EXS 203 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning

Fall

Introduction of the concepts and applications of the exercise sciences. Students will learn foundational principles as related to structure and function of various biological systems, bioenergetics, endocrine responses, biomechanics, and adaptations to anaerobic and aerobic training programs. Foundational concepts of testing and evaluation of human performance, exercise techniques, program design, application of exercise prescriptions principles, age and sex related differences, psychology, performance-enhancing substances and nutritional factors as they apply to health and performance will also be addressed. Corequisite: EXS 204.

4 credit hours