ESL 092 - Intensive American English for Business (4 Credit Hours)
In this course, students will complete 14-16 hours of highly structured American English through the use of business-related supporting materials embedded within the course for vocabulary, reading, and writing development. Students will attend one synchronous meeting session per week with the instructor for writing instruction and speaking practice.
Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor
ESL 093 - Intensive American English for Nursing (4 Credit Hours)
In this course, students will complete 14-16 hours of highly structured American English through the use of nursing-related supporting materials embedded within the course for vocabulary, reading, and writing development. Students will attend one synchronous meeting session per week with the instructor for writing instruction and speaking practice.
Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor
ESL 120 - Advanced Reading & Writing (6 Credit Hours)
This course is equivalent to College Writing (ENG 120).This writing course is designed to help students improve their ability to successfully complete the work required in many college courses. Students learn how to read, respond to, and analyze various kinds of writing. They also study methods of gathering, synthesizing and documenting information. The course emphasizes elements of good writing such as unity, coherence, clarity and appropriate grammar and mechanics. Open to international undergraduate students who place into college writing and graduate students whose English proficiency results meet the required undergraduate score but are below the minimum required graduate score.
Course Prerequisites - PF 121
ESL 122 - Advanced College Writing (4 Credit Hours)
In this course, students acquire the writing competencies necessary for completing analytical and argumentative papers supported by secondary research. Students practice and apply the steps of the writing process through a series of cumulative assignments that require them to systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of an extended, documented research paper.
Course Prerequisites - PF 321
ESL 125 - Advanced Listening & Speaking (6 Credit Hours)
This is a basic public speaking course intended to improve the student's ability to think critically, communicate orally, and develop clear pronunciation. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before the class members, but class work also involves reading, gathering, and organizing information, as well as writing and listening. Open to international undergraduate students who place into college writing and graduate students whose English proficiency results meet the required undergraduate score but are below the minimum required graduate score.
Course Prerequisites - PF 121
EXS 150 - Principles of Exercise Science (3 Credit Hours)
Principles of Exercise Science will introduce students to the exercise science discipline. Students will focus on concepts including professionalism, ethics, certification and licensure, employment opportunities and scientific foundations of exercise physiology, sports performance, biomechanics, sports psychology, nutrition, fitness, overall wellness and sports injury . The course will help students develop an appreciation for the history of, as well as current and future trends in Exercise Science, sports, fitness and wellness.
Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321
EXS 201 - Designing Exercise Programs (3 Credit Hours)
This course is an introduction to exercise program design. It will review general principles for designing exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with physical disabilities. Strategies to improve exercise compliance and adherence will be included. Legal issues in the designing of exercise programs will be addressed.
Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, HEA 152
EXS 203 - Contemporary Issues in Sport (3 Credit Hours)
Designed to look at sport and its role in society and the influence of society on sport in the areas of preparation for life, deviance in sports, coach's role, gender, race and ethnicity, class relations and social mobility, sports and the economy, sports and the media, sports and politics, sports and religion.
Course Prerequisites - PF 321 or PF 121, ENG 120
EXS 204 - Intro to Sports and Exercise Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
This course introduces students to sports and exercise psychology theories, research, and selected applications of those theories and research. Topics include, but are not limited to, motivation, team dynamics, improving performance, and challenges/transitions in sport. Students will also learn how to apply sports psychology concepts to professional, personal, and social contexts.
Course Prerequisites - PF 321 or PF 121, ENG 120
EXS 252 - Exercise Physiology (4 Credit Hours)
This is an online course where we will cover topics including structure of muscle, bioenergetics, causes of fatigue, hormones associated with exercise, and more. This course will consist of readings each module, as well as review of PowerPoint slides. Students will be evaluated via discussion boards, quizzes, as well as laboratory aspects that students will complete on their own and/or with a partner.
Course Prerequisites - HEA 152, EXS 201, PF 321 or PF 121, ENG 120