Courses in Exercise & Movement Science (EXMS)

EXMS 095 - Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

EXMS 096 - Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

EXMS 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

EXMS 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

EXMS 240 - Motor Skill Learning & Control

Examines theoretical perspectives and current principles associated with the control and learning of movement skills. Practical application of concepts to instructional and clinical settings emphasized. Pre/co-requisites: EMS or PE majors with Junior standing; ANPS 019 and ANPS 020.

Credits: 3

EXMS 242 - Exercise and Sport Psychology

Emphasis on personality and behavioral dynamics of sport, psychological changes associated with exercise, assessment, performance enhancement, motivation, anxiety, group processes, and exercise adoption and maintenance. Pre/co-requisites: PSYC 001.

Credits: 3

EXMS 245 - Evaluation & Prescription

This course will deliver in-depth applied and clinical functional measurement and evaluation techniques with subsequent exercise prescription for a variety of populations and conditions. Pre/co-requisites: EXMS 250, EXMS 254; senior EMS majors.

Credits: 3

EXMS 254 - Neural Control of Movement

An exploration of the neural systems involved in movement, how their functions relate to motor control theories, and changes associated with exercise or physical therapy. Prerequisites: ANPS 019/ ANPS 020, EXMS 240; EMS majors only or permission.

Credits: 3

EXMS 260 - Adapted Physical Activity

Examines current issues surrounding physical activity programming for individuals with disabilities. Emphasizes instructional strategies and modifications for effectively including individuals with diverse abilities into physical activity. Pre/co-requisites: EMS or PE majors with Junior standing.

Credits: 3

EXMS 262 - Human Perf & Ergogenic Aids

The purpose of this course is to evaluate the role and effectiveness of performance enhancing substances in sports: including supplements, diets, banned substances, prescription and social drugs, and others. Pre/co-requisites: ANPS 019, ANPS 020; NFS 163

Credits: 3

EXMS 263 - Fitness for Spec Populations

Advanced course in exercise testing and prescription for a variety of unique populations. Techniques and modifications that support fitness programming for these groups will be reviewed. Pre/co-requisites: RMS 250, EXMS 260; senior EMS majors.

Credits: 3

EXMS 272 - Senior Internship

Supervised fieldwork designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and competency in the exercise testing and programming within community-based, school or rehabilitative settings. Pre/co-requisites: Senior standing in EXMS.

Credits: 6

EXMS 295 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

EXMS 296 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6