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    • 4.00 Credits

      This course is designed to further develop the student to an advanced level of theory and practical application in exercise training and performance. Particular emphasis is placed on components of strength training and conditioning including but not limited to aerobic and anaerobic training speed and agility training Olympic-style weightlifting and periodization training.
    • 4.00 Credits

      An analysis of the mechanics of human movement. Involves a study of the skeletal muscular and nervous systems and the basic principles underlying motor skill.
    • 4.00 Credits

      A study of the physiological and biochemical responses of the human body to exercise.
    • 4.00 Credits

      This course is designed to develop the student�s competency to assess the health and physical fitness of various populations. Emphasis will be placed on fitness appraisal and the development of individualized exercise regimen. Students will critically evaluate the status of their clients� health and physical fitness create individualized exercise programs and implement the programs with measurable objectives. Students will monitor their clients� progress using outcomes and fitness measures pertinent to the clients� health and fitness goals. Students will utilize the exercise science laboratory to measure maximal and submaximal graded exercise cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness body composition balance flexibility and fundamental movement quality.
    • 4.00 Credits

      Biomechanics is the study of the neuromuscular and mechanical principles and how they influence human movement. The purpose this course is to introduce students to concepts of mechanics as they apply to human movement particularly those pertaining to exercise sport and physical activity. The student should gain an understanding of the mechanical and anatomical principles that govern human motion and develop the ability to link the structure of the human body with its function from a mechanical perspective.
    • 0.00 - 6.00 Credits

      Integrate faculty-led opportunity into education through participation in planned supervised experiential-learning. Students will apply related skills by following a set of objectives reflecting on activities and obtaining feedback from their supervisors. For a complete description of Internships and Cooperative Education see the Internship/Cooperative section under the Academic Policies section.
    • 0.00 Credits

      Undergraduate level. All candidates for a degree from King are required to demonstrate competency in their major field. Students with more than one major must demonstrate competency in each of their major fields. For a B.S. in Exercise Science all students will create a portfolio of their work as the comprehensive assessment for the program. Students will compile a collection of 5-7 items that reflect competency in the program objectives current resume and generic cover letter. Suggested and required inclusion items will be provided. This course is graded pass/fail and all students must receive a passing grade to graduate. The portfolio serves not only as a final assessment for the program; it also helps graduates capitalize on workplace advancement opportunities.
    • 4.00 Credits

      A survey of the history of western art through investigation of the architecture painting and sculpture from the Paleolithic Age through the Renaissance.
    • 4.00 Credits

      A survey of the history of western art through investigation of the architecture painting and sculpture from the 17th Century through the present day.
    • 4.00 Credits

      A study of American art forms as they relate to successive periods in American history and as they compare to European work from the 17th century to the 21st century.