David A. Hair, M.Ed., Chair
Robert M. Bessoir, M.Ed., Professor Emeritus
Ronald W. Deitrick, Ph.D., Program Director of Exercise Science
Debra L. Fetherman, Ph.D.
John S. Hopkins, M.S.
Stephen L. Klingman, M.S.
John B. Robertson, M.A.
J. Michael Strong, M.S.
Gary N. Wodder, Ph.D.
Overview
The Department of Exercise Science and Sport consists of
three areas: a major in Exercise Science, a minor in Coaching and physical
education activity classes.
Exercise Science Major
Exercise Science is the study of human movement as related
to exercise, sport, and physical activity. It is dedicated to promoting and
integrating scientific research and education on the effects and benefits of
exercise, and to the delivery of physical-activity programs that prevent
disease, facilitate rehabilitation, promote health, and enhance human
performance. Exercise Science is part of the field of Sports Medicine which
also includes clinical areas of study. The scientific aspects of Sports
Medicine include exercise physiology, biochemistry of exercise, and
biomechanics. Testing of maximal oxygen consumption and lactic acid metabolism,
analysis of muscle fatigue, research on muscle hypertrophy and bone density,
measurement of body composition, and benefits of exercise in cardiovascular
disease, diabetes and weight control are a few of the many contributions made
by exercise scientists to Sports Medicine.
Few academic program majors offer such diverse
opportunities after graduation as Exercise Science. The academically rigorous
curriculum prepares graduates with knowledge and experience for employment
opportunities in a variety of settings. In the applied health area, careers in
corporate and community/ hospital-based wellness programs, cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation, and research centers investigating the benefits of exercise in
spinalcord injury are possibilities. Sports physiologist and strength and
conditioning specialists for sports teams are also career options.
Exercise Science is an excellent option for students
interested in applying to graduate health-profession programs such as
osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, and clinical
exercise physiology. Additional required course work to meet entry requirements
can be chosen as electives. In this regard, students should make their career
intentions known early in their program of study. Opportunities for graduate
study are available in academic units of medicine, biology, physiology, and
exercise science. Although not required, completion of the program provides
students with the ability to take different certification exams offered by
several professional organizations including the American College of Sports
Medicine.
In order to graduate, Exercise Science majors must
maintain an overall 2.5 GPA in major courses. A minimum grade of C (2.0) must
be earned in each major and cognate course. Students not receiving a C or
better in BIOL 111/111L and EXSC 210 will not be allowed to advance in Exercise
Science course work. For each Exercise Science course thereafter, the student
must have earned a C in any required prerequisite course.
Exercise
Science Curriculum
Dept. and
No.
Descriptive Title of
Course
Credits
FIRST YEAR
FALL
SPRING
MAJOR
EXSC 210
Sports Physiology1
3
COGNATE
BIOL 110-111
Structure & Function
of Human Body
4
4
GE NSCI
CHEM 112-113
General & Analytical
Chemistry
4.5
4.5
GE WRTG-SPCH
WRTG 107 - COMM 100
Composition - Public
Speaking
3
3
GE C/IL
C/IL 102/102L
Computing and Information
Literacy
3
GE QUAN
MATH 103 or 114
Pre-calculus or Analysis
I
4
GE FSEM
INTD 100
Freshman Seminar1
1
16.5
17.5
SECOND YEAR
MAJOR
EXSC 212
Nutrition in Exercise and
Sport1
3
MAJOR
PHED 105
Cardio. Fitness
1
MAJOR
PHED 112
First Aid/CPR/AED
1
MAJOR
PHED ELECT
Physical Education
Elective
1
MAJOR
EXSC 229
Applied Anatomy and
Kinesiology
3
COGNATE
BIOL 245
General Physiology
4.5
GE PHIL - T/RS
PHIL 120 - T/RS 121
Intro. to Philosophy -
Theology I
3
3
COGNATE
PHYS 120-121
General Physics
4
4
GE HUMN
HUMN ELECT
Humanities Elective
(Cultural Diversity)
3
GE HUMN
HUMN ELECT
Humanities Electives
3
GE S/BH
PSYC 110
Fundamentals of
Psychology
3
15
17.5
THIRD YEAR
MAJOR
PHED 203
Prevention & Care of
Sports Injuries
3
MAJOR
EXSC 313
Biomechanics of Sport and
Exercise1
3
MAJOR
EXSC 375
Exercise
Testing/Programming
3
MAJOR
EXSC 380 or 360
Internship in Exercise
Science OR Essentials of Strength Training & Cond.2
3
MAJOR
EXSC 442
Clinical Exercise
Physiology
3
COGNATE
EDUC 120
Applied Statistics
3
COGNATE
BIOL or CHEM ELECT
BIOL 347, 348 or 4463 or CHEM 232
3
GE PHIL-T/RS
PHIL 210–T/RS 122
Ethics – Theology II
3
GE ELECT
FREE ELECT
Free Elective
3
GE HUMN
HUMN ELECT
Humanities Elective
3
18
15
FOURTH YEAR
MAJOR
EXSC 412
Current Topics in Ex
Sci/Spts Med1
3
MAJOR
EXSC 440
Adv Physiology of Sport
& Exercise
3
MAJOR
EXSC 448
Research Methods in
Exercise Science
3
MAJOR
EXSC 435
Women in Sport
3
MAJOR
PHED ELECT
Physical Education
Elective
1
COGNATE
PSYC 284
Sports Psychology
3
GE S/BH
S/BH ELECT
Social/Behavioral
Elective
3
GE PHIL-T/RS
PHIL-T/RS ELECT
Philosophy or T/RS
Elective
3
GE HUMN
HUMN ELECT
Humanities Electives
3
3
GE ELECT
FREE ELECT
Free Elective
3
16
15
Total:
130.5 Credits
1 Includes service-learning component 2 Elective 3 BIOL 347, 348 or 446 may be placed in the
General Education elective area. Panuska College • Exercise Science and
Sport 271
