Writing Intensive Courses in Exercise Science

EXS 235 Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education 3 SH

Analysis of policies, problems, and procedures dealing with organizing and administering health and physical education programs in the public schools. (writing intensive)

EXS 325 Techniques in Evaluating Fitness 3 SH

Prerequisite: EXS 324

Laboratory techniques, procedures, and protocols, and exercise prescription. Designed to develop skills in using bicycle ergometers, treadmills, skin fold calipers, strength dynamometers, and other fitness assessment equipment. (writing intensive)

 

EXS 402 Adapted Physical Activities 3 SH

Prerequisite: BIO 231 and 232 and declared EXS major

A study of the organization and administration of a program for those with special needs. (writing intensive)

 

EXS 460 Exercise Leadership 3 SH

Prerequisite: Senior status

The course is designed to apply the principles of exercise leadership to the fitness industry. The primary emphasis in this course will be on exercise testing and leadership as it pertains to exercise prescription and participation. In addition to learning "hands-on" exercise leadership skills, a portion of the course will focus on electrocardiogram (EKG) analysis and interpretation. (writing intensive)