EXS Emphasis: Physical Activity & Health
This emphasis deepens content knowledge in health, wellness, and public health, thus preparing students for careers in occupational therapy, community wellness, corporate/employee wellness, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training, and graduate school/academia.
Courses, Careers and Internships from PA&H
Curricular Guide for AY 26-27
This curriculum guide illustrates ONE example of how to progress through the Physical Activity & Health emphasis.
Curriculum Guide / 4-year Plan
In addition to the EXS Core courses, the following courses must be completed to fulfill the Physical Activity & Health emphasis requirements:
- EXS 200 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise (3cr)
- EXS 330 - Physical Activity and Public Health (3cr)
- EXS 370 - Exercise Across the Lifespan (3cr)
- EXS 465 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for the Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- MOV 310 - Motor Skill Development (3cr)
- PH 222 - Public Health Concepts (3cr)
Elective credits - Students must complete eight credits from the following:
- EXS 360 - Strength & Conditioning for Athletic Performance (3cr)
- EXS 390 - Fieldwork (2cr)
- EXS 404 - Advanced Exercise Physiology (3cr)
- PSY 310 - Behavior Modification (3cr)
- PSY 364 - Life Span Developmental Psychology (3cr)
- PSY 367 - Health Psychology (3cr)
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