NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

369 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS athletic performance. Specifically, students will learn to conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention relative to strength and conditioning. The course is designed to enhance students’ current level of knowledge of the material required to prepare for either the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exams sponsored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Prerequisites: EXSC 3800 or EXSC 3820, and EXSC 3700. EXSC 4900 Special Topics in Exercise and Sport Science (1–3 credits) Topics in sports medicine and athletic training that are not included in a regular course offering. Prerequisites may be required. Specific content and prerequisites are announced in the course schedule for the given term. Students may reenroll for Special Topics covering different content. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. EXSC 4900A Special Topics in Exercise and Sport Science: Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3 credits) This course designed to provide upper level EXSC students with the knowledge and skills to apply scientific knowledge to train a verity of populations including but not limited to, athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. Additionally, this course will provide much of the necessary material to take either the National Strength and Conditioning CSCS or CPT exam. Prerequisites: ATTR 2400 or EXSC 3800 and EXSC 3700 and EXSC 3710. EXSC 4900B Special Topics in Exercise Science: Advanced Sports Supplements for Athletic Performance B (3 credits) This course includes the study of macronutrient manipulation, nutrient timing, and the use of dietary supplements (e.g. creatine, beta-alanine, amino acids, etc) to enhance sports performance, increase skeletal muscle mass and muscle fiber cross-sectional area, decrease fat mass, and optimize recovery. Furthermore, the legal/regulatory issues surrounding the sports supplement and nutrition industry will be examined. Prerequisite: EXSC 3720 or EXSC 3740. EXSC 4901 Practicum in Exercise Science (3 credits) This course offers the student an opportunity to earn course credit for a practicum/internship in a sport and exercise program and/or facility. Prerequisites: EXSC 3740 AND EXSC 4400. EXSC 4950 Internship in Exercise and Sport Science (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. EXSC 4990 Independent Study in Exercise and Sport Science (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. EXSC 4990A Independent Study in Exercise and Sport Science (A) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. EXSC 4990B Independent Study in Exercise and Sport Science (B) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. EXSC 4990C Independent Study in Exercise and Sport Science (C) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. FILM—Film Studies FILM 2000 Introduction to Film (3 credits) This course focuses on understanding film as an art form through examining its history and stylistic elements. Emphasis will be on technological, aesthetic, and social elements of film; various genres and periods in film will be studied, along with the application of techniques and criticism and evaluation to film. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. FILM 3040 Women and Film (3 credits) This course focuses on the application of film to examine how gendered images construct and marginalize women in both mainstream and independent cinema. Prerequisite: one FILM course; and COMP 2000 or 2010 or 2020 or COMP 2000H.