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Exercise Science
	EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise Science Introduction to the field of exercise science and its various professional applications. An overview of the sub-disciplines of exercise science will be provided as well as career tracks and opportunities and related professional organizations. Students develop their own philosophies and select a program/career track. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 238 Teaching Educational Gymnastics Designed for physical education and elementary education majors and those in related fields who may teach physical activities to students. Students learn how to perform, teach and spot beginning and intermediate gymnastics and tumbling skills and activities. Credits: 2 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 239 Movement Education Students learn how to teach movement concepts, fundamental motor skills and physical activity to children. Emphasis on learning developmentally appropriate physical activities for children (K-6), motor skill analysis and assessment, methods for task variation, movement progression development and teaching strategies. Credits: 3 Corequisite: EXS 330 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 240 Dance in Physical Education Course provides students with the pedagogical content knowledge for teaching creative and recreational forms of dance within the K-12 physical education curriculum. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 241 Teaching Games for Understanding Activity and theory designed to experience, examine and develop a non-traditional curriculum for K-12 physical education following the Teaching Games for Understanding model. Various physical activities included that can be part of the TGfU model in physical education. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 242 Sport Education Model Activity and theory designed to experience, examine and develop a non-traditional curriculum for K-12 physical education following the Sport Education model. Various physical activities included that can be part of the Sport Education model in physical education. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 243 Outdoor and Adventure Education Activity and theory designed to experience, examine and develop a non-traditional curriculum for K-12 physical education. Various outdoor and adventure activities included that can be part of an alternative curriculum in physical education. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 244 Group Exercise Leadership Provides students with the pedagogical content knowledge for teaching aerobic fitness and related conditioning activities within the K-12 physical education curriculum and various venues in the fitness industry. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 245 Teaching Strength Training and Conditioning Exposes students to a variety of training methodologies, philosophies and applications. Emphasis is to prepare students with an adequate knowledge base in the area of resistance exercise and conditioning so they may write prescriptive training regimens for specific performance areas. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 301 Basic Exercise Science Acquaints students with basic principles of exercise physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics and motor development. Emphasis is on application of these principles to younger populations. The course assumes limited background in anatomy, physiology and physics. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 310 Motor Behavior Study of principles of motor learning and their influence on the learning, retention and performance of motor skills. Credits: 4 Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 320 Fitness Programming for General Populations Organization and implementation of fitness activities and programs for general populations in fitness clubs, community centers, clinics and private corporations. Special emphasis given to job opportunities and professional certifications (ACSM, NSCA). Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 330 Teaching Elementary Physical Education Course provides pre-service physical education specialists with an introduction to the theory and practice of teaching physical education to children. Students will be actively involved in a comprehensive, service-learning, teaching practicum with local home-schooled children throughout the course. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 230 , EXS 310 and EXS 371 Corequisite: EXS 239 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 335 Field Experience in Physical Education A physical education field-based experience within a K-12 school setting, under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Credits: 1 Prerequisite: EXS 330 and three of the following classes: EXS 239 , EXS 240 , EXS 241 , EXS 242 , EXS 243 , EXS 244 and EXS 245 , and instructor approval. Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 359 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Examination in the techniques used in the prevention of athletic injuries, including taping, bandaging and strapping along with how to recognize and evaluate basic signs and symptoms associated with common injuries. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory each week. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 361 Coaching Youth Sports Examination of the practices and philosophies involved in coaching and administering youth sports with emphasis on developing practical materials and philosophical goals and strategies. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 370 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Focus on social and psychological factors associated with physical activity and sport experiences across the lifespan. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 230 , EXS 310 , EXS 371 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 371 Kinesiology Students will study the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and will apply movement analysis techniques to a wide range of fundamental and activity specific movement patterns. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BI 234 ; MTH 105 or MTH 111 (or higher); all prereqs with a grade of C- or better Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 375 Athletics: Coaching and Administration An examination of the dynamics of personal interaction in athletics; guidance in practice and game organization and conduct; and knowledge of the scope and function of athletic governing bodies as well as current trends and problems in athletics. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 376 Introduction to Sport Management Explores aspects of the changing world of sport management and reviews the latest business trends and career opportunities that may exist for the student both domestically and internationally. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 399 Special Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-15 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 406 Special Individual Studies May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 407 Seminar May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 408 Workshop May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 409 Practicum Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-12 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 410 Sport Ethics A study of theories of ethical behavior, moral philosophy and education and their application to issues in sport and athletics. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 415 Lifespan Motor Development Provides students with a knowledge base in the study of changes in motor behavior across the lifespan, the processes that underlie these changes and the factors that affect them. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 230 , BI 234 , BI 235 and BI 236 , each with a grade of C- or better Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 419 Internship in Exercise Science Supervised field experience completed in cooperation with a qualified, partnering agency. Students demonstrate professional skills and competencies appropriate to their chosen career path. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of the exercise science major required core courses and consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 420 Motor Learning for Coaches Study of conditions and factors that influence the learning and performance of motor skills with particular attention to those skills having relevance for the coach as orchestrator of learning and retention. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 423 Sport in Film Focuses on ways a person can “read” a movie and apply sport film topics and themes to one’s cultural, societal, individual and professional issues. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 430 Teaching Secondary Physical Education Current best practices in teaching strategies and teacher effectiveness for secondary physical education with the intent to maximize student learning and physical activity. Development and analysis of teaching skills with a focus on NASPE K-12 content and beginning teacher standards. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 431 and five of the following classes: EXS 239 , EXS 240 , EXS 241 , EXS 242 , EXS 243 , EXS 244 and EXS 245 Corequisite: EXS 431 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 431 Assessment Strategies In Physical Education Examination of assessment and evaluation tools in physical education that gauge student learning in all learning domains. Students will align and embed assessment with instruction in the design and delivery of physical education programs. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 335 and five of the following classes: EXS 239 , EXS 240 , EXS 241 ,EXS 242 , EXS 243 , EXS 244 and EXS 245 Corequisite: EXS 430 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 433 Physical Education in the Elementary School Provides elementary classroom teachers with an overview of theory and practice for teaching physical education to children in the elementary school (K-6). Methods for integrating physical activity with other disciplines. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 440 Legal Issues in PE and Sport Familiarizes the students with legal aspects relating to physical education and sport. Student’s constitutional rights in the public school setting, as they relate to physical education and sport, with specific attention given to the first, fourth and 14th amendments. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior, senior or post baccalaureate standing Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 444 Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity Study of problems as they relate to philosophy, procedures and practices in Adapted Physical Education and the organization and administration of Adapted Physical Education and Recreation programs for people in all age groups who have disabilities. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 230 , EXS 310 and EXS 371 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 445 Curricular Issues in Physical Education Constructing a curriculum for K-12 physical education will be examined from two main perspectives; 1) curriculum as content and 2) curriculum as teacher. Various curricular and instructional models will be explored from a theoretical basis, using the NASPE K-12 content standards as a framework. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 430 and EXS 431 and six of the following classes: EXS 239 , EXS 241 , EXS 241 , EXS 242 , EXS 243 , EXS 244 and EXS 245 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 460 Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques Advanced study in the development and application of appropriate exercise principles and techniques used in the care and treatment of muscular skeletal injuries. Credits: 2 Prerequisite: EXS 359 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 473 Physiology of Exercise Human physiological response and adaptation to the effects of physical activity, conditioning and training programs. Exercise implications for both health and human performance. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BI 234 , BI 235 and BI 236 , all with a C- or better; MTH 105 or MTH 111 (or higher level math course) with a grade of C- or better; EXS 230 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 483 Biomechanics Principles from physics will be presented with application in understanding the physical constraints on human movement and in evaluating various aspects of human performance and injury risk assessment. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: MTH 105 or MTH 111 (or higher level math course) with a grade of C- or better, EXS 230 and EXS 371 Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 484 Advanced Topics in Biomechanics Examination of research and practice in biomechanics. Discussion and research topics will vary by term. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 483 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 485 Exercise Testing and Prescription Methods and protocols for screening, evaluating and prescribing exercise programs for healthy adults. Emphasis is on exercise testing procedures and interpretation of results to promote a healthy physically active lifestyle. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: HE 325 and EXS 473 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 486 Advanced Topics in Motor Behavior Examination of research and practice in motor behavior/motor learning. Discussion and research topics will vary by term. Topics may include areas such as: dynamic systems, motor control in learning or rehabilitation, program planning, etc. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 310 or consent of instructor Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 487 Advanced Topics in Physiology of Exercise In depth examination of the human physiological response to the acute and chronic effects of exercise. Research and discussion topics will vary by term. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: BI 234 , BI 235 and BI 236 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 488 Exercise Motivation and Adherence Social/psychological aspects of self-perceptions and cognitions in explaining motivated behavior in exercise and fitness settings. Focus is on theories and application of strategies for facilitating individual behavior change. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 510 Sport Ethics A study of theories of ethical behavior, moral philosophy and education and their application to issues in sport and athletics. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 520 Motor Learning for Coaches Study of conditions and factors that influence the learning and performance of motor skills with particular attention to those skills having relevance for the coach as orchestrator of learning and retention. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 523 Sport in Film Focuses on ways a person can “read” a movie and apply sport film topics and themes to one’s cultural, societal, individual and professional issues. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 545 Curricular Issues in Physical Education Constructing a curriculum for K-12 physical education will be examined from two main perspectives; 1) curriculum as content and 2) curriculum as teacher. Various curricular and instructional models will be explored from a theoretical basis, using the NASPE K-12 content standards as a framework. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: EXS 430 and EXS 431 and six of the following classes: EXS 239 , EXS 240 , EXS 241 , EXS 242 , EXS 243 , EXS 244 and EXS 245 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 586 Advanced Topics in Motor Behavior Examination of research and practice in motor behavior/motor learning. Discussion and research topics will vary by term. Topics may include areas such as: dynamic systems, motor control in learning or rehabilitation, program planning, etc. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 606 Special Individual Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 607 Seminar Terms and hours to be arranged. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 608 Workshop Terms and hours to be arranged. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024
	EXS 609 Practicum Terms and hours to be arranged. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Winter 2024 Check course availability in Spring 2024

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Course Descriptions

EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise Science

EXS 238 Teaching Educational Gymnastics

EXS 239 Movement Education

EXS 240 Dance in Physical Education

EXS 241 Teaching Games for Understanding

EXS 242 Sport Education Model

EXS 243 Outdoor and Adventure Education

EXS 244 Group Exercise Leadership

EXS 245 Teaching Strength Training and Conditioning

EXS 301 Basic Exercise Science

EXS 310 Motor Behavior

EXS 320 Fitness Programming for General Populations

EXS 330 Teaching Elementary Physical Education

EXS 335 Field Experience in Physical Education

EXS 359 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

EXS 361 Coaching Youth Sports

EXS 370 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity

EXS 371 Kinesiology

EXS 375 Athletics: Coaching and Administration

EXS 376 Introduction to Sport Management

EXS 399 Special Studies

EXS 406 Special Individual Studies

EXS 407 Seminar

EXS 408 Workshop

EXS 409 Practicum

EXS 410 Sport Ethics

EXS 415 Lifespan Motor Development

EXS 419 Internship in Exercise Science

EXS 420 Motor Learning for Coaches

EXS 423 Sport in Film

EXS 430 Teaching Secondary Physical Education

EXS 431 Assessment Strategies In Physical Education

EXS 433 Physical Education in the Elementary School

EXS 440 Legal Issues in PE and Sport

EXS 444 Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity

EXS 445 Curricular Issues in Physical Education

EXS 460 Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques

EXS 473 Physiology of Exercise

EXS 483 Biomechanics

EXS 484 Advanced Topics in Biomechanics

EXS 485 Exercise Testing and Prescription

EXS 486 Advanced Topics in Motor Behavior

EXS 487 Advanced Topics in Physiology of Exercise

EXS 488 Exercise Motivation and Adherence

EXS 510 Sport Ethics

EXS 520 Motor Learning for Coaches

EXS 523 Sport in Film

EXS 545 Curricular Issues in Physical Education

EXS 586 Advanced Topics in Motor Behavior

EXS 606 Special Individual Studies

EXS 607 Seminar

EXS 608 Workshop

EXS 609 Practicum