Introduction to Exercise Science, 5^th Edition.  Edited by Terry J. Housh, Dona J. Housh, and Glen O. Johnson.  Routledge Publishing, New York and London, 2018.

ISBN:  978-1-138-73724-2 hardback

ISBN:  978-1-138-73901-7 paperback

ISBN:  978-1-315-17767-0 ebook

This course offers instruction and practice through teaching strategies and participation to demonstrate developmentally appropriate strength and conditioning principles to both K-12 students and collegiate athletes in muscular strength, endurance, power, flexibility, and conditioning. The course focuses on kinesiology and the biomechanic principles used in training athletes and clients for the primary goal of improving athletic performance and fitness. 2 credit hours

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the understanding and comprehension of basic principles in exercise science.
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the domains of exercise science including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, motor learning, psychology, and research related to human movement.
3. Identify career related fields within exercise science and understand the basic requirements to pursue them.
4. Describe and understand the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), American Council of Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM),  American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and certification criteria. (CMU 6A, 6B)
5. Discuss the proper safety procedures while in a weight room, athletic facility, or other areas where exercise training and conditioning activities might be performed. (CMU 4B) (DESE 6C1)
6. Identify essential components of a quality weight training and conditioning program for junior high, high school, and college aged students. (CMU4C, 5D, 5E)
7. Complete a weight training program based on proper understanding and principles of weight training. (CMU4C)
8. Demonstrate proper weight training techniques for various lifts and exercises.
9. Teach a weight training lesson to fellow students concentrating on development of strength, flexibility, speed, and quickness. (CMU 4A) (DESE 1C2, 2C6, 4C2)
10. Identify basic proper nutritional guidelines to follow while involved in a weight training program.
11. Identify the impact and benefits of Exercise Science in society.