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Exercise Science and Sports Studies Curriculum

Exercise science is a broad discipline that examines the biological, mechanical, sociocultural, and behavioral aspects of human movement with primary application to human health, exercise, and sport performance.

Quick Facts

  • Total classes:
  • Weeks per class: 16
  • Total Credit Hours: 16
  • Average classes: 18
  • Total Faculty: 3
  • Scholarships:
Course Number Course Title Credits
EXHS 111 Introduction to Exercise and Health Science 4 Credits
EXHS 203 Coaching Methods 2 Credits
EXHS 204 Sport Nutrition 2 Credits
EXHS 210 Functional Human Anatomy 2 Credits
EXHS 211 Exercise Science Laboratory Skills 2 Credits
EXHS 220 Sport Identity 4 Credits
EXHS 230 Sports Injury Management I 2 Credits
EXHS 231 Sports Injury Management II 2 Credits
EXHS 271 Independent study 0-4 Credits
EXHS 299 Research Practicum 1-4 Credits
EXHS 302 Clinical Healthcare: Theory and Application 4 Credits
EXHS 302L Laboratory 0 Credits
EXHS 303 Physical Activity Epidemiology 4 Credits
EXHS 306 Biomechanics 4 Credits
EXHS 306L LABORATORY 0 Credits
EXHS 308 Exercise Physiology 4 Credits
EXHS 308L LABORATORY 0 Credits
EXHS 310 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning 4 Credits
EXHS 310L LABORATORY 0 Credits
EXHS 323 Sport in a Diverse Society 4 Credits
EXHS 324 Sports and Exercise Psychology 4 Credits
EXHS 371 Independent Study 1-4 Credits
EXHS 373 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EXHS 1-4 Credits
EXHS 373A Personal Fitness Training 4 Credits
EXHS 373AL Laboratory 0 Credits
EXHS 379A Research Methods in Exercise and Health Science – Natural World 4 Credits
EXHS 379B Research Methods in Exercise and Health Science – Social World 4 Credits
EXHS 390 Sport Ethics 4 Credits
EXHS 394 Research Design 2 Credits
EXHS 395 Research Seminar I 1 Credit
EXHS 396 Research Seminar II 1 Credit
EXHS 397 Internship 1-4 Credits
EXHS 397A Non-Capstone Internship 1-4 Credits