B.S. Exercise Science
Major
Exercise ScienceFeatured Courses
As a student in the exercise science major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the exercise science profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various exercise science careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
HHP 261
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 credits
Intended to equip the student with sufficient knowledge and skill in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries common to athletic activities.
HHP 295
Psychology of Exercise 3 credits
This course will cover: (a) psychological theories for understanding and predicting health-oriented exercise behavior; (b) psychological and psychobiological responses to exercise; (c) psychological interventions for increasing exercise participation and adherence. Same as PSY 295.
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II 3 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 3. A continuation of general chemistry: chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction chemistry, and fundamental qualitative analysis.
BIO 343
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 3. A study of general principles of physiology, cell structure and function, cell metabolism and division. A survey of tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscle, and nervous system.
HHP 410
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 3 credits
This course is designed to give an overview of the practice of strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers. The course will cover scientific and practical foundations of strength and conditioning, with an emphasis on program design using a variety of methods for various populations and exercise techniques. Other emphases will be student–driven. “Hands on” experience will be incorporated into lecture and lab. This course is designed to prepare students for the nationally recognized strength and conditioning and fitness certification examinations.
HHP 495
Legal Aspects of Exercise, Recreation, and Sports 3 credits
Legal concepts and principles related to the administration, instruction, training and coaching of exercise, recreation and sport. Issues regarding personnel, facilities, equipment, transportation, medical aspects, liability, age and gender will be examined.
Exercise ScienceSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
BIO 111
General Biology I 4 cr.
HHP 100
Lifetime Wellness 1 cr.
HHP 161
Running and Walking 0.5 cr.
HHP 166
Weight Training 0.5 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 10 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 2
HHP 182
First Aid and CPR 1 cr.
BIO 112
General Biology II 4 cr.
HHP 164
Cross Training 0.5 cr.
HHP 147
Alpine Skiing 0.5 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 3
CHEM 115
General Chemistry 4 cr.
HHP 261
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 cr.
HHP 273
Motor Learning and Development 3 cr.
HHP 281
Health Topics: Drug Education 1 cr.
HHP 295
Psychology of Exercise 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 3 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 4
HHP 270
Human Performance Laboratory Techniques 2 cr.
HHP 291
Foundations of Human Performance 2 cr.
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 7 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 5
PHYS 111
General Physics I 4 cr.
BIO 343
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 8 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 6
HHP 312
Exercise Prescription 3 cr.
PHYS 112
General Physics II 4 cr.
BIO 344
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr.
HHP 385
Physiology of Exercise 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 3 cr.
17 Total Credits
Semester 7
HHP 395
Biomechanics 3 cr.
HHP 410
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 9 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 8
HHP 399
Senior Seminar in Human Performance 1 cr.
HHP 494
Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance 3 cr.
HHP 495
Legal Aspects of Exercise, Recreation, and Sports 3 cr.
BIO 244
Nutrition 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
16 Total Credits
Exercise Science Faculty
As experts in exercise science, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.