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  • EXSC 3750: Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing.. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 1090 or ZOOL 2320 (or 232H) and ZOOL 2325 (or 232L). Provides students with the necessary skills and understanding to adequately deal with the psychological and social aspects of human and sport performance. Develops techniques and psychological skills to enhance performance and establish a learning and social environment that would enhance the effectiveness of coaches and maximize the skill and personal growth of athletes.
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  • EXSC 3850: Ethical Concerns in Exercise Science

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), and Pre or Co-requisite EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055) and University Advanced Standing. Surveys applied concepts of ethical codes and legal liability. Explores systems used by community and adventure education programs for aspects protective of participants, staff, and institutions.
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  • EXSC 4000: Clinical Exercise Physiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), EXSC 2700G, and EXSC 3270 all with a C- or higher, and University Advanced Standing. Emphasizes information and skills related to exercise testing and prescription in healthy and clinical populations. Teaches American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise testing guidelines.. Course fee of $20 for supplies applies.
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  • EXSC 4050: Obesity Physiology and Physical Activity

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): EXSC 2700G and University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 and ZOOL 2425. Provides a broad understanding of the negative health impacts of obesity on physiology. Focuses on exercise modalities that are safe and appropriate as means to treat and ameliorate the negative health consequences of obesity.
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  • EXSC 4100: Physiology of Aging

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), and Pre or Co-requisite EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing.. Examines physiological changes which accompany the advancement of age, including age-related changes in body composition, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Addresses solutions to exercise barriers and adherence, physical activity and exercise recommendations for functional health.
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  • EXSC 4200: Exercise Metabolism

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing. Examines how exercise affects the functioning of human and animal organisms at the molecular level. Focuses on the tools of basic principles of biochemistry and teaches how to use the tools to understand how exercise affects metabolism. Studies how to use biochemical tests to assess an exercising person's health and performance.
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  • EXSC 4300: Research Methods in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): EXSC Majors: ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), and Pre or Co-requisite EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). REC Majors: ZOOL 1090 and Pre or Co-requisite REC 2200 both with a C- or higher and (STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). All: University Advanced Standing.. Introduces students to key research in their field. Emphasizes analytical and interpretive skills. Develops scientific writing skills. Promotes design and utilization of comprehensive research methodologies commonly applied in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation.
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  • EXSC 4400: Physical Activity Promotion in the Community

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing. Emphasizes concepts related to physical activity promotion in the community. Critically reviews literature associated with physical activity programming in communities including barriers to physical activity participation, behavioral change theory, and social, environmental, and biological factors that influence physical activity behavior. Promotes application of concepts developed in class through introductory supervised field experience.
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  • EXSC 4500: Advanced Sports Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 (or 2320H), ZOOL 2325 (or 2320L), ZOOL 2420 (or 2420H), ZOOL 2425 (or 2420L), EXSC 2700G and Pre or Co-requisite EXSC 3700 and 3705 all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), and University Advanced Standing. Designed to provide exercise science students a comprehensive understanding of basic nutritional principles as they relate to sports.
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  • EXSC 4550: Principles of Strength and Conditioning

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): EXSC 3500 and EXSC 3700 and EXSC 3705 all with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Evaluates knowledge of physiological principles and training techniques used in strength and conditioning. Investigates guidelines from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Prepares students for several sections of the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam.
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