Degrees and Requirements
Exercise & Sport Science Minor
Under Exercise & Sport Science Foundation Courses, Dance Majors have the option to complete:
- BIOL1002 Intro to the Human Body in place of BIOL1023/L
- NSCI2005 Dance Kinesiology in place of BIOL1024/L
Summary of Requirements
Exercise & Sport Science Foundation Courses: 8 or 6 credits
BIOL1023HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
A basic course concerned with the structural and physiological processes of the human body. Interdependence of structure and function is stressed to promote better understanding of the entire body environment.
PREREQUISITES:
Concurrent: BIOL1023L
BIOL1023LHUMAN ANAT AND PHYSIO I LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Laboratory for BIOL1023: Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL1024HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1023 The second of two basic courses concerned with the structural and physiological processes of the human body. Interdependence of structure and function is stressed to promote better understanding of the entire body environment. Lecture and laboratory courses.
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1023 & Concurrent: BIOL1024L
BIOL1024LHUMAN ANAT AND PHYSIO I LAB
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
Laboratory for BIOL1024: Anatomy and Physiology II.
Exercise & Sport Science Minor Elective: Choose 1: 3 credits
EXSP2014KINESIOLOGY (HSCU2014)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1024 Kinesiology is an introductory course for students pursuing a clinical or non-clinical health sciences major. The course also introduces students to the four subdisciplines of Kinesiology comprising 1. Physiology, 2. Psychology, 3. Motor learning, and 4. Biomechanics. The course is intended for students with career interests in human movement as it relates to motor performance, activities of daily living, physical fitness and sports related activities.
EXSP2015SOCIAL & POLITICAL ASPECTS OF
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course will provide students an opportunity to discover social, political and cultural aspects that impact one’s ability to engage in healthy behaviors including regular physical activity and healthy nutrition. Students will learn not only how individual choices influence one’s decision to engage in healthy behaviors, but also the institutional, environmental and political forces that are involved. Cross-listed with HSCU2015
EXSP3030FITNESS TESTING AND EXERCISE
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: HSCU3025 AND EXSP3025 This class will provide students an opportunity to learn in both lecture and hands-on approaches about a variety of common fitness tests related to cardiovascular and muscular fitness and flexibility. Students will also learn the principles of exercise prescription for healthy adults, and modifications for apparently healthy children and older adults. Cross-listed with HSCU3030
PREREQUISITES:
HSCU/EXSP3025
EXSP4003STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: HSCU3025, EXSP3025, HSCU3007, EXSP3007 This course is designed for students to learn and apply the theory and principles of strength and conditioning based from the study of kinesiology, exercise physiology, motor learning, motor control motor development, and biomechanics. Students will be able to design individual strength and conditioning protocols for physical activity, exercise, and sport performance activities. Cross-listed with HSCU4003
PREREQUISITES:
HSCU/EXSP3025
EXSP4005CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: HSCU3025, EXSP3007, EXSP3025, EXSP3007 This course will provide students the knowledge base to understand the impact and limitations of chronic disease and special populations on activities of daily living (ADL), physical activity, and exercise. Students will be able to assess, evaluate, and prescribe individual exercise protocols to individuals diagnosed with conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, respiratory disorders, asthma, arthritis, and cancer. Cross-listed with HSCU4005
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1024 & BIOL1024L & EXSP3007 & HSCU3035
EXSP4051INTERNSHIP I @
Credits (Min/Max): 1/6
Exercise & Sport Science Minor Required Courses: 10 credits
EXSP3005MOTOR LEARNING, CONTROL AND
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: PSYC1021, BIOL1024, BIOL1024L This course is designed to introduce students to the theoretical differences and application in motor skill development across the life span. Topics will include motor learning, motor control and motor development experienced during growth and development and used in physical activity, exercise, and sport performance. (HSCU3005)
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1024 & BIOL1024L & HSCU3014 & PSYC1021
EXSP3007BIOMECHANICS (HSCU3007)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: MATH1010, BIOL1024, BIOL1024L This course is a study of the science of human movement and will provide students the understanding and analysis of structure and mechanical functioning of human movement and motor skills used for physical activity, exercise, and sports performance. Cross-listed with HSCU3007
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1024 & BIOL1024L & HSCU3014 & MATH1010
EXSP3025EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND SPORTS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1024 AND BIOL1024L This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with an emphasis on wellness promotion throughout life.
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1024 & BIOL1024L
EXSP3025LEXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY - LABORATORY
Credits (Min/Max): 1/1
A series of laboratory applications related to the content of HSCU3015 Exercise Physiology and Sport Nutrition will emphasize the assessment and testing of various types of exercise and energy metabolism during physical activity, exercise, and sports performance. Students will learn to assess and evaluate body typing and body composition. Prereqs: BIOL1024 & BIOL1024L & HSCU3014
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL1024 & BIOL1024L & HSCU3014