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• EXER 420: Clinical Exercise Physiology

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with understanding of pathophysiology of different chronic conditions, acute response to exercise as well as chronic training effects in these populations. Case specific exercise principles and techniques applied to the prevention, management, and treatment of chronic conditions will be explored. Prerequisite:    EXER 321 (Grade of C or Higher) or EXER 343 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 421: Exercise Physiology II

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an understanding of the physiology of exercise with an emphasis on the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise, the relationship between health and fitness, and the physiology of athletic performance. Includes advanced applied lab-based experiences to help facilitate student learning. Restricted to exercise science majors. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    EXER 321 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 424: Internship

  6.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Offers a practical, research, observational, study, and/or work experience within an area or career path of student's choice through constructive participation within the field of Exercise Science. Prerequisites: Must have a 2.50 QPA overall; must have completed all exercise science major course requirements with a grade of C or above. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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• EXER 425: Exercise Metabolism & Weight Control

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Overview of weight control and health. Metabolism, energy balance equation, and role of diet and exercise in preventing/treating over-weight and obesity. Methods for assessing body composition. Examination of eating disorders, and behavior modification approaches, surgical intervention and other methods of dealing with mild to severe obesity. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (EXER 260 (Grade of C or Higher) and EXER 321 (Grade of C or Higher)) or EXER 343 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 445: Coaching Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The coaching internship gives students the opportunity to help young athletes develop physically, psychologically, and socially. Students will utilize the sport science knowledge they have obtained in the Coaching Minor curriculum to help coach a local athletic team. The internship experience is completed under the supervision of a local professional and a Shippensburg University supervisor. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    EXER 220 (grade of C or Higher), EXER 244 (Grade of C or Higher), EXER 340 (Grade of C or Higher), and (EXER 321 (Grade of C or Higher) or EXER 343 (Grade of C or Higher))
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• EXER 452: Psychology of Injury & Rehabilitation

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The purpose of this course is to understand the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social factors that affect injury, rehabilitation, and return to activity. Theory and research will be examined to understand these psychological factors and to learn how to improve the rehabilitation process. Students will also learn about qualitative research methodologies and conduct a qualitative investigation. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    EXER 340 (Grade of C or Higher) and EXER 352 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 453: Research Design & Statistics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will learn basic methodological concepts for designing, implementing, and interpreting research projects within Exercise Science. This will include hypothesis development, data collection, statistical data analysis, presentation of data through written and oral mediums, and ethical principles surrounding research. Restricted to Exercise Science majors only. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (EXER 321 (Grade of C or Higher) or EXER 343 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (MATH 117 (Grade of C or Higher) or MATH 217 (Grade of C or Higher))
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• EXER 475: Exercise Prescription for Special and Athletic Populations

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to aid students in gaining the knowledge and practical application of testing, programming and exercise techniques associated with fitness training in a wide range of populations with special needs. The fitness training will be based on cardiorespiratory, flexibility, and resistance training guidelines from the ACSM and/or the NSCA. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    EXER 375 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• EXER 490: Selected Topics in Exercise Science

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This class is available for graduate credit.
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• EXER 495: Internship in Fitness & Performance Setting

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will complete a practical, observational, and/or research-based learning experience in their choice of a fitness, performance, or sport setting. This will allow students to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained from their coursework to a real world experience in a professional setting that supports their career goals. Internship placements must be approved by an academic advisor. The Exercise Science Department will schedule students into their internship only when all required paperwork is completed. At least 3 credits are required for the major; additional credits may count towards major elective or free elective credits. Requires 2.0 or greater QPA and completion of all Exercise Science core and Human Performance Fitness Courses with a C or better. Exercise Science elective or free elective courses maybe taken concurrently with the internship. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    EXER 340 (Grade of C or Higher) and EXER 375 (Grade of C or Higher)
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