SPEX - Sport and Exercise Science

This course provides fundamental knowledge of physical activity, including cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. Additionally, students will be introduced to behavioral, injury, and environmental influences and safety concepts for working with an active population.

This course introduces students to the proper techniques to use in handling various emergency situations. Students are introduced to the appropriate treatment techniques to use in the following environments: rescue breathing, CPR for adults, wounds, injuries to muscles/bones/joints, shock and sudden illness. Successful completion of the course leads to certification from the American Red Cross for First Aid and adult CPR.

This course instructs students in higher levels of health and fitness and shows them how to apply skills to adult populations. Students explore the current organizations committed to public wellness and health education.

This course takes a body systems approach to the language of medicine. The basic components of medical terminology are emphasized, including suffixes, prefixes, root words and form combinations.

This course provides a detailed study of the anatomical features of the human body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, endocrine, urinary, respiratory, nervous, circulatory, digestive and reproductive. Prerequisite: SES majors/minors only.

A detailed study of the fundamental mechanisms of human physiology, this course emphasizes homeostasis and the coordination and integration of major body systems. Discussion of the basic physiological responses to exercise is also included.

Students examine the game and coaching techniques, strategies and tactics of volleyball, soccer, and basketball. A review of each sport's officiating techniques is also covered. Attendance at athletic events and a critical evaluation of each sport are required.

This course examines the philosophies, ethics, roles and responsibilities involved in the professional preparation and development of an athletic coach.

An orientation course designed to examine the field of sport management. This course focuses on the activities of a club, recreational, corporate or competitive sport manager. The student will be required to research and/or shadow a professional in the field.

This course introduces students to the biophysical foundations within exercise and movement science. Students will be introduced to the concepts concerning anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological bases of human movement as well as information pertaining to career opportunities, professional organizations, program protocols, resources and tools within the field, and self-assessments.

This course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Students will also learn to use the airway adjuncts such as nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways. Students who successfully complete the course will receive certifications in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers and Airway Management from the American Heart Association (AHA). 

This course is designed to serve as a tool to explore career options and develop realistic expectations in Sport and Exercise Science in either a profit or not-for-profit setting. Students will job shadow a leader (general manager, athletics director, owner, etc.) for a minimum of forty hours. Emphasis will be placed on the search process (identifying individual interests and matching them with appropriate organizations), the application process (telephone, written contact, and interviewing skills/strategies), the orientation process (establishing measurable outcomes and asking appropriate questions), and the job shadowing process (following and learning from a leader in the Sport and Exercise Science field). This is a graded course.

This course is designed to serve as a tool to explore career options and develop realistic expectations in Sport and Exercise Science in either a profit or not-for-profit setting. Students will job shadow a practitioner (personal trainer, equipment manager, marketing specialist, etc.) for a minimum of forty hours. Emphasis will be placed on the search process (identifying individual interests and matching them with appropriate organizations), the application process (telephone, written contact, and interviewing skills/strategies), the orientation process (establishing measurable outcomes and asking appropriate questions), and the job shadowing process (following and learning from a practitioner in the Sport and Exercise Science field). This is a graded course.

A study of the fundamentals and principles of aerobic exercise, this course prepares students to teach and lead an aerobics class. Students are engaged in activity throughout the course.

A study of the muscular structure of the human body and its development through weight training is presented. The course introduces types of lifting programs, selection and use of equipment, proper lifting techniques and proper safety techniques. This course has both a theoretical and a practical application.

This course introduces the components of physical fitness and their relationship to nutrition and stress. Students study basic muscular structure, cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility training, specialty exercises and injury prevention. The relationship of fitness and weight management is discussed. This course has both a theoretical and a practical application.

Students will develop the basic skills to create, lead, evaluate, and execute classes in Aerobic Kickboxing and Group Strength Training.

Students will develop the basic skills to create, lead, evaluate, and execute Group Aerobic and Group Boot Camp classes.

Students learn the fundamentals of competitive swimming, including stroke analysis, training regimes and swim meet management. This course improves students' stroke mechanics and prepares them to coach the sport. Students are engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This course provides a study of the fundamentals of track and field, including skill analysis, training regimes and track meet management. This course studies the strategy of the sport and provides students with an understanding of the rules. It prepares them to coach the sport. Students may be engaged in activity through the semester.

A study of the games of baseball and softball, including rules, skill fundamentals, skill analysis and training regimes. This course improves students' own skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This study of basketball fundamentals concentrating on the knowledge, interpretation, and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough knowledge and application of the rules. It will improve one's own skill mechanics as well as prepare one to coach a low level team. The student may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

A study of soccer fundamentals concentrates on the knowledge, interpretation and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough understanding and application of the rules. It improves students' skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This course provides a study of football fundamentals concentrating on the knowledge, interpretation and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough understanding and application of the rules. Students review current training regimes and safety concerns of the sport. This course improves Students' skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This study of volleyball fundamentals focuses on the knowledge, interpretation and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough understanding and application of the rules. It improves students' skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This review of the golf fundamentals covers the theory and strategy of the game and thorough knowledge of the rules. Students are required to play 18 holes on a golf course. They need five golf clubs to practice driving and putting.

This course provides a review of tennis fundamentals, including the theory and strategy of the game and a thorough knowledge of the rules.

Students are introduced to the Allied Health profession of Athletic Training. Topics include the history of athletic training, injury prevention, mechanisms and classifications of sport injuries, emergency procedures and the healing process.

Students learn the function of athletic taping, bracing, and wrapping. Taping/wrapping procedures are taught for the upper and lower extremities and the torso. This is primarily a lab class that requires hands-on participation and practice. Included is a requirement for athletic training room observation.

Students study the psychological aspects of athletics that can enhance personal performance. The course explores how the psychological components impact the roles, ethics, and responsibilities of athletics personnel, as well as healthy and injured athletes.

This class studies the growth and development of the elementary school child. It examines the role of the health and physical education programs in meeting the child's needs. The course is required for Elementary Education majors.

This course is designed to increase student's knowledge of leadership principles, skills, and qualities; to develop a better understanding of strategies and skills required for sports and exercise program/organization development; and to apply this knowledge in order to provide quality experiences for program participants. Special emphasis will be placed on developing teamwork, enhancing group communications, and facilitating individual and organizational change and growth in a sport and exercise environment. This course includes practical applications of leadership.

This course provides a historical examination of the development of sports and their effects on society.

A historical study of the philosophies and actions that have developed, influenced and controlled women's sports.

Students learn about injuries and conditions pertaining to lower extremities, including the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, hip and pelvis. Students explore a logical and thorough physical evaluation of the lower extremities using history, inspection, palpation and special tests.

This lab class will require clinical time in the Lewis University Athletic Training Room as well as off-campus facilities, with an emphasis on lower extremity evaluations. Certified athletic trainers supervise students. This course provides hands-on experience. Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical site.

This course offers a study of injuries and conditions pertaining to the upper extremities, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, chest, torso, head and neck. Students conduct logical and thorough evaluations of the upper extremity using history, inspection, palpation and special tests.

This lab course with required clinical time in the Lewis University Training Room as well as off-campus facilities, with an emphasis on upper extremity evaluations. Certified athletic trainers and upper level student athletic trainers supervise students. This course provides first-hand experience for students. Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical site.

This course focuses on the physiological use of nutrients by the body. It emphasizes the importance of good nutrition to enhance performance, promote long-term health and prevent injury and illness. This information is applied to such topics as nutritional supplementation, body composition and eating disorders.

Personal and community health issues are studied, including the development of related healthy attitudes and habits that impact personal growth, development and learning.

This series allows students to apply microcomputer software to selected problems in sport management, recreation and activity settings.

An overview of conceptualization and marketing of sporting events to participants, spectators, and sponsors.  Particular emphasis is placed on design and pricing of sponsorship packages so corporate needs are met.

This course explains how motor development affects motor learning and provides a framework for establishing programs that facilitate skill acquisition for all learners and athletes. The course investigates how motor behavior can impact performance in a variety of settings.

This course covers the principles for developing safe and individualized cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and flexibility programs geared to the healthy individual/athlete. Included are leadership techniques for classes activity programs.

These workshops develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of particularly current interest in movement science. It is the goal of these one-credit hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics and current training or application concepts.

This course provides an opportunity for students to work with faculty members on problems of basic research in Sport and Exercise Science.

This is a seminar course addressing current topics specific to athletic training.

This course addresses current topics in Sport and Exercise Science. Topics will vary.

This course looks at various general contagious and chronic medical conditions affecting athletic participation as well as general physical activity. The pathology, signs and symptoms and treatment are discussed for each disease. Appropriate recommendations for restricted participation and release for activity are discussed.

This course is designed to provide the Sport Management and Exercise and Movement Science majors with practical work experience in the fitness field. Emphasis will be placed on the application of SFM strategies and skills in a work environment for a minimum of 50 hours. This is a graded course.

This course is designed to provide the Sport Management and Exercise and Movement Science majors with practical work experience in the sport business field. Emphasis will be placed on the application of Sport and Fitness Management strategies and skills in a work environment for a minimum of 50 hours. This is a graded course.

This course is designed to provide the Sport Management and Exercise and Movement Science majors with practical work experience in either the fitness or sport business field. Emphasis will be placed on the application of Sport and Fitness Management strategies and skills in a work environment for a minimum of 50 hours. This is a graded course.

The clinical experience takes place in a scholastically-based athletic training room under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor. The learning objective for this experience is for the student to show proficiency in assessing injuries to the upper and lower extremities. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets in a clinical packet. In addition, students take a tour of an Emergency Room and the Romeoville Fire Department and complete an ambulance ride experience.

The clinical experience takes place in a physical therapy clinic under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor. During this experience, students should show proficiency in selecting and applying a variety of therapeutic treatments during the healing process. This experience exposes the students to a wide variety of pathologies and treatment populations and allows them to interact with a variety of health care professionals. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets in a clinical packet. In addition, students observe for 2 weeks in a primary care facility.

This interactive course prepares students to recognize, assess, and manage acute traumatic injuries likely to result from physical activity. Topics include vital sign assessment review, airway management, spine boarding, splinting, and evaluation of the abdomen and thorax. Additionally, students will learn to evaluate and create emergency action plans for a variety of settings. Students will complete a 5-8 hour ambulance ride-time experience as part of this course.

This course will introduce the student to basic pharmacology concepts including: pharmacokinetics and the effect of exercise on these processes. Nomenclature, laws, regulations, and procedures related to pharmacology and sport will also be discussed.

Study of the sources of revenue for financing sport, including the public and private sectors, governments, memberships, fees, taxes, bonds, and trademark licensing. Focus on principles and methodology of fundraising.

This course introduces students to tests and measurements within movement science. Students will measure performance within areas of health, fitness, and sport. The course will present the foundation for making reliable and valid judgments about matters of scientific concern in order to statistically analyze and make decisions.

This course is designed to introduce students to the role of effective public relations in the sport and fitness industry. The nature and function of public relations will be examined in a variety of sport and fitness settings. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of public relations into the organization's strategic plan. Creating campaigns, developing media relationships, staging media events, providing information services, utilizing the internet and social networks, communicating with internal and external publics, dealing with crisis, and addressing legal and ethical issues are explored.

This is a seminar course for exercise and movement science majors that covers current and special topics in the field, research and preparation for senior year projects, and professionalism and certification within the field.

This course introduces students to the organization, governance, and cross-cultural context of sport and health on a global level. The emphasis in this course is on identifying issues and strategies associated within international sport and global health and evaluating current systems to suggest or implement future possible changes.

This course introduces students to the application and development of technology within sport and exercise science. The course investigates how technology is currently used within each of the sport and exercise science sub-disciplines. In addition, students will also conceptualize a new technology and propose how to take the product to the public.

This course provides a study of advanced skills in offensive and defensive team play, strategy and officiating. The course requires detailed analysis of skill mechanics concentrating on proper error correction. The course prepares students to coach at a more advanced level.

Students learn advanced skills of the game, as well as advanced offensive and defensive team play and advanced strategies and tactics is presented. The course requires detailed analysis of skill mechanics concentrating on proper error correction. It prepares students to coach at a more advanced level.

A study of the advanced skills of the game, as well as advanced offensive and defensive team play and advanced strategies and tactics is presented. The course requires detailed analysis of skill mechanics concentrating on proper error correction. It prepares students to coach at a more advanced level.

This course provides a study of the advanced skills of the game, as well as advanced offensive and defensive team play and advanced strategies and tactics. The course requires detailed analysis of skill mechanics concentrating on proper error correction. It prepares students to coach at a more advanced level.

Students develop advanced skills of the game, as well as advanced offensive and defensive team play and advanced strategies and tactics. The course requires detailed analysis of skill mechanics concentrating on proper error correction. It prepares students to coach at a more advanced level.

This course focuses on the advanced concepts associated with coaching competitive sports; including, however not limited to sociological, administrative, philosophical, legal, ethical and chemical health issues.

This course examines the theories and practices appropriate for teaching group exercise. The student will learn the methodology necessary for setting up classes, creating effective teaching progressions, and choreographing to music. This course will take a "workshop" approach wherein students will perform the activities and master the techniques associated with good exercise instruction.

This course focuses on the functional anatomical basis of human motion, with special emphasis on the skeletal, neural and muscular systems. Within this focus, the human body is examined with regard to how movement is created and maintained. This course fulfills the advanced writing requirement for athletic training majors.

The study of the athletic fitness components of agility, speed, power, flexibility, strength, and endurance and their application to sport performance.

Students examine the physiological responses and adaptations of the body to exercise and training.

Students will develop personal training skills, competencies, and knowledge needed to complete a credible personal training certification program.  Content areas include exercise science, screening and evaluation, training principles and methods, client program design and implementation, injury prevention, and legal concerns.

Student study techniques, procedures and gain practical laboratory experience in aerobic, strength, flexibility, blood pressure and related measurements. Students apply measurements to specific exercise mandates, as well as to varied populations such as geriatrics, diabetics, pregnant women and those individuals with weight management issues.

This course studies the administrative aspects of fitness, recreational and school athletics programs. Students review the developmental aspects of program implementation and operational practices, such as public relations, budgeting, office management, program marketing and program review.

This course instructs athletic training students in the principles of management and their application to the specific needs of athletic trainers as allied healthcare professionals. The course covers budgeting, design of an athletic training room, the role/application of athletic insurance, organizing physical exams and drug testing procedures, and the legal considerations of sports medicine.

This course will provide the student direction for carrying out the day-to-day managerial and operational responsibilities of a sport-related facility. It will also provide the student with methods for inspecting, repairing and replacing equipment and facilities.

This course covers the advanced principles of fitness programming with application to specific sport and corporate environments. Included are leadership techniques for the development of safe and individualized cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, flexibility and wellness programs.

This course is designed to introduce students to the processes of ethical decision-making and effective governance of sport and fitness. Emphasis will be placed on governing in an ethical, moral, socially responsible, and legal way in the sport and fitness industry. Ethics/governance models, codes of ethics, and value-based decision-making will be covered. Specific areas to be addressed include competition, sportsmanship, winning/losing, cheating, rules and regulations, violence, drugs, alcohol, racism, gender equity, amateurism (Olympic/Para-Olympic, international, youth, and senior recreation), sports, appropriate marketing/advertising, and human resource management.

This course introduces students to the use of statistical analysis within sport and exercise science and to methods of analysis and distributions specific to sport and exercise. Students in this course gather, manage, analyze, interpret, and communicate statistical data to improve decision-making, player performance, in-game strategy, team management, operations, and business applications. The course focuses on analytics through theoretical and developmental frameworks in an effort to develop customized programs to enhance sport performance, optimize marketing strategies, foster sponsorship opportunities, increase ticket and merchandise sales revenue, and support the fan/spectator experience.

This course looks at liability issues related to the business of sport. Specific areas emphasized include facility management, athletic training, and coaching.

This course is designed to provide students with a focused knowledge and application of sport and fitness community relations strategies. Community relations efforts will foster goodwill, promote core responsibility, improve public image and organizational morale, and potentially generate new business.

This course is designed to provide students with a focused knowledge and application of sport and fitness sponsorships, fundraising, and ticket sales. This study will address the evolution, benefits, and analysis of partner needs, prospecting for sponsors/donors/customers, proposal development, and securing, managing, and evaluating sport and fitness revenue opportunities.

This course presents a comprehensive review of risk management, loss prevention, and safety/health relevant to sport and physical activity.

This course introduces students to exercise and movement biomechanics through the study of external forces and their effects, how the body generates forces to maintain position, and how forces create movement.

This course investigates current concepts and trends in adapted physical education, adapted sport, and prosthetics as well as the ability to plan and implement an Exercise and Movement Science program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals.

This course focuses on the processes behind assessing and diagnosing movement technique. Professional intervention and proper assessment techniques are discussed throughout this course.

This course covers laboratory and field tests used for assessing physical fitness components as well as principles of exercise programming. This course teaches students how to assess, measure, and evaluate movement in order to design programs. Students will learn concepts of how to assess, measure, and evaluate movement, techniques in assessment and evaluation, and the ability to apply that science in a practical setting.

These advanced workshops develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of particularly current interest in exercise and movement science. It is the goal of these one-credit hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics and current training or application concepts on an advanced level. These workshops in particular are more activity-based and have a focus on career preparation in specific areas.

This course provides students with the opportunity to do advanced and sustained study in a variety of issues relating to exercise and movement science. Some projects related to the course may take 10 to 16 weeks to complete.

This course is the culmination of the study of the biophysical elements of movement and the application of exercise and movement science. This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the biophysical elements of movement and their appropriate application. This course also serves as an exercise and movement science certification-prep course.

This is a capstone course for Exercise and Movement Science majors that further covers professionalism in the field, research opportunities, entrepreneurship, and career preparation.

An Approved Clinical Instructor supervises the students while they are assigned to a team within a school's athletic program. The learning objective is for the student to show proficiency in all aspects of athletic training including prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and administration. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets in a clinical packet. In addition, students observe at least one surgical procedure.

The professional development of the athletic trainer is the focus of this course. Specific content includes: job search techniques, BOC certification exam procedures, maintaining certification, networking, and the professional organizations associated with the discipline. Students must attend one continuing education event to fulfill the requirements of this course.

This course will introduce the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and prepare the student to use clinical outcomes to enhance patient care. Topics include formulating a clinical question, searching for evidence, and critical appraisal of the literature. This course meets the University Advanced Writing requirements.

This course covers identification and evaluation of research problems, interpretation of research in sport science related areas (athletic training, sport management, fitness, health, recreation, physical education) and basic statistical analysis.

This course introduces students to the study of ergonomics. The course provides students with an in-depth discussion on how the principles of ergonomics can be applied to the context of sport, physical activity, and the workplace in an effort to reduce injury and improve performance.

This class examines the use of exercise and rehabilitation equipment to aid in the healing of injuries/conditions resulting from physical activity. Contemporary theories of development, as well as implementation and modification of rehab programs, are examined and explored in both a lecture and a lab format.

This course examines the use of electro, cryo- and hydrotherapies to aid in the healing of injuries and conditions resulting from physical activity. Students explore indications and contraindications of several modalities in both a lecture and a lab format.

In this preparatory class for the BOC exam. The students synthesize material through critical thinking, and are given oral exams which simulate the BOC exam.

This course is designed to prepare students for a quality Sport and Exercise Science internship. Emphasis will be placed on the process and steps prior to the internship. Internship search and inquiry, letter of interest, application and interview processes, résumés, and portfolio development, and internship requirements and procedures will be covered. Student work prior to the internship will be critical to a highly successful and rewarding internship.

This course is designed to prepare students for a quality Sport and Exercise Science senior culminating experience in SPEX 48200 Sport and Exercise Senior Project. Emphasis will be placed on the process and steps prior to commencing work on the project. Project research search and inquiry, letter of interest, application, presentation of project, and project requirements and procedures will be covered. Student work prior to beginning the project will be critical to a highly successful and rewarding senior experience.

This internship requires students, with the assistance of the Program Director, to locate an internship position in a sport setting. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership. Students must complete 250 hours of practical experience during the semester. The internship must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and must be approved by the Program Director. The student must complete an application for enrollment, have completed SPEX 17100 First Aid, and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in certain prerequisite courses listed in the Catalog.

This internship provides the final experience as an athletic training student. The student will accumulate 300 hours of practical experience during the semester in a setting that he or she selects, and which is approved by the program director. In addition, the student prepares for the BOC certification exam. The student must submit an application for this course and be accepted. The application is available from the program director; deadlines apply to this procedure.

This senior experience project requires students, with the assistance of the program director and the 16-472 Sport and Exercise Science Pre-Senior Project Seminar, to develop a project within an exercise and movement science or sport management setting. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership, product development, research, and technology application. The project must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and must be approved by the program director. The student must complete an application for enrollment, have completed 16-171 First Aid, have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in certain prerequisite courses listed in the program, and have received a grade of "C" or better in all Sport Management or Exercise and Movement Science coursework.

An opportunity for practical experience in athletics coaching, this practicum is available to students enrolled in the athletic coaching curriculum. Enrollment is contingent upon consultation with and approval of the department chairperson. Arrangements must be made the semester prior to enrollment.

This course allows students with a major or minor in Sport and Exercise Science to conduct in-depth research/study in an area germane to the department. Students must submit a written proposal of the independent study project to the department chairperson for approval at the time of enrollment.