EXSC 101 Introduction to Exercise Science

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of individual academic subdisciplines of Exercise Science. The development of Exercise Science as an academic discipline and the relationship between the subdisciplines will be discussed. Career opportunities in the exercise field will be examined.

Credits

1

Hours Weekly

1 hour weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify the sub-disciplines of exercise science.
2. 2. Describe the relationship between the sub-disciplines of exercise science.
3. 3. Explain how each subdiscipline integrates into exercise science.
4. 4. Compare and contrast the roles of humanities/cultural studies in the exercise
   sciences with those of the biological and physical sciences in studying exercise.
5. 5. Identify the role professional organizations play in the various exercise science
   careers.
6. 6. Explain the difference between certification and licensure.
7. 7. Describe career paths and employment opportunities within exercise science.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify the sub-disciplines of exercise science.
2. 2. Describe the relationship between the sub-disciplines of exercise science.
3. 3. Explain how each subdiscipline integrates into exercise science.
4. 4. Compare and contrast the roles of humanities/cultural studies in the exercise
   sciences with those of the biological and physical sciences in studying exercise.
5. 5. Identify the role professional organizations play in the various exercise science
   careers.
6. 6. Explain the difference between certification and licensure.
7. 7. Describe career paths and employment opportunities within exercise science.