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EXERCISE SCIENCE
(EXER)
EXER 1099.
Topics in Games/Exercise/Sports.
(1-3)
Specialized topics or innovations in games, exercise, and
sports. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On
demand)
EXER 1201. Foundations of Physical Conditioning.
(2) Prerequisite: Must be a PKNS, ATRN or EXER
major. The application and basic science of physical
training programs designed to improve and maintain physical
fitness. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1202.
Weight Training. (1) Mechanics and
programming of weight training. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 1203.
Fencing. (1) The skills and rules of the
sport of fencing. (On demand)
EXER 1204. Aerobic Fitness.
(1) Exercise designed to develop and maintain
physical fitness through aerobic activity to music.
(Fall, Spring)
EXER 1206. Adaptive and Developmental Physical Education.
(1) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Prescribed ameliorative exercises adapted to individuals
with special needs, capacities and interests. (On
demand)
EXER 1208.
Walk, Jog, Run. (1) Principles of walking,
jogging and running as modes for improving and maintaining
cardiovascular health and physical fitness. (Fall,
Spring)
EXER 1209.
Step Aerobics. (1) Physical fitness training
emphasizing aerobic conditioning via variations and
combinations of step patterns on adjustable exercise
benches. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1210. Beginning Swimming.
(1) For weak swimmers or nonswimmers. Instruction
in water safety fundamentals, basic body positioning,
maneuvering in water, and traveling skills, including basic
strokes. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1211.
Intermediate Swimming. (1) Emphasis on
gaining competency in at least four basic strokes and
increasing endurance. Instruction in water safety,
non-swimming rescues and lap swimming for fitness. (Fall,
Spring)
EXER 1215.
Aquatic Fitness. (1) Principles of safety and
effectiveness of aquatic exercise as a mode for improving
and maintaining general health and physical fitness.
(Spring)
EXER 1220. Beginning Tennis.
(1) The rules, basic skills and strategy. (Fall)
EXER 1222.
Racquet Sports. (1) Basic skills, tactics,
safety and rules of racquetball, court and table tennis,
squash and badminton. (Spring)
EXER 1223.
Beginning Badminton. (1) The rules, basic
skills and strategy. (On demand)
EXER 1231. Introduction to Outdoor Adventure.
(1) Prerequisites: successful completion of
water safety test, permission of instructor, and freshman or
sophomore standing only. Introduction to outdoor adventures
through active participation in hikes, challenge courses,
climbing wall, a solo experience, weekend trips, class
discussions and written reflection. Participation in a
Venture public trip required, individually selected from
Venture’s offerings for the semester. Special fee assessed
for the trips. (Fall,
Spring)
EXER 1232. Orienteering.
(1) Introduction of off trail navigation with
emphasis in the use of topographic maps, compasses, and
route finding for wilderness travel; and the sport of
competitive orienteering. Weekly class and 1 or 2 Saturday
meets. (Spring) (Alternate years)
EXER 1233.
Rock Climbing. (1) Introduction to rock
climbing with emphasis on belaying and safety systems,
climbing techniques, and the metaphorical and psychological
aspects of climbing. Course will include: classroom
sessions, use of indoor climbing wall, and weekend trips to
outdoor climbing sites. A special fee will be charged to
cover the costs of the weekend trips. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1234.
Canoeing. (1) Prerequisite: Successful
completion of water safety test. Introduction to canoeing
on flat water and white water emphasizing basic strokes,
river reading, and boating safety. 10 classroom sessions
and 2 weekend days. (Spring)
EXER 1235.
Challenge Course Activities. (1) Immersion
in a developmental small group team experience using a wide
variety of challenge course activities (i.e. ropes course,
trust exercises, group initiatives.) The focus is on
expanding students’ self knowledge and understanding of how
to work effectively with and lead others. (Spring)
EXER 1240. Beginning Golf.
(1) The grip, stance, stroke, use and selection of
clubs, rules and etiquette. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1242. Archery.
(1) The fundamental skills and selection, care and
repair of equipment. (On demand)
EXER 1250.
Volleyball. (1) The rules, fundamental
skills and strategies. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1262.
Recreational Dance. (1) Social and partner
dancing in a recreational setting. Basic knowledge of dance
steps, dance music, style, leading/following techniques,
plus current popular variations. (On demand)
EXER 1263. Body Shaping.
(1) Selected methods of resistive exercises used to
shape, tone and define musculature in a gymnasium setting.
(Fall, Spring)
EXER 2150. Introduction to Kinesiology. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 2150.
Prerequisite:
Must be a PKNS major (open to all students during summer
session). Introduction to the study of health fitness
relative to philosophies, practices, work settings, trends,
knowledge bases, skills and licensures. (Spring, Summer)
EXER 2212. Lifeguard Training.
(3) Prerequisite: Swim 300 yards using a combination
of front crawl and breast stroke continuously, swim 20
yards, dive to 10 feet and retrieve a dive brick, return.
The knowledge and skills associated with lifeguarding.
Qualifying students will receive the American Red Cross
Lifeguarding Certificate. There is a $10 course fee. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 2213. Water Safety Instruction.
(3) Prerequisite: Competency in all basic swimming
strokes. Techniques used in teaching people aquatic skills.
Qualifying students will receive the American Red Cross
Water Safety Instructor’s rating. There is a $10 course
fee. (Spring)
EXER 2218. Scuba Diving Laboratory. (1) Corequisite:
EXER 2219. Prerequisite: Junior, Senior, or Fifth-Year
status and appropriate swimming ability to current scuba
standards as prescribed by recognized scuba certifying
organizations. The skills associated with the use of
self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. There is a
course fee. Open to all students during summer session.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 2219. Scuba Diving. (2) Corequisite: EXER 2218.
Prerequisite: Junior, Senior, or Fifth-Year status. The
science associated with the use of self-contained underwater
breathing apparatus. Students who demonstrate the required
knowledge and skills may request licensure as an open water
SCUBA diver. Open to all students during summer session.
There is a $60 course fee. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 2220. Advanced Scuba Diving. (1) Prerequisite:
EXER 2219. The knowledge and skill required for underwater
navigation, search and recovery, limited visibility diving
and deep diving. There is a $35 course fee. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
EXER 2230.
Wilderness Experience. (3) Corequisite:
EXER 2231. This course is, in essence, a semester-long
Outward Bound experience. It uses a variety of group
experiences and adventure activities, including backpacking
trips and challenge courses. The goal is a deeper
understanding of oneself and of life itself through
participation in an in-depth group experience. Significant
attention is given to self reflection. Field experiences
during class and two weekend trips. (Fall)
EXER 2231.
Wilderness Experience Lab. (1) Corequisite:
EXER 2230 . The lab will focus on the skills and knowledge
necessary for planning and conducting one’s own backpacking
trips. The lecture course (EXER 2230) uses the
experiences from the lab to increase self knowledge. Two
weekend backpacking trips are included. A special fee will
be charged to cover the costs of the trips. (Fall)
EXER 2232.
Wilderness Trip Leading. (2) Prerequisite:
EXER 1231 or EXER 2230 or permission of instructor. The
focus is on the broadly accepted skills and knowledge
necessary for leading group adventure trips. Includes spring
break backpacking trip(s) and class room sessions. After
successful completion of this course students will be
eligible to assist with Venture trips. A special fee will be
charged to cover the costs of the trips. (Spring)
EXER 2234. Challenge Course Facilitation.
(2) Prerequisite: EXER 1235 or EXER 2230 or
permission of instructor. Focus on the basic skills and
knowledge necessary for safely and effectively leading
groups through challenge courses. In addition to class room
sessions, weekend days at the Team Challenge Course and
observation/ apprenticing of actual Venture programs are
required. (Spring)
EXER 2235.
High Ropes Course Facilitation. (2)
Prerequisite: EXER 1235, 2230 or 2234 or permission of
instructor. Focus on both the technical and facilitation
skills and the knowledge necessary for safely and
effectively leading groups through high ropes courses. In
addition to class room sessions, weekend days at the High
Team Challenge Course and observation/ apprenticing of
actual Venture programs are required. (Fall)
EXER 2251.
Introduction to Human Movement: A Personal
Approach. (3) Selected methods of observing and
analyzing human movement via self-observation and study.
(On demand)
EXER 2290. First Aid: Responding to Emergencies. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 2290. Prerequisite: PKNS major.
The knowledge and skills associated with being a first
responder in case of injury or sudden illness. Qualifying
students may receive certifications in: Responding to
Emergencies-First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer,
Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens
Training) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Open
to all students during summer session.
There is a $20 course fee. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
EXER 2294. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 2294. Prerequisite or corequisite:
EXER 2290 or ATRN 2290, and must be a PKNS major. Focus on
health care competencies necessary for the prevention,
emergency management and acute care of athletic-related
injuries. Also provides an introduction to the role of the
Certified Athletic Trainer in providing health to the
physically active individual. (Spring)
EXER 2295. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Laboratory. (1)
Prerequisite: Must be a PKNS major. Corequisite: EXER or
ATRN 2294. Focus on the psychomotor competencies and
clinical proficiencies necessary for the prevention,
emergency management and acute care of athletic-related
injuries. There is a $30 course fee. (Spring)
EXER 2298. Applied Kinesiology. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 2298. Prerequisite: a grade of C or
better in BIOL 1273, BIOL 1273L, and PKNS major. The study
of musculoskeletal anatomy and how it relates to normal
function of the human body. (Spring)
EXER 2333. Baseball Through History and Playing. (3)
This course first explores the socioeconomic climate of
baseball’s origins from the 1800s to the present. The
second half provides activity-oriented instruction that
introduces softball’s emergence from baseball through basic
skills, rules, and strategies of the game. (Spring)
EXER 3099. Movement Problems/Topics.
(1-6) Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Movement problems/topics chosen by the student which relate
to special areas of interest. May be repeated for credit
with approval of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 3100. Exercise Leadership and Instruction. (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: EXER 1201 and an EXER major.
This course introduces principles and methods of
leadership. Includes programming and participation,
teaching methods, assessment, supervision, and leadership
for various types of individual and group health and fitness
programs. This course will also review basic exercise
science principles and provide the student with the
knowledge and skills to lead a wide variety of related
activities. (Fall)
EXER 3103.
Behavior Change for the Physically Active.
(3) Prerequisite: must be an EXER major. To describe
the influence of physical activity on mental health.
Specific focus will be placed on the factors affecting
behavior change with physical activity as well as various
paradigms regarding behavior change. (Spring)
EXER 3152.
Health and Safety Issues in Middle and Secondary Schools.
(2) Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, EDUC 2100
and SPED 2100. Provides the pre-service teacher with the
curricular content of health and safety in grades 6-12.
Focuses on knowledge and behaviors conducive to health and
safety. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 3200.
Adaptive Physical Education. (3)
Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program. Study
of movement potentials and limitations of mentally and
physically impaired children and teaching skills necessary
to use movement as a medium for physical, social and
emotional development. (On demand)
EXER 3228.
Elementary Physical Activity. (2) Prerequisites: a
grade of C or better in EDUC 2100, ELED 3120, SPED 2100, and
acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. Integrating
physical activity with elementary school curriculums.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 3229.
Elementary Health Education. (2) Prerequisites: a
grade of C or better in EDUC 2100, ELED 3120, SPED 2100, and
acceptance into the Teacher-Education program. Orientation
of the elementary specialist to content and curriculum
appropriate for teaching health education in grades K-6.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 3233. Teaching Children Movement.
(3) Prerequisites: EDUC 2100, 2110 and 2150. Study
of movement and physical activities as applied in the
elementary school program. Emphasis on teaching lessons at a
local elementary school. (On demand)
EXER 3251.
Human Movement. (3) Prerequisite: EXER
2251 or permission of instructor. Analysis and
application of basic movement in specific sport, dance,
gymnastic, and aquatic skills. (On demand)
EXER 3260. Nutrition for the Physically Active. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 3260. Prerequisite: must be a EXER or
ATRN major. Corequisite: EXER 3280. Introduction to
principles and concepts of nutrition and how dietary
practices affect health and disease. (Fall)
EXER 3280. Exercise
Physiology: Foundation and Theory. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 3280. Prerequisite: must be an EXER or
ATRN major. The physiological responses to exercise,
adaptations to exercise training and the mechanisms
responsible for them in relation to both health fitness and
athletic performance. (Fall)
EXER 3281. Exercise
Physiology: Principles and Application. (3) (W)
Corequisite: EXER 3280. Application of principles with
laboratory experiences and the development of writing
strategies appropriate to the domain of exercise
physiology. Also to enhance the lecture material presented
in EXER 3280. (Fall)
EXER 3285.
Conditioning for Maximum Sports Performance. (3)
Prerequisite: EXER 2290 or permission of instructor. A
study of biomechanical and physiological principles of
conditioning for maximum sports performance. Two lecture
and three laboratory hours. (On demand)
EXER 3286. Exercise Testing. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 3286. Prerequisite: a grade of C or
better in EXER 3280 or ATRN 3280 and EXER 3281 or ATRN
3281. Corequisite: EXER 3287. This course is designed to
teach methods and protocols for collecting and interpreting
information collected on individuals concerning various
fitness parameters for the future development of individual
and group conditioning programs. (Spring)
EXER 3287. Exercise
Testing Lab. (1) Cross-listed as ATRN 3287.
Corequisite: EXER 3286 or ATRN 3286. Practitioner lab in
the use of appropriate data collection methods and
protocols. (Spring)
EXER 4121. Pharmacology for the Physically Active. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 4121. Prerequisite: A grade of C or
better in EXER 3260 or ATRN 3260. The course entails an
examination of the historical aspects of use, abuse and
addiction within the realm of health and human performance.
This course will expose students to a wide variety of drug
issues and the unique use and abuse patterns of individuals
in the exercise science arena. (Fall)
EXER 4130.
Applied Nutrition. (3) Principles of
nutrition, dietary guidelines, dietary relationships to
diseases and health, special populations, computerized
dietary analysis. (2 year cycle)
EXER 4132. Lifetime Weight Management. (3)
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in EXER 3260 or ATRN
3260 and EXER 4286. Examines factors in obesity and weight
control, emphasizing techniques in behavior modification and
lifestyle change for effective weight management.
7½
week course.
(Spring)
EXER 4134.
Assessment and Development of Physical Fitness.
(3) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Study
of responses and adaptations to exercise, assessment
techniques, exercise prescription, leadership and
programming. (2 year cycle)
EXER 4204.
Perceptual Motor Development. (3) Theories,
principles and research related to perceptual motor
development of children. (On demand)
EXER 4205. Perceptual Motor Learning.
(3) Prerequisite or corequisite: EXER 4204 or
permission of instructor. Perceptual-motor learning of
children and its effect on school performance and the
relationships of perceptual-motor development to reading,
writing and mathematics. (On demand)
EXER 4208.
Perceptual Motor Therapy. (3) Prerequisite:
EXER 4205 or permission of the instructor. Observation of
and evaluation and therapy for children with
perceptual-motor delays. (On demand)
EXER 4210.
Perceptual Motor Therapy Laboratory. (1)
Prerequisite/corequisite EXER 4204, 4205, or 4208. (On
demand)
EXER 4211.
Perceptual Motor Therapy Laboratory. (2)
Prerequisites/corequisite: EXER 4204 or 4208. (On
demand)
EXER 4212 . Perceptual Motor Therapy Laboratory.
(3) Prerequisite: EXER 4208, 4210, or 4210 and
permission of instructor. Supervised observation, testing
and clinical teaching of children with perceptual-motor
dysfunction.
EXER 4286. Exercise Prescription. (3)
Cross-listed as ATRN 4286. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of EXER 3286 or ATRN 3286 and EXER 3287 or ATRN
3287. This course is designed to teach the interpretation
and prescription of exercise and various fitness parameters
for programs with healthy populations and general clinical
populations. (Fall)
EXER 4293. Biomechanics. (3) (W) Cross-listed
as ATRN 4293. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in EXER
3280 or ATRN 3280. Corequisite:
EXER 4294. This
course provides an introduction to the study of physics
principles as they govern human movement, as well as
understanding how the neuromuscular system controls human
movement. Additionally, this course covers the mechanical
principles that underlie musculoskeletal injury, as well as
the influence that gender and ethnicity may have on various
musculoskeletal pathologies. (Fall)
EXER 4294. Biomechanics Lab. (1) (W)
Cross-listed as ATRN 4294. Corequisite: EXER 4293.
Laboratory experiences and assignments to enhance the
lecture material presented in EXER 4293. One laboratory
period of two hours a week or two one hour labs. (On
demand)
EXER 4490. Exercise Science Senior Internship.
(6-15)
Prerequisites: Completion of all other courses for the major
with a grade of C or better. Application of acquired
knowledge and skills in practitioner settings. This
internship course requires a minimum of 225 contact hours at
the internship site. Typically offered during the second
half of the spring term.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
EXER 4660. Practitioner Seminar. (3) (W, O)
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in EXER 4121, EXER
4286 and EXER 4293. Must be taken during the term closest to
internship (EXER 4990). Emphasis is on contemporary
practices regarding exercise, health and wellness. This
course also is designed to help students prepare for
relevant certification exams. 7½ week course. (Spring)
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