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2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog - Missouri Valley College

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Graduates shall understand the underlying anatomical,<br />

physiological, and biomechanical concepts and principles<br />

relating to Exercise Science for both the enhancement of<br />

long-term health and well-being and for enhancing<br />

performance in the competitive athlete.<br />

Graduates shall be able to explain and implement<br />

psychological and sociological concepts and principles<br />

relating to human movement.<br />

Graduates shall be able to demonstrate basic concepts and<br />

principles relating to motor behavior in order to know how<br />

humans best learn motor skills and how to teach motor skills<br />

to others.<br />

Graduates shall be able to develop, implement, and evaluate<br />

programs for developing physical fitness.<br />

Graduates shall understand the injury process and the role<br />

of fitness and exercise in the treatment, management, and<br />

prevention of injury and illness.<br />

Graduates shall understand the concepts of risk<br />

management, organization, and administration of health and<br />

fitness programs.<br />

Graduates shall demonstrate proficiency in interpreting data<br />

and communicating by doing oral presentations in classes or<br />

the community.<br />

Graduates shall demonstrate proficiency in interpreting data<br />

and communicating by writing laboratory reports, research<br />

papers, research summaries, and case studies.<br />

Graduates shall be able to modify and adapt exercise<br />

programming to meet the needs of diverse clients.<br />

Graduates shall be able to modify and adapt physical<br />

training to maximize performance in diverse athletic<br />

environments.<br />

Graduates shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively<br />

with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.<br />

Graduates shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively<br />

with individuals varying in age and health status.<br />

Graduates shall demonstrate an adequate level of personal<br />

physical fitness.<br />

Graduates shall understand the importance of becoming<br />

members of professional organizations and attending<br />

conferences when possible.<br />

Major requirements: BI 255 or BI275, EX 245, EX 307, EX 230,<br />

EX 310, EX 320, EX 334, EX 335, EX 359, EX 385, EX 400, EX<br />

401, NP 432, MA 200, PE 104, PE 221, PE 233, PE 240, PE 333,<br />

PE 336, NP 223 or PE 239. (Total 56 hours)<br />

Minor Requirements: BI255 or BI275, EX245, PE240 and 3 of<br />

the Following: EX230, EX307, EX334, EX335, or EX385.<br />

Major assessment: Senior Exercise Science student must<br />

complete the in-house Exercise Science Assessment<br />

Examination.<br />

EX 230. Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries. 3<br />

hours. Techniques, theories and principles connected with the<br />

prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. Conditioning and<br />

taping techniques will be taught. Prerequisite: “C” or better in BI<br />

255 or BI275. Fall.<br />

EX 245. Personal Health - 2 hours. A detailed study of health as<br />

it deals with the individual and their own maintenance. Excellent<br />

background material for health instructors as course content<br />

includes instruction in nutrition, cardiovascular fitness, strength,<br />

flexibility, body composition, emotional and mental health, sex<br />

education, drug, tobacco, and alcohol education, disease<br />

prevention and control, and consumer health. Prerequisite: PE<br />

221 or sophomore status. Fall.<br />

EX 307. Theory and Techniques of Coaching Weight Training<br />

– 3 hours. A course designed to prepare students to teach and<br />

supervise weight training programs in athletics, recreation, and<br />

physical education. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Physical<br />

Education, Exercise Science, or Athletic Training majors.<br />

Prerequisite: BI 255 or BI275. Spring.<br />

EX 310. Sports Law – 3 hours. Legal principles associated with<br />

physical activity professions. Emphasis on practical application of<br />

legal issues in risk management, safety procedures, negligence,<br />

liability, contracts, and professional ethics, as well as recognition<br />

and minimization of legal risk during physical activity. Spring.<br />

EX 320. Health and Fitness Testing – 3 hours. Explores the<br />

scientific and theoretical basis for graded exercise testing and<br />

prescription writing. Introduces the procedures, methods, and<br />

technical skills involved in the evaluation of human subjects.<br />

Includes a three-hour lecture and a two-hour laboratory.<br />

Prerequisites: BI 255 or BI275 and MA 200. Spring.<br />

EX 334. Kinesiology - 3 hours. Human movement with<br />

emphasis on anatomical and mechanical analysis. A study of<br />

osteology, arthrology and mycology as it relates to physical<br />

education and teaching. WI Prerequisite: “C” or better in BI 255 or<br />

BI275, MA 150 or above. Spring.<br />

EX 335. Exercise Physiology - 3 hours. Basic muscle<br />

physiology, intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting muscle function<br />

and conditioning as it relates to exercise, physical education and<br />

athletics. Prerequisite: “C” or better in BI 255 or BI275, CH 111<br />

recommended. Fall.<br />

EX 359. Community Health - 2 hours. A detailed study of health<br />

in the community representing the intersection of many disciplines<br />

and sectors with ecology, environmental health, public health,<br />

school health, occupational health, social and recreational<br />

services, and self care. The course offers a synthesis of the<br />

perspectives and content of these spheres of health action.<br />

Lecture and outside class projects are used. Spring.<br />

EX 385. Human Nutrition - 3 hours. Application of nutrition<br />

fundamentals essential to health from a physiological point of<br />

view: nutrient requirements, food sources and adequate diet<br />

selection. Prerequisite: “C” or better in BI or BI275, CH 111<br />

recommended. Fall.<br />

EX 400. Health Promotion and Exercise Prescription – 2<br />

hours. Explores current health promotion trends and programs<br />

designed to facilitate behavioral and lifestyle change through<br />

exercise and nutritional prescription. Emphasizes the<br />

development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion<br />

programs. Prerequisite: C or better in EX 320. Fall.<br />

EX 401. Health Promotion Internship - 3 hours. This course is<br />

designed to allow the student to apply skills & knowledge in a<br />

practical setting off campus. Each is credit equivalent to 50 hours<br />

of work in the off campus setting. Prerequisite: Senior, EX 400,<br />

permission of instructor.<br />

FINANCE MAJOR<br />

See Business Majors<br />

FOREIGN LANGUAGE<br />

<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> does not offer majors in foreign<br />

language, but does offer course work in Greek, French,<br />

Spanish and Latin.<br />

FRENCH<br />

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