Description
EXER 101. INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE SCIENCE. This course introduces students to the field of Exercise Science, requirements for professional certification, graduate school requirements, and career options in both health fitness and clinical fields. Lecture topics will include the mission and vision of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the Commission on Accreditation for Exercise Science, and the Department of Exercise Science. Students will become familiar with the ACSM JTAs (Job Task Analysis) which will be covered across the Exercise Science curriculum. Students will begin to create individual portfolios to show how the JTAs and department objectives are met across the curriculum. Semester course, two hours.