May 18, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog (August 2023 - July 2024 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog (August 2023 - July 2024

Course Descriptions


 

Exercise Science

  
  • EXSS 201 Functional Anatomy

    (3)
    An introduction to knowledge of the normal physical development and functional movement of the human body.


(3)
  
  • EXSS 202 Foundations of Sport

    (3)
    A study of the history and philosophy of physical education and sport and their relationship to current trends in the field, and the psychological and sociological implications of physical education and sport.


(3)
  
  • EXSS 220 Exercise Science Special Topics

    (1-3)
    A specialized study of various topics and problems in the field of exercise science. Each offering of the course will be planned around a separate and different topic, chosen and designed by the individual instructor.


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 230 Exercise Science Seminar

    (1-3)
    On various topics in exercise science.


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 240 Exercise Science Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in exercise science.


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 250 Exercise Science Internship

    (1-6)
    Provides students with the opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class-work applied to field situations. Must be approved by faculty supervisor. 


(1-6)
  
  • EXSS 260 Exercise Science Practicum

    (1-3)
    The course is a directed field experience designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and values of physical education and/or sports management in a variety of clinical settings. 


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 314 Exercise Physiology

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L or BIOL 336  and BIOL 336L.
    An evaluation of the acute responses and chronic adaptations of the body to the effects and stresses of exercise. This class will cover physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and the effects of physical activity on the human body and its organic systems.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • EXSS 314L Exercise Testing and Prescription

    (1)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L or BIOL 336  and BIOL 336L
    Co-requisites: EXSS 314  

    Lab will explore the applications of topics discussed in EXSS 314 lecture.  Lab will include pre-participation exams, strength and condition assessments, and program development.  Lab will include descriptions and application of general tools used to evaluate human physiology.


    Two (2) hours lab.
(1)
  
  • EXSS 315 Kinesiology and Biomechanics

    (3)
    Considers principles of the mechanics of body movement in relation to anatomical structure, body development and muscular efficiency.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • EXSS 316 Anatomy for Health Care and Orthopedics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 336  and BIOL 336L.
    This course focuses on identifying anatomical structures and their components related to health care and orthopedics.  Emphasis is placed on the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems as they relate to injuries, injury evaluation, and physical activity.


(3)
  
  • EXSS 320 Exercise Science Special Topics

    (1-3)
    A specialized study of various topics and problems in the field of exercise science. Each offering of the course will be planned around a separate and different topic, chosen and designed by the individual instructor. 


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 329 Motor Learning and Development

    (2)
    Examines the cognitive and neurophysiological processes underlying motor skill acquisition and performance; emphasis is on the application of this knowledge to the process of teaching motor skills.


(2)
  
  • EXSS 330 Exercise Science Seminar

    (1-3)
    On various topics in exercise science.


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 340 Exercise Science Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in exercise science.


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 350 Exercise Science Internship

    (1-6)
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class work applied to field situations. Must be approved by faculty supervisor.


(1-6)
  
  • EXSS 360 Exercise Science Practicum

    (1-3)
    The course is a directed field experience designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and values of physical education and/or sports management in a variety of clinical settings. 


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 401 Evaluation of Head, Neck and Spine Injuries

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L.
    This course entails the study of evaluation techniques of injuries to the head, neck, trunk, and spine.  Review of anatomy, injury recognition, muscle testing, treatment protocols and preventative measures are also examined.


    Two (2) hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • EXSS 401L Evaluation of Head, Neck, and Spine Injuries Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L.
    Co-requisites: EXSS 401 .   

    This course entails the study of evaluation techniques of injuries to the head, neck, trunk, and spine.  Specifically, laboratory sessions are designed to introduce the learner to observation, palpation, manual muscle testing, range of motion, and special testing procedures utilized when evaluating injuries of the head, neck, trunk, and spine.


    Two (2) hours lab.
(0)
  
  • EXSS 402 Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335   and BIOL 335L.
    This course entails the study of evaluation techniques of injuries to the lower extremities and lower back. Review of anatomy, injury recognition, muscle testing, treatment protocols and preventative measures are also examined.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(4)
  
  • EXSS 402L Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L.
    Co-requisites: EXSS 402 .   

    This course provides the learner with a practical application of concepts and techniques regarding the evaluation of injuries to the lower extremities and lower back. Specifically, laboratory sessions are designed to introduce the learner to observation, palpation, manual muscle testing, range of motion, and special testing procedures utilized when evaluating injuries of the lower extremities and lower back.


    Two (2) hours lab.
(0)
  
  • EXSS 403 Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries

    (4)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L.
    This course entails the study of evaluation techniques of injuries to the upper extremities. Review of anatomy, injury recognition, muscle testing, treatment protocols and preventative measures are also examined.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(4)
  
  • EXSS 403L Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L.
    Co-requisites: EXSS 403 .   

    This course provides the learner with a practical application of concepts and techniques regarding the evaluation of injuries to the upper extremities and thoracic and cervical spines. Specifically, laboratory sessions are designed to introduce the learner to observation, palpation, manual muscle testing, range of motion, and special testing procedures utilized when evaluating injuries of the upper extremities.


    Two (2) hours lab.
(0)
  
  • EXSS 404 Therapeutic Modalities

    (3)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L.
    This course explains the use and theory of therapeutic modalities used for rehabilitation in the health care setting. The course will provide information that will thoroughly explain theory and principle behind therapeutic modality use.


    Three (3) hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • EXSS 404L Therapeutic Modalities Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: BIOL 335  and BIOL 335L.
    Co-requisites: EXSS 404  .   

    This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to practice the use of therapeutic modalities, as learned in the lecture portion of EXSS 404 . The student will have the laboratory opportunity to observe, practice and initiate therapeutic modality usage for different therapeutic purposes in an injured person. This will enable the student to get the hands-on experience to assist in their development and application of previously learned skills.


    Two (2) hours lab.
(0)
  
  • EXSS 405 Therapeutic Rehabilitation & Exercise I

    (4)


    Prerequisites: EXSS 401  or EXSS 402  or EXSS 403 
    Co-requisites:  EXSS 405L .

      

    This course explains the use and theory of therapeutic exercises, manual therapies, and exercise and rehabilitation equipment used in the sports medicine setting for rehabilitation and reconditioning of orthopedic injuries.


    Three (3) hours lecture.

(4)
  
  • EXSS 405L Therapeutic Rehabilitation & Exercise I Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: EXSS 401  or EXSS 402  or EXSS 403 
    Co-requisites: EXSS 405 .  

    This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to practice the various therapeutic exercise techniques, as learned in the lecture portion of EXSS 405 Therapeutic Rehabilitation & Exercise I . The student will have the laboratory opportunity to observe and practice therapeutic exercises for different therapeutic purposes in an injured person. This will enable the student to get the hands-on experience to assist in their development and application of previously learned skills.


    Two (2) hours lab.
(0)
  
  • EXSS 406 General Medical, Pharmacological, and Radiological Concerns

    (3)
    Prerequisites: EXSS 314 
    Co-requisites: EXSS 406L.

    This course focuses on identifying and managing clinical pathologies, including systemic conditions, injuries, and illnesses that may affect participation and the general well-being of the physically active patient.  Content includes recognizing and differentiating signs and symptoms, emergency care, referral, radiological interpretation, and pharmacological concerns.  Emphasis is placed on the immune, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.


(3)
  
  • EXSS 406L General Medical, Pharmacological, and Radiological Concerns Lab

    (0)
    Prerequisites: EXSS 314 
    Co-requisites: EXSS 406 

    This lab focuses on developing the skills to identify, interpret and differentiate signs and symptoms related to clinical pathologies, including systemic conditions, injuries, and illnesses that may affect participation and the general well-being of the physically active patient.  Emphasis is placed on skills related to clinical evaluation, emergency care, and radiological interpretation of the immune, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.


(0)
  
  • EXSS 410 Strength and Conditioning

    (3)
    This course focuses on the development of strength and conditioning programs.  The adaption of strength training on the human body and the application of this process in designing resistance training programs.


(3)
  
  • EXSS 420 Exercise Science Special Topics

    (1-3)
    A specialized study of various topics and problems in the field of exercise science. Each offering of the course will be planned around a separate and different topic, chosen and designed by the individual instructor. 


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 440 Exercise Science Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in exercise science. 


(1-3)
  
  • EXSS 450 Exercise Science Internship

    (1-6)
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class-work applied to field situations. Must be approved by faculty supervisor. 


(1-6)
  
  • EXSS 460 Exercise Science Practicum

    (1-3)
    The course is a directed field experience designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and values of exercise science in a variety of clinical settings.  


(1-3)