EXSC - Exercise Science

EXSC - Exercise Science

EXSC 6000  Comprehensive Exam/Thesis Defense  (0-0-0)  
Comprehensive Exam/Thesis Defense. Satisfactory grade indicates successful completion of exit exam or defense of thesis. Please consult with advisor to determine preparation for and dates of exams/defense. Departmental/Advisor approval required.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the BSER06 or MSER06 programs.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof or Department Prerequisite colleges.

EXSC 6115  Advanced Strength and Conditioning  (2-2-3)  
Design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs. This course will cover testing, evaluation, effective exercise techniques, and programming to improve performance in athletic populations. The course will assist students seeking NSCA CSCS certification.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Exercise Science.

Enrollment limited to students in the BSER06 or MSER06 programs.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EXSC 6118  Advanced Exercise Physiology  (3-0-3)  
Advanced study of acute responses and chronic adaptations to physical activity, exercise, and sport participation. Emphasis on bioenergetics, neuromuscular, and cardiorespiratory function. Limitations to human performance also examined.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the BSER06 or MSER06 programs.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EXSC 6119  Research Methods in Human Performance  (3-0-3)  
Course will examine methods of conducting scientific research in fields relating to human performance. Emphasis on review of literature, research design, methods of data collection, and presentation of a research proposal.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EXSC 6125  Readings in Exercise Science  (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of selected topics in Exercise Science through the systematic evaluation of current and classic research.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EXSC 6135  Data Analysis  (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to introduce students to data analysis utilizing modern, commercially-available computer software
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EXSC 6139  Exercise Epidemology  (0-0-3)  
This course examines health-related aspects of physical activity, exercise, and fitness from the perspective of epidemiology. Physiological mechanisms underlying the positive effects of physical activity and exercise on risk reduction for disease identified and explored. Behavioral and environmental determinants of physical activity and regular participation in exercise reviewed.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EXSC 6145  Advanced Nutrition for Exercise and Sport  (3-0-3)  
This course will examine nutrition as it relates to optimal training and sports performance. Nutritional recommendations for exercise training, specific supplementation, ergogenic aids, and sport-specific nutritional requirements explored.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EXSC 6237  Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription  (2-2-3)  
This course will provide theoretical and laboratory experiences in health risk appraisal, exercise testing, interpretation of results, and exercise prescription for healthy and clinical populations. ASCM guidelines emphasized.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EXSC 6238  Kinesmetrics  (3-0-3)  
Application of measurement theory and statistical analysis in kinesiology. Methods for determining validity, reliability, and objectivity of tests explored. Use of data for evidence-based decisions applicable to exercise science, kinesiology, and other allied health fields.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EXSC 6775  Seminar in Current Trends and Issues in Kinesiology  (0-0-3)  
Course will explore various current trends and issues in Kinesiology.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EXSC 6898  Directed Research in Exercise Science  (0-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (EXSC 6119 and EXSC 6135)
Directed research project in exercise science.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Degree - Graduate, Non-Degree - Graduate, Transient - Graduate, Audit - Graduate or Teacher Cert - Graduate students.

EXSC 6899  Independent Study  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Individual research approved in advance by instructor and department chair. May be taken twice for credit.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EXSC 6981  Thesis Research  (0-0-(1-9))  
Completion of research project in Exercise Science. Formal proposal, collection and analysis of data, final composition of thesis, and formal presentation of research study. Project should result in manuscript submitted to an approved journal.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof or Department Prerequisite colleges.