Exercise and Sport Science

The success of an entrepreneurial venture is directly related to entrepreneur's ability to constantly and consistently sell. The student will learn the three vital aspects of small business selling including, one on one selling, presentation selling, and creating win/win negotiations. Even if the student has never sold before, they will become proficient at all aspects of the sales, presentation, and the negotiation process. The student will have the opportunity to practice multiple aspects of selling in a safe classroom environment. In addition, the student will develop specific sales strategies for their individual business and be able to "try" these strategies with other members of the class.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to: attend classes; participate in classroom and small group discussions; participate in selling role plays; read required texts; turn in assignments; take all tests

This course is designed to teach students the numerous methods involved in the training of individuals and athletes in order to develop conditioning to achieve a desired effect. The course will focus on training students to become proficient in the use of plyometric exercise as well as spring mechanics, speed development, flexibility training, aerobic maintenance, and agility work. Specificity toward skills to be developed will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to attend every class, participate in class activities and discussions, and turn in assignments when due. Student is also required to spend 5 hours assisting in outreach clinics provided to various populations.

This course will provide the student with introductory nutritional information for health, fitness and sports performance. Course content includes: classification and function of nutrients, body composition and weight management, dietary supplements and ergogenic aids, energy and metabolism, and eating disorders.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to attend every class, participate in class activities and discussions, and turn in assignments when due. The student is also expected to spend two hours outside of class for each credit hour in class.

A lecture/laboratory covering an overview of various training methods and facilities used in one-on-one training, group training, and sports team training. Topics include client motivation, lifestyle modification coaching, program periodization, plyometrics, rehabilitation concerns, and exercise facility design.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to attend every class, participate in class activities and discussions, and turn in assignments when due. The student is also expected to spend two hours outside of class for each credit hour in class.

An in-depth course covering the study of biomechanics and the anatomical foundations of human movement. Topics include: muscle contraction, muscle origins and insertions, muscular and skeletal actions, articulations, and human movement fundamentals.

Prerequisites: BIOL2000 recommended. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to attend every class, participate in class activities and discussions, and turn in assignments when due. The student is also expected to spend two hours outside of class for each credit hour in class.

Introduction to marketing terms, concepts, and skills useful in analyzing marketing problems. Covers legal, behavioral, ethical, competitive, economic, technological and international factors affecting product, pricing, promotion, and marketing channel decisions. Identify factors marketing managers take into account when creating a marketing plan, including buying behavior, market segmentation, product life cycle, packaging, branding, pricing, advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and product distribution methods.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least three hours per week preparing for class.