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Academic Programs
Exercise Science
Mission
The Exercise Science program’s mission is to prepare undergraduate students for diverse employment opportunities in the allied health industry. The program’s faculty strives to create an active learning environment that encourages students to be engaged, intuitive, respected fitness professionals. The program’s teaching philosophy incorporates theory, practice, and technology with an emphasis on participation in professional development activities. These experiences will distinguish our students from more traditionally educated job seekers and improve their opportunities for leadership roles. Students will graduate with the understanding of the importance of demonstrating an active lifestyle.
Exercise Science Major (61-65 credit hours)
The major in exercise science prepares people for entry-level positions in corporate, commercial, and community settings that offer exercise programs of a preventative nature. It also is designed to prepare people to test for the American College of Sport Medicine's Health/Fitness Instructor, the National Association of Sports Medicine certification, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association certification. This major also is designed to prepare students to continue their education at the graduate level.
Four Year Plan | Degree Check Sheet
Exercise Science Major Required Courses (48 hours)
KIN 188 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Credits: 2
Orientation to career opportunities in physical education, exercise science and sport-related fields. Examination of sociological, historical, and philosophical foundations, current issues and trends. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su, F
KIN 281 - Personal Health Science Credits: 3
Examination of attitudes, research facts, and misconceptions pertaining to personal health needs and practices. Topics include but are not limited to nutrition, family living, sexuality, drug use and abuse, disease prevention, safety, first aid, and public health resources. NC1 Meets The University Core Curriculum B3: Health/Fitness category. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su, F.
KIN 282 - CPR and Sports Injury Prevention Credits: 2
Course includes sports injury prevention, first aid and CPR training. Skill training provided for certification in First Aid, Adult, Infant, and Child CPR/AED. This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL). Indiana Statewide Common Course #: IHP 1401.Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su, F.
KIN 283 - Field Experience in Sport and Exercise Credits: 1
Provides students with practical experiences in sport and exercise related fields. Students have the opportunity to observe professionals at work and learn about the basic operations of a facility and about programs and services offered. Prerequisite(s): Must be a declared exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, or health professions major. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, F.
KIN 291 - Motor Behavior Credits: 2
A study of the motor development of children through adolescence, their motor learning capabilities, and the factors which influence skill acquisition, retention, and transfer. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su.
EXSC 383 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
The study of mechanics of human body movements primarily as it relates to the interrelationships of bones, joints, and muscles. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su, F.
EXSC 391 - Biomechanics Credits: 3
An analysis of movement tasks and their relationship to each other. To apply the kinematic (velocity and acceleration) and kinetic (force) concepts for the mechanical analysis of human movement. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, F.
EXSC 394 - Measurement and Evaluation Credits: 3
This course describes the development and implementation of physical and cognitive tests in physical education and exercise science. Included in this course are techniques for data analysis and student assessment through the use of current, basic testing, and statistical procedures. Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 or MATH 112 , CIS 151 and Junior Status Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, F.
EXSC 397 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity and exercise training, as well as the effects of various factors and conditions on physical performance. Physiological principles are introduced pertaining to appropriate training programs for maximizing physical performance and lifetime physical fitness and wellness. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, F, Su.
EXSC 484 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3
A study and application of the principles, techniques, and tools used to assess levels of wellness, fitness, prescribe lifestyle modifications, and evaluate individual progress toward goals. Prerequisite(s): EXSC 397. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, F.
EXSC 487 - Principles and Applications of Fitness Training Credits: 3
Students will focus on developing information geared toward fitness training methods in designing safe, effective, and goal-specific protocols for building skill-related fitness training programs for the general population and those who are athletes. Proper exercise techniques, instructional approaches, common performance errors, and client interaction will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp.
EXSC 488 - Program Design for Healthy and Special Populations Credits: 3
The student will learn to modify exercise for individual and groups based on age, medical conditions, and special needs. The areas covered will include but are not limited to coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthmas, obesity, arthritis, pregnancy, and physically and mentally challenged. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp
KIN 492 - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Credits: 3
Enables students to integrate information from their educational experiences to critically examine and analyze contemporary issues in sport and exercise from an interdisciplinary perspective. Current issues, trends, and challenges are presented with the intent of provoking thorough and stimulating debate so students may identify their role in the resolution of issues. Meets The University Core Curriculum D1: Synthesis category. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su.
Other Required Courses
BIOL 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
An introduction to biological and chemical principles as they apply to the human body. Lectures and laboratory work will cover cellular anatomy and physiology, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Meets The University Core Curriculum C3: Science category. Prerequisite(s): college chemistry strongly recommended or concurrent. Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-3) Meets IN Statewide Core. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su.
BIOL 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
A continuation of BIOL 121 consisting of lectures and laboratory work concerning the following systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, excretory, and reproductive. Meets The University Core Curriculum C3: Science category. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121. Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-3) Meets IN Statewide Core. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su.
NUTR 378 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sports Credits: 3
An overview of the relationship of basic nutrition and energy systems to physical activity and body composition. This course examines popular myths and misconceptions associated with nutrition and performance. Incorporates application of introductory biochemistry. Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 recommended. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp.
HP 115 - Medical Terminology For The Health Professions Credits: 2
This course focuses on the study of the prefixes, suffixes, and root words commonly found in the field of medicine and healthcare. This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL). Indiana Statewide Common Course #: IPO 1820.
General Exercise Science (no track) (12-14 hours)
EXSC 496 - Practicum in Exercise Science Credits: 3-6 (must be taken for 6 hours)
Provides students with practical experience in strength and conditioning. Students have the opportunity to assist athletic teams within intercollegiate/interscholastic departments and community facilities and/or organizations. Prerequisite(s): EXSC 475 , EXSC 476 and EXSC 477 Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): Must be taken simultaneously with EXSC 478 Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su.
MATH 111 - College Algebra Credits: 4 or
Topics to be emphasized include polynomials, rational algebraic expressions, graphs, inequalities, theory of equations, and matrices. Special attention is focused on functions and the utilization of appropriate technology. Meets The University Core Curriculum A2: Mathematics category. Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 (grade of C or better) or satisfactory placement score. This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL). Indiana Statewide Common Course #: IMA 1601.Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su.
MATH 115 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credits: 3
Advanced topics in algebra plus selected topics in trigonometry and elementary functions (polynomials, rational, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric) are studied with emphasis upon notation, properties, operations, and graphs of functions and their inverses. Meets The University Core Curriculum A2: Mathematics category. Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 (grade of C or better) or satisfactory placement score. Students with minimal knowledge of trigonometry may enroll concurrently in MATH 112. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp.
PHYS 101 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences Credits: 3 or
Lectures and demonstrations of physics at a primarily conceptual level. Basic problem solving and the scientific method are introduced. Topics covered include Newton’s Laws, energy, momentum, light, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, fluids, and selected topics from modern physics. Meets The University Core Curriculum C3: Science category. Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-0) This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL). Indiana Statewide Common Course #: IPS 1750. Meets IN Statewide Core.
PHYS 175 - General Physics I Credits: 4
Review of metric system and vectors, the laws of motion and applications, work and energy, states of matter and molecular properties, heat and thermodynamics. Calculus is not employed in the course. Meets The University Core Curriculum C3: Science category. Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 and MATH 112; or MATH 115; or MATH 118; or placement into MATH 230. Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): PHYS 175L. Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-2) This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL). Indiana Statewide Common Course #: IPS 1751. Meets IN Statewide Core.
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