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Kinesiology (EXSC)

http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/kinesiology/
D class assignments for undergraduates available in PED107; phone 740-2480.
D class assignments for graduate students available in PED107; phone 740-2492.

EXSC 202L: Principles of Nutrition and Exercise (2.0 units)

Fundamental knowledge of proper nutrition for optimal health performance. Concepts of weight loss, gain; understanding of cardiorespiratory functioning. Laboratory experiments; body composition evaluation, energy metabolism. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Note: JEP course Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
38408R	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	36 of 60	Bob Girandola	GFS118	Word (56832 KB)
38409R	Lab	TBA	TBA	28 of 30	Gudrun Floyd	OFFICE
38410R	Lab	TBA	TBA	9 of 30		OFFICE

EXSC 203L: Individualized Exercise Prescription (2.0 units)

Principles and theories related to exercise prescription; programs of weight-training, circuit-training, aerobics, flexibility, high and low-intensity training guidelines; safeguards and effectiveness. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Note: JEP Course Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
38412R	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	Tue, Thu	16 of 36	Alberto Vallejo	WPH103	Word (78848 KB)
38413R	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 18	Gudrun Floyd	PEDB15A
38414R	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	10 of 18	Gudrun Floyd	PEDB15A

EXSC 205Lxg: The Science of Human Performance (4.0 units)

The physiological and nutritional basis of human performance. Factors that facilitate and limit athletic achievement. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Not available for major credit.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: JEP Course Register for one lecture and one lab

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
38417R	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	131 of 144	Bob Girandola	THH201	Word (87040 KB)
38419R	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 19	Brandon Kayser	PEDB16
38420R	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Anh-Khoi Nguyen	PEDB16
38423R	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	17 of 18	Patrick Dib	PEDB16
38424R	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	17 of 18	Gudrun Floyd	PEDB16
38425R	Lab	6:00-7:50pm	Thursday	17 of 18	Patrick Dib	PEDB16
38426R	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	16 of 18	Gudrun Floyd	PEDB16
38427R	Lab	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Anh-Khoi Nguyen	PEDB16
38433R	Lab	8:00-9:50am	Thursday	16 of 18	Patrick Dib	PEDB16
38418R	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	119 of 126	Bob Girandola	THH202	Word (87040 KB)
38421R	Lab	6:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Anh-Khoi Nguyen	PEDB16
38422R	Lab	8:00-9:50am	Wednesday	18 of 18	Silvana Constantinescu	PEDB16
38428R	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Silvana Constantinescu	PEDB16
38429R	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Silvana Constantinescu	PEDB16
38430R	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	16 of 18	Brandon Kayser	PEDB16
38431R	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Friday	15 of 18	Brandon Kayser	PEDB16
38432R	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Monday	18 of 18	Kieran Coghlan	PEDB16

EXSC 250: Drugs and Ergogenic Aids in Sport and Weight Control (4.0 units)

Evaluation of drugs, nutritional supplements, and ergogenic aids that are purported to enhance human athletic performance to pomote weight and fat loss. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Note: Register for lecture and discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38434R	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	23 of 40	Bob Girandola	THH119	Word (83456 KB)
38435R	Discussion	2:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	23 of 40	Bob Girandola	WPH102

EXSC 300L: Physiology of Exercise (4.0 units)

Analysis of the neuromuscular system (anatomy, development, biochemistry, physiology and mechanics). Theories and principles of neuromuscular adaptations associated with acute and chronic exercise. Lecture, 3 hour; laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite: EXSC 200
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
38438R	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	44 of 47	Alberto Vallejo	THH208	Word (75264 KB)
38439R	Lab	5:00-8:00pm	Monday	16 of 17	Gudrun Floyd	PEDB16
38440R	Lab	5:00-8:00pm	Wednesday	15 of 17	Tamara Espinet	PEDB16
38441R	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 13	Tamara Espinet	PEDB16

EXSC 301L: Functional Anatomy (4.0 units)

Neuromuscular mechanisms involved in performance of skilled movements; analysis of body levers, movement patterns; prevention of injury; training programs; individual experiments. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Corequisite: EXSC 300
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
38445R	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	33 of 48	John Callaghan	THH114	Word (64000 KB)
38446R	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Friday	5 of 12	Kieran Coghlan	PEDB16
38447R	Lab	8:00-10:50am	Thursday	Canceled
38448R	Lab	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 12	Joseph Munaretto	PEDB16
38449R	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 13	Shashank Raina	PEDB16
38450R	Lab	8:00-10:50am	Wednesday	6 of 12		PEDB16

EXSC 310: Sociopsychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity (4.0 units)

Examination of the individual in a social environment related to sport and physical activity; personality, motivation, attitude, and group behavior viewed in physical activity contexts.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38451R	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	44 of 50	John Callaghan	GFS101	Word (57856 KB)

EXSC 407bL: Advanced Exercise Physiology (4.0 units)

Regulation of metabolic pathways and endocrinology in acute and chronic exercise. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite: EXSC 407A
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
38470R	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Tue, Thu	40 of 41	Alberto Vallejo	THH208	Word (77824 KB)
38471R	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Monday	12 of 13	Lindsey Bogachus	PEDB15A
38472R	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	13 of 13	Gudrun Floyd	PEDB15A
38473R	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15	Lindsey Bogachus	PEDB15A

EXSC 439L: Human Performance and Bioenergetics (2.0-4.0 units)

Application of physiology, biomechanics and perceptual-motor principles to the study of skill acquisition and human performance. 4 units -- Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 2 units (kinematic analysis only) -- Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38481D	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	7 of 15	Jill Mc Nitt-Gray,Shashank Raina	OFFICE	Word (45568 KB)

EXSC 442L: Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (4.0 units)

Athletic injury assessment; principles, techniques and effects of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative exercises.

Prerequisite: EXSC 441

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38484D	Lecture-Lab	5:00-7:50pm	Monday	13 of 35	Helaine Lopes	HER110	Word (43008 KB)

EXSC 490x: Directed Research (2.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38487D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Jill Mc Nitt-Gray,Lorraine Turcotte,Casey Donovan	OFFICE

EXSC 491L: Laboratory Experience in Exercise Science (2.0-4.0 units, max 4)

Practical laboratory experience in basic and applied exercise physiology, biochemistry, and/or biomechanics. Emphasizing development of laboratory techniques.

Prerequisite: (EXSC 200 and EXSC 203 and EXSC 300 and EXSC 301)

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38489D	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	2 of 25	Jill Mc Nitt-Gray,Lorraine Turcotte,Casey Donovan	OFFICE

EXSC 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38500D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	Lorraine Turcotte	OFFICE

EXSC 640L: Neuromuscular System in Physiology of Exercise (4.0 units)

Gross structure and ultrastructure of muscle tissue, nervous system control of muscle function as related to exercise physiology. Laboratory,3 hours. Prerequisites: EXSC 300L and 301L; BIOL 306L and 312L.

Prerequisite: (EXSC 300 and EXSC 301 and BISC 306 and BISC 312)

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38517D	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	5 of 12	Lorraine Turcotte,Casey Donovan	OFFICE

EXSC 690: Directed Readings (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38496D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE
38519D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

EXSC 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38521D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Lorraine Turcotte	OFFICE

EXSC 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38523D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

EXSC 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Disseratation.

Prerequisite: EXSC 794a
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38524D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

EXSC 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Prerequisite: EXSC 794b
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38525D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

EXSC 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Prerequisite: EXSC 794c
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38526D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

EXSC 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: EXSC 794d

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
38527D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

Information accurate as of 8/7/2009 4:48 PM.