Course title

Intro to Exercise Science Honors

Pre-requisite

Brade of an A in Biology, B or better in Biology Honors

Course description

Introduction to Exercise Science is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in kinesiology; exercise physiology; nursing; sports fitness; athletic training; physical therapy; nutrition; and medicine. Students will have practical application labs to practice prevention; treatment; assessment; and rehabilitation of sports injuries; first aid/CPR; and emergency procedures. Upon completion of this course; proficient students will be able to apply concepts of anatomy and physiology; physics; biochemistry; bioenergetics; and kinesiology to specific exercise science contexts. Students who successfully complete this course will have an understanding of the importance of exercise; nutrition; and rehabilitation on sports performance and quality of life as they apply to athletes; patients; and special populations. Students will practice communication; goal setting; and information collecting skills that are critical for their future success in a health related field. This course aligns with the National Collegiate Honors Council?s expectations for university Honors course pedagogy. The course format will follow these objectives in the delivery of the content:

1. Discussion and writing are the hallmarks of Honors classes. Students will consistently use writing; both in class and out; as a means to express ideas and prepare for discussions.
2. The course is discussion-oriented rather than lecture. The instructor provides background to inform the discussion and guide the research; as students are given time in advance to read; research and prepare their responses in writing.
3. Students work to develop the ability to think about a broad range of ideas and come to understand how scholars and artists work by reading and responding to primary source material; by exploring issues and problems in depth rather than quickly and superficially; and by being carefully exposed to and guided through the methods of many disciplines. Students learn to see the broad implications of each issue; as well as learn to analyze and synthesize the material.
4. Students work to become more independent as critical thinkers; demonstrating the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea; while considering the consequences of their ideas; for themselves; for others; and for society. The classroom environment is open to many perspectives and points of view; where students are encouraged to take intellectual risks and feel safe doing so.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Phoenix

High school

Horizon CLC Honors High School

School / district Address

16233 S 48th St

School zip code

85048-0801

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

02/10/2022

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LADV
• Advanced science

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

04/12/2022

Deferred Reason

In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science; we will need a list of physical laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.

Online / Virtual

No