Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

Physical Education and
Exercise Science
Kelly A. Stalker, Chair
Barbara Gallagher
OUTCOMES
Exercise Science
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
• Effectively communicate issues which relate to health, fitness,
and sports
• Demonstrate an ability to design and implement fitness and
rehabilitative programs for the general and athletic population
• Critically analyze concepts of the basic sciences, nutrition, and
psychology in regards to the relationship to human movement
• Understand the importance of physical activity on health and
wellness and promote these ideas to the general public
• Advocate health and safety techniques in the prevention of
injuries in the sport and fitness setting
• Demonstrate professional behaviors through understanding of
administrative issues and practical experiences in the field of
exercise science.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE
MAJOR
Exercise Science (BS)
There are four tracks offered within the Exercise Science Major.
The required courses for each track are listed below:
• Pre-Physical Therapy: BIOL 209-210, 233, 305, 335;
MATH 207-208 or 301- 302; CHE 103-104; EXS 201, 301,
302, 303, 304, 305, 308, 310, 403; FNU 208, 317; PSY 101,
208, 324, 250 or 357; PHY 203-204; plus the completion of
two physical education activity units. EXS 201 will meet the
liberal arts physical education core requirement (EXS 101) for
graduation.
• Sport Management: ACC 201, ECO 203; BUS 311, 320,
315 or 338, 366 and MKT 309; BIOL 202; CHE 100; MATH
101-102 or 203-204; PSY 250 or 357; EXS 201, 202, 301,
302, 306, 307, 310, 403; FNU 208, 317; plus the completion
of two physical education activity units. EXS 201 will meet
the liberal arts physical education core requirement (EXS101)
for graduation.
• Physical Therapy DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Program with Thomas Jefferson University (3 Years + 3
Years): BIOL 209-210, 233,335; CHE 103-104; MATH 207-
208 or 301-302; EXS 201, 301, 302, 303, 404; PHY 203-204;
PSY 208, 320, 324; FNU 208, 317; plus the completion of two
physical education activity units. EXS 201 will meet the
liberal arts physical education core requirement (EXS101) for
graduation. At the conclusion of the third year of study at
Immaculata, the student will transfer to Thomas Jefferson
University School of Health Sciences (TJU) for an additional
three years of study. After successfully completing the first
year of study at TJU, the student will be awarded a B.S. from
Immaculata in Exercise Science.
There are separate admissions requirements for this
program.Please see the Admissions section of this catalog
for details.
• Occupational Therapy MS (Masters of Science) Program
with Thomas Jefferson University ( 3 Years + 2.5 Years):
BIOL 209-210; MATH 203-204 or 207-208; SOC 202, 328;
PSY 208, 320, 324; FNU 208, 317; EXS 201, 301, 302, 303,
404; plus the completion of two physical education activity
units. EXS 201 will meet the liberal arts physical education
core requirement (EXS101) for graduation. At the conclusion
of the third year of study at Immaculata, the student will
transfer to Thomas Jefferson University School of Health
Sciences (TJU) for an additional two and one half years of
study. After successfully completing the first year of study at
TJU, the student will be awarded a B.S. from Immaculata in
Exercise Science.
There are separate admissions requirements for this program.
Please see the Admissions section of this catalog for details.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE
MINORS
• Pre-physical therapy track: Prerequisites: Biology major or
special permission of the department; BIOL 209-210 (or BIOL
232 and BIOL 304), CHE 103-104, PHY 203-204, BIOL 335.
Requirements: EXS 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 and 310.
• Sport Management track: Prerequisite: Business
Administration Major or permission of department; BUS
320/324, BUS 338, EXS 301, EXS 306, EXS 307 or 202 and 310.
EXERCISE SCIENCE
EXS 101 Personal Fitness and Wellness (2)
This course addresses the students’ lifestyles, attitudes, and
behaviors as they relate to personal fitness and wellness. A
combination of lecture and activity sessions empowers the students
to develop personal strategies that will enable them to achieve
positive lifestyle practices.
EXS 201 Introduction to Exercise Science and Fitness (3)
An introductory course designed to expose the student to the
concepts, theories, principles, and concerns associated with exercise
science and fitness. (Required for all exercise science majors.)
EXS 202 Current Trends in Sport & Fitness (3)
With the continuance of research in the exercise science area,
this course examines the current trends and findings in sport and
fitness as it relates particularly to injury and illness. The course also
examines the promotion of health education through individual and
community education.
EXS 230 African Dance - A Cultural and Historical
Perspective (3)
West African secular and sacred dance forms will be examined,
with attention given to the religious, cultural, and social histories in
which these dances developed and to the ways in which dance
expresses the cultural norms and aspirations of a people. Studies
will also include the critical impact that African dance has made on
dance in the United States, from the Charleston to Elvis to Alvin
Ailey American Dance Theater. (This course fulfills the crosscultural
requirement.)
EXS 301 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
This course is the study of prevention and treatment of athletic
injuries and the first aid technique. Emphasis is on the integration
of the classroom study to the practical application of treating
injuries in their initial phases.
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