USC Schedule of Classes

Foundations of the human species. Examination of scientific evidence from Darwinian theory, primate behavior, fossils, and the behavior of modern people. Laboratory. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 200Lg.

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. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 202L.

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. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 203L.

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. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 205Lxg.

Evaluation of drugs, nutritional supplements, and ergogenic aids that are purported to enhance human athletic performance to promote weight and fat loss. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 250.

The roles of biology, culture, and the environment in shaping human society, integrating evolutionary biology and cultural theory. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 300.

Major organ systems; functional implications of their relationships; gross and microscopic examination with an emphasis on practical skills in recognizing, dissecting, and differentiating anatomical structures. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 301L.

Gastrointestinal physiology and energy metabolism as it relates to macronutrient intake. Theories and principles of nutrition and their impact on metabolic regulation. Prerequisites: BISC 220L or BISC 221L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 200.

Examination of the evidence for and against evolutionary bases of a range of human behaviors. Topics include sex differences, human reproductive strategies, race, IQ, human ecology. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 308.

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. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 310.

Analysis of the skeletal muscular system (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and development) and its functional properties under both normal and pathological conditions. Lecture, 3 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: BISC 220L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 300.

Theories of control and learning applied to motor performance; variables affecting performance in exercise, games, sports, and dance. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: HBIO 320L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 400L.

Kinematic and kinetic analysis of human motion. Emphasis on performance enhancement and injury prevention. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: MATH 108, PHYS 135aL, HBIO 301L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 408L.

Examination of the etiology, prevention and treatments of metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and obesity as major threats to public health. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 409. Prerequisite: BISC 220L; HBIO 302L or HBIO 320L. Recommended preparation: HBIO 203L or HBIO 205Lxg

Application of scientific principles to conditioning, protecting,and rehabilitating the athlete. Laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisites: HBIO 301L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 441L.