Mar 28, 2024  
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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WHES 2081 - Introduction to Exercise Science

Credit Hours: 3.00


Prerequisites: None

(formerly WHES 2080)

This course introduces students to the concepts within fields of exercise science, health sciences, physical education, and sports medicine.  The focus is on the basic concepts of biomechanics, motor learning, exercise physiology, nutrition, and psychological theories, as well as career paths within these associated fields.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize the systems and theories involved in exercise science and its associated fields.

Objectives:

  1. Outline the anatomical and physiological systems.
  2. Describe the role of nutrition.
  3. Outline the associated psychological theories.
  4. Describe the role of biomechanics and motor learning.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the roles scientific methods and research within exercise science and its associated fields.

Objectives:

  1. Explain the importance of research within exercise science and its associated fields.
  2. Explain the research process.
  3. Explain evidence-based practice.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the various career paths associated with exercise science and their roles within wellness, health, and medicine.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the training and role of exercise physiology.
  2. Describe the training and role of physical education.
  3. Describe the training and role of athletic training and sports medicine.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

 


COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Introduction to Exercise Science
  2. Exercise Science: A Review of Systems
  3. Exercise Physiology
  4. Clinical Exercise Physiology
  5. Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
  6. Exercise and Sports Nutrition
  7. Exercise and Sports Psychology
  8. Motor Behavior
  9. Biomechanics
  10. Tools of Assessment in Exercise Science
  11. Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science
  12. Future Directions within Exercise Science and Its Associated Fields

Primary Faculty
Bondurant, Paul
Secondary Faculty
Allor, Tina
Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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