Exercise Science

Department of Physical Therapy, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences
School of Health Related Professions
405 Kimball Tower
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214-3079
(716) 829-2941
Fax: (716) 829-2428
Web: Physical Therapy, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences
Frank J. Cerny, Chair
Harold Burton, Exercise Science Program Director

The Program
The undergraduate program in exercise science is designed to give students a strong knowledge base in physiological, biomechanical, and nutritional aspects of human physical activity. Students can choose a general ES program or specialize in exercise nutrition or pre-physical therapy. The formal lecture/laboratory sequence of courses in the four-year program, coupled with a one-semester internship experience, prepares graduates for entry-level positions focusing on rehabilitation, prevention of injury and disease, and/or performance enhancement. Many students find employment as a direct result of the internship experience. The exercise science program is also excellent preparation for entry into professional courses of study in other health professions, such as medicine, chiropractic, or physician's assistant. The ES program is also the entry point for the doctorate in physical therapy (D.P.T.). Students complete one year of the ES program before entering the D.P.T. In addition, a five-year combined B.S./M.S. in athletic training and a five-year combined B.S. in exercise science and M.S. in nutrition are available.

Admission
Beginning in the fall of 2002, students can enter the exercise science program as freshmen or transfer directly into the program from another institution. That is, ANY student who meets the minimum requirements for admission into the University at Buffalo is qualified for provisional acceptance into the ES program. In the first 2 years students will complete the ES foundation courses, then undergo an academic review in the second semester of the sophomore year. To remain in ES and be permitted to take upper division courses students must have: 1) minimum GPA of 2.0 overall; 2) completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.5 (This normally takes two years); and 3) Submit a Promotion to Professional Program request form. For upper classmen the Promotion to Professional Program request must be submitted in the semester in which students plan to satisfy requirements previously stated.

To be eligible for the pre-PT concentration and the B.S./M.S. programs, students must have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8 and no grade in prerequisite courses below C.

Exercise Science (ES)

200 Science of Human Movement (3) (F; Sp)
Note: This is a prerequisite course
Introduces the biological and physical bases of exercise responses and adaptations to chronic physical activity in humans. Emphasis is placed on the integrated exercise responses of the body systems. Examination of appropriate exercise principles and concepts is accompanied by critical examination of misconceptions, fads, and myths that pervade exercise and fitness activities. Not recommended for students in their freshman year. LEC/LAB

300 Theory of Athletic Injury I (3) (F)
Prerequisite: ANA407
Study of the theory and principles of athletic injury as associated with human performance. Emphasis is placed on the application of scientific principles of human growth and development, physical conditioning, injury prevention, and emergency care, and on the understanding of rehabilitative procedures. LEC

310/410 Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Programming I/II (3/3) (F/F)
Prerequisites: ES 200, ANA407
Corequisite: ES 380
The theoretical and practical aspects of exercise testing, body composition, fitness evaluation, client interviews and education, exercise prescription, emergency procedures, program administration, and management are examined in this two-semester course. LEC/LAB

330 Life Span Physiology (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: ES 200, ES 342, ES 380
Focuses on motor development, neural control of movement, learning, and memory throughout the life span, with special reference to pediatrics and geriatrics. LEC/LAB

340 Physical Activity for Special Cases (3) (F)
Prerequisites: ES 310, ES 380, ANA407
Analysis of exercise responses, testing and prescription, and adaptation to chronic physical activity in special populations, including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, work hardening, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, pregnancy, and others. LEC

342 Neuroscience I (3) (F)
Prerequisite: ANA407
Fundamental neurophysiology and clinical neuroanatomy of sensory systems. LEC

343 Neuroscience II (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: ANA407, ES 342
A continuation of Neuroscience I, focusing on clinical neuroanatomy of motor systems and integration of sensory, motor, and cognitive functions. LEC

344 Neuroanatomy I (1) (F)
Prerequisite: ANA407
LAB

345 Neuroanatomy II (1) (Sp)
Prerequisite: ANA407
LAB

370 Biomechanics I (4) (Sp)
Prerequisites: ANA407, ES 380, PHY107-108, MTH141
Introduces the mechanical, neuromuscular, and anatomical bases of human movement. Quantitative and qualitative biomechanical analyses of multisegment motion is analyzed from the perspective of joint and muscle mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics. LEC/LAB

380 Exercise Physiology (4) (F)
Prerequisites: NTR108, ANA407, CHE102
Analysis of physiologic responses and adaptations of the various body systems and structures to acute and chronic physical activity and to environmental stress. Cellular mechanisms that underlie these responses are emphasized. LEC

390 Special Topics (1-4) (F; Sp)
Prerequisite: ANA407
LEC

400 Theory of Athletic Injury II (4) (Sp)
Prerequisite: ES 300
Advanced aspects and clinical applications specific to athletic injury. Topics include organizational and administrative responsibilities, pharmacology, anatomical evaluations, integumentary disorders, athletic training room procedures, and National Athletic Training Association requirements. LEC/LAB

402 Exercise Nutrition (2) (F)
Prerequisite: ES 380, CHE102, ANA407
Nutrition for athletes, energy systems for different activities, weight control, ergogenic aids, osteoporosis, and selected health problems among athletes related to nutritional deficiencies. LEC

429 Internship (1-12) (Sp)
Prerequisite: completion of all other course and program requirements
Conducted in settings conducive to the development/refinement of skills and abilities related to a professional role, under the guidance of an approved field supervisor and/or university personnel. LAB

441/443 Critical Inquiry (1/1) (Junior - F; Senior - F)
Prerequisite: ANA407
Competency-based courses; emphasize basic skills in critical analysis and assessment of professional literature pertinent to the exercise sciences. LEC

442 Applications in Exercise Science (1) (Sp)
Prerequisites: ES 310, ANA407
Develops basic competencies necessary for the evaluation and assessment of needs, interests, and performance in comprehensive health-related fitness programming in compliance with American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. Skills training in the administration and interpretation of standard testing/assessment protocols is provided in both on and off-campus laboratory settings. LEC/LAB

470 Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement (3) (F)
Prerequisite: ES 370
The integration of neurophysiological and mechanical factors that act on, and are controlled by, the musculoskeletal system. Biophysical characteristics of the musculoskeletal system and electrophysiological factors involved in voluntary muscle control are emphasized. Musculoskeletal anthropometrics, joint and seg ment kinematics, and static and dynamic analyses via deterministic musculoskeletal modeling are also presented, as well as gait, postural control, and clinical and sport movement applications. The course includes weekly seminar or laboratory sessions. LEC/LAB

497 Practicum (1-4) (Sp)
Prerequisites: ES 200, ES 380, ES 310, ANA407
TUT

498 Honors Research (1-4) (F; Sp)
For students in the departmental honors program. Students choose a faculty mentor and participate in a research project. TUT

499 Independent Study (1-4)
TUT

Exercise Science - B.S.

Acceptance Criteria
Four-Year program
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in prerequisite courses (44-46 credit hours)

B.S./M.S. programs and pre-PT
Completion of general education requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.8 in prerequisite courses
Minimum grade of "C" in all prerequisite courses

Advising Notes
Students are encouraged to see an academic advisor for more specific information reqarding B.S./M.S. and D.P.T. programs

Graduation Requirements
Completion of all general education requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in ES courses plus 9 credits of approved electives
A grade of "C" or better in ES 310 and in ES 410

Required Courses
Prerequisite Courses
ANA113 Human Anatomy; or APY345 Comparative Primate Anatomy and APY346 Dissections in Comparative Primate Anatomy
ANA407 Gross Human Anatomy
CHE101 General Chemistry
CHE102 General Chemistry
ES 200 Science of Human Movement
MTH121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I or MTH141 College Calculus I
NTR108 Human Nutrition
PGY300 Human Physiology
PHY101/151 College Physics I/Lab
PHY102/152 College Physics II/Lab
PSY101 Introductory Psychology
One statistics course (one of the following: STA119, CEP207, PSY207)

Exercise Science Program Courses
ES 300 Theory of Athletic Injury
ES 310 Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Programming I
ES 330 Life Span Kinesiology
ES 340 Physical Activity for Special Cases
ES 342 Neuroscience I
ES 343 Neuroscience II
ES 370 Biomechanics I
ES 380 Exercise Physiology
ES 390 Special Topics
ES 402 Exercise Nutrition
ES 410 Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Programming II
ES 429 Internship (must be taken for a total of 12 credit hours; petitions for alternate coursework in lieu of 6 of those credit hours will be considered for senior spring semester)
ES 441 Critical Inquiry
ES 442 Applications in Exercise Science
ES 443 Critical Inquiry
Electives

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Major Requirements
(Four-Year Program)
Note: Students are not required to follow this specific sequence. Sequencing of courses should be based on the student's strengths and individual preferences.

First Year
Fall-CHE101; MTH121or MTH141; PSY101
Spring-CHE102, one statistics course (one of the following: STA119, CEP207, PSY207), NTR108

Second Year
Fall-PHY101/151; ANA113, or APY345 and APY346; ES 200
Spring-PHY102/152, PGY300

Summer Before Third Year
ANA407

Third Year (year one of exercise science program)
Fall-ES 300, ES 310, ES 342, ES 380, ES 441
Spring-ES 330, ES 343, ES 370, ES 442, electives

Fourth Year
Fall-ES 340, ES 402, ES 410, ES 443, ES 390, electives
Spring-ES 429 (must be taken for a total of 12 credit hours; petitions for alternate coursework in lieu of 6 of those credit hours will be considered for senior spring semester)

Electives
Students can choose 9 credits of electives from the following:
BCP302 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIO201 Cell Biology
BIO205/215 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry/Laboratory
CHE201 or 203 Organic Chemistry
CHE202 or 204 Organic Chemistry
ES 313 Medicine
ES 344 Neuroanatomy I
ES 345 Neuroanatomy II
ES 470 Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement
ES 497 Practicum (maximum of 3 cr)
ES 499 Independent Study
MIC301 Fundamentals of Microbiology
MT 401 Clinical Biochemistry
NTR401 Nutrition and Health
NTR402 Nutrition in the Life Cycle
PGY412 Applied Physiology
PGY451-452 Human Physiology I-II
PSY230 Biopsychology
PSY353 Health Psychology
PSY362 Sport and Exercise Psychology
THD432 Applied Kinesiology and Anatomy for Dancers

Summary
Total required credit hours in exercise science - 62
General education - 18
Prerequisites - 45
Total required credit hours - 125

Exercise Science/Nutrition - B.S./M.S.

Acceptance Criteria
Students must apply online for this program
"C" or better in all prerequisite courses
Minimum GPA of 2.8 overall

Required Courses
ANA407 Gross Human Anatomy
BIO205 Biochemistry
CHE203 Organic Chemistry
CHE204 Organic Chemistry
ES 310 Exercise Assessment and Prescription
ES 340 Physical Activity for Special Cases
ES 342 Neuroscience I
ES 343 Neuroscience II
ES 370 Biomechanics
ES 380 Exercise Physiology
ES 410 Exercise Assessment & Prescription II
ES 441 Critical Inquiry
ES 443 Critical Inquiry
ES 497 Practicum
NTR301 Dietary Assessment
NTR402 Lifecycle Nutrition
NTR500 Energy and Protein
NTR501 Vitamins & Minerals
NTR503 Nutrition and Health
NTR505 Exercise Nutrition
NTR550 Technical Advances in Foods
NTR600 Pathophysiology
NTR603 Seminar
NTR630 Seminar
NTR680 Research
PGY551 Human Physiology
PGY552 Human Physiology
One 500/600-level statistics course
Two electives

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Major Requirements

First-second Years
Follow first two years of exercise science program

Summer before third year
ANA407 Gross Human Anatomy

Third Year
Fall-ES 310, ES 342, ES 380, ES 441, CHE203, NTR301
Spring-ES 343, ES 370, CHE204, NTR402, ES 497

Fourth Year
Fall-ES 340, ES 410, ES 443, NTR505, BIO205, NTR503
Spring-PGY552, NTR501, one 500/600-level statistics course, NTR603, one elective

Fifth Year
Fall-PGY551, NTR550, NTR500, NTR600
Spring-NTR630, NTR680, one elective

Refer to the Graduate School's Policies and Procedures Manual for Master's candidates requirements.

Exercise Science/Athletic Training - B.S./M.S.

Acceptance Criteria
The athletic training program is a five-year combined B.S./M.S. program. Students must apply online for this program. To be eligible, students must have a "C" or better in all prerequisite courses, a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8, and 50 hours of clinical work in an athletic training room.

Required Courses
ANA407 Gross Human Anatomy
ATH101 Taping and Wrapping Techniques
ATH201Padding and Bracing Techniques
BCP302 Intro to Pharmacology
ES 300 Theory of Athletic Injuries I
ES 310 Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Programming I
ES 331 Introduction to Emergency Athletic Care
ES 340 Physical Activity for Special Cases
ES 342 Neuroscience I
ES 343 Neuroscience II
ES 370 Biomechanical Dimensions
ES 380 Exercise Physiology
ES 400 Theory of Athletic Injury II
ES 410 Exercise Assessment, Prescription, and Programming II
ES 441 Critical Inquiry
ES 475 Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury
ES 497 AT Practicum I
ES 497 AT Practicum II
ES 502 Muscle and Metabolic Response to Exercise
ES 503 Cardiopulmonary Response to Exercise
ES 505 Exercise Nutrition
ES 530 Instrumentation
ES 532 Statistics
ES 539 Research Seminar
ES 560 Therapeutic Exercise
ES 561 Therapeutic Modalities
ES 564 Upper Extremity Pathology and Evaluation
ES 566 Lower Extremity Pathology and Evaluation
ES 589 Directed Readings
ES 592 Practicum III
ES 592 Practicum IV
ES 596 Project
ES 599 Independent Study (optional)

See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Major Requirements

First-second Years
Follow first two years of exercise science program

Summer before third year
ANA407, ES 331

Third Year
Fall-ES 310, ES 342, ES 441, ES 380, ES 300, ATH101, ATH201
Spring-ES 343, ES 370, ES 497, ES 566, ES 560

Fourth Year
Fall-ES 505, ES 410, ES 497, ES 539, ES 561, ES 564, ES 589
Spring-ES 530, ES 503, ES 475, ES 400, ES 539, ES 592

Fifth Year
Fall-ES 502, ES 340, ES 532, BCP302, ES 592
Spring-ES 596, ES 599 (optional)

Refer to the Graduate School's Policies and Procedures Manual for Master's candidates requirements.

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Last updated: Thursday, 09-Dec-2004 15:21:18 EST