Rhodes State College | Exercise Science
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
= Portfolio course
EXS-2010 Wellness & Disease Prevention
= Capstone course
This course will discuss individual lifestyle choices and achieving balance in the following wellness dimensions: physical, intellectual, psychological, environmental, vocational, social and spiritual. A variety of self-assessments and computerized inventories are utilized to assist the individual to develop a wellness profile, set personal goals and develop a personal wellness plan. The student will learn the difference between health and wellness, stress management/reduction techniques, normal sleep patterns and the use of nutritional supplements.. Offered: Fall Prerequisites: EXS 1000, EXS 1010, EXS 1020, EXS 1030, BIO 1110, BIO 1120 Corequisites: EXS 2000, EXS 2020
D = Day N = Night + = Even year - = Odd year DE = Distance Education TAG = Transfer Assurance Guide TM = Transfer Module
3 Credits, 2 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
EXS-2020 Basics of Athletic Training
This course will discuss the basic principles of prevention, recognition and care of athletic injuries. The student will learn how assess risk of injury, basic evaluation of injury and first aid care of the injured athlete. Offered: Fall Prerequisites: EXS 1000, EXS 1010; BIO 1110, BIO 1120 Corequisites: EXS 2000, EXS 2010
4 Credits, 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
EXS-2030 Strength and Conditioning
This course will focus on group and team sport training programs and the use of specialized equipment in order to provide the training for these clients. The use of specialized equipment such as free weights, SB and slam balls as well as techniques such as plyometrics, band training and over speed training will be taught and utilized in the lab. “C” grade policy applies. Offered: Spring Prerequisites: EXS 2000, EXS 2010; BIO 1110, EXS 2020 Corequisites: EXS 2040, EXS 2050
2 Credits, 0 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
EXS-2040 Exercise Science Practicum II
This course will stress applying knowledge and principles learned in the classroom at various fitness training venues and with area and campus sports teams and programs. Students will utilize learned competencies from previous courses in these settings. Students must be able utilize a hands-on approach with a multi-diverse population, centered around the same purpose and goal of applying a sound, precise exercise enhancement prescription towards the success of performance enhancement. Offered: Spring Prerequisites: EXS 2000, 2010, 2020 Corequisites: EXS 2030, EXS 2050
2 Credits, 2 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
EXS-2050 Exercise Science Capstone
The capstone course allows students to demonstrate their proficiency by integrating technical knowledge with core skills and abilities. A study of realistic fitness and conditioning scenarios, problems or situations with emphasis on analyzing and evaluating these problems to formulate acceptable programs or solutions for training. This course requires critical thinking and ability to utilize knowledge from past courses in an applied environment. This course will include hands on scenarios and use of several case studies as well as practice exams that will prepare the student for the CPT exam. The course will include an e-portfolio assignment and an exit evaluation of critical thinking and writing. Offered: Spring Prerequisites: EXS 2000, EXS 2010, EXS 2020 Corequisites: EXS 2040, EXS 2030
Finance 3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
FIN-1010 Principles of Money & Banking
This course offers a broad overview of the growth and functions of American banking, the economic importance of banks, legal relationship with depositors, services performed, internal controls, and government supervision. Offered: Spring, DE
3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
FIN-1250 Personal Finance
The objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of personal money management problems, consumer credit, personal insurance planning, securities analysis, Medicare, Social Security benefits, etc. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DE
1 Credit Hour, 1 Class Hour, 0 Lab Hours
FIN-1251 Personal Finance-Module 1
This course is designed to familiarize students with basic financial planning strategies. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DE
1 Credit Hour, 1 Class Hour, 0 Lab Hours
FIN-1252 Personal Finance-Module 2
This course is designed to familiarize students with consumer credit, costs of credit, purchasing strategies and housing decision factors and financing. This course also works to familiarize students with fundamentals of life, health, disability, care and house insurance issues. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DE Prerequisite: FIN-1251 Personal Finance Module 1
1 Credit Hour, 1 Class Hour, 0 Lab Hours
FIN-1253 Personal Finance-Module 3
This course is designed to familiarize students in fundamentals of investing including discussion of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. This course also works to familiarize students concerning real estate and other investment alternatives as well as retirement planning and estate planning. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DE Prerequisite: FIN-1252 Personal Finance Module 2
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