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• EXSC A401: Management of Fitness Program

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in EXSC A198) The study of management issues associated with fitness, clinical, and athletic training related facilities. Emphasis is placed on administrative philosophy, programming, facility design and usage, equipment selection, operational policies and procedures, liability concerns, and other related aspects.
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• EXSC A423: Exercise Testing

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in EXSC A323, A323L, and A328; Coreq: EXSC A423L) A study of the various methods and procedures utilized to screen and test persons for their level of cardiovascular fitness. Field tests and laboratory assessments will be considered, as well as the appropriateness of various evaluation tools for persons with differing levels of fitness and special conditions.
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• EXSC A423L: Exercise Testing Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grades of C or better in EXSC A323, A323L, A328; Coreq: EXSC A423) Laboratory experiences in submaximal and maximal exercise testing. Required laboratory supplies must be purchased from the USCA Bookstore.
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• EXSC A424: Exercise Prescription

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in EXSC A311, A423, and A423L) A study of the concepts and procedures necessary to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for various populations and fitness levels. Compliance, risk of injury, and other specific programming issues will also be addressed. Case studies are utilized to assist in application of information.
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• EXSC A425: Clinical Ex.Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: EXSC A323, EXSC A323L, with a C or better in both). This is an advanced undergraduate course designed to provide students with an understanding of exercise physiology for clinical populations. Topics include the pathophysiology, medical treatment, and lifestyle management of chronic cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and neuromuscular diseases. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of these conditions. Other topics such as weight control, physical activity, dietary modification, smoking cessation, and stress management will be discussed as they relate to current profesional standards. This course is designed to prepare students for American College of Sports Medication (ACSM) and other certifications.
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• EXSC A426: Fitness/Perform. Coaching

  4.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  No course description available.
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• EXSC A439: Intern/ Hlth & Fitness Mgmt

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grades of C or better in EXSC A423 and EXSC A423L) A supervised internship in a health and fitness-related area which utilizes knowledge and skills from prior major courses to provide experience in a relevant professional setting. The Health and Fitness Management internship is designed to prepare students for certifications and careers in health and fitness, strength and conditioning, clinical exercise science, and community sports and recreation. (Contract required)
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• EXSC A440: Topics in Allied Health

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grades of C or better in EXSC A323 and A323L) This topics course provides information in areas such as nuclear medicine, sonography (both rest and exercise), respiratory therapy, physical therapy assistant (PTA), occupational therapy assistant (OTA), cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, dietetics, personal training, and other select exercise, education, and therapeutic allied health-related areas. The course uses a format where a significant magnitude of critical inquiry and participation is expected of the student.
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• EXSC A441: Field Exp. in Allied Health

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in EXSC A201, A423, A423L, and A440 or consent of the Department Chair) This course provides the student with a supervised field experience in an allied health-related area (140 contact hours) that brings together information learned from all prior major courses. [An Independent Study Contract is required. This contract will insure the reservation of these select field experience for students seeking an allied health experience in areas such as nuclear medicine, sonography (both rest and exercise), respiratory therapy, physical therapy assistant (PTA), occupational therapy assistant (OTA), cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, dietetics, personal training, and other select exercise, education, and therapeutic allied health-related areas. The contract will preclude registration by students from one of the other exercise and sports science concentrations. Signatures will be required from a member of the Exercise and Sports Science Allied Health Concentration committee and from the Department Chair.]
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• EXSC A458: Resrch Mthds Exer & Sports Sci

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grades of C or better in EXSC A323 and A323, with satisfactory completion of a statistics course) An exploration of the fundamental concepts of research design, data collection, and data analysis. This class involves students in the development and presentation of a research proposal including the introduction, review of literature and methods. Students who earned credit for EXSC A359 may not earn credit for EXSC A458.
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