Exercise and Sport Science
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designates courses in the Quantitative Scientific Cluster |
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the Ideas and Events Cluster |
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the Human Behavior Cluster |
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the Literature, Language and Arts Cluster |
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Multicultural |
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Interdisciplinary courses
Multicultural and interdisciplinary courses also fulfill a cluster designation. |
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Asterisk indicates that the course may be offered less than once every two years. |
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Undergraduate Day School |
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Undergraduate Evening School |
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Courses having a more narrow focus than those taught on a regular basis of courses being taught on an experimental basis can be taught as Topics courses. These courses will be assigned numbers based on the student level for which they are intended-first, second, third or fourth year. |
The courses that satisfy the Health and Fitness requirement are identified below as Group I, II, and III. To meet the three-credit requirement, select one of the following options:
One course from Group I, or three courses from Group II, or two courses from Group II and one course from Group III.
Group I
Health and Fitness
EXSS 1000 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course provides a basic survey of the effects of diet, exercise, and selected environmental agents on the mental and physical health of humans. Topics may include body build and body composition, fitness evaluation and programming, nutritional considerations, psychological correlates of health, chemical alterations, human sexuality, and personal and public health.
Leadership in the Outdoors
LEAD 1480 1 cr. 1 hr.
This course is part of the Leadership Academy and partially satisfies the Health and Fitness requirement for the Academy students. Using adventure activities, students will have an opportunity to identify their leadership skills, experiment with new leadership strategies and identify one or two areas for future development of their leadership skills. Also, students will develop a sense of camaraderie and discover that outdoor adventure activities are an enjoyable part of a healthy lifestyle.
Exercise, Nutrition, and Heart Disease
EXSS 2060 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course is designed to examine the integrative relationships inherent in the study of exercise, nutrition, and heart disease. Body build and body composition assessments are made, exercise prescriptions and programs are developed, and prevalent controversies in the areas of obesity, dietary goals, guidelines and plans, atherosclerosis, and heart disease are discussed. Course sections that fulfill this requirement are designated as such. Some sections are for EXSS majors only.
Group II
Jogging: Theory and Practice
EXSS 1400 1 cr. 2 hr.
The theories and practices of cardiovascular conditioning using jogging as the activity mode are presented. Pre-post cardiovascular and body composition evaluations are made and program prescriptions are designed. Topics covered include training principles and programs, energy sources, aerobic and anaerobic processes, nutrition, exercise and weight control, exercise training effects, psychological considerations, environmental conditions, injuries and running.
Body Shaping
EXSS 1440 1 cr. 2 hr.
The theory of weight training and diet in relation to body shaping is discussed. Each student undergoes physique, body composition, aerobic fitness and muscular strength evaluations before and after a weight training program.
Weight Training for Athletes
EXSS 1450 1 cr. 2 hr.
The course examines theory for the development of muscular strength for specific athletic activities. Anthropometric, body composition and muscular strength evaluations are assessed prior to and following an individually developed weight training program.
Standard First Aid/Adult CPR
EXSS 1460 1 cr. 2 hr.
A behaviorally oriented course structured for those responsible for the safety and protection of others. Standard First Aid and Adult CPR, and AED certificates are issued if the student satisfies all the American Red Cross requirements.
Techniques of Road Racing
EXSS 1470 1 cr. 2 hr.
The purpose of the course is to acquaint the student with various topics of running long distance road races. Topics covered include the physiology of running, training strategies, injury care and prevention, nutritional aspects and methods of assessing running ability. Each student undertakes a training program and participates in three road races.
Stress Management
EXSS 1490 1 cr. 1 hr.
This course is a multifaceted and holistic approach to the understanding and control of stress in a wellness context. Topics covered include stress psychophysiology, the relationship between stress and illness, life situation and perception interventions, time management, and bioecological stressors. Also, the study and implementation of specific relaxation techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive relaxation, exercise, autogenics, and meditation will be covered.
Consumer Health
EXSS 1510 1 cr. 1 hr.
This course is designed to help the student evaluate health and fitness information critically, and select products and services wisely. The areas of quackery, alternative medicine, nutrition, personal fitness and consumer protection are studied. The course is a requirement of Leadership Academy students.
Diet, Exercise, and Weight Control
EXSS 1520 1 cr. 2 hr.
The course is designed for those interested in weight loss or weight maintenance through the medium of diet and exercise. After an initial assessment of body composition, aerobic fitness, muscular fitness and the establishment of dietary goals, each student works toward body weight goals through actual programs of exercise and diet.
Group III
Activity courses are taught on a semester basis. Each semester carries two clock hours per week and one credit.
EXSS 1010 Basketball
EXSS 1020 Volleyball
EXSS 1040 Tennis
EXSS 1050 Advanced Tennis
EXSS 1060 Badminton
EXSS 1070 Karate
EXSS 1080 Judo
EXSS 1120 Aerobics
EXSS 1130 Dance Aerobics
EXSS 1150 Canoeing
EXSS 1170 Introduction to Mountain Hiking
EXSS 1180 Backpacking
EXSS 1190 Downhill Skiing
EXSS 1200 Cross Country Skiing
EXSS 1210 Modern Jazz I
EXSS 1220 Modern Jazz II
EXSS 1230 Modern Jazz III
EXSS 1240 Yoga
EXSS 1250 Bicycle Touring
EXSS 1280 Orienteering
EXSS 1300 Recreational Sports
EXSS 1310 African Jazz Dance
EXSS 1410 Beginning Swimming
EXSS 1420 Intermediate Swimming
EXSS 1430 Introduction to Water Aerobics
Professional Courses
Intro to Exercise Science
EXSS 1011 3 cr. 3 hrs.
This course is an introductory study of the basic concepts underlying the study of exercise science, including basic principles of fitness, health benefits of exercise, exercise training principles, basic nutrition, and application of exercise and nutrition to the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. This course is also designed to introduce students to the various academic disciplines in the exercise sciences and potential career choices. This is a required course for exercise & sport science majors.
Lifeguarding
EXSS 1500 3 cr. 3 hr.
The Lifeguarding course is designed to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion of the course, students can earn American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training. First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Prerequisites: Swim 500 yards continuously using the following strokes: 200 yards of front crawl, 100 yards breastroke, 200 yards mixture of front crawl or breastroke. Swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breastroke surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object completed.
Functional Anatomy
EXSS 2050 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course is a study of anatomical structure and its function in human motion. Topics include the anatomy of the musculoskeletal systems, primary musculature involved in specific motions, the anatomy of force production, range of motion and movement planes. Considerable practical experience in the analysis of motion from a functional anatomical basis is given.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1200.
Exercise Physiology
EXSS 2070 4 cr. 4 hr.
In this course, human systemic response and adaptation to exercise and exercise training are studied in-depth. Topics included are epidemiology and physiology in health and disease, homeostasis and exercise metabolism, bioenergetics, nutrition, exercise and performance, exercise prescriptions for health, training, exercise and the environment and factors limiting performance. Laboratory experiences provide practical assessment skills as well as application of the scientific method to problems and issues in this field.
This course satisfies the Health and Fitness requirement for Exercise and Sport Science, and Biology/Exercise Science and Fitness Management majors. Q
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200 and BIOL 1300 or BIOL 1700 and BIOL 2420.
Nutrition in Exercise and Sport
EXSS 2300 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course involves a thorough discussion of the principles of general nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the examination of specialized diets for training, weight control and body enhancement, and on the use of ergogenic aids during exercise and exercise training. Course material is enhanced by researching current trends and by personal nutrition projects.
>Prerequisite: 24 credits completed.
Health Promotion
EXSS 2400 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course involves the design, implementation, and evaluation of wellness programs from the health care industry to the private sector. Marketing applications including materials production, are considered. Specific program design includes exercise prescription, nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management, and other health-related topics.
Human Motor Development
EXSS 2500 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course focuses on human development processes, especially with regard to response and adaptation to exercise in children and the elderly, motor control and decline of function with aging.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
EXSS 2660 3 cr. 3 hr.
Sport and exercise psychology is the scientific study of people and their behavior in sport and exercise activities, and the application of the resulting knowledge. In this course we review reasons for involvement in sport and exercise, and review the effects of physical activity on mental health and well-being. We also address factors that influence individual and team performance, such as motivation, confidence, and group dynamics. Finally, students are expected to engage in some form of sport or exercise during the course, and to consider how course concepts can help them achieve enjoyment and success.
Prerequisite: PSY 1000 or PSY 2200
Biomechanics
EXSS 3020 3 cr.
This course involves the study of the mechanical aspects that underlie human motion. Mechanical considerations include describing motion in terms of levers, linear and angular acceleration, velocity, and projectiles, and the determination of motion by studying force, inertia, mass, momentum, impulse, drag, lift, buoyancy, center of gravity and stability. Application of anatomical and mechanical principles is related to the improvement of performance in selected sports.
Co-requisite or Prerequisite: EXSS 2050
Adaptations
EXSS 3050 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course is designed to integrate the natural and exercise sciences from the standpoint that survival of the organism depends upon its ability to adapt to a given environment. The acute and chronic effects of several stressors found within the environment such as oxygen, light and dark, exercise, heat and cold, emotion and stress, altitude, nutrition and evolution are studied in the classroom and the laboratory. Q, IDIS
Prerequisite: EXSS 2070.
Scientific Foundations of Strength Training
and Conditioning
EXSS 3120 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course combines the theoretical and practical aspects of strength training and conditioning. Topics covered include exercise and fitness-related principles and practices of physiology, neuromotor control, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics and endocrinology. The development of state-of-the-art, safe and effective strength and cardiorespiratory endurance training programs are presented. This course is offered to all Fitchburg State College students who have taken BIOL 1200 and BIOL 1300. However, some sections are designated for EXSS majors only. These sections carry a prerequisite of EXSS 2070.
Apprenticeship
EXSS 3130 1-3 cr.
These one-credit on-campus experiences are designed to enhance theory through cogent work in a specific area, such as exercise testing, strength training, fitness management, and research skills. Students apply for apprenticeships with specific professor in the semester prior to the semester in which the work will be done.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Exercise Metabolism
EXSS 3300 4 cr. 4 hr.
This is an in-depth study of human physiological principles as applied to physical activity and sport. The focus will be on acute and chronic responses to exercise from various perspectives. Students will study topics concerned with bioenergetics during exercise, including substrate utilization, oxygen use, anaerobic threshold, chemo mechanical coupling, electrolyte imbalance and hormonal control of metabolism. Q
Prerequisites: EXSS 2070, CHEM 1100.
Exercise Testing and Prescription
EXSS 3450 4 cr. 4 hr.
The course provides theory and practice for evaluating and prescribing exercise for the enhancement of the functional capacity of the cardiopulmonary, metabolic and musculoskeletal systems in health and disease. Basic topics include review of scientific bases for testing and prescription, human behavior and motivation, basic electrocardiology, risk factors in exercise and exercise testing, health appraisal and fitness testing, exercise programming, nutrition and weight management and program administration. This course is based on the knowledge required for certification as a health/fitness instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Prerequisites: EXSS 2070
Exercise Response and Adaptations in Special Populations
EXSS 3600 3 cr. 4 hr.
This course focuses on the modification of testing and the development of individualized prescriptive exercise programming with regard to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, obesity and respiratory disorders.
Prerequisite: EXSS 3450
Fundamentals of Coaching
EXSS 4000 3 cr. 3 hr.
An analysis of the principles and practices of coaching in various sports is presented for the prospective teacher/coach.
Recreational Leadership
EXSS 4010 3 cr. 3 hr.
The organization and administration of recreational activities are presented in reference to the development of the principles and practices in both school and community programs.
Camp Counseling
*EXSS 4020 3 cr. 3 hr.
Course content provides an opportunity to study some of the problems in the field of camping. Emphasis is placed on acquiring essential skills for camp life, developing various leadership styles as a camp counselor and addressing the individual and group needs of campers.
Motor Learning and Control of Human Movement
EXSS 4025 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the study of motor learning and control associated with human movement. Selected motor learning and motor control theories and determinants of skill acquisition are covered. Topics include differences in motor control based on age, gender, and pathology and skill level.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1200, BIOL 1300, EXSS 3020.
Physical Education, Fitness and Sport: An Overview
EXSS 4030 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the philosophic history, administrative/management patterns and current professional and academic disciplinary program approaches in physical education, fitness and sport. Emphasis will be directed towards the new and changing nature of physical education relative to career perspectives.
Fitness Management
EXSS 4040 3 cr. 3 hr.
The focus of this course is the planning and implementation of fitness programs in the commercial and corporate settings. Topics include organization management, staff management, strategic planning, risk management, program promotion and marketing, and sales.
Prerequisites: BSAD 3200, BSAD 3300.
Cardiovascular Physiology and Electro Physiology
EXSS 4045 3 cr. 4 hr.
Cardiovascular dynamics is studied through the anatomy, electro physiology and pathology of the cardiovascular systems. Description of the ECG variations and the underlying mechanisms forms the foundation for practical experience in clinical interpretation of the ECG.
Prerequisite: EXSS 2070 Exercise Physiology.
Art of Dance (Arts Credit)
EXSS 4050 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course offers students the opportunity to experience dance aesthetically, kinesthetically and intellectually. Representative styles from tribal through contemporary dance are covered. Videotapes, movement labs, papers, presentations, concert attendance and performance are included. Teaching in the After School Movement Program at McKay is an option. L, C
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission.
Outdoor Education
EXSS 4060 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course is designed to explore and experience the use of the outdoors as a medium in the educational process. Topics covered include introduction to outdoor education, teaching methodology, basic principles of high adventure activities, school camping and outdoor education programs. Students participate in a number of outdoor adventure activities.
Physical Education in the Elementary School
EXSS 4080 1 cr. 2 hr.
This theory and practice course is designed to guide the classroom teacher in organizing a comprehensive program of physical education and recreational activities.
Movement Education
EXSS 4100 3 cr. 3 hr.
Movement Education is a theoretical and an experiential course designed for working with the creative process in an interdisciplinary manner. The relationship of movement in developmental processes is explored. Movement experiences, group leadership, curriculum development and evaluation are covered. Teaching in the After School Movement Program at McKay is an option.
Programs in Recreation
EXSS 4110 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course is designed to acquaint students with different types of programs in the recreation field. The development of traditional and innovative programs are explored and evaluated in the classroom and through field trips. Topics covered include program foundations, traditional and innovative curricula, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Making Dances: Choreography and Composition
EXSS 4130 3 cr. 3 hr.
Opportunities to develop and analyze the structure and imagery of dances and music are offered. Each participant works improvisationally as choreographer and dancer in the development of solo performances as well as small and large group works. This course includes concert attendance, performance, reading and written assignments. L
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission.
Senior Seminar in Leadership and Professional Ethics
EXSS 4200 3 cr. 3 hr.
Using a case study approach in various professional topics, this capstone course focuses on the leadership skills needed in the fitness industry and the clinical environment. It also emphasizes ethical practice. Students will study pertinent literature, and write a paper on current issues.
Prerequisite: EXSS 2070, WXSS 3450, and senior standing.
Independent Study
EXSS 4900 1-3 cr.
The Independent Study is open to students who have permission of the supervising instructor and the department. Course of study, meetings, and credit are arranged upon approval.
Internship
EXSS 4950 6 cr.
Students gain 240 hours of field experience at an outside agency related either to the fitness industry or clinical physiology. Assignments are contingent upon the student's abilities, interests, career goals, and acceptance by the cooperating institution. One or two full days during the week may be required. Two on-campus meetings are required, as is a critical incidents journal, an informational interview, a comprehensive paper and an oral presentation. A minimum of six credits is required.
Prerequisites: senior standing, a 2.75 in EXSS courses, and approval of the Exercise and Sport Science department.
Directed Study
EXSS 4975 1-6 cr.
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