Exercise and Sport Science
Exercise and Sport Science
209 Fetzer Gym, CB# 8700
(919) 843-9630
First Session, 2024
ACTIVITY COURSES, COEDUCATIONAL
LFIT 104 Lifetime Fitness: Exercise and Conditioning (1)
This course is an introduction to fitness and wellness, and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. Activities will promote cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Students can enroll in only one LFIT course during their career at Carolina.
LFIT 110Lifetime Fitness: Beginning Swimming (1)
This course is an introduction to fitness and wellness and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course includes swimming skills for beginners. Students can enroll in only one LFIT course during their career at Carolina
LFIT 112 Lifetime Fitness: Walking (1)
This course is an introduction to fitness and wellness and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion of the course promotes cardiovascular fitness through walking. Students can enroll in only one LFIT course during their career at Carolina.
LFIT 113 Lifetime Fitness: Weight Training (1)
This course is an introduction to fitness and wellness and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion includes basic techniques of weight training. Students can enroll in only one LFIT course during their career at Carolina.
LFIT 115 Lifetime Fitness: Cycle Fitness (1)
This course is an introduction to fitness and wellness and includes developing personal fitness programs and instruction in physical activity. The activity portion includes basic instruction in cycle fitness. Students can enroll in only one LFIT course during their career at Carolina.
THEORY COURSES
EXSS 141 Personal Health (3)
Elective, open to all students. This course examines basic wellness concepts in the areas of physical fitness, nutrition, disease prevention, mental health, drug abuse, and human sexuality. Emphasis is on the individual’s responsibility for his/her own health.
EXSS 155 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
This course is targeted to students enrolled in Department of Exercise and Sport Science majors as well as other students with interest in medical professions. This course involves a systematic approach to human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal, articular and nervous systems as well as anatomical terminology and homeostasis. No prerequisites are required.
EXSS 180 Physical Activity in Contemporary Society (3)
An examination of the role of physical activity/inactivity on the health and well-being of American society.
EXSS 221 Introduction to Sport Administration (3)
In this course, students are introduced to the policies and problems of organizing and administering sport in public and private settings.
EXSS 273 Research in Exercise and Sport Science (3)
Prerequisite, MATH 110. An introduction to research in the fields of physical education, exercise and sport science with emphasis on understanding and application of research findings.
EXSS 275L Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)
A basic human anatomy laboratory course designed to accompany EXSS 175. For students endeavoring to major in the allied health professions.
EXSS 256 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
Prerequisites, EXSS 155. This course is targeted to students enrolled in Department of Exercise and Sport Science majors as well as other students with interest in medical professions. This course involves a systematic approach to human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the metabolic, endocrine, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, integumentary and immune systems.
EXSS 288 Emergency Care of Injuries and Illness (3)
Maymester. Recommended preparation, EXSS 155 or EXSS 175 . Theory and practice of basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the acute care of athletic injuries.
EXSS 288 Emergency Care of Injuries and Illness (3)
Summer Session 1. Recommended preparation, EXSS 155 or EXSS 175 . Theory and practice of basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the acute care of athletic injuries.
EXSS 290 Special Topics in EXSS (3)
EXSS General Field Experience. This course is for Junior or Senior EXSS GENERAL Majors only (not SA or FP) with a GPA of 2.0 or above.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a structured, supervised practical experience in exercise and sport science professional settings. Students will be individually mentored by on-site supervisors who will be responsible for assigning and assessing meaningful work, as well as providing training, feedback, and opportunities for participation in organizational activities (i.e., meetings, events). Students will also receive guidance for professional development from their lead instructor in the form of in-class activities, focused assignments, and guest speakers.
EXSS 323 Sport Facility and Event Management (3)
This course is designed to develop practical competencies necessary for effectively managing sport facilities and events while providing students with experiential learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
EXSS 324 Finance and Economics of Sport (3)
This course provides an understanding of the financial and economic growth of sport, economic theory applied to the sport industry, and the basic principles and methods of sound fiscal control.
EXSS 376 Physiological Basis of Human Performance and Lab(4)
Prerequisites, EXSS 175 or 155, 276 or 256, and MATH 110. Instructor may approve equivalents for EXSS prerequisites. Students must take laboratory section along with class. The application of physiological principles to sport and physical activity. Both immediate and chronic adaptations to exercise are studied.
EXSS 380 Neuromuscular Control and Learning (3)
Provides an understanding of the neuromuscular factors controlling movement and how changes in these factors lead to the learning of physical skills. Promotes the application of neuromuscular control and learning principles to the teaching of physical skills with examples from fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, coaching, and medicine.
EXSS 385 Biomechanics of Sport (3)
Prerequisites, EXSS 175 or 155, MATH 110. Instructor may approve equivalents for EXSS prerequisites. The study and analysis of human movement including fundamental aspects of the musculoskeletal and articular systems. Principles of biomechanics, including application to neuromuscular fitness activities, aerodynamics in sport, hydrodynamics, rotary motion, throw-like and push-like patterns, and analysis of projectiles.
EXSS 424 Sport Sales and Revenue Production Seminar (3)
This course will analyze and produce skills essential to the revenue production and sales process commonly found in the sport business. In this class students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the sales and revenue-production process related to a sport franchise and/or organization.
EXSS 493 Field Experience in Sport Administration (3)
Prerequisites, EXSS 221 and at least two of the following: 322, 323, 324, 326. Permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisites. This field experience offers implementation of theory and the practical application of sport administration in a sport organization worksite, under the direct supervision of a business professional.
EXSS 593 Practicum in Physical Fitness and Wellness. (1-9)
Prerequisites, EXSS 220, 408, and 410; and one of EXSS 380 or 385. Recommended preparation, EXSS 360 – site dependent. Current CPR certification and student liability insurance is required. Introductory practical experience to enable student to apply knowledge and skills in a worksite under direct supervision of certified professionals.
Second Session, 2024
THEORY COURSES
EXSS 155 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
This course is targeted to students enrolled in Department of Exercise and Sport Science majors as well as other students with interest in medical professions. This course involves a systematic approach to human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal, articular and nervous systems as well as anatomical terminology and homeostasis. No prerequisites are required.
EXSS 181 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
This course exposes students to psychological aspects contributing to sport/physical activity participation and psychological outcomes of participation. It explores psychological theories and research and their application to the affective, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes of sport/physical activity participants when considering key environmental factors.
EXSS 275L Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)
A basic human anatomy laboratory course designed to accompany EXSS 175. For students endeavoring to major in the allied health professions.
EXSS 256 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
This course is targeted to students enrolled in Department of Exercise and Sport Science majors as well as other students with interest in medical professions. This course involves a systematic approach to human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the metabolic, endocrine, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, integumentary and immune systems.
EXSS 288 Emergency Care of Injuries and Illness (3)
Recommended preparation, EXSS 175 or 155. Theory and practice of basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the acute care of athletic injuries.
EXSS 322 Fundamentals of Sport Marketing (3)
Prerequisite, EXSS 221. A grade of B or better in EXSS 221 is required. This course is designed to introduce students to marketing within the sports industry, including the unique aspects of the sport product and sport consumer markets.
EXSS 326 Legal Aspects of Sports (3)This course provides a foundation in general legal concepts and familiarizes students with those areas they are most likely to encounter in the sports and fitness industry.
EXSS 327 Predictive Analytics in Sport (3)
Prerequisite, STOR 151 or 155 with a grade of B or better. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to predictive analytics utilizing regression-based modeling approaches. As a CURE course, students will learn the iterative process of model building through trial and error and by working with other students on hands-on problems. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to analyze sport-related data using predictive analytics, whether the dependent variable is continuous or binary in nature.
EXSS 376 Physiological Basis of Human Performance (3)
Prerequisites, EXSS 175 or 155, 276 or 256, and MATH 110. Instructor may approve equivalents for EXSS prerequisites. Students must take laboratory section along with class. The application of physiological principles to sport and physical activity. Both immediate and chronic adaptations to exercise are studied.
EXSS 380 Neuromuscular Control and Learning (3)
Provides an understanding of the neuromuscular factors controlling movement and how changes in these factors lead to the learning of physical skills. Promotes the application of neuromuscular control and learning principles to the teaching of physical skills with examples from fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, coaching, and medicine.