Exercise Science Undergraduate Courses

Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.

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EXS 150 THE ART AND SCIENCE OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (3)

Introduces the study of human exercise and provides a broad-based understanding of applications of human movement to health and science. SAS

EXS 190 INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE SCIENCE (3)

Overview of the biological basis of human movement and function, including health, disease, and human performance. Provides information on the subject matter, career opportunities, and current literature in exercise science.

EXS 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

EXS 334 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY (3)

Anatomical and mechanical basis of the science of human movement with application to analysis of movement activities. Prerequisite: ((MAT 125 or MAT 125H or MATPLC 70 or higher) and EXS 190 and BIO 201) or International Exchange Student Group

EXS 334R FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY RECITATION (1)

Optional recitation section covering functional anatomy and kinesiology. Pass-fail only. Corequisite: EXS 334

EXS 336 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (3)

Physiology of human performance during exercise, including cellular and systemic responses, environmental, and training program considerations. Prerequisite: (BIO 201 and BIO 202 and CHM 151 and EXS 190) or International Exchange Student Group

EXS 337 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB (1)

Lab methods in exercise physiology, including cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal function, body composition, and flexibility. Prerequisite: (BIO 201 and BIO 202 and CHM 151 and EXS 190) or International Exchange Student Group

EXS 360 BIOMECHANICS (3)

Biomechanics of human movement and biological tissue properties. Prerequisite: (EXS 334 and (MAT 125 or MAT 125H) and (PHY 111 and PHY 111L) or (PHY 161 and PHY 161L)) or International Exchange Student Group

EXS 370 NUTRITION AND HORMONAL CHANGES DURING EXERCISE (3)

Impact of stress on body chemistry including hormones, nutrient metabolism, metabolites, and supplements/diet related to health and physical activity. Crosslisted as NTS 370. Prerequisite: (NTS 256 or NTS 256H) and (EXS 336 or CHM 360)

EXS 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

EXS 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

EXS 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)

Supervised fieldwork experience in a professional exercise-science setting. Requires 45 hours for each credit earned. Pass-fail only. Department consent.

EXS 408C FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)

Supervised fieldwork experience in a professional exercise-science setting. Requires 45 hours for each credit earned. Pass-fail only. Instructor's consent required. CAP

EXS 414C ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (3)

Applies physiological principles to exercise circumstances; includes critical analysis of the effect of exercise on human physiologic function with in-depth examination of current literature. This course is an option to satisfy the capstone requirement for exercise science majors. Coconvened with BIO 514. Prerequisite: EXS 336 CAP

EXS 460 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION (3)

Basics of cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal testing and exercise prescription for general and compromised populations. Includes electrocardiograph analysis. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and BIO 202 and EXS 336 and Corequisite: EXS 460L

EXS 460L CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING LAB (1)

Applies the principles of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and prescription, including electrocardiogram analysis, aerobic testing, pulmonary function, body composition, and the prescription resulting from that testing. 3 hrs. lab. Corequisite: EXS 460

EXS 465 ADVANCED CLINICAL EXERCISE SCIENCE (3)

Advanced clinical exercise testing and prescription, relative to diseases of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and immunologic systems. Special attention given to exercise assessment techniques. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and BIO 202 and EXS 336 and EXS 460

EXS 465C ADVANCED CLINICAL EXERCISE SCIENCE (3)

EXS 478 NEURAL CONTROL OF MOVEMENT (3)

Examines motor behavior as part of the discipline of movement science, focusing on the underlying mechanisms and applications. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and BIO 202

EXS 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Research under the supervision of a faculty research adviser. Pass-fail only. Student must have research mentor approval prior to departmental consent. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Department consent required.

EXS 485C UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

EXS 490 MUSCULOSKELETAL EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION (3)

Muscle and skeletal physiology, exercise testing, and prescription; emphasizing musculoskeletal adaptations to exercise training, drugs, and disease. Prerequisite: (EXS 334 and EXS 336 and (NTS 256 or NTS 256H)) or International Exchange Student Group

EXS 491 IMPLEMENTING STRENGTH CONDITIONING PROGRAMS (2)

Organization and implementation of strength and conditioning exercise programs. Training methodology, measurement, and evaluation of resistance exercise prescription. Prerequisite: EXS 490

EXS 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)

Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Pass-fail only. Student must have study mentor approval prior to departmental consent. Department consent required.

EXS 497C INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)

EXS 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.