Course Descriptions
Exercise Science (ESCI)ESCI 3003. Psychology of Motor Learning and Development. Prerequisites: PSYC 2003, PSYC 3013 or PSYC 3123, or consent of department chair. A study of psychological principles and personality traits that influence such variables as emotion, attitude, motivation, and other aspects related to motor learning in individuals. Same as EDUC 3003. Fall semester, alternating summers.
ESCI 3012. Motor Learning and Development I. A study of the continuous change in motor behavior from birth to pre-kindergarten (0-4). Emphasis is on age related changes in motor development and the processes involved in how motor skills are learned. Same as IEC 3012. Offered – see advisor.
ESCI 3022. Motor Learning and Development II. A study of the continuous change in motor behavior from kindergarten to fourth grade (5-9). Emphasis on age related changes in motor development and the processes involved in how motor skills are learned. Same as IEC 3022. Offered – see advisor.
ESCI 4013. Biomechanics. Prerequisite: HS 3233 or consent of department chair. Intended to serve as an introduction to biomechanics and focus on scientific principles involved in understanding and analyzing human motion. Spring semester, summer on demand.
ESCI 4333. Instrumentation and Physiological Assessment. An in-depth study of graded exercise testing procedures and equipment instrumentation in the evaluation of functional work capacity. Testing modalities and assessment protocol specifically investigate cardio-respiratory endurance, body composition, muscular fitness, and anaerobic capacity. Spring semester, summer on demand.
ESCI 4363. Exercise Prescription and Fitness Program. Prerequisite: HS 3233 or consent of department chair. Basic aspects of evaluation and application of exercise prescriptions as related to intensity, frequency, duration, and mode needed to develop positive attributes of health and various forms of fitness. Fall semester, summer on demand.
ESCI 4652, 4676, 4686. Exercise Science Practicum I, II, III. Prerequisites: Senior standing in exercise science and consent of practicum supervisor. A course devoted to providing opportunities for the student to gain experience in practical exercise science settings such as cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation, physical therapy, strength and conditioning, health and wellness, etc. Fall, spring and summer semesters.
