ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

ESC 205. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport     3 credits
The course entails the study of basic concepts of nutrition and the effects of sound nutritional practices on everyday life and sports. The course is designed to allow students to apply nutritional concepts to enhance athletic performance and general wellness. Open only to Exercise Science, Athletic Training and BIO-Pre-Physical Therapy. Open to other majors by consent of instructor and department chair. Fall

ESC 209. Essentials of Strength and Conditioning     4 credits
This course examines the responses and adaptations to resistive, anaerobic, and aerobic exercise and training. It utilizes practical application of scientific principles to human physical conditioning programs with emphasis on enhancement of maximum strength, power and endurance exercise for various populations. Lab will focus on skill acquisition and exercise prescription in weight training, assessment, flexibility, plyometrics, and cardiovascular fitness. (Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab.) Prerequisites: BIO 109, 207, and 216. Spring

ESC 405. Advanced Cardiovascular/Respiratory Physiology     3 credits
Students will engage in the investigation and discussion of function, pathological correlation, and diagnostic procedures as it relates to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Emphasis will be placed on the basic knowledge, use, and interpretation of EKG and spirometry studies. Prerequisite: BIO 207. (Spring 2011 and alternate years)

ESC 406. Administration in Exercise Science     3 credits
This course examines the various issues, policies, and procedures involved with administration in exercise science. Emphasis is on facility organization and design, legal liability, personnel management, budgeting, equipment purchasing, and record keeping and promotions. Special topics will be related to fitness and wellness center administration. Spring

ESC 465. Internship in Exercise Science     3-6 credits
The internship is for junior or senior Exercise Science majors to gain practical experience with cooperating healthcare facilities, corporations, health clubs, or athletic teams. All internships will continue for one academic semester for at least ten weeks. The student must submit a written internship request to the department chair and the request must be approved by the advisor and the department before formal application to the cooperation agencies is initiated. Interns will keep a log of what they are learning from on-site activities and prepare a paper evaluating their
experiences. Pass-Fail grade.

ESC 475. Advanced Faith and Learning Integration     3 credits
In the spirit of the mission of Waynesburg University, this course intends to provide junior and senior level students with an unparalleled opportunity to integrate the Bible materials and its history of interpretation to the academic disciplines. Students who wish to engage in this level of theological reflection on vocation should consult with both their academic advisors and with the Chair of the Biblical and Ministry Studies Major Program. See page 117 for further information. This course will not substitute for senior capstone/research courses required in the majors. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; three credits in BMS courses; 3.0 minimum gpa. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)