NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

368 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ESOL 4905 Testing and Evaluation in ESOL (3 credits) Participants will learn to identify suitable ESOL assessment instruments and placement tests for ESOL students. Identification of available tests and construction of necessary ESOL test items in the cultural and language arts areas will be learned. The design and interpretation of appropriate testing--proficiency and achievement measures--as well as the interpretation of such assessment, will be stressed. Traditional assessment procedures as well as authentic assessment will be incorporated into required activities. The bilingual/ special education interface is also considered. A variety of necessary record keeping methods for different types of assessment will be discussed and used in assignments. A 10 hour field experience is required for this course. EXSC—Exercise Science EXSC 1200 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce the student to prevention, recognition, and acute care management techniques for athletic related injuries. Time will be spent addressing the art and science of appropriate taping and wrapping techniques for athletic injuries. EXSC 3700 Kinesiology (3 credits) A study of the anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the muscle system as it relates to the principles of movement. Students will learn the muscle groups involved with specific movements and the results of the action of particular muscle groups on overall movement. Both normal and impaired movements will be analyzed. Prerequisite: BIOL 3312 or BIOL 3320. EXSC 3740 Exercise Physiology with Lab (4 credits) Study of the integration of cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal systems as they apply to the movement of the body through space. Studied at the chemical, cell, and organismal levels. Includes use of instrumentation and procedures commonly employed to measure and analyze cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 3312 or BIOL 3320. EXSC 3760 Biomechanics of Human Movement with Lab (4 credits) This course provides the application of mechanical concepts to movement problems in sport, rehabilitation, and fitness. The anatomical and mechanical principles that dictate the limits and potential of human movement will be addressed. There is an overlying theme of movement observation, interpretation, and remediation with regard to biomechanics. Includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: EXSC 3700. EXSC 3820 Exercise Prescription with Lab (4 credits) This course is designed to assist the student with measurement and interpretation of health and fitness related factors necessary for prescribing preventative and rehabilitative exercise programs. Focus areas include cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and risk stratification. Includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: ATTR 2400. EXSC 4100 Adapted Physical Education (3 credits) This course allows students to study medical characteristics of common disabilities and methods for designing appropriate sport and exercise programs. Clinical experiences with athletes/physically active individuals with disabilities will be available during the semester. Prerequisites: ATTR 1400 and BIOL 3312 or equivalent. EXSC 4220 Motor Learning with Lab (4 credits) This course provides students with the ability to analyze the emerging interrelationships among the motor, social, emotional, and cognitive forms of behavior and development. The course will discuss topics related to, but not limited to the developmental perspectives, physical growth, maturation and aging, perceptual motor development, physiological changes and exercise, sociocultural influences on motor development, theories, experimental studies and current issues in the acquisition, performance, and retention of motor skills, includes a laboratory component. Prerequisites: PSYC 3400 and EXSC 3700. EXSC 4300 Research Methods in Sport and Physical Education (3 credits) This course offers a foundation for conducting research in the areas of exercise/physical activity and sport. Specific attention will be on structure and interpretation of the research structure and data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) for publication and presentation. Prerequisite: MATH 3020 or MATH 3020H or MATH 2020 or MATH 2020H. EXSC 4400 Exercise and Sport Administration (3 credits) This course offers an in-depth background of the standards, policies and practices of organization, supervision and administration for sport and exercise programs and facilities. Prerequisite: EXSC 3800 or EXSC 3820. EXSC 4500 Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to train various active populations for the primary goal of improving