EXS Emphasis: Exercise Physiology & Sport Performance
This emphasis focus deepens and expands content in human athletic performance and the physiology of training, thus preparing students for careers in strength & conditioning, sports science, biomechanics, and graduate school/academia.
Courses, Careers & Internships: ExPhys & Sports Performance
Curricular Guide for AY 26-27
See the curriculum guide below for ONE example of how how to progress through the Exercise Physiology & Sport Performance emphasis.
Curriculum Guide / 4-year Plan
In addition to the EXS Core courses, the following courses must be completed to fulfill the Exercise Physiology & Sports Performance emphasis requirements:
- EXS 355 - Essentials of Sport Science (3cr)
- EXS 360 - Strength & Conditioning for Athletic Performance (3cr)
- EXS 400 - Biomechanics (3cr)
- EXS 404 - Advanced Exercise Physiology (3cr)
- EXS 440 - Environmental Exercise Physiology (3cr)
Elective credits - Students must complete eleven credits from the following:
- BMS 305 - Clinical Nutrition (3cr)
- EXS 200- Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Physical Activity (3cr)
- EXS 330 - Physical Activity and Public Health (3cr)
- EXS 390 - Fieldwork (2cr)
- MOV 310 - Motor Skill Development (3cr)
- PH 222 - Public Health Concepts (3cr)
- PHY 216 - Physics of Sport (3cr)
- STA 345 - Statistics in Sports (3cr)
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