2009–2010 - Grove City College

Physical Education and Athletics / 189
EXER 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in
Exercise Science. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor
are required. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
EXER 290. STUDIES IN EXERCISE SCIENCE. A course that covers special topics related to
exercise science. Semester course; one, two or three hours.
EXER 304. FITNESS TESTING AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION. This course will cover noninvasive
fitness testing and exercise prescription procedures for healthy and clinical populations. The
course will follow the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription. Balance of lecture and lab. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 256 and Psychology 203.
Spring semester only, three hours.
EXER 305. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF COACHING. This course will introduce the principles of
coaching team and individual sports. The student will be able to identify and demonstrate the personal
and professional qualities required to become an effective coach at any level. The student will be
able to develop a basic philosophy regarding the ethical and logical decision-making processes
involved in coaching sports. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112.
Semester course, two hours.
EXER 306. EXERCISE LEADERSHIP. This course will cover the application of basic principles
to instructor lead group exercise, such as step aerobics, Hi/Lo, and kickboxing. Two lectures per week.
An extra fee of $50 is charged for this course. Prerequisite: Physical Education 102 or 112.
Semester course, one hour.
EXER 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Exercise Science.
Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required.
Semester course, one, two or three hours.
EXER 370. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in
Exercise Science. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are
required. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
EXER 404. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. Instructor-guided preparation for a professional
certification exam. There is an additional cost incurred by the student to register for the certification
exam and purchase the required study material from the certifying organization. One lecture per week.
Prerequisites: Exercise Science 304, 306, and Psychology 203. Semester course, one hour.
EXER 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in Exercise Science.
Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required.
Semester course, one, two or three hours.
EXER 470. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in
Exercise Science. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are
required. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
EXER 480. INTERNSHIP. Students will earn academic credit for field experience in areas of applied
Exercise Science, such as coaching, community fitness, and cardiac rehabilitation. Students will work
under the supervision of a cooperating entity. Grade is dependent upon written evaluation by an onsite
supervisor and the submission of the student’s written report to the Department of Physical
Education. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 256 and 304. Summer or semester course, one hour.