Associate of Science in Exercise Science

This course examines the scientific principles and applied methodologies required to design and lead structured performance training for groups and teams. Students explore musculoskeletal and physiological foundations, biomechanics, energy systems, and training adaptations within collective training environments. Emphasis is placed on group assessment strategies, periodization, exercise scaling and modification, safety management, equipment utilization, and session structure across cardiovascular, strength, and conditioning formats.

This course examines the scientific principles and applied methodologies of performance enhancement for athletic populations. Students explore neuromuscular physiology, biomechanics, bioenergetics, performance assessment, resistance training systems, power development, and periodization models. Emphasis is placed on sport-specific program design, seasonal training adaptation, recovery strategies, injury prevention, performance nutrition, supplementation science, and sport psychology principles.

This course examines leadership development and high-performance coaching principles within exercise and human performance environments. Students explore identity formation, emotional intelligence, communication strategies, culture-building practices, professional standards, and the interpersonal skills that define effective leadership.

This course introduces students to Lionel University and prepares them for academic, personal, and professional success in Exercise Science and Human Performance. Using the Train to Win framework, students engage in structured self-reflection, skill development, and leadership application through the ROAR model: Reflect, Own, Align, and Rise.

This course prepares students to take the first and next steps in their careers. Students explore career opportunities, develop a professional resume and cover letter, create an effective elevator pitch, and build interviewing and professional-readiness skills.

This course explores the principles and techniques of effective written business communication. Stu-dents will discuss, critique, and practice business writing strategies to produce good-news messages, bad-news messages, persuasive messages, reports, proposals and presentations, while developing critical thinking, researching and interviewing skills. Business communication in a global business environment is also emphasized.

This course examines leadership theory and administrative principles within exercise, sport, and performance facility environments. Students explore organizational leadership models, emotional intelligence, strategic vision development, culture-building practices, operational decision-making, change management, diversity and inclusion, and professional development systems. Emphasis is placed on applying leadership frameworks to sports and fitness organizations to promote performance excellence, ethical practice, and sustainable organizational growth.

This course focuses on the professional communication and service skills needed to improve member experience and retention in health clubs, fitness facilities, wellness centers, and performance environments. Students examine active listening, professional presence, behavioral style awareness, inclusive communication, service recovery, and consistent follow-through while exploring how customer experience influences trust, engagement, loyalty, belonging, and referrals.

This course introduces students to Lionel University and prepares them for academic, personal, and professional success through structured reflection, personal ownership, alignment, leadership, and professional development.

Students develop career-readiness skills including professional resumes, cover letters, interviewing, career exploration, and professional communication.

This course examines evidence-based corrective strategies designed to address movement dysfunction and restore performance capacity. Students explore skeletal, muscular, and neuromuscular system interactions as they relate to faulty movement patterns, joint instability, soft-tissue restrictions, and motor-control deficits. Emphasis is placed on movement analysis, stability and mobility integration, functional assessment, corrective exercise programming, and professional scope of practice.

This course examines the scientific principles and applied methodologies required to design and lead structured performance training for groups and teams. Students explore biomechanics, energy systems, training adaptations, group assessment strategies, program design, exercise modification, safety management, and professional leadership within group-based performance settings.

This course examines leadership development and high-performance coaching principles within exercise and human performance environments. Students develop communication, emotional intelligence, culture-building, identity, and leadership skills applicable to individual and group coaching.

Students develop academic, personal, and professional skills through the Train to Win framework and the ROAR model: Reflect, Own, Align, and Rise.

Students develop career-readiness skills through career exploration, resume and cover-letter development, interviewing preparation, professional communication, and personal branding.

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This advanced course focuses on the application of coaching frameworks to facilitate sustainable behavior change and improve client outcomes. Students integrate assessment, communication, and behavior-change strategies to design and implement personalized coaching interventions. Emphasis is placed on promoting client autonomy, enhancing motivation, and supporting long-term adherence in health and performance settings.

This course prepares students to assess clients holistically by examining behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence health and performance. Students learn to identify root causes of client challenges, analyze patterns in behavior and decision-making, and synthesize findings into actionable, evidence-based coaching strategies. Emphasis is placed on integrating assessment data to design personalized interventions that support sustainable behavior change.

Students develop academic, personal, leadership, and professional skills through the ROAR framework: Reflect, Own, Align, and Rise.

Students prepare for professional opportunities through career exploration, resume and cover-letter development, interviewing skills, professional communication, and career planning.