Exercise Science: Foundations Ex & Hlth Act Pop

Provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of exercise science with a primary focus on maintaining health and performance in a physically active population. Surveys the basics of physical performance development, and injury prevention and care common to physically active populations. Prerequisites: Exercise Science major, Physical Education major, or Instructor permission.

EXSC and PED majors only without instructor permission; Degree students only even after level restrictions removed; PACE students register for EXSC 1650 ZRA; Total combined enrollment = 60

This course will provide students with a foundation of knowledge in the field of exercise science with a primary focus on maintaining health and performance in a physically active population. In this introductory course, students will survey the basics of physical performance development, and injury prevention and care common to physically active populations. Instruction includes a survey of topics such as musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, tissue response to injury, nutrition, protective equipment, emergency considerations, environmental concerns, mechanisms of traumatic and overuse injury, and various hot topics currently in the media, such as concussion management and consequences. Students will be introduced to various professions that practice sports medicine, including basic role delineations and scopes of practice.