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• EXER 220: Fundamentals of Coaching

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The Fundamentals of Coaching course provides students with the foundational knowledge that is essential for coaching any sport. Successful coaches help athletes master new skills, enjoy competing with others, and develop self-esteem. Successful coaches are not only well versed in the technical and tactical skills of their sports but also know how to teach these skills to young people. And successful coaches not only teach athletes sport skills, they also teach and model the skills athletes need to live successfully in our society.
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• EXER 244: Movement Science & Skill Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will help students explain how and why a basic understanding of mechanical principles helps produce improved sport and exercise performance. Students will analyze human movement and make recommendations for improvements that are based on sound mechanical principles. Students will learn how to apply the mechanics of human movement to real-world scenarios in health, fitness, and sport settings.
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• EXER 260: Principles of Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with foundational information on nutrition science, a cornerstone of human health. The roles of macro- and micro-nutrients as well as population specific recommendations for facilitating and improving health and wellness will be address. Other issues related to the socio/environmental influence of nutrition, eating disorder, different diet strategies, and utility of supplements and safety issues will be examined.
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• EXER 278: Medical Terminology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to introduce students with language of medicine used in health related settings. Students will gain understanding of basic elements and rules of building and analyzing medical terms. These medical terms will be discussed in the context of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and pharmacology. Special attention will also be paid on some common chronic diseases including heart disease, pulmonary disorder, hypertension, diabetes, and vascular diseases. In depth exploration of how each of these diseases relates to exercise will be made.
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• EXER 321: Exercise Physiology I

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focus on development of knowledge in applied physiology as a basis for understanding the physiological responses and adaptations related to acute and chronic exercise stress. Includes applied learning experiences that facilitate student understanding. Open to exercise science majors only. Prerequisite:    EXER 150 (Grade of C or Higher) and (BIOL 238 (Grade of C or Higher) or BIOL 350 (Grade of C or Higher))
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• EXER 325: Sport Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide students with knowledge of how psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, confidence, coaching strategies) affect sport behavior and performance, and how participation in sport affects one's psychology (e.g., motivation, personality development). An additional focus of the course will be on how psychological skills (e.g., goal setting, imagery, self-talk) can be used to improve sport performance. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• EXER 333: Biomechanics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course helps students analyze human motion using qualitative and quantitative mechanical principles. Students will perform kinematic and kinetic analyses of linear and angular motions associated with sport skills and exercise movements. Students also perform laboratory activities where they can apply their knowledge in practical settings. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 237 or BIOL 371), EXER 244, and ((PHYS 121 and PHYS 123) or PHYS 110) (All With Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 336: Motor Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will learn the principles underlying the acquisition of motor skills and how control of skilled movements is gained, maintained, and adapted. Laboratory activities will help students understand how people learn to move, learn skilled actions, and how the principles of motor performance and learning can be useful in health, fitness, sport, and rehabilitation settings. Restricted to Exercise Science majors/minors. Prerequisite:    EXER 150 (Grade of C or Higher) and EXER 244 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 340: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide students with a broad foundation of sports medicine concepts. Students will develop a greater understanding of sports medicine terminology, injury prevention, acute injury recognition, and the care, evaluation, and treatment of common sport and fitness related injuries/conditions. Other areas addressed include the roles of different allied health professions, relevant sports medicine issues, organization and administration, physical conditioning and training, and psychological concerns. Students will receive instruction on a variety of sports medicine skills and will have the opportunity to complete a First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 150, BIOL 238, BIOL 350, or HONR 186) and (EXER 150 or EXER 220) (All With Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 343: Foundations of Exercise Physiology

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Involves the study of the physiological response to physical activity and structured exercise with a focus on how the body responds and adapts in both the acute and chronic condition. Prerequisite:    (BIOL 150, BIOL 238, BIOL 350, or HONR 186) and (EXER 150 or EXER 220) (All With Grade of C or Higher)
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