Exercise Science

Professors Richard H. Coles, Ronald L. Ernst; Associate Professor Catherine E. Astrauskas Assistant Professors Brittany N. Followay (chair), Jeremiah A. Vaughan; Athletic Trainers Brian Azinger, Samamtha M. Woolson, Logan Galezio

Departmental Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Exercise Science is to prepare, educate and empower students in their individual journeys toward becoming critical practitioners skilled at evaluating, deconstructing and addressing the problems and issues central to the narrower topic of sport, as well as the broader issue of physical activity across the lifespan. By blending scholarly study and professional practice, department faculty create learning opportunities and experiences that nurture students’ exploration of the physical, psychological, social-humanistic and professional aspects of physical activity and their associated impact on health, society and quality of life.

Communicating Plus — Exercise Science: The student learning goals of the Communicating Plus Program are emphasized across the classroom portion of the exercise science major’s curriculum. However, two classes have been designed specifically to begin and conclude the major with emphasis on the Communicating Plus skills areas. All exercise science majors begin their coursework with EXS 201 which emphasizes the skills of writing, speaking, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Students conclude the major with EXS 500 where they demonstrate their mastery of the exercise science education knowledge base and competence in the Communicating Plus student learning goals through completion of a semester-long, faculty-directed research project.

Individualized Learning: Directed research, independent study and internships are available through the department. See the Individualized Learning Experiences section of the Ripon College Catalog or contact the department chair for more details.

Graduate Study: Students anticipating graduate study for advanced academic or professional degrees in the exercise sciences and many similar fields should take additional courses in statistics, chemistry, and human development, and physics. See the Pre-Professional Section of the Ripon College Catalog or contact the department chair for more details.

CPR/AED Graduation Requirement – Consistent with the department’s mission and employer expectations, all graduating students must demonstrate current valid adult CPR/AED certification.

Majors

Requirements for a major in Exercise Science — Athletic Training Emphasis:

43 credits including: EXS 211, 333, 352, 361, 362, 426, 431, 432, 499*, 500 and BIO 312. In addition, a student majoring in exercise science — athletic training should consider completing clinical work under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer. For more information, students should contact the department chair.

Requirements for a major in Exercise Science — Human Performance: 45 credits including: EXS 211, 220, 282, 286, 333, 352, 353, 426, 431, 432, 499*, 500. BIO 211 is a prerequisite for EXS 333 and 432.

Requirements for a major in Exercise Science — Physical Education: 41 (TEACHING) or 47 (NON-TEACHING) credits, including EXS 211, 220, 251, 252, 253, 333, 352, 426, 432, 450, 452, 431 (and 4 cr of 499, and 431/500 if not student teaching). BIO 211 is a prerequisite for EXS 333.

Requirements for a major in Exercise Science — Sports Management: 42 credits including: EXS 220, 353, 421/422, 431, 450/452, 499*, 500; BSA 231; ECO 212; plus, two courses from the following at least one of which must be from the 300 level or higher: BSA 208, 222, 225, 310, 315, 325, 413; ECO 211, 321, MTH 120, EXS 352. *EXS 499 - For more information, please see the Individualized Learning Experiences information at the beginning of the Courses of Study section of this catalog.

Minors

Requirements for a minor in Adapted Physical Education: 20 credits including: EXS 340, 352, 353, 426, plus choose 4 elective credits from EXS 381, 432, 450/452, PSC 234, PSC 235, PSC 242, or PSC 313. Other credits as approved by department chair.

Requirements for a minor in Coaching: 22 total credits; including EXS 181, 245, 246, 352, 381, plus two of EXS 321, 322, 323, and at least 4 credits from CMM 215, CMM 220, MTH 120, PHL 241, PSC 224, PSC 242, REL 321, SOC 304, EXS 211, 286, 287, 321, 322, 323, 353, 381.

Requirements for a minor in Health: 20 total credits, including sixteen credits in the department, including: EXS 232, 253, 286, 342 plus choose 4 elective credits with approval from the minor advisor. Potential courses include ANT 232, EXS 211, 352, 353, MTH 120, PSC 110, SOC 110, 302, 304.

Requirements for a minor in Strength and Conditioning: 20 total credits, including 18 credits in the department, from: EXS 181, 282, 286, 287, 381, plus 4 elective credits with approval from the minor advisor. Potential courses include EXS 211, 245, 246, 333, 340, 352, 353, 362, ECO 321.

111, 112. Wellness Activities Staff

One credit each semester. Activities include badminton, basketball, exercise programs, handball, golf, jogging, racquetball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, weight training, aerobic dance and line dancing. Development of skill and acquisition of related knowledge are basic objectives in each activity. No activity which has been passed may be repeated for credit. Grading is Pass-Fail. Please note that some activities classes require the purchase of equipment at the student’s expense.

181. Resistance Training Staff

Two credits. Course will familiarize students with the discipline, methods and benefits of resistance training. Course will develop students’ competence with strength training machines and free weights, as well as methods for enhancing strength, reducing injury and improving lean body mass. Special attention will be given to proper safety, lifting and spotting techniques in accordance with NSCA standards.

Four credits. Introduction to athletic training and sports medicine including the occurrence of injury and the process of healing. Special emphasis will be given to common injuries to the leg, foot, hip, shoulder and head. Assessment and injury evaluation are also included. American Red Cross adult CPR certification is included. Activity fee will be applied to the CPR section of the course.

220. Foundations of Exercise Science Followay

Four credits. Survey of the scientific, historical, psychological and sociological bases of exercise science. Additional emphasis is placed on career and professional opportunities across the breadth of the exercise sciences.

232. Personal and Community Health Problems Astrauskas

Four credits. Personal and public health concerns promoting healthful living. Course will develop a global view of health, problems and potential solutions offered by evidence-based health education.

245. Theories of Coaching I Coles

Two credits. First of two course series examining coaching theory and practice. Course will provide best practices in coaching philosophy and athlete skill development, strategies and tactics, player safety, scouting, practice and game management, program and personnel evaluation, professional development, rules and regulations. Special emphasis will be given to the differences in coaching team and individual sports.

246. Theories of Coaching II Coles

Two credits. Second of two course series examining coaching theory and practice. Course will provide best practices in coaching philosophy and athlete skill development, strategies and tactics, player safety, scouting, practice and game management, program and personnel evaluation, professional development, rules and regulations. Special emphasis will be given to the differences in coaching team and individual sports. Prerequisite: EXS 245.

251. Teaching the Fundamentals of Target/Net/Wall Games Staff

Two credits. This course is designed for prospective or physical education teachers and sport coaches and represents an opportunity for students to apply their didactic understanding to their chosen field of physical education. Students will go beyond developing their content knowledge of target/net/wall games by applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating their personal cycles of effective teaching physical education.

252. Teaching the Fundamentals of Invasion and Fielding Games Staff

Two credits. This course is designed for prospective physical education teachers and sport coaches and represents an opportunity for students to apply their didactic understanding to their chosen field of physical education. Students will go beyond developing their content knowledge of invasion and fielding games by applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating their personal cycles of effective teaching physical education.

253. Teaching Lifetime Physical Activity and Fitness Staff

Four credits. This course is designed for prospective physical education teachers and sport coaches and represents an opportunity for students to apply their didactic understanding to their chosen field of physical education. Students will go beyond developing their content knowledge of physical literacy and lifetime physical activity by applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating their personal cycles of effective teaching physical education

282. Functional Testing Followay

Two credits. This course will cover key concepts and guidelines for students interested in all health professions who may counsel patients on exercise including exercise physiologists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, and health care administrators. The course will promote understanding of health appraisal and risk assessment as well as exercise testing, interpretation, and prescription for healthy populations. The course will address clinical exercise testing including electrocardiographic monitoring, exercise echocardiography, and exercise and pharmacologic stress testing. Various special populations will also be emphasized, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, metabolic disease, and pregnancy. All course content will follow American College of Sports Medicine guidelines and will provide students with basic knowledge to prepare for ACSM certifications. Prerequisite: Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors or consent of instructor.

286. Nutrition for the Health Sciences Staff

Four credits. To develop an understanding of the science-based principles of human nutrition, nutrient functions, human nutritional requirements, and food sources across the lifespan. Students will gain an appreciation for application of these principles to meet the digestive, metabolic and nutritional needs of the self, clients and patients across a breadth of life stages and disease states. Role of nutrition in chronic disease, public policy and the environment also is included. This course meets the expectations of professional health care programs (e.g., MSN, AT).

287. Functional Anatomy Staff

Four credits Focuses on applied musculoskeletal identification and testing. Content will emphasize surface musculoskeletal origins, insertions, actions, innervations and manual muscle tests. Prerequisite: BIO 211 or consent of instructor

Variable credit course, 1-4 credits. Special subjects in exercise science not covered by regular courses. This course may be repeated for credit when topics differ. Please see the pertinent Schedule of Courses for the listing of topics courses and possible prerequisites. Prerequisite: six hours of credit in exercise science or consent of the instructor.

321. The Coaching of Football and Wrestling Coles

Two credits. Comparative analysis of offensive and defensive systems in football and expansion of techniques used in counter and combination wrestling. Prerequisite: EXS 252 or consent of the instructor.

322. The Coaching of Basketball and Baseball Staff

Two credits. Critical examination of offensive and defensive strategies and systems as they relate to various coaching situations. Prerequisite: EXS 251 or consent of the instructor.

323. The Coaching of Swimming and Track and Field Staff

Two credits. Specific techniques in the coaching of each sport. Detailed procedures for the development of teams at various levels of competition are included. Prerequisite: EXS 251 or consent of the instructor.

333. Physiology of Exercise Staff

Five credits. Includes an in-depth survey of the neuromuscular, metabolic cardiorespiratory and hormonal responses to acute exercise and the physiological adaptations to chronic exercise. Topics include thermoregulation, ergogenic aids, body composition, sport training and aging. The student learns basic skills relevant to an exercise physiologist through observation and hands-on opportunities during structured weekly activities. Prerequisite: BIO 211.

340. Adapted Physical Education Staff

Four credits. The physical, mental and emotional disabilities which affect the performance of children in public school programs. Implications for physical education programming are included. Off-campus experience required.

342. School Health Curricula Astrauskas

Four credits. Organization of school health education, curriculum, evaluation and services. Emphasis will be placed on designing and implementing age-appropriate research-based comprehensive health programming.

Four credits. Familiarizes students with the personal and situational influences on individual and group performance across domains. Develops abilities for analyzing common performance constructs such as motivation, arousal, stress, anxiety, personality, cohesion, leadership, cooperation, competition, feedback, reinforcement. Cultivates the selection and transferring of extant research on arousal regulation, performance confidence manipulation, adherence, staleness/burnout and mental skills training into applied practice strategies and tactics. Prerequisites: PSC 110 or consent of instructor.

353. Sociological Aspects of Physical Activity Vaughan

Four credits. Explores the ways sports are entangled in social, cultural, political and economic forces operating at many different levels. On one hand, the course deals with the multiple ways in which individuals are involved in sports organizations and activities, including our participation in sport for purposes of recreation and leisure, sports participation as self-expression and personal fulfillment, participation as spectators of sports and consumers of sports as entertainment commodities. On the other hand, we examine the industrialization of sport and sports organizations as social organizations that can be analyzed in terms of goals and norms, social roles, manifest and latent functions, including all the complex social dynamics that characterize other social organizations, such as stratification (e.g., by race, class and gender). The course also deals with the political economy of big-time sports, including major university and professional sports and their contradictory relationships to their institutional settings.

361. Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries Azinger

Four credits. Advanced principles of athletic training, injury evaluation and assessment. Emphasis given to systematic evaluation using evidenced-based assessments of the back, abdominal region, shoulder, arm and head. Prerequisites: EXS 211 and BIO 211.

362. Therapeutic Rehabilitation Woolson

Four credits. Application of anatomic and physiologic principles to the phenomenon of rehabilitation. Emphasis will be given to the use of therapeutic modalities, physical agents and fundamental therapeutic exercises in the healing, treatment and return to play of athletic injuries. Prerequisites: EXS 211 and BIO 211 or junior status.

381. Advanced Concepts of Strength and Conditioning Followay

Four Credits. The course will promote an in-depth understanding of bioenergetics, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and performance-enhancing substances. Emphasis will be placed on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems, as well as their adaptations related to acute and chronic exercise. Students will apply these scientific principles to enhance training and performance, understand the various principles of test selection, administration and interpretation, as well as program prescription, design and evaluation. The course also will address rehabilitation and reconditioning, facility de-

sign and organization, as well as facility policies, procedures and legal issues. Course prerequisites: EXS 181 and EXS 220

421. Sports Law I Ernst

Two credits. This course begins the examination of the legal, financial and policy issues and disputes that arise in the world of amateur and professional sports. The course includes an overview of the legal system, its terminology, and principles as applied to professional and amateur sports, as well as an introduction to the case method of legal study.

422. Sports Law II Ernst

Two credits. This course extends the examination of the legal, financial and policy issues and disputes that arise in the world of amateur and professional sports. Emphasis is placed on relevant sport legal issues, including contracts, labor law, antitrust law, amateurism, regulation, collective bargaining, negotiations, arbitration and representation of the professional athlete, the ramifications of these issues, and the means of limiting the liability of sport organizations. Prerequisite: EXS 421.

426. Motor Learning Vaughan

Four credits. The study of the process and factors related to motor skill acquisition and performance including motor learning (the relatively permanent change in performance of a motor skill resulting from experience and/or practice), motor development (the aspects of motor skill acquisition and performance resulting from heredity), and motor control (the cognitive basis of motor skill acquisition and performance and the organization and application of these during controlled, skilled movement). Prerequisite of junior standing or consent of instructor

431. Research Methods Followay

Four credits. This course introduces exercise science students to basic concepts in research methods and study design relevant to the discipline of exercise science and its various sub-disciplines. It focuses on the scientific method, with both quantitative and qualitative research being discussed. Students will develop an understanding of the principles, concepts, terminology and instruments used in measurement and analysis so they may begin research projects in their respective field.

432. Biomechanics Followay

Four credits. The course will promote an in-depth understanding of both external and internal biomechanics, familiarizing students with mechanical and anatomical concepts as they relate to human movement. The course will promote an understanding of various terms and concepts, including forces, acceleration, momentum, inertia, work, energy, power and torques, with emphasis placed on both linear and angular motion, as well as fluid mechanics. The course also covers both qualitative and quantitative biomechanical analyses to improve technique and to understand injury development. Prerequisites: junior standing.