, etc.

Provides a hands-on, applied overview of current research in the fields exercise and sport science. Emphasis on the understanding and application of findings specific to acute and chronic adaptations in resistance training and conditioning from the cellular to whole-body/functional levels. Prerequisites: EXSC 2750, EXSC 3500.

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A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Supervised capstone experience in Exercise Science. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Exercise Science.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.